Rock County Historical Society taps Madison nonprofit leader as new executive director

The Rock County Historical Society names a new executive director. The historical society announces it appoints Paul VanderVelde to the helm. VanderVelde most recently led Focused Interruption – an anti-gun-violence nonprofit in Madison where he led a
City of Janesville expects to be sued over citizen-led petition on GM site

The city of Janesville expects to be sued over a citizen-led petition challenging land use at the former GM site — and a lawsuit might come sooner rather than later. City Manager Kevin Lahner tells Big Radio
Eileen C. Hunsader
September 14, 1927 — February 8, 2026
Ann Roe hosts affordability panel

Assembly Representative Ann Roe brings local stakeholders together to discuss affordability issues facing the community. The Janesville Democrat says the public is invited to listen and ask questions during a panel discussion later this month. The panel
Jeffrey P. “Jeff” DeSormeau
October 26, 1954 – February 6, 2026
Janesville residents’ petition for GM site is headed to ballot in November

After a unanimous vote by Janesville’s City Council Monday night, a controversial citizen petition that seeks voter control over redevelopment at the GM site is headed to the ballot in November. City officials who say they fear
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