70-year-old Orfordville man dead after motorcycle crashes
A 70-year-old man died Tuesday evening when his motorcycle crashed near Janesville.
Clerks say an obsolete Wisconsin law creates needless work — and a threat to ballot secrecy
by Alexander Shur / Votebeat, Wisconsin Watch May 12, 2025 When the clerk of Rock County, Wisconsin, gets a public records request for images of election ballots, much of it…
Rock County Get Together to celebrate community’s diversity
Rock County Get Together, a free, family friendly event, will celebrate the community with entertainment, foods and activities from the various ethnic and racial groups from throughout Rock County.
Janesville, Milton YMCA begin efforts to update facilities
The YMCA of Northern Rock County today unveiled its 135 & Beyond project to modernize and update its facilities in both Janesville and Milton.
Children’s Museum of Rock County names $2 million donors
The Bysteds are Janesville natives with strong ties to the community.
Postal Service food drive Saturday in Janesville
The annual Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive takes place Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Janesville.
Milton woman dies in early morning house fire
A woman was found dead early Friday after a passerby called 911 to report a house fire in Milton.
Rabies confirmed in bat from Rock County
A bat submitted to the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene from Rock County has tested positive for rabies.
Parker student has surprise reunion with father following his deployment to Japan
Janesville Parker freshman Annabella Joyce got the surprise of her life during AVID class Thursday.
Bynum hired as new principal for next school year at Janesville’s Lincoln Elementary School
Rachel Bynum has been named the next principal at Lincoln Elementary School in Janesville.