Janesville’s city manager leads with exuberance, emotion as long-awaited Woodman’s Center opens

In a speech that was sometimes emotional, sometimes exuberant, Janesville City Manager Kevin Lahner stood tall and proud next to the city’s biggest-ever project — the $50-million Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center. The 140,000-square-foot Woodman’s Center is
Janesville City Council member bristles over suggestion his vote violated ethics rules

Janesville City Council member Josh Erdman appears poised for legal action after another council member questioned if his vote on a contract with the Janesville firefighters union was a conflict of interest and an ethics breach. The
Citizens group to hold rally Saturday in support of striking Mercyhealth workers

A group of Rock County citizens hosts a rally this Saturday to support medical workers who continue to strike at Mercy East clinic in Janesville. One of the group’s members, Cathy Myers, says the group formed because
Town of Beloit clerk DeVault to retire after 28 years

A longtime official in the town of Beloit will be retiring next year. Town Clerk Karry DeVault’s last day on the job will be in January She will have been clerk for more than 28 years, overseeing
Woodman’s Center Activities Available To Public

The new Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center in Janesville will be available to the public right away. City Recreation Director Shelley Slapak says residents can take part in a number of activities at the facility, including pickle