Rock County debuts new website Wednesday at noon
Rock County’s redesigned government website goes live Wednesday. Director of Information Technology James Sandvig says the redesigned website will feature improved security, a smartphone-friendly layout, and an improved search feature. Sandvig says the updates will also allow
North Rock Solar project 50% complete
By the end of the year, Alliant Energy could be powering 13,000 Rock County homes with solar energy. Senior Manager of Strategic Projects Tim Kreft says the North Rock Solar Project in the town of Fulton is
The Janesville Art League hosts their annual WRAP WORKSHOP in April
The Janesville Art League is hosting their annual WRAP WORKSHOP this April at the Janesville Performing Arts Center. Past President and Wisconsin Regional Art Program Exhibit and Workshop WRAP Co-Coordinator Arra Lasse says WRAP has been going
Eight Local Municipalities come together petitioning for County Board funds
Eight local municipalities join together in petitioning for funds from the County Board to help improve emergency and response services. Edgerton Fire Chief Randall Pickering says capital investment was looked at from City and Town of Milton, Lima,
City of Janesville provides free bus tokens to social service agencies
Six local social service agencies will be able to help their clients with transportation thanks to a new fare program the Janesville Transit System recently rolled out. Transit Director Rebecca Smith says the JTS Fare Program extended
YWCA Rock County announces Women of Distinction Award winners
Blackhawk Technical College is recognized with the YWCA Rock County’s 2022 Corporate Award of Merit. BTC will be recognized along with the YWCA’s Women of Distinction and Young Woman of Distinction Award winners at the annual banquet
Edgerton tourism grants being offered
The Edgerton Tourism Commission is promoting a new marketing grant program. Edgerton Tourism Commission member Casey Langan says the grants will provide funding to market new events or help existing events grow significantly. Langan says these events should attract
Rhythm and Booms coming to Milton
A former Fourth of July tradition in Madison is moving to Milton. “Rhythm and Booms” was held in Madison for two decades before being replaced by “Shake the Lake” in 2015. Milton Fourth of July celebration organizer Derek Henze
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October 5, 1938 – February 22, 2022