Costume appreciated for Special Olympics fundraiser
An inflatable floatation ring resembling a large donut isn’t standard equipment for Rock County Sheriff’s Deputy Emily Miller, but that’s what she was wearing Friday morning for the annual “Cop on a Rooftop” fundraiser to benefit Special
Event planned to clean up Rock River
Janesville residents, disturbed by the look of the Rock River following the removal of the Monterey Dam, will have a chance to help clean-up the shoreline. City Manager Mark Freitag says the effort involves a partnership with
Janesville water bills to change
No more water bills in Janesville. City Clerk-Treasurer Dave Godek says they’ll now be known as Janesville Municipal Utilities Bills and include past water usage. Godek says one reason for the name change is to reflect the
Janesville man’s death considered accidental
Jansville police finally have one of the answers they need in a 35-year-old man’s death last summer. Police say a medical examiner’s report confirms William F. Russell died accidentally from a fire in his room. Police had
Burlington man faces 6th OWI
A 32-year-old Burlington man is facing a sixth-offense intoxicated driving charge. Bloomfield police report Phillip B. Millard was driving while impaired about 1:30 a.m. this past Saturday morning at Lange Road and County B. The criminal complaint
Hagedorn enters state Supreme Court race
Another candidate is in the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Judge Brian Hagedorn sits on the 2nd District appeals court, along with Judge Lisa Neubauer, who’s already a candidate for the seat being
Heavy rains prompt flash flood warning in Rock County
Many Milton residents are waking up to wet basements. Rock County Emergency Dispatch says The National Weather Service reported as much as four-inches of rain fell on parts of the community Thursday night. Several streets were flooded
State dem pushes back on ‘Republican victory’ in reinsurance program
As Republicans celebrate the return of Molina Health to the Affordable Care Act marketplace next year, one state Democrat says this wasn’t entirely their doing. Janesville state representative Deb Kolste says she’s confused as to why the
Aggressive IRS scam calls hit Wisconsin
Phone scammers are hammering phone lines across Wisconsin, posing as the IRS to try and get your money. State consumer protection director Michelle Reinen says whoever’s behind this recent batch of calls is being extremely aggressive in