Man who died in New Year’s Eve crash on Highway 11 identified
Authorities name the man who died in a traffic crash on Highway 51 the morning of New Year’s Eve. Forest A. “Zephyr” Morrison, 26, of Beloit died at a local hospital after the crash that was reported
Carol Garde
December 30, 2025
Medical Examiner identifies two found dead in town of Magnolia home
The Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office releases the names of two people found dead in the town of Magnolia. According to the medical examiner, 53 year old Tamie Borgwardt and 54 year old Jeffrey Borgwardt were both
David Peltier
January 2, 2026
Stateline Literacy Council offers English classes
Registration is open for English classes the Stateline Literacy Council is hosting this spring. According to the Stateline Literacy Council, studies show that increased English skills on the job result in better safety rates, reduced absenteeism, better
Forest “Zephyr” A. Morrison
December 7, 1999 – December 31, 2025
Julie Thorp
December 15, 1957 – January 1, 2026
Clinton man who pulled gun on two people takes plea deal
A 47-year-old Clinton man who drunkenly pulling a gun on two people in a vehicle at Shady Hill Mobile Home Park won’t be spending any time behind bars. According to online court records, Jose Espinoza plead guilty
Beloit man who drove through yard and crashed through fence sentenced to probation
A 22-year-old Beloit man who crashed his vehicle into a ditch near a local school takes a plea deal in Rock County Court. According to online court records, Keegan McAdory plead guilty this week to felony criminal
James Vernon Hedgecock
July 28, 1943 — December 31, 2025