Janesville City Council votes to move overnight homeless parking across from police station
The Janesville ordinance for overnight parking at the north Traxler Park boat launch was set to end on October 31, but now homeless families will have a new designated parking area. The city council voted Monday night
Grain drying facility near Edgerton damaged by fire
A fire at a corn drying facility in the town of Albion smolders for four days after the original fire department response. Edgerton Fire Protection District Chief Randall Pickering says the first call to 495 County Highway
Walworth County Sheriff’s Office reports two fatal weekend crashes
The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office says three people died in a pair of crashes over the weekend. Police said on Friday night, a Jeep driven by 35-year-old Jason Kuharske of Burlington crossed the center line on Highway
E-book check-out delays predicted at library
Local librarians may be a little agitated at some of the big publishers who are limiting their access to e-books. Arrowhead Library System Public Information Coordinator Tovah Anderson says publishers like Macmillan are putting an embargo on
Local grocer adds low-tech ordering option
A local independent grocer is adding a new service to help seniors and disabled residents with their grocery shopping. Maurer’s Market owner Jeff Maurer says they’ve started phone-in grocery ordering in Janesville. They’ve been doing it at
Local farmer named to Governor’s task force
A local farmer has been named to the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change. Janesville area farmer Doug Rebout is looking forward to participating on the 31-member task force formed by executive order. Governor Tony Evers calls
Game time for Packers-Panthers game changed
The Green Bay Packers‘ Week 10 home game on Nov. 10 against the Carolina Panthers has been changed to a 3:25 p.m. CT kickoff at Lambeau Field. The game was originally scheduled for noon. The contest is
Paul Ryan announces creation of new non-profit
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan announces the formation of a non-profit with offices in his hometown of Janesville. According to a news release, the American Idea Foundation, will partner with community organizations, academics, and lawmakers who are
Janesville city plows ready for winter
With a wintry mix in the forecast all week, city of Janesville Operations Director John Whitcomb is closely watching the forecast. Whitcomb says the city’s trucks have been converted for winter snow plowing, but he doesn’t expect
Janesville man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
A 25-year-year-old Janesville man pleads guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography. Bruno Nicolas Tort-Tabeira had been facing three more child pornography charges in Rock County Court as part of a separate case but those