John Lindaas
April 17, 1938 – February 11, 2022 https://www.daleymurphywisch.com/obituaries/John-Lindaas/
Sandra F. Bell
June 10, 1956 – February 11, 2022 https://www.daleymurphywisch.com/obituaries/Sandra-Bell-14/
Advocate says human trafficking occurs in many locations – including ice fishing shanties
An Ohio mayor’s claim that prostitution can take place in ice fishing shanties isn’t that far-fetched, according to a Wisconsin advocate for victims of human trafficking. Hudson, Ohio Mayor Craig Shubert drew social media ridicule this week
Candlelight ski/hike planned at Rockport Park
A three-way partnership is taking place for an upcoming event this weekend at Rockport Park. According to a news release, the Friends of Rockport Park and the Ice Age Trail Alliance-Rock County Chapter partner with the City of
Ruling by California judge puts gray wolf back on endangered species list
A California judge has placed gray wolves back on the federal Endangered Species List. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White on Thursday reversed a November 2020 decision that removed the gray wolf from federal protections. White agreed with
Janesville police back to full staff
Police Chief David Moore says an unusual number of retirements and departures prompted the need to hire 21 officers over the course of the last year. Moore says the new officers represent about one-third of the patrol division. He
Crash victim’s name released
The Rock County Medical Examiner is identifying the victim of a traffic crash in the Town of Beloit as an 87-year-old Beloit man. Authorities say John Tharp was involved a crash about 3:00 p.m. in the 2200 block
Super Bowl can be super tough on problem gamblers
Super Bowl weekend is a big one for gamblers – including those with a problem. “It’s probably the biggest event of the year.” said Rose Blozinski, Executive Director with the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling. “There are
City of Janesville considers allowing small amount of shingles at landfill

Garbage haulers may be allowed a small amount of asphalt shingles in their load to the Janesville landfill soon. Operations Director Maggie Darr says they have been banned from the landfill since 2012 but the City Council
Senate passes bill to end forced arbitration in sex harassment cases in the workplace

On Thursday, the Senate passed a bill barring forced arbitration in workplace sexual harassment cases. The measure, which the House had overwhelmingly passed earlier this week, will go to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.