Local economic indicators appear positive
The latest Rock Ready Index may inspire confidence in the economy. Rock County Economic Development Manager James Otterstein says the latest data shows little evidence of an impending slow down. Otterstein says the second quarter suggested some
Congressman hosts “townhall” meeting
Congressman Bryan Steil of Janesville will be hosting a “townhall” meeting of sorts Wednesday afternoon. The Republican intends to do it through a conference call with constituents at 5:20 p.m. Members of the media have been encouraged to
Rock County board looks to fill seat
The Rock County Board of Supervisors is looking to fill a vacancy. The District 11 seat was vacated by former Supervisor Brenton Driscoll, who no longer lives in the district. District 11 includes wards 1 and 12
Local legislator honored for transportation work
The Wisconsin Public Transit Association recognizes State Representative Amy Loudenbeck of Clinton with its Public Transit Leadership Award. The award was given to the Republican in appreciation for her support of the establishment of a statewide transit
Janesville displays new busses
The city of Janesville unveils new busses for the transit system. A ribbon cutting was held on Festival Street Tuesday afternoon. Transit System Director Rebecca Smith says the six new busses have the latest technology in clean
Evers establishes Complete Count Committee for 2020 Census
A newly created committee will be making sure all Wisconsinites complete the 2020 census. In Milwaukee Monday, Governor Tony Evers issued an executive order creating the Complete Count Committee, in what he said will be a statewide
One person arrested at Beloit Memorial High School
Beloit Police are called to Beloit Memorial High School to assist the school resource officer. According to the Rock County 911 Communications Center the call came in at about 9:45 Tuesday morning. According to Beloit Police one
Beloit woman accused of purposely ramming car, fleeing from cops
Bail is set at $100 for a Beloit woman who’s charged with repeatedly ramming another vehicle and fleeing from the cops at speeds of close to 100 miles peer hour. 35-year-old Ashley S. Hicks is accused of
Man convicted of taking pics of kids in park bathroom pleads guilty to trying to do the same at the mall
A 28-year-old Janesville man who was convicted of taking pictures and videos of young girls in the bathroom near a popular Janesville wading pool pleads guilty to trying to do the same thing again at the Janesville
Bucks pull away to beat Cavaliers
The Milwaukee Bucks moved back above the .500 mark with a 129-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night at Fiserv Forum. Khris Middleton led seven Bucks players in double figures with 21 points. He also