Rock County board chairman names finalist for open county administrator post
| By Big Radio News Staff | The chairman of the Rock County board announces the finalist to be the next county administrator. A resolution to hire John Light as administrator will be considered at a meeting
Sixth Annual Flannelfest In Janesville Coming This Month
Organizers are gearing up for the Sixth Annual Flannelfest Beer Festival in Downtown Janesville later this month. Downtown Janesville Managing Director Elaina Szyjewski (She-eff-skee) says believes flannel and beer are a perfect match. She says the festival
Beloit Man Charged With Child Abuse, Enticement
A Beloit man is accused of slapping his granddaughter and enticing a teenager. According to a criminal complaint, an officer was called out February 1st to a home in the area of Adams Street and Highland Avenue
United Way Blackhawk board to turn to national search for new CEO
| By Big Radio News Staff | United Way’s Blackhawk Region’s board says it will hunt nationally for a new leader after the CEO they hired out of a local search left the United Way after just
Illinois woman accused of stealing from resident of assisted living facility where she worked makes initial appearance in Rock County Court
The 52-year-old Rockton woman accused of stealing from a patient at an assisted living facility in Janesville while she was employed there makes her initial appearance in Rock County Court. According to the criminal complaint, the mother
Police investigate fatal shooting
One person is dead, after an apparent shooting in the Town of Beloit. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office reports officers found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1900 block of Wisconsin Avenue shortly before 4:00
United Way Blackhawk and CEO Lisa Hurda ‘part ways’
| By Big Radio News Staff | United Way’s Blackhawk Region seeks a new director as CEO Lisa Hurda leaves after just three months at the helm of the nonprofit. In an announcement Monday evening, United Way
2025 Faster Horses Festival cancelled by organizers
The 2025 Faster Horses Festival, which has been held at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan since 2013, will not return this summer. The three-day 2024 Faster Horses festival featured headliners Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and Hardy,
Dustin Lynch announces Las Vegas Wynn Nightlife residency
Dustin Lynch is headed to Las Vegas, unveiling plans for his new 2025 club residency. Dustin announced on his socials: “HERE WE GOO VEGAS! Excited to announce my 2025 residency at the @WynnLasVegas in Las Vegas! Honored