2nd suspect takes plea deal in connection with Beloit homicide
A second suspect takes a plea deal in Rock County Court in connection with a homicide in Beloit. 20-year-old Damon E. Allen had been charged with party to the crime of first degree intentional homicide in connection
The local area is invited to stamp out hunger at the 45th CROP Hunger Walk
The 45th Janesville Area CROP Hunger Walk has 17 teams joining this year and invites the local area to stamp out hunger April 24th. ECHO Executive Director Jessica Locher says 25% of funds stay at ECHO while
Beloit stabbing suspect waives right to preliminary hearing
The 34-year-old Beloit woman accused of stabbing another woman last month waives her right to a preliminary hearing in Rock County Court. Brittney M. Ford is charged with second degree recklessly endangering safety, substantial battery, and disorderly
AG Kaul provides update with one-year anniversary of clergy abuse investigation
It’s been a year since the State Department of Justice started an effort to find victims of clergy and faith leader abuse in Wisconsin. Attorney General Josh Kaul says the state has started charges against one person,
City of Janesville hosts First Fridays on Festival concert series
The City of Janesville and Downtown Janesville Inc team up to introduce First Fridays on Festival. Recreation Director Shelly Slapak says the new lunchtime concert series will take place the first Friday of the month from May
Beloit plays host to US Kubb Open
A lawn game that’s growing in popularity takes over Pohlman Field in Beloit on May 14th. Visit Beloit Director of Sales and Servicing Matthew Bosen says Beloit will be hosting the US Kubb Open for the 6th
Another Republican announces a run for 31st Assembly District
Another Republican throws their hat in the ring in the race for Wisconsin’s 31st Assembly District. According to a news release, Jason Dean is a U.S Marine Corp veteran, private sector business leader, and active community volunteer.
YWCA hosts Stand Against Racism event Thursday
The 2022 theme for the YWCA Rock County’s “Stand Against Racism” is We Can’t Wait: Equity and Justice Now! Racial Justice Director Aimee Leavy says the event will be taking place Thursday at noon in Lower Courthouse
Mask mandate lifted for public transportation
Public transportation passengers across Wisconsin may now ride mask free. A Trump appointed federal judge in Florida on Monday ruled for the entire country that the public transportation mask mandate exceeded the authority of the Centers for
Janesville’s Madison Street receives reconstruction
A portion of Madison Street in Janesville is expected to close starting April 20th due to poor pavement condition from Laurel Avenue to North Jackson Street. Engineering Division’s Project Engineer Grant Tullar says Janesville does 12 miles