$50,000 cash bond set for Janesville teen charged with attempted homicide
The Janesville teen accused of shooting a man and stealing his vehicle on June 6 is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, armed carjacking, burglary and misdemeanor theft. 17-year-old Kenan Clemons made his initial appearance in Rock
Fitzgerald releases memo on recording consent, wants answers on recorded call with Evers
We have not heard the last, about a secret recording of a May phone call between Governor Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders. Last week, Evers’ Chief Legal Counsel Ryan Nilsestuen said there was no problem, under
Senator Baldwin backs sweeping federal police reform bill
Senator Tammy Baldwin is backing a sweeping bill to overhaul how police departments are run in the United States. Baldwin says too often police have to deal with issues that they’ve never been trained for. “They often
UW System announces students will return to campuses this fall
The University of Wisconsin System is planning to have students and staff back on campus for the fall semester. System President Ray Cross says they have been planning and preparing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 when
Sunday COVID-19 numbers for Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed 240 cases of COVID-19 Sunday. That brings the statewide total to 22,758 since the pandemic began. Recoveries are now at 73%, yet Green County is reporting its first #COVID19 death.
New at Noon – Randall King “Hey Cowgirl”
One of country music’s modern-traditionalists, Randall King, is out with new tune “Hey Cowgirl.” Born into a long line of heavy-hauling truckers, King grew up singing in the back of a ‘93 Chevy Suburban, joyfully mimicking the
6/15/20 Day in the Country
1937 Born on this day in Littlefield, Texas, was Waylon Jennings, singer, songwriter, and musician. Jennings, who once worked as a DJ, played bass with Buddy Holly, Jennings unintentionally missing flying with Holly, The Big Bopper and
Rock County observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Rock County Human Services Director Kate Luster says the number of reported elder abuse cases have been on the rise in recent years. Luster says the adult protective services unit assisted 253 victims last year alone. She
Small business grant program begins
Janesville City Economic Development Director Gale Price is encouraging all small businesses eligible for the “We’re All In” federal coronavirus aid program to act quickly. Price says the application period for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation administered
Neighbors ask Janesville City Council to again restrict outdoor music at Hammy’s Roadside Bar
For the fourth time in the last five years, a group of neighbors who live behind Hammy’s Roadside Bar in Janesville are asking the city council to restrict outdoor music at the south side tavern. The council