Gov. Evers tours tornado damage in Emerald Grove
EMERALD GROVE — As cleanup began Saturday following the overnight tornado in Emerald Grove, Gov. Tony Earl along with Rock County Sheriff Curt Fell and other officials toured the hardest…
Rescues from rising water, a house fire and train derailment all part of response to Janesville flooding
JANESVILLE — Janesville firefighters rescued multiple people from rising water, rescued an engineer from a derailed train and helped battle a house fire Friday night as a deluge of heavy…
Janesville police urge people to stay off the roads following heavy downpour
JANESVILLE — Severe storms have caused significant flooding throughout the area. Multiple roadways are now completely flooded, and several vehicles have already become stranded. Residents are strongly urged to stay…
Tailgate Tour: Packers’ players and alumni fire up their fans in Janesville to support Project 16:49
JANESVILLE — Current Packers players Edgerrin Cooper and Evan Williams, along with alumni players James Jones, Randall Cobb, Desmond Bishop and Brandon Jackson, fired up their fans Wednesday during a…
Despite election defeat, Measner takes seat on School District of Janesville Board of Education
JANESVILLE — Despite his narrow loss in last Tuesday’s election, Colton Measner will take a seat on the School District of Janesville Board of Education anyway. Measner was appointed Tuesday…
Driver’s ed will now require school bus safety education
MADISON — Your teen will now be required to learn about school bus and student crossing safety when they take driver’s ed, following legislation signed into law this week. Gov.…
Two former city of Janesville employees face misconduct in public office charges
JANESVILLE — Two former city of Janesville employees have been arrested, accused of misconduct in connection with the city’s rent assistance program. Program participants determined to be ineligible are no…
FINAL: Janesville city council and school board race results
FINAL, unofficial results from the Rock County Clerk as of 9:40 p.m. Tuesday. JANESVILLE CITY COUNCIL, TOP THREE WILL BE ELECTED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JANESVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TOP THREE…
BREAKING: Taylor projected winner in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON — Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor has been projected to win the election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating fellow Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar. The victory for the…
Comedian Charlie Berens to headline Rock County data center town hall
JANESVILLE — Advocacy groups opposing data center projects in Beloit and Janesville are getting a boost from a high-profile guest speaker a public town hall later this month at Blackhawk…