GoFundMe page created following death of teen in town of Turtle
A GoFundMe page that was created in the wake of a 14-year-old’s death in the town of Turtle has surpassed its fundraising goal by over $3,000. The Rock County Sheriff’s Office says first responders were dispatched to
Rotary Botanical Gardens celebrates Earth Day
Rotary Botanical Gardens’ annual Earth Day Celebration will take place on Sunday, April 26th. Marketing and Public Relations Manager Laura Kenyon says the free event will from from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The event will include
Medical examiner releases name of man killed in NaturPAK incident
The Rock County Medical Examiner releases the name of one of the two people killed on March 18th in an industrial accident at a Janesville pet food manufacturer. Last Wednesday, just before 1:30 p.m. first responders were
Beloit teen accused of pointing gun at uncle
Cash bond is set at $2,500 for a Beloit teenager charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety with use of a dangerous weapon, pointing a firearm at another, battery, and disorderly conduct. 19-year-old Carter Hauger made his initial
Warrant issued for Beloit man in connection with July shooting
A Rock County Judge issues an arrest warrant for a 31-year-old Beloit man who is accused of firing off a gun during an altercation over the summer, after he fails to show up for court this week.
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Adopt-a-highway program could soon come to county roads in Rock County
Rock County is considering establishing its own Adopt-a-Highway program. Groups have adopted portions of state and U.S. highways in Rock County under the state of Wisconsin’s Adopt-a-Highway program, but county roads are not part of that. Under
Janesville man charged with stealing cash deposits from hemp stores
A 48-year-old Janesville man is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from a local business while the owner was on vacation. Last week, Rock County Judge Jeffrey Kuglitsch issued an arrest warrant for Nathan McCumber for a
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