Beloit mailman charged in federal court with stealing mail

|Big Radio News| A 36-year-old Beloit man is charged in federal court with detaining and opening U.S. mail while working as a U.S. Postal Service employee. The U.S. Attorney’s office says between February and August of 2024
Children’s Museum of Rock County names executive director

|Big Radio News| The Children’s Museum of Rock County announces its inaugural executive director will be Kent Anderson. Officials with the children’s museum says the board of directors was impressed with Anderson’s prior experience co-leading a $27.5
Civil War Living History Days returns to Milton this weekend

Local Civil War history comes alive in Milton this weekend. The Milton House and North Goodrich Park once again will be the sites of Civil War Living History Days this Friday through Sunday. Visitors will hear from
Rock County Sheriff’s Office participates in Cop on a Rooftop

|Big Radio News| The Rock County Sheriff’s Office continues a tradition of supporting Special Olympics of Wisconsin. Local Sheriff’s deputies will be collecting donations for Special Olympics at the Dunkin’ Donuts locations on Milton Avenue in Janesville
Award-winning Beloit principal among finalists for next Whitewater superintendent

A Beloit principal who recently won a pair of statewide awards is one of three finalists to be the next superintendent of the Whitewater Unified School District. Samuel Karns is principal of Todd Elementary School. He received
First Care Clinic providing women’s healthcare in the parking lot of the Salvation Army of Rock County

|Big Radio News| The Salvation Army of Rock County quietly begins playing host to a Madison charity that provides free women’s healthcare services out of a large bread truck. Lieutenant Jennifer Rysdyk says First Care Clinic has
Evansville woman accused of filming herself having sex with teen appears in Rock County Court

|Big Radio News| The 20-year-old Evansville woman accused of filming herself having sex with a 15-year-old girl who prosecutors say later shot herself to death, waives her right to a preliminary hearing in Rock County Court. According
City of Janesville gives sneak peek at new Palmer Park aquatics facility

When the city of Janesville’s brand-new Palmer Park pool officially opens June 7, it will usher in new swimming opportunities on the city’s east side — including nighttime swims. City Recreation Division Director Shelley Slapak showed off
Beloit Police and Fire Commission poised to appoint Inspector Thomas Stigler as Interim Chief

|Big Radio News| The Beloit Police and Fire Commission appears poised to appoint an interim chief of police while they conduct a search for a permanent replacement for Chief Andre Sayles who announced he’s leaving the department
Orfordville man, 70, killed in motorcycle crash

A 70-year-old Orfordville man is dead after a motorcycle crash southwest of Janesville. A news release states deputies and the Janesville Fire Department responded to the intersection of South River Road and the ramp to the West