Rock County health survey underway
A comprehensive health assessment of Rock County residents is underway. County Health Officer Marie-Noel Sandoval says information is being gathered from variety of local sources. Sandoval says a lot of things go into a community assessment. She
Beloit police plan review of shooting incident
Beloit Police Chief David Zibolski is thankful for the public’s support during the investigation of three officers involved in a December 10th fatal shooting of an armed 23–year-old man. Even though the Rock County District Attorney’s Office
New law regulates PFAS firefighing foams in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed a bill regulating firefighting foams which contain PFAS. The chemicals are found in many products, but the foam is a major source of contamination. Once in the water supply, the chemical
Beloit cops cleared in fatal shooting
The Rock County District Attorney’s Office held a news conference Friday morning following the release of independent investigation documents from the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation related to the December 10th shooting death of
BIFF brings back launch party
After taking a hiatus for several years the Beloit International Film Festival is bringing back it’s popular launch party. Executive Director Greg Girard says the ticketed event will run from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. on February 20th.
Beloit man facing drug and gun charges
A Beloit man weapons and drug charges in Rock County Court. According to the criminal complaint 31-year-old Willie J. Willis is charged with possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession
Beloit teen accused of sexual assault of a child
A 16-year-old boy is accused of sexually assaulting an underage victim last month in Beloit. According to Beloit Police the assault occurred at a care home in the 800 block of Wisconsin Avenue. An employee of the
Grafft seeking tax incentives for downtown apartments
The Janesville City Council is considering providing more than $100,000 in tax incentives for a handful of new apartment units proposed for the downtown. Grafft Irrevocable Trust is seeking a six figure tax incremental financing agreement with
Strong second half leads Bucks past Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers strong three-point shooting kept the game close, but a strong second half by the Bucks cemented their 44th (44-7) victory of the season, 112-101 on Thursday night at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in