City of Janesville moves into negotiations to buy former GM, Jatco sites

| By Big Radio News Staff | The city of Janesville’s top official says the city could have controlling ownership of the 240-acre former General Motors and Jatco sites sometime early in 2025. City manager Kevin Lahner
Authorities make arrest after assault, attempted dog-napping in town of Darien

| By Big Radio News Staff | Police in Walworth County arrested an Illinois man for an apparent assault and attempted dog-napping. Anthony Alejandro, 52, of Rockford was arrested Thursday night after authorities responded to the Pioneer
Janesville man faces child abuse charges

A 57-year-old Janesville man is accused of beating a 2-year-old and a 6-year-old with his hand and a belt. Rodney Spruill is charged in Rock County Court with two counts of physical abuse of a child-intentionally causing
Suspect told police he shot UW-Whitewater gymnast Kara Welsh amid argument at his apartment, criminal complaint says

| By Big Radio News Staff | Authorities in Walworth County file a criminal complaint against Chad Richards, the man accused of killing UW-Whitewater gymnast Kara Welsh. The complaint says police arrived at an apartment building in
Committee proposes staffing cuts to help School District of Beloit balance budget

| By Big Radio News Staff | A panel suggests a series of cuts to balance the School District of Beloit’s budget for the 2024-25 school year. Among the cuts proposed Tuesday by an ad hoc committee
Luke Bryan to release eighth studio album ‘Mind Of a Country Boy’

Luke Bryan revealed that his new album, Mind Of a Country Boy, will drop on Sept. 27. Bryan posted on his socials: “Y’all will finally know what’s on my mind. The Mind Of A Country Boy ALBUM
Academy of Country Music Awards sets date for 2025 ceremony, Reba McEntire to host

The Academy of Country Music Awards will return in May 2025. A post on social media read: “ @Reba is BACK to host the 60th #ACMawards – on May 8, 2025 – LIVE on @PrimeVideo from @thestarinfrisco!
