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…
Trapped semi driver rescued after crashing into power pole along Interstate near Stoughton
The Wisconsin State Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred early Friday along I-39/90 northbound near the County Highway N exit to Stoughton.
UPDATE: Medical examiner says ‘violent act’ occurred between couple found dead in rural Rock County home
The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department on Friday released the names of the two people found dead the day after Christmas.
Medical examiner identifies man killed in New Year’s Eve crash
The Rock County Medical Examiner on Friday released the name of the man who died following a motor vehicle crash on December 31, 2025.
Little snow expected in Janesville from incoming storm
JANESVILLE — Rain today will turn to snow this evening with 1-2 inches overnight in Janesville. Higher snowfall will be across the northern half of the state. Accompanying snow will…
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…
$150k Lottery ticket sold in Janesville
JANESVILLE — Saturday was sensational for a few Powerball players. A winning $150,000 Powerball ticket was sold at Kwik Trip on 1919 Humes Rd. in Janesville. The winning play included…
Janesville school resource officer retires
JANESVILLE — Janesville Police Officer Sean T. Jauch, is set to retire Dec. 31 after more than 27 years of service to the city including most recently as the school…
6 Rock County organizations benefit from Packers’ Foundation grants
JANESVILLE — The Green Bay Packers Foundation announced this week that six nonprofits that serve Rock County are among 395 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin to…