Day: April 1, 2022

Local residents are encouraged to come out and vote

With the April 5th spring election coming up, Rock County encourages local residents to vote. Rock County Clerk Lisa Tollefson says April elections are about voting for offices that affect your daily life the most. Tollefson says your county

Sex offender being released in Janesville

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is making the public aware of a of convicted sex offender who is moving in to the community. 50-year-old Scott A. Clark is relocating to Rock Valley Community Programs at 203 West

U.S. House votes to pass insulin co-pay cap

A bill to cap insurance co-pays for insulin has passed the House of Representatives without the support of any Wisconsin Republicans. Twelve Republicans joined all House Democrats on Thursday in voting for legislation that would cap the

City of Janesville welcomes new Economic Development Director

The City of Janesville names a new Economic Development Director to succeed Gale Price, who resigned in February. Jimsi Kuborn most recently served as Executive Director of the City of Converse Economic Development Corporation in Converse, Texas.

Semi crashes off Highway 11 bridge

A semi driver ends up in the hospital after his rig ran off a bridge on Highway 11 at Read Road south of Janesville.  The State Patrol says the crash happened about 1:00 a.m. Friday.  Janesville fire

Car fire damages Janesville home

A passer-by’s call to the fire department may have saved a Janesville family’s home.  Fire officials say the family was unaware their vehicle was burning in the drive-way of their North Pearl Street residence about 10:00 p.m. Thursday