Construction kicks off on long-awaited Children’s Museum of Rock County
Work to build out the long-awaited Children’s Museum of Rock County is now officially rolling. The former First National Bank in downtown Janesville doesn’t look like a museum now, but by mid-2026, it will have an indoor
One of Janesville’s downtown ‘speed table’ intersections blows out in extreme heat
The city of Janesville temporarily shut down one of the downtown’s three “speed table” intersections on West Milwaukee Street after the pavement buckled on a ramped portion of the intersection on Sunday. City engineer Brad Reents says
Beloit Change Hours For City Hall and Public Works
The City of Beloit is adjusting the operating hours for City Hall and the Public Works Department. City Manager Jerry Gabrielatos says they are making this change to stay competitive in the workplace by improving workforce retention
4th person shot during critical incident last week in Janesville dies
Janesville Police say the fourth person who was shot during a critical incident at the Aspen Square Apartments last Tuesday has died. An update from Janesville Police Tuesday contained little other information. Janesville Police were called to
Lulu Belle Marlene Kopp
October 24, 1934 — June 23, 2025
Warrant issued for Janesville man accused of abusing toddler
A Rock County Judge issues an arrest warrant for a 54-year-old Janesville man accused of beating his two-year-old foster child so hard it caused the worst injuries a veteran daycare worker had ever seen. Clifton Murry is
Edgerton man facing child pornography charges arrested for bail jumping
A 29-year-old Edgerton man who was free on a $10,000 cash bond on multiple counts of possession of child pornography is arrested again. According to a Rock County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies were dispatched to Pirates Cove
Edgerton woman charged with torturing her dog to death
A 44-year-old Edgerton woman who is accused of torturing a pregnant dog to death is free on a signature bond after making her initial appearance in Rock County Court. Carie Knable faces a single charge of felony
Janesville Lions Club blueberry fundraiser underway
The Janesville Lions Club’s summer fundraiser is underway. The Lions are selling 5-pound boxes of fresh Michigan blueberries for $25 a pop to help fund their community service projects. These projects include scholarships, improvements to Janesville parks,
David M. “Dave” Powers
July 17, 1955 – June 19, 2025