Blackhawk Golden K Kiwanis revert to drawing for Truck on Ice contest
The recent warm winter weather isn’t doing much to help the Blackhawk Golden K Kiwanis Truck on Ice contest. Spokesperson Glen Disrude says they need eight inches of ice and there were only six inches on Monday.
DEFY adds Rapid Rehousing Program
DEFY Domestic Abuse Beloit has added a new Rapid Rehousing Program, which provides a variety of services to survivors in the Rock and Walworth county communities. Director of Survivor Empowerment Services Kelsey Hood Christianson says the program
Rock County General Services Committee vote 5-2 to charge Blackhaw Curling Club rent
The Blackhawk Curling Club’s renegotiated lease with Rock County for use of the Blackhawk Building on the Rock County Fairgrounds now includes $3000 a year in rent. It’s far less than the $50,000 to $60,000 District 14
Evers’ budget to include shared revenue increase, allow local sales tax hikes
Governor Tony Evers has revealed what he’ll propose in his state budget, to help local governments in Wisconsin with their budget challenges. Evers will deliver his budget address next Wednesday (February 15) at the Capitol. According to
Joyce G. Aldrich
October 1, 1934 – February 7, 2023
Medical examiner releases name of inmate who died at Rock County Jail
The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office is releasing the name of the female Rock County Jail inmate who was found dead in her cell last week. The Sheriff’s Office says shortly after 1:00 the morning of February
Janesville expands capacity of Downtown Revolving Loan Program
The City of Janesville’s Economic Downtown Office has announced the addition of more than $102,000 to the city’s Downtown Revolving Loan Program. Economic Development Coordinator Ross Tackes says the money became available after the city closed a
Accused liquor store robber takes plea deal in Rock County Court
A 48-year-old man who is currently incarcerated in Oshkosh take a plea deal in a Rock County liquor store robbery case. According to online court records, Benito Del Bosque plead guilty to robbery with threat of force
Donna S. Browne
October 24, 1951 – February 7, 2023
Judge Ashley Morse is keynote speaker for League of Women Voters event
Rock County Judge Ashley Morse is the keynote speaker for the Janesville and Beloit League of Women Voters’ annual Forward Together event. Janesville League President Linda Reinhardt says the virtual event will take place from 10:00 until