Janesville man charged with trying to stab another man in parking ramp

A 58-year-old Janesville man is free on a $1,000 signature bond in connection with an attempted stabbing. Christopher Hayes Sr made his initial appearance in Rock County Court Monday afternoon on charges of first-degree recklessly endangering safety,
Robert D. Fenrick, Sr.
Apr 9, 2026
Frederick Gensmer
April 30, 1949 — April 8, 2026
Janesville BID plans to move forward with DORA proposal

The downtown Janesille Business Improvement District explores a DORA or designated outdoor refreshment area. Earlier this month the city’s BID hosted an invite-only talk by Sara Hanneman, who leads the group Future Neenah. Neenah hosts a Designated
Humane Society partners with local brewery on new pet photo contest

A new Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin fundraiser is called Pints and Paws. Fundraising Coordinator Shannon Redden says it’s a photo contest that is being done in partnership with Good Works Brewing. Redden says both the dog
Rockford teenager bound over for trial in connection to Beloit shooting

A Rockford teenager who is accused of shooting a drug dealer while trying to rob him in Beloit, is bound over for trial. 16-year-old Camron Broomfield appeared in Rock County Court Monday morning for his preliminary hearing
Beloit woman appears in Rock County Court for arraignment on human trafficking charges

The 32-year-old Beloit woman charged with human trafficking after skipping bond on two other open prostitution cases, stands mute. Holly Converse appeared in Rock County Court Friday afternoon for her arraignment on two counts of human trafficking
Joseph “Joe” McMillan
June 22, 1971 ~ April 8, 2026
Janet K. Gasser
May 13, 1943 – April 7, 2026
Richard A. VanAlstine
June 2, 1935 – April 8, 2026