Rock Co. Sheriff: Man killed in town of Bradford crash

The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says a man is dead after he was thrown from his SUV in a single-vehicle crash in the town of Bradford early Friday. The sheriff’s office says a male was driving a
Police find drugs in search of Beloit home, arrest Machesney Park man

An Illinois man faces multiple drug charges in Rock County after a search at a home in Beloit. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says its special investigations unit served a search warrant in the 800 block of
Rock County Board grants request for annual sales tax contributions to capital improvement fund for parks

A proposal to put Rock County sales tax dollars into a fund for parks projects clears the board of supervisors. Contributions for the next three budget years will total $500,000 with $300,000 deposits to follow every year.
Beloit teen takes plea deal in connection with shooting

A Beloit teenager takes a plea deal in connection with a November shooting damaged two vehicles and a home on the 700 block of Oak Street. According to online court records, 18-year-old Chevias Blair Jr plead guilty
Janesville students provide new wheels to kids with mobility needs

Volunteer projects completed by School District of Janesville students open a whole new world for children with limited mobility. Once again, the school district teamed with the Illinois Spina Bifida Association, SHINE Technologies, Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Beloit man charged with child sex crimes bound over for trial

A 34-year-old Beloit man charged with child sex crimes in two counties waives his right to a preliminary hearing in Rock County Court. Town of Geneva police say Cody Hubanks began messaging who he thought was a
Milton man charged in connection with 2 burglaries in Janesville

A 31-year-old Milton man is accused of committing back-to-back burglaries in Janesville last week. Kentray Watkins is charged in Rock County Court with two counts of burglary, two counts of criminal damage to property, obstructing an officer,
33-year-old Janesville man charged with incest with child by stepparent

A 33-year-old Janesville man is charged with incest with child by stepparent. Oscar Martinez-Dejesus made his initial appearance in Rock County Court this week where cash bond was set at $50,000. According to the criminal complaint, police
Brothers charged in connection with shooting incident that caused lock-down at Janesville schools appear in court

Cash bond is set at $25,000 for two brothers arrested this week in the wake of a violent incident that caused a lock-down at three local schools. 33-year-old Brandon Knutson is charged in Rock County Court with
Joanne Martha (Morris) Wheeler
May 19, 1937 – March 9, 2026 https://www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com/obituaries/Joanne-Martha-Morris-Wheeler?obId=47537497