Attorneys ask judge to drop charge of homicide by drug overdose
The homicide charge against a Janesville man is in question as his lawyers argue whether he delivered the drugs that led to another man’s overdose death. Attorneys for 25-year-old Ashante Byrd filed a motion to dismiss the
Pillar of non-profit community to step down
The long time driving force behind a Janesville based non-profit is stepping down. Everyone Cooperating to Help Others Executive Director Karen Lisser is retiring. Under Lisser’s leadership, ECHO has grown from a small grass roots organization started
Reports says Milwaukee police chief Morales may be fired tonight
Multiple reports from Milwaukee indicate Police Chief Alfonso Morales may be fired today. The city’s Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to “vote and issue directives” for the chief. Morales and the Commission have
Citizens Utility Board calling for delay in disconnections
Wisconsin’s utility watchdog is asking for more time to let people to pay their bills. The Citizens Utility Board is asking power companies in Wisconsin to put off cutting people off. Utilities have been banned from disconnecting
UW-Madison to offer free COVID-19 testing this fall
When students and staff return for the fall semester at UW-Madison, the campus is getting ready to provide free COVID-19 testing. University health services director Jake Baggott says it just makes good sense. “There are folks who
Janesville School District offers survey
Janesville School District residents are being asked their opinion on how to best deal with facility and financial needs. Public Information Officer Patrick Gasper says residents can respond through a simple survey. Gasper says the district’s average
JACVB transitions to support local business
As local businesses adapt to the challenges of COVID-19, the Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau transitions part of its operation to help. As part of a mid-year update, Executive Director Christine Rebout told the city council
Rock County Board waives some fees
The Rock County Board approves a play to waive public health license renewal fees this year. The board passed a resolution geared toward restaurants and other businesses suffering financial hardship during the pandemic. The board also decided
Janesville businesses report over $50 million in PPP loans, 11,000 jobs retained
Paycheck Protection Program data from the U.S. Small Business Association shows over $50 million was loaned to Janesville businesses as part of the pandemic relief effort. The SBA listed 855 businesses with a Janesville address receiving PPP
Janesville, Edgerton, Milton launching ‘King of the Rock’ census contest
Local officials are trying to re-energize the effort to fill out the census. The cities of Janesville, Edgerton and Milton will hold a press conference Monday afternoon to announce a contest to see which municipality can have