Former Beloit cop makes appearance in Rock County Court
The 62-year-old retired Beloit police officer accused of of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl makes an appearance in Rock County Court. At his arraignment Wednesday afternoon Larry Woods stood mute to a charge of
Water quality advisory in affect for Lion’s Beach in Janesville
The most recent water quality test conducted at Lion’s Beach resulted in elevated bacteria levels in the swimming area. The City of Janesville’s Recreation Division takes weekly water samples to monitor E. coli bacteria and sends them
Governor Walker declares statewide emergency
An emergency due to heavy rains, flooding and tornadoes in Wisconsin is now statewide. Governor Scott Walker issued the declaration on Wednesday afternoon. “After the latest round of continuing storms and their tremendous impact in Wisconsin, we
Driver drowns at Merrimac Ferry landing
A man died Tuesday night after driving a car into the Wisconsin River at the Merrimac Ferry landing. Sauk County Sheriff Chip Meister said 57-year-old Scott L. Kirkpatrick, from Middleton, was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Trax southbound on
Packers reach record extension with Aaron Rodgers
The Green Bay Packers have reportedly reached a deal with quarterback Aaron Rodgers that will make him the highest-paid player in the NFL. James Jones of the NFL Network reports the four-year extension is worth $33.5 million
City of Beloit works with developers to put multi family housing on vacant lot
The City of Beloit tries to make good use of an 15 acre parcel of land in the Gateway Business Park. Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Andrew Janke says there’s currently a shortage of rental
Laborfest set for Janesville
Laborfest organizers are promising a good parade to cap off a three-day holiday weekend of events in Janesville. Ivan Collins says 50-entries will be part of the parade beginning at 1:00 o’clock Monday afternoon through the downtown.
Conservation groups make political endorsement
Two conservation groups endorse a local State Assembly Representative for re-election. The Sierra Club and the Clean Wisconsin Action Fund have endorsed Democrat Don Vruwink of Milton for the 43rd District seat. Vruwink says he’s proud of
Rock County Sheriff prepares for flood potential
With more rain on the way, Rock County Sheriff’s Commander Troy Knudson is advising residents in low lying areas to be prepared. That’s why sand and sandbags have been made available at the usual sites. Knudson says
Local Congressman supports Russia probe
Congressman Mark Pocan of Madison says the investigation involving Russian intervention in the last Presidential election is making progress. The Democrat tells Your Talk Show on WCLO past high level investigations like Benghazi took four years without