Janesville listening session to go on as planned
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,…
Two injured in Janesville industrial steam explosion
JANESVILLE — Two people were injured Wednesday afternoon in an industrial accident involving a steam explosion in Janesville. The Janesville Fire Department responded to the 100 block of Innovation Drive…
Janesville police seek suspect in Tuesday night shooting
JANESVILLE — A 22-year-old man sought medical treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound Tuesday after a shooting in Janesville. Police were called to Mercy Hospital around 6:15 p.m. to meet…
Janesville City Council votes to put direct-legislation ordinance on November ballot
JANESVILLE — After more than two hours of public comment, the Janesville City Council on Monday evening voted 7-0 to put a direct-legislation ordinance to referendum on the November ballot.…
Janesville City Council to consider direct-legislation ordinance connected to data center proposal
JANESVILLE — The Janesville City Council on Monday evening will hold a public hearing, then vote on a direct-legislation petition the could eventually lead to a vote on a data…
Groups invite Steil, Pocan, Baldwin and Johnson to community town hall in Janesville
UPDATE: None of the four invited legislators will be in attendance on the 21st. However, the program continues as planned with the primary focus on listening to the opinions and…
Burger King operator accused of more than 1,600 child labor law violations
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has uncovered more than 1,656 violations of Wisconsin’s child labor and wage payment laws by a company that runs two Burger King…
Janesville receives $5 million federal grant to tackle blight
Janesville has received a $5 milllion federal grant to assist in community blight removal, U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced Wednesday.
Michael’s Cycles in Janesville to continue under new ownership following retirement announcement
After more than four decades serving the cycling community in Rock County, Mike and Ann Genrich announced Saturday their retirement
Candlelight vigil Wednesday in Janesville following killings of two Minnesota residents by federal agents
A local group of concerned citizens plans a vigil in reaction to a second death at the hands of federal officers in Minnesota.