Janesville City Council gives green light to Hy-Vee
The Janesville City Council follows the lead of the Alcohol License Advisory in giving the thumbs up to Hy-Vee. Council members voted unanimously Monday night to approve the amendments to the City’s ordinances the grocery store chain
Beloit Police looking for Nissan Altima involved in hit-and-run
Beloit Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver. According to a Facebook post the driver of a black Nissan Altima hit another vehicle on Cranston Road Monday afternoon and fled towards Freeman Parkway. Beloit Police say the
Beloit Police respond to attempted robbery
Beloit Police are looking for two suspects who attempted to steal a woman’s purse at a retail store. According to a Facebook post, officers were dispatched to an east side store Monday morning on the report that
Local kids to “Shop with a Cop” at Blain’s Farm & Fleet
A local retailer is giving a couple dozen kids the shopping trip of a lifetime. Blain’s Farm and Fleet is providing 24 children the opportunity to shop for holiday gifts for themselves and their families with a
Beloit welcomes new police officers
A local police department has three new officers on the beat. Beloit Police Officers Kylie Murphy, Traonte Boulton, and Victoria Bailey graduated from the police academy at Blackhawk Technical College. Bailey will continue her education in Criminal Justice Studies
Brodhead man arrested on 5th OWI
A 64-year-old Brodhead man is facing felony drunk driving charges. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office reports Richard Lynn was picked up about 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Authorities say a deputy stopped to check on a vehicle stopped along the side
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November 4, 1957 – December 13, 2021
Local Congressman questions Build Back Better benefits
A local Congressman is pushing back against the President’s “Build Back Better” plan. First District Representative Bryan Steil of Janesville issued a statement regarding Novembers’ record level inflation report. Steil also points to a Congressional Budget Office report
Health department promotes booster shots for teens
The Rock County Health Department is recommending the Pfizer booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for 16 and 17-year-olds. A news release states the health department’s support comes after the recent FDA emergency use authorization. The release
Bags of Hope raises more than $40 thousand
Four-hundred families and 50-seniors will have a merrier Christmas thanks to the annual Janesville School District’s Bags of Hope. Officials say this year’s event raised 42-thousand dollars of food stuffs for those in need over the holidays. Volunteers