Shooting suspect appears in Rock County Court
The 24-year-old Beloit man accused of shooting an acquaintance in the shoulder last weekend makes his initial appearance in Rock County Court. Attorney Timothy Baldwin entered not guilty pleas on behalf of Christopher A. Barker on charges
Candidate forum planned for Rock County Sheriff race
The candidates running fro Rock County Sheriff face off in a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters, the NAACP, and Justice Overcoming Borders. The event featuring Democrats Troy Knudson ad Gary Groelle, and Republican
Randy Bryce holds rally in Janesville with Bernie Sanders
One of Democrats running to replace Paul Ryan as Wisconsin’s First Congressional District Representative holds a rally in Janesville with a former presidential candidate. According to a news release Senator Bernie Sanders will join Randy Bryce for
Intoxicated elderly man rescued from Rock River
An elderly man is being evaluated at a hospital after jumping off the Centerway bridge in Janesville into the Rock River Tuesday afternoon. Janesville Police say an officer that arrived on scene around 1:00 p.m. found that
One dead in Beloit traffic crash
Beloit police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash. Police responded to the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Robin Road at 9:22 a.m. Tuesday. The accident involved a mini-van. Beloit police are working with the Rock County Sheriff’s
City of Janesville hosts Jedi training for kids
Awaken the Force from within! The City of Janesville Recreation Division is proud to present Jedi Training for kids ages 6 through 12 on Monday, July 30 at the Palmer Park Hilltop Pavilion. Jedi Training is part
Milton crash victim identified
The Rock County Medical Examiner is releasing the name of the 47-year-old Milton woman killed in a weekend traffic accident. Authorities say Julie L. Dregne was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash early Sunday evening
Rock County officials sound alarm over scam
The Rock County Sheriff’s office is warning residents about a new twist on an old scam. Sergeant Kim Litsheim says the scammers are using an active duty deputy’s real name. Litsheim says the scammers claim to be
Janesville to end back-in angle parking
(Gazette photo) The experiment of back-in angled parking for a short stretch of West Milwaukee Street in downtown Janesville is over. City Manager Mark Freitag told the city council Monday night, the community just isn’t ready to