Janesville City Council delays referendum on direct-legislation aimed at data center
Over the objections of petition organizers and at least two council members, the Janesville City Council on Monday delayed action on a direct-legislation ordinance that could eventually force a referendum…
Janesville’s Mercyhealth welcomes first twins of 2026
JANESVILLE — Mercyhealth Hospital in Janesville is welcoming the first set of twins born at the hospital in 2026. In a social media post Monday, the hospital welcomed baby Edison…
Janesville-based Woodman’s Markets overtakes Costco in national grocery retailer rankings
Janesville-based Woodman’s Markets has risen to third place in a national ranking of the U.S. grocery market, moving ahead of Costco for the first time.
Doug Marklein, community leader, businessman and radio host has died at age 70
JANESVILLE — Doug Marklein, a former Janesville City Council member, longtime Madison radio host and local builder has passed away at the age of the age of 70. Marklein passed…
Report of shots fired at Janesville’s UWW Rock County campus likely fireworks, police say
JANESVILLE — A report of shots fired at Janesville’s UWW Rock County campus turned out to be a false alarm Friday after investigators determined the sounds were likely caused by…
UPDATE: No active threat following report of shots fired on UWW Rock County Campus on Janesville
JANESVILLE — An update posted to the UW-Whitewater Rock County website at 3:13 p.m. said there is no emergency and no active threat on the Whitewater Campus. Earlier, the university…
Exploding trees? Not exactly
As a deep freeze heads our way, headlines and social posts about “exploding trees” are everywhere.
Online fund drive launched for families who lost everything in Janesville fire
JANESVILLE — La Keta Cruz has launched an online fundraising drive to help her sister and those who lost everything in a fire Monday night at their multi-family apartment in…
Rock County Civics Academy hosts Janesville City Council Candidate forum
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Civics Academy will host a candidate forum on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County. The event is scheduled from 6:30…