Janesville News Report

Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $15 million grant for the Janesville Sports and Convention Center, filling a major gap in funding for the $50.3 million facility.

A parent of a Parker High School student was arrested Tuesday after police say he threatened to bring a gun to the school to confront an administrator.

Crews are spending Tuesday evening the scene of a train derailment at the N. Franklin St. overpass along W. Centerway in Janesville.

Employees at Goodwill discovered ammunition and what appears to be an explosive device while inventorying donated items.

Janesville Parker senior Paul Kim has been named a finalist for the Jim Leonhard Award given annually to the top senior defensive back in the state.

The Police and Fire Commission has announced the selection of three candidates as finalists for the position of Chief of Janesville Police Department.

After a two-year wait, a new steeple now adorns the top of Janesville's St. Patrick Church.

One person drowned after a canoe carrying three people capsized Sunday evening after a canoe capsized in the Rock River in downtown Janesville.

Police say a suspect shot at his victim inside a Janesville residence early Sunday, then followed the victim to a nearby street and fired again.

Here's where funding stands as of October 2023 for the proposed ice arena and convention center in Janesville, according to public records.