St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Janesville having steeple removed
St. Patrick’s Catholic Parish in Janesville is removing the steeple off it’s church on Cherry Street next week. Father Drew Olson says it’s fallen into disrepair and is compromising the safety of the structure. Olson says St.
Rock County averaging 32 new cases of COVID-19 per day
Rock County is currently averaging about 32 new cases of COVID-19 per day. Rock County Public Health Department Epidemiologist Nick Zupan says 19,775 total residents have tested positive over the course of the pandemic. Zupan says currently
Janesville man sentenced in connection with overdose death
A 26-year-old Janesville man is sentenced to 18 months in prison and five years of extended supervision for his role in the overdose death of 21-year-old Tarron Turner in December of 2019. Ashante Byrd apologized to the
Two dead in fatal crash
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash east of Janesville. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a three vehicle crash about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 14 near Emerald Grove. Officials say 57-year-old Janesville man
Beloit School District responds to student allegations
The Beloit School District is working to ease community concerns after an alleged incident involving a child in the classroom was widely shared on social media. District officials say the allegations were investigated along with the police department
Republican bills to curtail abortions headed to likely vetoes from Evers
Republican authored bills aimed at abortion in Wisconsin have passed both chambers of the legislature. And, as Assembly Minority Leader Gordon notes, they’re headed for vetoes by Governor Tony Evers. “Republicans know these extreme bills won’t become law.
Richard J. Erskine
October 8, 1946 – October 28, 2021 https://www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=22829887
First Responders of the Year announced
Local State Assembly Representatives choose their First Responders of the year. 31st District Republican Amy Loudenbeck of Clinton chooses Beloit Paramedic and Firefighter, Acting Lieutenant Phil Ferrera for taking on additional responsibilities including assisting with fire safety outreach
Local school district tackles student’s emotional needs
Assisting homeless students may be a real challenge for educators in the Beloit School District. Pupil Services Director Melissa Beavers says close to 300 children and families are already listed as homeless this year, with close to
Industrial development planned south of Janesville
A local community’s industrial growth program has been so successful, it may be running short of shovel ready properties for developers. Janesville Economic Development Director Gale Price says a three-year option to buy 129-acres of farmland, on Highway