Rock County looks to establish friends group at Rock River Heritage Park
The services friends groups provide to county parks are invaluable. Rock County Parks Manager John Traynor says the Friends of Rock County Parks are trying to establish a new group at Rock River Heritage Park. In informational
Rock County Board approves purchase of body scanner for County Jail

Rock County’s sheriff hopes a new Tek84 body scanner system at the Rock County Jail will help stop drugs and weapons from being smuggled into the building. Curtis Fell says they were going to wait to put
David D. Haseman
May 21, 1967 ~ February 24, 2023 (age 55)
Beloit seeks public input on park improvements

Beloit’s Parks and Rec Department is asking for community input on how to spend ARPA funds for parks improvements. Parks and Rec Director Matt Amundson says they’ll be hosting another session Monday evening starting at 6:30 at
Janesville sees higher than expected voter turnout
Janesville saw some good voter turnout for the February primary election. City Clerk Lori Stottler says Janesville saw 5,689 in-person voters and 2,885 absentee voters for a total of 8,574, which was a 16.6% turnout of eligible
Beloit International Film Festival opens Friday
The Beloit International Film Festival kicks off its 10-day run with sold out crowds. Executive Director Greg Gerard says two films that are showing together have already sold out and extra show times have been added. Da
Michael Robert Peterson
September 23, 1952 – February 24, 2023
Maurine Steindl
February 8, 1962 – February 24, 2023
Timothy S. Orton, Sr.
December 1, 1961 – February 24, 2023
