Breaking news, people and events in Janesville, Wisconsin
JANESVILLE — The Town Hall Coalition and Indivisible Rock County are expanding protest opportunities in Janesville from three to four per week. Organizers say they have made the change to…
La PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP — An 80-year-old passenger died Tuesday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash just south of Janesville. According to a news release, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office responded about…
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…
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…
JANESVILLE — SNOW Janesville is hosting a community education event, Data Centers: Community Conversations on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Hedberg Public Library (5:30 pm, Program Room). According to a…
JANESVILLE — Hundreds of participants are anticipated at a peaceful protest at Janesville’s third No Kings rally on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Organizers noted that the first No Kings rally…
TURTLE TOWNSHIP — A 14-year-old is dead and a 41-year-old from Beloit could face charges of 1st degree intentional homicide as authorities continue to investigate a death last Friday in…
Porter's Lawn & Power Equipment on Janesville's south side officially is now Russo Outdoor Power Plus.
JANESVILLE — Police are investigating after two people reported hearing the sound of possible gunfire Thursday on Janesville’s west side. So far, however, police have found no evidence of a…
JANESVILLE — The Janesville Police Department on Tuesday announced the passing of retired K-9 Grand. According to a news release, Grand faithfully served the Janesville community from 2016 until his…