Gene “Geneo” Oakley
January 16, 1950 — January 11, 2026
Janesville groups plan vigil for slain VA nurse Alex Pretti
Local residents plan a candlelight vigil Wednesday for two people recently shot dead by federal ICE agents while protesting the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis. The local chapter of Town Hall Coalition says a group of
Beloit woman waives preliminary hearing on battery charges
A 33-year-old Beloit woman who is accused of pistol-whipping another woman who she claims stole her dog is bound over for trial According to online court records, last week Breanna Brown waived her right to a preliminary
Whitewater Public Library unveils renovations
Officials at the Whitewater Public Library are ready to show off the fruits of more than a year’s worth of labor. An new 4,400 square foot addition is being unveiled during a grand re-opening on Friday, February
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Residential fire reported Sunday in Koshkonong Township
The Fort Atkinson Fire Department is stressing the importance of egress windows after a resident safely escapes from the basement of a residential fire in Koshkonong Township. According to a news release, first responders were dispatched to
July trial planned for Janesville man accused of sexually exploiting Ohio teen
A three day trial is scheduled to start on July 27th for a convicted sex offender from Janesville who’s accused of sharing sexually explicit material with a teen in Ohio and traveling to visit them. 36-year-old Tyler
February plea date set for Janesville woman charged with stealing medication
A 44-year-old Janesville woman is accused of stealing medication from patients she was looking after while working as an in-home care worker appears headed towards a plea deal. Meghan McCann is charged with a single count of
Janesville woman who sent stolen funds to celebrity scammers found not competent
The charges are dismissed against a 60-year-old Janesville woman who was accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her two elderly and disabled siblings, and then using the ill gotten gains to send Apple gift
Janesville woman who stole thousands from elderly couple avoids jail time
The Janesville woman who drained an elderly couple’s bank account of over $80,000 gets a second chance in the form of a deferred prosecution agreement. According to online court records, 41-year-old Annabelle Strzyzykowski plead guilty last week