Six new officers join Janesville Police Department
JANESVILLE — Six new officers have joined the Janesville Police Department and were sworn in Wednesday during a ceremony in Council Chambers. The officers are: Officer Ian R. Grice from…
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…
Democrat Francesca Hong, Republican Tom Tiffany lead in new statewide poll on Wisconsin’s race for governor
MILWAUKEE — New Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin registered voters finds State Rep. Francesca Hong leading the Democratic primary field for governor, but large numbers of voters still…
Dvorak Landscape supply on Janesville’s south side announces major remodeling project
JANESVILLE — A longtime southside Janesville business will soon be sporting a new look. Dvorak Landscape Supply on Center Avenue announced they are beginning a major redevelopment of their current…
ATV driver dies after crashing and being hit by passing truck
FULTON — An ATV driver died Wednesday in Fulton after crashing their vehicle and being hit by a passing truck. According to a news relesse, multiple agencies responded at about…
Disaster recovery center opens in Janesville for those affected by April storms
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Disaster Recovery Center for Rock County residents opens today, July 15, at the Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center located at 1717 Center Ave. The…
Janesville police say vehicle from federal agency involved in a crash during operation in Janesville
JANESVILLE — A federal vehicle involved in an operation in Janesville Wednesday morning was involved in crash when it struck a transport van that collided with a tree, according to…