Gabrielatos sworn in as Beloit’s City Manager
Beloit’s new City Manager officially had his first day on the job Monday. Jerry Gabrielatos was officially sworn in during a special ceremony at Monday night’s city council meeting. Gabrielatos says he’s excited to get to work
Drug suspect bound over for trial
The 47-year-old Chicago man who was arrested with more than seven kilograms of cocaine while traveling through Rock County last month is ordered bound over for trial. Tony Wooden appeared in Rock County Court for his preliminary
Salvation Army Rock County falls short of Christmas fundraising goal
The Salvation Army Rock County is hoping the community picks up the slack after the Christmas fundraising campaign falls short of its goal for the second straight year. Major Tom McDowell says the goal of $590,000 was
Beloit man who led police on high speed chase appears in court
A 19 year old Beloit man who led multiple local agencies on a high speed chase through Beloit over the weekend makes his initial appearance in Rock County Court. Davon Collins appeared in front of Court Commissioner
Applications being accepted from people interested in serving on County Board of Health
Applications are being accepted through March 6th from people interested in serving on the Rock County Board of Health. County Board Chair Rich Bostwick says the Rock County Board of Health is responsible for assuring the enforcement
Fugitive from Pennsylvania arrested in Janesville
A wanted man from Pennsylvania is arrested a motel in Janesville. Janesville Police say on February 16th, they received information that 32-year-old Darelle Coffey was staying at the Motel 6 and that he had an outstanding extraditable
Retired Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its own. Former Sheriff’s Office K-9 Sasha died Monday after being diagnosed with lymphoma. According to a news release, Sasha started active duty in August
Tuesday is primary Election Day in Wisconsin
Tuesday is primary Election Day in Wisconsin. There are lots of local primaries, including challenges to incumbent mayors in Madison, Green Bay and Racine. At the top of the ballot, the only statewide race will narrow the
Former UW Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank dies
Former UW Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank has died. Blank, who led the university for nearly a decade, died Friday. She served as the school’s chancellor from 2013 to 2022, before leaving to become president of Northwestern University.
Parkview School District hosts referendum informational meetings
Voters in the Parkview School District head to the polls in April to decide on a three-year, $1.45 million a year operational referendum. District Administrator Steve Lutzke says the money will go toward technology and curriculum materials,