Gov. Evers tours tornado damage in Emerald Grove
EMERALD GROVE — As cleanup began Saturday following the overnight tornado in Emerald Grove, Gov. Tony Earl along with Rock County Sheriff Curt Fell and other officials toured the hardest…
Rescues from rising water, a house fire and train derailment all part of response to Janesville flooding
JANESVILLE — Janesville firefighters rescued multiple people from rising water, rescued an engineer from a derailed train and helped battle a house fire Friday night as a deluge of heavy…
Janesville police urge people to stay off the roads following heavy downpour
JANESVILLE — Severe storms have caused significant flooding throughout the area. Multiple roadways are now completely flooded, and several vehicles have already become stranded. Residents are strongly urged to stay…
Driver’s ed will now require school bus safety education
MADISON — Your teen will now be required to learn about school bus and student crossing safety when they take driver’s ed, following legislation signed into law this week. Gov.…
BREAKING: Taylor projected winner in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON — Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor has been projected to win the election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, defeating fellow Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar. The victory for the…
Tom Carlson, longtime Janesville businessman and civic leader has died
JANESVILLE — For years, anyone in Janesville who needed help to make their lawn or garden beautiful turned to Tom Carlson. The civic leader and longtime owner of the Fairview…
How to vote early in Janesville for the spring 2026 election
JANESVILLE — In-person, absentee voting for the spring election begins Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in Janesville’s City Hall located at 18 N Jackson St – Room 416 Voting runs March…
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…