YMCA Northern Rock Co Launches Online Survey For 135 & Beyond Project

The YMCA of Northern Rock County is asking for the public’s feedback on its 135 & Beyond Project. President and CEO Angie Bolson says the organization has launched an online public survey for residents and non-members to
Justin Lee Jones
October 16, 1987 — July 19, 2025
Madison man charged with poisoning 2 women appears in Rock County Court

The Madison man charged with nearly killing a Rock County woman by poisoning her on multiple occasions wants a substitution of judge in his case. Paul VanDuyne appeared in Rock County Court Tuesday where his attorneys entered
Medical examiner releases name of man who died in Saturday motorcycle crash

The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Department is releasing the name of the Beloit man who died following a motorcycle crash Saturday night in the town of Beloit. Town of Beloit Police say first responders were dispatched to
Janesville man charged with choking 14-year-old

A 41-year-old Janesville man faces a felony child abuse charge after Janesville Police say he choked his 14-year-old son. According to the criminal complaint, on July 26, officers were dispatched to an apartment on the 600 block
Familiar company tapped to lead Beloit’s police chief search

Beloit picks a familiar firm to run its police chief search. The police and fire commission unanimously voted to hire MGT Impact Solutions at its meeting last night at a not-to-exceed cost of $29,000. MGT, which has
Janesville woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly resident of memory care facility

A 53-year-old Janesville woman is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly woman while working as her caretaker. According to the criminal complaint, in May, a resident of Huntington Ridge Apartments was alerted by her
Rock County Public Health Department continues to monitor West Nile Virus

Local health officials are on alert after a person in Barron County tests positive for West Nile Virus. Rock County Public Health Department Communications Specialist Lucas Oswalt says the Health Department traps mosquitos and sends them for
Beloit police gearing up for National Night Out celebrations

In Beloit, National Night Out is a two-night affair. It starts next Tuesday, Aug. 5, the official date for National Night Out. That’s when Beloit’s traditional block parties will be held across the city. Beloit police Captain
Beloit teen charged in connection with 4th of July party shooting

A Rock County Judge issues an arrest warrant for a Beloit teenager accused of shooting another teen in the hand outside of a 4th of July party on Dewey Avenue. 17-year-old Tamarion Miller is charged with first-degree