Janesville Performing Arts Center steps down to take new position in Illinois
JANESVILLE — The Janesville Performing Arts Center will be looking for a new executive director after its longtime leader, Nathan Burkart will be leaving to become managing director of the…
Children’s Museum of Rock County unveils official name
JANESVILLE — The Children’s Museum of Rock County now has its official name. Now known as the Bysted Family WonderVault, the museum received its new name from the Bysted family,…
OSHA fines Janesville company where three employees died in two separate incidents
JANESVILLE — The U.S. Department of Labor has cited NaturPak in Janesville after three emplyees died and two were seriously injured in two separate incidents involving industrial kettles releasing hot…
Hemp 1848 owner facing drug charges
JANESVILLE — The owner of a hemp business with locations in Janesville, Beloit and Monroe has been arrested and is accused of selling illegal THC products. According to a news…
Janesville’s Benton signs contract extension with Steelers
JANESVILLE — Janesville Craig graduate and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton has signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension. The deal was first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.…
Report: Janesville city manager finalist Kennedy ousted from job in Newport, Rhode Island
JANESVILLE — One of two finalists for Janesville’s vacant city manager job, Colin Kennedy, has apparently been ousted from his current job in Rhode Island. Kennedy, who up until Saturday…
Two finalists announced for next Janesville city manager
JANESVILLE — The City of Janesville has selected two finalists to advance in the recruitment process for its next city manager, according to a news release: ◾️Rebecca Houseman, ICMA-CM, MPA,…
Janesville’s Craig and Parker high schools launch Adapted Sports League
JANESVILLE — Craig and Parker students with a variety of physical and cognitive abilities will now have chance to represent their schools and compete in high school sports with a…
School District of Janesville voters to weigh in on extending operational referendum for another
JANESVILLE — School District of Janesville voters will be back at the polls in November where they will be asked to extend an operational referendum that expires at the end…
Homicide investigation under way following early morning shooting in Janesville
JANESVILLE — One person was shot and killed and two others were injured during an early morning incident in Janesville. Janesville police received a 911 call about 12:30 a.m. Sunday…