June 20th is Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin
The death of an elderly Janesville couple last summer in Washington D.C. highlights the importance of recognizing Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Emergency Management Public Information Officer Katie Rousonelos says 19 people were struck and
Rock Aqua Jays changing dates for Independence Day celebration
After more than a decade of hosting Independence Day on the Rock at Traxler Park, the Rock Aqua Jays are re-branding and moving the celebration to a new date. Co-Chair Tim Cullen says they’ll be moving the
Local eaglet reunited with family
A family of eagles living next to the Rock River near Marling Lumber in Janesville are capturing the hearts of the community. Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center Owner Diane Moller says last year one of the eaglets fell
Janesville BID looking for artists to highlight revamped downtown
Janesville’s downtown Business Improvement District is looking for artists who want to highlight the revitalization the area has seen. Executive Director Lawan Glasscock says they’re looking for people to highlight the area through contemporary mediums such as
Vos ’embarrassed’ by DEI efforts at UW System
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos continued to hammer on the UW System’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts during the weekend’s state Republican Party convention in La Crosse. The Republican leader made his comments during a panel discussion on
Andrew Gregory Wojdula
October 28, 1942 – June 19, 2023
DNR asking residents to help stop spread of invasive species
Invasive species can cause a tremendous amount of damage to local wildlife, so the DNR is asking Rock County residents to do their part in helping prevent the spread. Invasive Plant Specialist Mackenzie Manicki says there are
Tony Nelson
February 19, 1965 – June 19, 2023
Beloit beings process of putting together next comprehensive plan

Beloit is now conducting their 12 month process to update the comprehensive plan, which was last updated in 2018. City Planner Hilary Rottmann says they’ll be giving the public plenty of opportunity to make their voices heard,