City of Janesville holds forum on convention center project
The City of Janesville held a community forum to discuss the Woodman’s Sports and Convention Center project Tuesday night. Public Works Director Mike Payne says they felt the former Sears building was a great location for the
Bond modified to allow sex assault suspect to return to assisted living facility
A 57-year-old Janesville man accused of sexually assaulting a patient at an assisted living facility in Milton appears to still be working there. Douglas Hearn is charged in Rock County court with second-degree sexual assault of a
City of Janesville’s landfill valued at $42 million
The Janesville City Council seems favorable to keeping the sanitary landfill and raising the tipping fees. Strategies & Solutions President and CEO Dave Yanke made a presentation to the City Council this week after the City was
Beloit Deputy Fire Chief promoted to second in command
Beloit Deputy Fire Chief Jason Griffin is promoted to second in command. According to a news release, Griffin’s title will remain the same due to the reconfiguration of the department’s command structure. Griffin also currently serves as
Trump will host Waukesha campaign rally for Tim Michels
Former President Donald Trump has scheduled a rally for Tim Michels on August 5th rally in Waukesha. Michels is the pipeline construction company executive whom Trump is endorsing in the August 9 Republican primary, where he faces
Janesville firefighters make short work of a commercial fire
Janesville fire officials are investigating a small fire at a commercial business just south of the city. Firefighters responded to ABC Seamless in the 2600 block of Highway 51 about 6:30 p.m. Monday. Officials say the fire was out
Mercyhealth accepting grant applications for Autism Support Fund
The Mercyhealth Development Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2022 Autism Support Fund. Director Jennifer Johns says funds help those who live with or care for children with autism by helping pay for things that
Short film produced locally
A short film that was created locally is already creating buzz on the film festival circuit. Co-Writer Jim Lyke says he’s expecting to release the film Meeting Dad to the public in the fall. The 24 minute