Children’s Museum of Rock County unveils official name
JANESVILLE — The Children’s Museum of Rock County now has its official name. Now known as the Bysted Family WonderVault, the museum received its new name from the Bysted family,…
Hemp 1848 owner facing drug charges
JANESVILLE — The owner of a hemp business with locations in Janesville, Beloit and Monroe has been arrested and is accused of selling illegal THC products. According to a news…
Janesville’s Benton signs contract extension with Steelers
JANESVILLE — Janesville Craig graduate and Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton has signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension. The deal was first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.…
Report: Janesville city manager finalist Kennedy ousted from job in Newport, Rhode Island
JANESVILLE — One of two finalists for Janesville’s vacant city manager job, Colin Kennedy, has apparently been ousted from his current job in Rhode Island. Kennedy, who up until Saturday…
School District of Janesville voters to weigh in on extending operational referendum for another
JANESVILLE — School District of Janesville voters will be back at the polls in November where they will be asked to extend an operational referendum that expires at the end…
Survey: Trust in local journalism remains strong as readers seek out a variety of outlets
GREEN BAY — Trust in local journalism is strong, with readers using a variety of sources to get their news, preferring free rather than paid outlets, according to a new…
Early voting now open in Janesville ahead of Aug. 11 primary
JANESVILLE — In-person absentee voting ahead of the Aug. 11 primary opened today in Janesville. Early voting runs through Aug. 7, 2026 on the second floor of City Hall, 18…
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet hiring ahead of August opening
JANESVILLE — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is now hiring ahead of the anticipated August opening of its new Janesville store. The discount retailer is opening the store on Milton Avenue in…
Rock County 4-H Fair 2026 features ‘Christmas in July’ theme
JANESVILLE — The 97th annual Rock County 4-H Fair features the theme “Christmas in July” and runs from July 28 to August 2, 2026, at the Rock County Fairgrounds located…
Available storefronts in downtown Janesville featuring local artists in new initiative
JANESVILLE — Downtown Janesville’s newest art gallery doesn’t have four walls, it has storefront windows. The creative new initiative highlights the potential of available downtown storefronts. Downtown Janesville’s business improvement…