Exploding trees? Not exactly
As a deep freeze heads our way, headlines and social posts about “exploding trees” are everywhere.
One person hospitalized following multi-family residential fire in Janesville
JANESVILLE — One person was hospitalized and six others were displaced following a fire at a multi-family residence late Monday night in Janesville. Firefighters responded to the 400 block of…
Group plans peaceful protest Tuesday in Janesville on anniversary of Trump’s inauguration
JANESVILLE — The Town Hall Coalition will hold a protest on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to mark the one-year anniversary of the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The coalition invites residents…
Towne Square Gran Prix bike race won’t return to Janesville
After seven summers, the Janesville Town Square Gran Prix will not return in 2026, organizers announced Friday.
Janesville Deputy Fire Chief McManus retires after nearly 29 years of service
After nearly 29 years of service to the city, Deputy Chief John McManus will be retiring from the Janesville Fire Department.
CivicCon: Free community forum in Janesville to explores the value of urban planning
JANESVILKE — Forward Janesville will host its first CivicCon program Thursday, a new community conversation series designed to engage residents, businesses and civic leaders around the ideas and decisions that…
Wallendal, Boran-Ragotzy to be inducted into UAA Rock County Arts Hall of Fame
JANESVILLE — Greg Wallendal and Declan Boran-Ragotzy are this year’s inductees to the Rock County Arts Hall of Fame. The Janesville Performing Arts Center will host the annual UAA Rock…
SSM St. Mary’s Janesville welcomes first baby of 2026
JANESVILLE — SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital has announced its first baby of 2026. Cinsley Joan Petzke arrived at 12:53 p.m. on Jan. 2, measuring 21 inches long and weighing…
Sheriff: Lake House Inn fire unrelated to nearby house fire a day earlier
UPDATE, Jan. 6: The Rock County Sheriff’s office said Tuesday their’s no indication that the Lake House Inn fire and the residential fire on East Road 5, which occurred the…
Two found dead in rural Rock County home
ROCK COUNTY — The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were found dead Friday in a rural home south of Evansville. According to a news release, the…