Jury trial set for 2017 homicide of Beloit infant
A jury trial is set for a Beloit man charged with homicide for the death of his infant son. 35-year-old Deanthony Hodges appeared in court for his final pre-trial hearing Wednesday to finalize motions over medical testimony
Russell J. Wilson
November 1, 1941 ~ April 21, 2021 (age 79)
United Way organizes free transportation to get vaccinated
A local non-profit is working to ensure equitable access and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. In an effort to remove barriers to vaccination, the United Way Blackhawk Region is collaborating with community partners to coordinate county-wide transportation to
Social media post prompts police response
Local residents are being reminded sexual assault services are available after a viral social media post. Beloit Director of Strategic Communications Sarah Lock says the police department began receiving calls after a warning on TikTok about threats of
More wall murals planned for downtown Jansville
Art Infusion will be making a return to downtown Janesville. Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Christine Rebout says this year’s art infusion will include more painted wall murals. After the success of the Black Hawk Mural created in
COVID-19 infections increase for middle aged group
With most people over the age of 65 now vaccinated for COVID-19, the Rock County Health Department says the biggest relative increase in illness can be seen among 50-to-65 year olds. Epidemiologist Nick Zupan says it’s likely because
Kenneth G. Olsen
April 4, 1942 – April 21, 2021