Janesville’s Dawson Fields softball complex slated for new field lighting system
| By Big Radio News Staff | The city of Janesville’s Dawson Fields softball complex is in line for some upgrades in lighting. City Recreation Director Shelley Slapak says the lights at the four-field Dawson complex on
Sun Prairie man charged in connection with 2019 burglaries
A 41-year-old Sun Prairie man is charged in Rock County Court in connection with smash-and-grab burglaries that occurred in Janesville more than five years ago. According to the criminal complaint, two suspects broke into Sam’s Club just
Rock County set to update five-year plan for its parks system
| By Big Radio News Staff | Rock County is updating its Parks, Outdoor Recreation and Open Space plan this year. Urban planning firm Vandewall & Associates is leading development of the plan, which includes an inventory
Illinois man who fled from cops in work van sentenced to probation
A 25-year-old Machesney Park man who fled from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office at speeds of over 100 miles per hour takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. According to online court records, Max Whitaker plead
Janesville men charged with armed robbery bound over for trial
One of two Janesville men accused of robbing a man of his cell phone, wallet, and some THC carts at gunpoint appears ready to face the music. 19-year-old Lucas Labuguen and 20-year-old Jesus Garcia appeared in Rock
Hedberg Public Library Hosting Sustainable Living Fair April 26
The practice of sustainable living will be on display next month at the Hedberg Public Library in Janesville. Environmental Compliance Coordinator Kate Jackson says the Sustainable Janesville Committee is holding the annual Sustainable Living Fair. Jackson says
Janesville man accused of paying teen for sex and explicit images
A 39-year-old Janesville man is charged with trafficking of a child in Rock County Court. According to the criminal complaint Corey M. Russell befriended a teenager on Snap Chat and started sending her money. Eventually he requested
Elderly Beloit man charged with child sexual assault
Cash bond is set at $50,000 for a 71-year-old Beloit man accused of sexually assaulting a four-year-old child. Michael V. Brenton is charged in Rock County Court with a single count of sexual assault of a child
Two incumbents running for Beloit City Council defend diversity, equity, inclusion practices
| By Big Radio News Staff | Two Beloit City Council members defend diversity, equity and inclusion practices. At a candidate forum last week, the moderator asked council member Sherry Blakeley what changes she might expect to