Evers counters Johnson’s claims in wake of Uvalde shooting

In the wake of last week’s slaughter of students and teachers in Uvalde Texas, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson blamed “wokeness” and “indoctrination” for school shootings, a take that didn’t sit well with Governor Tony Evers. Johnson told

City of Janesville needs lifeguards

With the Palmer Park wading pool opening this Saturday and Rockport pool opening next, the City of Janesville has a dire need for lifeguards. Recreation Programmer Elaina Noffsinger says you can apply online at janevillewi.gov. Noffsinger says

Janesville Police Department hosts Coffee with the Chief

Janesville Police are eager to get back to the community outreach activities that COVID-19 has prevented the last few years. Sergeant Benjamin Thompson says the next Coffee with the Chief will be Wednesday from 9:00 until 10:30

Ruth A. Beggs

February 15, 1927 – May 29, 2022 https://www.apfelwolfe.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=24967730

Dog saved from Beloit house fire

Beloit firefighters rescue a dog during a weekend residential fire.  Firefighters were called to the 1200 block of Lasalle Street a little after 10:00 a.m. Sunday.  Firefighters found heavy black smoke as they entered the house.  No one was

Gun shot leads to three arrests

Three people are facing charges after a shots-fired incident over the weekend.  Janesville police were called to the 800 block of East Memorial Drive at 8:40 p.m. Sunday for a disturbance.  Officer say 31-year-old Sharod Winters of Janesville

Janesville Fire Department recruits do hands-on training

At 13 North Parker Drive, new recruits of the Janesville Fire Department will do hands-on training, working with standpipes in multi-level buildings. JFD Deputy Chief John McManus says they’re currently orienting six fire fighters to the fire

Small Talks Campaign comes to Rock County

With high school graduation parties around the corner, parents and adults are encouraged to talk to teens about underage drinking. Janesville Mobilizing 4 Change Director Jane Golberg says they’re hoping the Small Talks campaign opens conversation between parents