Attorneys ask judge to drop charge of homicide by drug overdose
The homicide charge against a Janesville man is in question as his lawyers argue whether he delivered the drugs that led to another man’s overdose death. Attorneys for 25-year-old Ashante Byrd filed a motion to dismiss the
Pillar of non-profit community to step down
The long time driving force behind a Janesville based non-profit is stepping down. Everyone Cooperating to Help Others Executive Director Karen Lisser is retiring. Under Lisser’s leadership, ECHO has grown from a small grass roots organization started
7/20/20 Day in the Country
1918 Born on this day near Mexia east of Waco, Texas, was Cindy Walker the prolific American songwriter, singer who wrote hits such as “Distant Drums”, “Bubbles in My Beer”, “Cherokee Maiden” and “You Don’t Know Me”.
New at Noon – James Robert Webb “Good Time Waitin’ to Happen”
James Robert Webb has a knack for releasing timely music. As his follow up single to “Think About It,” a song about connecting with one another, “Good Time Waitin’ To Happen” is that feel good song we
Reports says Milwaukee police chief Morales may be fired tonight
Multiple reports from Milwaukee indicate Police Chief Alfonso Morales may be fired today. The city’s Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to “vote and issue directives” for the chief. Morales and the Commission have
Citizens Utility Board calling for delay in disconnections
Wisconsin’s utility watchdog is asking for more time to let people to pay their bills. The Citizens Utility Board is asking power companies in Wisconsin to put off cutting people off. Utilities have been banned from disconnecting
UW-Madison to offer free COVID-19 testing this fall
When students and staff return for the fall semester at UW-Madison, the campus is getting ready to provide free COVID-19 testing. University health services director Jake Baggott says it just makes good sense. “There are folks who
Janesville School District offers survey
Janesville School District residents are being asked their opinion on how to best deal with facility and financial needs. Public Information Officer Patrick Gasper says residents can respond through a simple survey. Gasper says the district’s average
JACVB transitions to support local business
As local businesses adapt to the challenges of COVID-19, the Janesville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau transitions part of its operation to help. As part of a mid-year update, Executive Director Christine Rebout told the city council
Rock County Board waives some fees
The Rock County Board approves a play to waive public health license renewal fees this year. The board passed a resolution geared toward restaurants and other businesses suffering financial hardship during the pandemic. The board also decided