Mobile home park employee hailed as a hero for rescuing two from burning home
FULTON — An employee of a Newville mobile home park is being hailed as a hero for rescuing two people from their burning home Friday morning. The two were rushed…
Knife-wielding man threatens two people at Janesville’s Riverside Park
JANESVILLE — Janesville police are seeking a man armed with a knife who threatened two people in their vehicle and slashed their tires Friday afternoon at Riverside Park. According to…
Janesville’s Memorial Day 2026 parade and ceremony set for Monday
JANESVILLE — Organized each year by the Janesville Patriotic Society, the annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony take place in memory of the men and women who gave their lives…
Janesville Police seeking motorcyclist possibly involved in an accident
JANESVILLE — The Janesville Police Department is asking the community for help in identifying a motorcyclist who they believe was involved in a traffic accident (JV2621133). Police released a photograph…
Whitewater man dies in Rock County crash
BELOIT — A Whitewater man died Monday evening when his vehicle crashed near Beckman Mill County Park, west of Beloit. On Monday, May 18th, 2026, at approximately 9:01 p.m., the…
Gehrig-Woodman appointened as new Rock County Circuit Court judge
JANESVILLE — Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday the appointment of Sara Gehrig-Woodman to the Rock County Circuit Court – Branch 7. The appointment will fill the vacancy created by Judge…
Downtown Janesville YMCA purchases soon-to-be-vacant Boys & Girls Club space next door
JANESVILLE — The downtown Janesville YMCA will be expanding after agreeing to purchase the soon-to-be-vacant Boys & Girls Club space next door. The YMCA of Northern Rock County announced the…
Monday afternoon fire damages Janesville duplex
JANESVILLE — Fire crews responded to a residential fire Monday afternoon that damaged both units of a Janesville duplex. The fire broke out about 4:35 p.m. in the area of…
GIFTS Thrift Store announces move to Milton Avenue in Janesville
JANESVILLE – GIFTS Men’s Shelter announced Monday that it will move to a new, larger location on Milton Avenue in Janesville. The announcement was made earlier this month at the…
UPDATE: One person has died following Janesville house fire
UPDATE: The person injured in Sunday’s fire has passed away, according to JFD. JANESVILLE — One person suffered life-threatening injuries Sunday in a house fire on Janesville’s west side. According…