Weekend shooting on Beloit’s west side under investigation
Authorities are investigating a shooting Beloit police say happened in the area of Elm Street and Roosevelt Avenue last Friday night. Officers responded to the scene and found evidence of a shooting. Shortly after that, a person
Janesville lifting water quality advisory at Lions Beach
The City of Janesville Recreation Division is lifting the water quality advisory warning for Lions Beach. Recreation Director Shelley Slapak says the most recent water quality test showed low levels of bacteria in the swimming area. Slapak
Beloit police commission begins process to hire Sayles’ successor
Beloit’s Police and Fire Commission is in the early stages of hiring the city’s next police chief. Commission chair Dorothy Harrell says members began their review of companies that submitted proposals to lead the search. The commission
Janesville police make pair of arrests with help of electronic-sniffing dog
Janesville police make two arrests with help from a specially trained police dog. Officers served two search warrants Tuesday morning after receiving cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The first was in the
Five Points intersection in Janesville partially reopens to traffic Friday
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Five Points construction project is scheduled to shift to Stage 2 by July 25. During Stage 2, Center Avenue/Centerway will be reopened to a single lane in each direction, allowing north and
Prosecutors: Beloit toddler could have died from wound mom failed to seek medical attention for
A 26-year-old Beloit woman is being held in the Rock County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond after prosecutors say she failed to seek medical attention for a toddler with five-inch long open infected wounds for more
Beloit-based First National Bank and Trust merging with Manitowoc banker
Bank First Corporation out of Manitowoc is acquiring the Beloit-based parent company of First National Bank and Trust. In a news release announcing the deal, Bank First says its merger with Centre 1 Bancorp will increase lending
KANDU to offer in-home support to aging adults
KANDU is adding a new way to help people and families in need. The Milton-based nonprofit is launching an in-home support program. Client Services Director Julie Smith says it’s designed to help aging adults with dementia or
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Margaret Ann Fletcher
November 8, 1939 – July 20, 2025