Former Janesville Mall continues being used for the Janesville winter Farmers Market
The former Janesville Mall continues to be of use for the winter farmers market in Janesville. Farmers Market Manager Emily Arthur says it’s their second year partnering with the former mall, and they’re doing the first and third
Former cops pleads guilty to domestic abuse, remanded to veterans court
A 34-year-old former Beloit Police officer accused of domestic abuse and mistreating an animal has his case moved to Rock County Veterans Court. Rock County Judge Karl Hanson accepted guilty pleas from Michael J. Higuchi on charges
Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and North Illinois receives $399,000 grant
A Beloit-based non-profit has an extra $399,000 to help communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The grant for Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and North Illinois is part of $82 million in grants awarded by the State
City of Whitewater begins dredging on Cravath and Trippe Lakes
Dredging begins on Cravath and Trippe Lakes in Whitewater. Public Relations and Communications Manager Kristin Mickelson says the project included many weeks of preparation including a controlled burn, skinning snow and vegetation from the top, and laying
Governor signs two more bills authored by Loudenbeck
A local state legislator has a lot of irons in the fire. 31st Assembly District Representative Amy Loudenbeck says after a veto last week, she was happy to have two more bills signed by Governor Tony Evers.
Hughes reelected to Corn Promotion Board
A local producer wins re-election to the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection’s Corn Promotion Board. Randy Hughes of Janesville has been on the board for more than two-decades. Hughes says the board’s work is vital to
Janesville School Board approves partnership for coworking space
Janesville could soon have a coworking space. Forward Janesville Vice President of Government Relations and Education Dan Cunningham says it’s something that’s currently lacking in the community. The Janesville School Board approved a partnership with Janesville Innovation
Competency raised in case of man who stole donuts and lead police on chas
A 23-year-old Milwaukee man charged first degree recklessly endangering safety, fleeing an officer, two counts of bail jumping, and retail theft makes an appearance in Rock County Court. Jayvon McFarling is accused of stealing six dollars worth
Child sex assault suspect held on $10,000 cash bond
A 30-year-old Beloit man appears in Rock County Court on child sexual assault charges. Christopher S. Grider is charged with first degree sexual assault with a person under the age of 13 and repeated sexual assault of
Donna Ruth (Sessler) Hirth
July 3, 1953 – February 9, 2022