Fast food workers in Beloit thwart robbery

Beloit police are investigating an attempted robbery of a popular east side eatery.  Police say a man in a red Jeep passed a threatening note through the drive-thru window at the Culver’s on Cranston Road about 7:45 p.m.

Gun shots reported near downtown Janesville

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Janesville police are investigating an early morning shots-fired incident.  Police say the call came in a little before 4:00 a.m. Thursday.  Officers investigating say shell casings were found in the street along the 300 block of Milton Avenue.  Police

Marshall Middle School students pledge to stay drug free

Students at Marshall Middle school are making their pledge to stay drug free plain to see. Mobilizing for Change Project Coordinator Xandi Finn says a poster campaign features youth leaders within the middle school, and students signed

Walworth County Sheriff puts out trick-or-treat safety tips

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With two fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crashes that involved children in recent memory, traffic safety is at the forefront of law enforcement concerns this Halloween. Walworth County Undersheriff Dave Gerber says kids should wear light-colored clothing and