Sheriff: Fireworks sparked heavy police response at UW-Rock County
Rock County Sheriff Curtis Fell says sheriff’s officials have learned a report of three gunshots on or near UW-Whitewater Rock County’s campus on Janesville’s south side was likely fireworks being set off in a nearby neighborhood. Fell
Douglas I. Marklein
January 6, 1956 — January 21, 2026
Authorities: Police respond to ‘life safety threat’ at UW-Whitewater’s Janesville campus
Local authorities responded to an apparent shots-fired incident at the UW-Whitewater at Rock County campus on Janesville’s south side. Big Radio is headed to the scene to gather details, but the Rock County 911 Communications Center confirmed
Terry L. Branz
May 9, 1934 — January 21, 2026
Extreme cold forces alterations to Beloit Winterfest
The city of Beloit likes to celebrate winter this time of year — but it’s hard to have a good time when you’re getting bitten by minus-40 wind chills. City spokesperson Sarah Lock says several items on
Otis L. Pinson
November 26, 1951 – January 22, 2026
Sports Scores with postponements (1/23/26)
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Janesville City Council candidates forced to talk about data center at forum
Six Janesville City Council candidates sounded off on dozens of questions at a forum Thursday night hosted by the Rock County Civics Academy. One question addressed the main local elephant in room — where each candidate stands