Rock County Sheriff’s Office responds to two-vehicle crash in town of Newark

Two people are injured following a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning in the town of Newark. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says first responders were dispatched to the accident in the 11,000 block of West County Highway TK
Couple arrested after toddler found wandering appear in Rock County Court

A Janesville couple is charged with three counts of child neglect after police responding to a toddler found wandering on Center Avenue found a house cluttered with garbage, rotting food, and evidence of drug use. 37-year-old Justin
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Beloit International Film Festival begins Wednesday

The Beloit International Film Festival kicks off Wednesday with a reception at the Beloit Art Center. Interim Executive Director Sabrina Krejci says the 5:00 p.m. will feature cocktails and a filmmaker meet-and-greet. Krejci says BIFF will run
In-person absentee voting begins Tuesday

In-person absentee voting for the Tuesday, April 7th election runs until Friday, April 3rd in the Janesville City Clerk’s Office. Clerk Treasurer Lori Stottler says the hours are 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. If you are already
UW’s Johnson in a class by himself
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Rock County Sheriff’s Office investigating death of teenager in town of Turtle

Rock County authorities are investigating the suspected homicide death of a 14-year-old in the town of Turtle. The sheriff’s office says a Beloit woman, Tyiece L. Oninski, 41, is in custody on suspicion of first-degree intentional homicide.
Local lawmakers propose state tax credit for news subscriptions

Lawmakers who represent parts of Rock County introduce bills to bolster local journalism in Wisconsin. One of the three measures unveiled by state Sen. Mark Spreitzer of Beloit and Assembly Rep. Brienne Brown of Whitewater would create
36-year-old Beloit man who was arrested after a five-year-old showed up at school with a large amount of pot is bound over for trial

The 36-year-old Beloit man who was arrested after a five-year-old showed up at school with a large amount of pot is bound over for trial. Samuel Brooks appeared in Rock County Court Monday morning for his preliminary
Report of unattended child leads to arrests on Janesville’s south side

Two are in custody after reports of an unattended child on the south side on Sunday afternoon. Janesville police say officers responded to calls regarding a young child wearing nothing but a diaper in the 400 block