UW-Whitewater chancellor holding listening session at Rock County campus
UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson is coming back to Janesville next month to hold a listening session. According to a news release, Watson thinks it’s important to begin his tenure in the leadership position by listening and learning
Rock County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy announces retirement
Rock County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Barb Tillman announces plans to retire by the end of the year. After over 37 years at the sheriff’s office, her last day will be December 16. Tillman served under five
Milton Schools break ground on improvement projects
The Milton School District breaks ground on $60-million of referendum approved projects. School Board President Joe Martin says the projects will proceed in three phases. First renovations will occur at all four elementary schools, then a major
Home sales remain strong in Rock County
The ever increasing prices in the local real estate market may actually be prompting a slowdown in sales. Rock-Green Realtors Association President Colleen Nelson says limited inventory has resulted in some caution by sellers. Nelson says it’s
Rock County judge declares mistrial in homicide case due to ‘toxic’ jury situation
A four-day homicide trial in Rock County court fails to reach an outcome as Judge Barbara McCrory declares a mistrial due to a hung jury. The bailiff told the court the debate among jurors had become “toxic”
Psychologist thinks Janesville assault suspect is faking mental health condition
A 58-year-old Janesville man accused of shooting his girlfriend multiple times and beating two other family members in April of 2018 may be no closer to answering to his charges following his fourth competency hearing in Rock
Gas station robbery spree reported in Milton and Janesville
Police in Janesville and Milton are investigating two armed robberies that they think are related. The first incident occurred around 9:22 Wednesday night at Casey’s General Store in Milton. The clerk told police that a white male
Wednesday night Beloit shooting victim identified
Beloit Police are releasing more details about a shooting that occurred Wednesday evening on the 1200 block of Vine Street. According to a Facebook post, 19-year-old Enrique Ramirez of Beloit was shot multiple times while riding in
Prosecution willing to talk plea deal while Collazo jury deliberates
While a Rock County jury was busy deliberating the fate of a Janesville homicide suspect Wednesday night the prosecution was apparently still hoping to strike a plea deal in the case. Outside of the presence of the