Kayakers overturn in icy waters of Storrs Lake near Milton
MILTON TOWNSHIP — Four kayakers escaped after overturning Friday in the icy waters of Storrs Lake near Milton, with two of them being transported to a Janesville hospital. According to…
Police: ‘Minimal cooperation’ following two incidents where employees were injured at Janesville business
JANESVILLE — Police say management at Janesville manufacturer NaturPak has provided “minimal cooperation” following two incidents where a total of five employees were injured in the past five weeks. The…
Three hospitalized following industrial accident in Janesville
JANESVILLE — Three workers were hospitalized Wednesday, including two who were Medflighted to a Madison hospital burn center, following an industrial accident in Janesville. According to a news release, the…
Janesville hazmat team responds to overnight Interstate semi crash
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Hazardous Materials Team was requested by Lakeside Fire-Rescue shortly before midnight Monday to respond to an accident on Interstate 90 involving an overturned semi-truck tanker.…
Quick guide: Where candidates for Janesville City Council stand on the data center referendum
JANESVILLE — Six candidates are vying for three open seats on the Janesville City Council in the April 7 general election, with the highest profile issue being the proposed data…
LIVE UPDATES: Major winter storm engulfs Rock County
8:30 a.m. Monday: All Janesville Transit (JT) bus routes are currently delayed due to weather conditions. JT will be evaluating if in-city service can begin at 9:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m.…
One dead in early morning crash east of Janesville
ROCK COUNTY — A driver has died in an early morning crash east of Janesville that closed Highway 14 for hours. According to a news release, the responded at 2:18…
Schools release following investigation into report of shots fired in Janesville
UPDATE — Two men have been arrested following Tuesday’s shots-fired incident that put St. John Vianney School, Roosevelt Elementary School and St. Paul’s Lutheran School on hold. JANESVILLE — Students…
Rockford confirms interest from data center developer, following town of Beloit and Janesville
ROCKFORD — The city of Rockford on Wednesday confirmed a developer is eyeing a site in the city’s industrial park for a data center project. That now makes three proposed…
Porters rebrands as Russo Outdoor Power Plus
Porter's Lawn & Power Equipment on Janesville's south side officially is now Russo Outdoor Power Plus.