Rock County Clerk supports Governor’s budget proposals to streamline and secure the election process
The Rock County Clerk appears mostly optimistic about a number of proposals from Governor Tony Evers that he says will protect voting rights and democracy in Wisconsin. The governor’s plan includes streamlining processes to make it easier
WRN interviews with Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates
Wisconsin Radio Network interviewed each of the four candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court who will appear on the ballot in the Spring Primary. While the Supreme Court is officially non-partisan, former Justice Daniel Kelly and Waukesha County
Naked burglar takes plea deal
A 49-year-old Freeport, Illinois man who’s accused of burglarizing a home outside of Clinton and fleeing naked takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. Last week William Hoefle plea guilty to burglary and no contest to
Maple Sugar Fest returns after COVID hiatus
The 15th Annual Maple Sugar Fest at Big Hill Park in Beloit is making its return on February 25th after a three year break due to COVID-19. Executive Director Brenda Plakans says people will be able to
Glen “Opie” A. Shockley
February 10, 1961 – February 13, 2023
Linda L. (Kuehne) Madison
January 19, 1949 – February 13, 2023
Barbara L. Anderson
April 24, 1939 – February 13, 2023
Shots fired in Janesville
Janesville police say an arrest has been made in a weekend shots fired incident. Residents in the area of West Memorial Drive and North Grant Avenue reported gunfire about 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Officers found a vehicle had been struck
Rock County Sheriff’s Office offering boater safety education
With the ice on local bodies of water melting quickly, the Rock County sheriff’s Office is already thinking ahead to boating season. Deputy Trevor Lund says anyone born on or after January 1st of 1989 is required
Janesville Recreation Division hosting summer hiring event
The City of Janesville’s Recreation Division will be hosting a summer seasonal hiring event for those interested a seasonal position with the city. Recreation Director Sheller Slapak says they want to make it easy for people who