Chicago retiree finds success building modest homes in Janesville
A man who moved to Janesville to retire is helping solve the City’s housing shortage, one two bedroom house at a time. Milke Farney says over the last five years he’s been buying up empty lots in
Pocan’s guest for next week’s State of the Union speech grows soybeans in Rock County
A Rock County farmer will be in attendance at the State of the Union address in Washington next week. Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan says he invited Doug Rebout to attend President Donald Trump’s speech at the Capitol
Janesville City Council candidates square off in second forum hosted by Rock County Civics Academy
The Rock County Civics Academy hosts its second Janesville City Council candidates’ forum Wednesday night. Rich Gruber, a partner with the nonprofit Civics Academy, says six of seven Janesville City Council candidates on the April 7 election
Newville hot spot Anchor Inn to relaunch March 25 after brief closure
Newville’s Anchor Inn re-launches this spring. The longtime hangout along the shoreline of the Rock River is reopening after an ownership shakeup led to the restaurant’s closure this winter. The 3-acre property along the Rock River at
Jury convicts Beloit man of domestic violence charges
A Rock County jury convicts a 35-year-old Beloit man of domestic violence related charges following a one day trial. The Rock County District Attorney’s Office says in July of 2024 Charles Gregory punched his victim multiple times
Congressional Town Hall will go on without politicians
Citizens are invited to say their piece to local congressional representatives, even if it’s not in person. Town Hall Coalition Chair Coral Swanson says an event called “We the People Speak: Town Hall” will begin at 2:00
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