Janesville man sentenced to prison for high-speed chase with Town of Beloit police
Zachary Moen wants to use his prison time to become a better citizen and get away from the drug use and gang activity that led him down a path of crime. Rock County Judge John Wood sentenced
Police testify to strength of evidence in suspected Janesville arson
Police have evidence of a Janesville arson suspect possessing flammable materials and singed clothes that smelled like fuel. Three Janesville police officers testified during the preliminary hearing for 30-year-old Jacob Piper of Fort Atkinson, who is accused
DHS reports largest single day increase in COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic
Wisconsin has recorded its highest number of COVID-19 detections since the start of the pandemic. (Raymond Neupert) 11-hundred and 17 new cases were confirmed on Tuesday. “This is the largest single-day increase in new cases Wisconsin has
Rock County Sheriff’s Office doles out awards
Another virtual event takes the place of a grand ceremony amidst the pandemic. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office turned to a virtual offering for this year’s annual awards ceremony. Chief Deputy Craig Strause says it’s still important
New auto body shop planned for Janesville
New life for the old Sears Auto Center on Holiday Drive in Janesville. The city planning commission Monday night approved a conditional use permit for Caliber Collision to establish an auto body shop at the site. Associate
Warning issued for Lion’s Beach
Visitors to Lion’s Beach in Janesville are being warned about water quality. The Recreation Division warns of elevated bacteria levels in the swimming area. Water samples are taken each week to monitor E. Coli bacteria and sent
Milwaukee police chief Morales keeps his job for now
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales keeps his job – for now. The city’s Fire and Police Commission gave Morales 11 directives Monday and if those aren’t met he could still be fired, suspended, or demoted. All of
Registration deadline approaching for fall primary election
Time is running out to register either online or by mail to vote in the upcoming August primary elections. Wisconsin elections commission spokesman Reid Magney says this is the process you need to go through to request
Green Bay mayor announces plan for face mask requirement
Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich has announced plans for a city-wide face mask requirement. “I feel like this is a very reasonable step to take,” Genrich told reporters. “It’s one that other communities in Wisconsin are contemplating
AG Kaul sues US education department over PPE funding for low income schools
Attorney General Josh Kaul is joining 9 other attorneys general in suing the US Department of Education over PPE funding for schools. That funding was part of the CARES Act, and is meant to go to Title