HSSW Hosting Mutts & Martinis Fundraiser Oct 16
Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin is hosting its largest annual fundraiser later this month. Speaking on Big Radio’s “Your Talk Show,” Fundraising Coordinator Shannon Redden says Mutts & Martinis will be held October 16th at Glen Erin
Mercyhealth acquiring Illinois-based health care system FHN, organizations say
A major change is underway for two regional health systems. FHN leaders say the century-old organization will join Mercyhealth, pending approval from the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board. Mercyhealth’s board approved the affiliation last week, and FHN
Local districts learn results of 2025 state Forward Exams
New state standardized test data shows Janesville and Beloit lagging state averages in key measures. On the state Forward Exams given last spring, smaller percentages of students in the School District of Beloit met expectations in English
Woman who sold drugs out of Janesville motel takes plea deal
A 20-year-old Janesville woman who sold marijuana and THC vape cartridges out of the Lannon Stone Motel takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. According to online court records, Emilee Colson plead guilty Tuesday morning to
Marian M. (Leverenz) Eckelberg
September 5, 1934 ~ September 15, 2025 (age 91)
Mercyhealth president and CEO comments on ongoing strike in Janesville
There doesn’t appear to be an end in sight for striking union workers at Mercyhealth – East clinic in Janesville. President and CEO Javon Bea was asked by Big Radio Tuesday whether he was confident an agreement
Betty J Runaas
August 28, 1934 ~ September 29, 2025 (age 91)
Rock County Fence and Deck owner pleads not guilty to felony charges
A town of Beloit business owner who took thousands of dollars from customers before failing to complete the agreed upon work appears in Rock County Court. 47-year-old Joshua Wilks, who owns Rock County Fence and Deck, went