Rock County Historical Society hosts 2nd annual Legacies Gala
The Rock County Historical Society is hosting the second annual Rock County Legacies Gala on April 29 at 6 p.m. at the Glen Erin Celtic House in Janesville. Sponsored by McCann Floors, the event will feature live
Beloit man takes plea deal in drug case

A 50-year-old suspected cocaine dealer from Beloit takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. Eric Brooks was charged in October of last year with possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession of a firearm by a
Janesville looking for help finding potholes
As Winter turns to Spring and the sun begins to shine a little more, potholes become a bigger problem, and Janesville is asking residents to help identify them. Operations Director Maggie Darr says potholes occur more this
Applicants sought for Rock County Board vacancy

The Rock County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants to fill the District 22 vacancy formerly represented by Karla Herrmann. District 12 includes the City of Janesville Wards 32, 33 and 36, and Town of Harmony Wards
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Republicans want special election for Secretary of State
Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature want a special election for Secretary of State. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu noted on Wednesday that Doug LaFollette had hardly begun a new term when he abruptly resigned. “There are three
Tougher penalties for those who provide drugs in fatal overdose cases
The state Senate on Tuesday approved a bill toughening penalties for those who provide drugs to people who fatally overdose – like the brother of Milwaukee Democrat LaTonya Johnson. “I don’t give a damn if this bill
Senate confirms some Evers appointees
Some members of Governor Tony Evers’ administration are finally official. Many people named to posts by the Democratic governor in his first term have yet to be confirmed. But on Wednesday, the state Senate unanimously confirmed several,
DNR hoping public avoids feeding deer this time of year

The Wisconsin DNR is asking the public to avoid feeding deer as cold winter weather continues around parts of the state. Wildlife Health Conservation Specialist Mandy Kamps says deer are used to eating a certain type of