Rock County could see tax increase if initial budget numbers hold
Based on an initial presentation of the 2024 recommended budget, taxes could be going up in Rock County in 2024. County Administrator Josh Smith gave a first look during the county’s regular board meeting Thursday night and
Popular Milton Ice Cream Shop Cone Zone up for sale
| By Neil Johnson, reporter/anchor, Big Radio | A popular Milton ice cream place is up for sale. Kelly McPherson, a Janesville real estate broker marketing the property, says the Cone Zone’s 12-year-run has galvanized the ice
Janesville woman who ran over boy in crosswalk will serve prison and volunteer as crossing guard
A 40-year-old Janesville woman who fatally struck a child in a crosswalk in September of last year will have to spend 200 hours working as a crossing guard. The unique sentence was passed down to Brenda Violante
Audrey M. Rich
October 9, 1945 – October 12, 2023
Politico report: Van Orden curses during White House briefing
A Wisconsin congressman is again being accused of inappropriate behavior. Politico reports that during a Wednesday White House briefing on the Israel/Hamas war, 3rd District Republican Derrick Van Orden cursed directly at the briefers, prompting loud boos
PFAS bill ready for state Senate vote
Legislation addressing “forever chemicals” is ready for a state Senate vote after passing the Committee on Natural Resources and Energy on Wednesday. “It really is focused on helping people get drinking water in both rural areas and
24 year old Beloit man has been charged with child sexual exploitation crimes.
According to a release from the US District Attorney’s office, Misael Dominguez-Adorno is charged with two counts of using minors to produce child pornography. The indictment charges Dominguez-Adorno with using two minors to engage in sexually explicit
Janesville’s SHINE Technologies grabs $70 million in private funding to boost cancer therapies
| By Neil Johnson, reporter, anchor, Big Radio | SHINE Technologies announces it has landed $70 million in private investments as the Janesville isotope maker seeks a path toward profitability. The company announces its brightening financial picture
Jocelyn Kay Sarbacker
January 10, 1988 – October 12, 2023
Diane G. Kobs
February 14, 1940 – October 12, 2023