Breaking news, people and events in Janesville, Wisconsin
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…
JANESVILLE – Organizers of a congressional listening session announced the state’s senators and the two local House representatives declined invitations to listen to their constituents on Feb. 21. Even so,…