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…
UPDATE: Janesville city clerk certifies direct legislation petition; Here’s what’s next
The grass-roots group opposing a proposal to build a data center in Janesville said it expects the city clerk to officially approve a direct-legislation petition Wednesday.
One person hospitalized following multi-family residential fire in Janesville
JANESVILLE — One person was hospitalized and six others were displaced following a fire at a multi-family residence late Monday night in Janesville. Firefighters responded to the 400 block of…
Downtown Janesville Restaurant Week 2026
JANESVILLE — Downtown Janesville Restaurant Week 2026 has arrived, sponsored by Downtown Janesville Inc. in partnership with the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Downtown Business Improvement District. The…
Group plans peaceful protest Tuesday in Janesville on anniversary of Trump’s inauguration
JANESVILLE — The Town Hall Coalition will hold a protest on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to mark the one-year anniversary of the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The coalition invites residents…