As electric bikes and scooters become more popular in Janesville, local police officials say they're responding to mounting safety concerns with "education" rather than police jumping straight to ticketing people who may be breaking traffic laws with e-bikes.
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JANESVILLE — Janesville School District Superintendent Mark Holzman says the district probably will not make moves to decide whether to close Washington Elementary School until after the district learns the outcome of a planned operational referendum this fall.
FEMA and the federal Small Business Administration officially open a joint service center in Janesville, launching a set of services for residents and local organizations hit by flooding and storm damage that struck Rock County in mid-April.
The Janesville City Council unanimously approved increasing interim City Manager Jay Shambeau’s hours from a previously approved 35 hours a week to 40 hours — an arrangement that includes paying him up to $750 more per week.
Janesville Fire Department officials say a fire on Janesville's west side damaged a home and left one person sent to the hospital with possible injuries after flames broke out Monday afternoon in an upstairs bedroom.
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JANESVILLE — In 2022, Ashley Morse’s appointment as the first woman of color to serve as a Rock County circuit judge was widely hailed as a legal milestone.
JANESVILLE – When Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney chose Paul Ryan to be his vice-presidential running mate in 2012, Janesville vaulted into the national spotlight.
JANESVILLE — For Janesville native and Craig High School graduate Dennis Hansch, the decision to invest in his hometown’s arts community and in the preservation and modernization of its premier, historic performing arts space was easy.
JANESVILLE — To Thomas Baer, this single business principle mattered above all else: producing a product of uncompromising quality.
JANESVILLE – Janesville lore has it that if you were walking down the sidewalk in the late 1980s and saw Bob Yahr approaching, it was time to move to the other side of the street.
OSHKOSH — While Tanner Zastoupil may end up putting the pads back on some day, Lincoln Keller won’t get that same opportunity.
Janesville Parker’s girls golf team, along with Milton’s and Edgerton’s, will get to play for something bigger than golf when they compete at Maple Bluff Country Club on Monday, Aug. 26 in the fifth annual Coaches vs. Cancer Invitational.
Yet another local prep standout has been recognized by Bound Wisconsin in the outlet’s annual Preseason Positional Rankings for the Class of 2027.
The brief period of being a homebody ended this week for Jake Schaffner.
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The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission has found probable cause that billionaire Elon Musk broke state law when he handed out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election. The commission last week referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney’s …
August primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters’ frustration with the establishment. Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary is heating up as congresswoman Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan clash over electability and ties to corporate int…
Wisconsin’s crowded primary field for Governor was shortened by one candidate this week. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced the end of his campaign Thursday.
Democratic socialists have recently won elections in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Denver. Now, one is running for governor in Wisconsin, a crucial swing state. Francesca Hong is a single mother who has worked as a dishwasher and line cook. Her candidacy has turned the Democratic prim…
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As US reimposes naval blockade, Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatens to halt Mideast energy exports.
US military's Central Command says it ends latest round of strikes targeting Iran.
China has reported its economy grew at a 4.3% annualized pace in the April-June quarter, slowing from its strong 5% start for the year. Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence. China has large…
China says its economy grew 4.3% in the April-July quarter from a year earlier, slowing from the strong 1st quarter.
Dashcam video shows part of the May 24 chase in which Monona Police deployed their Grappler Police Bumper for the first time to stop an actual fleeing vehicle. The video clip begins with the Hyundai Kona traveling south on U.S. Highway 51 and then turning westbound onto East Broadway. The Gr…
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JANESVILLE — The 18th annual Mark “Hammy” Hamilton Memorial Ride is Saturday, July 18, starting and ending at Hammy’s Roadside Bar, 2131 Center Ave., at 10 a.m. The registration fee is $15 per…
Parker High School released its second-semester honor roll for the 2025-26 school year.
The stormy wave of hail and high winds that swept through the Janesville area last month has prompted homeowners to take a deeper dive into the condition of their roofs.
Edgerton Hospital and Health Services is hosting a free Women’s Health Month event at its facility. Women from young adult to senior age will have an opportunity to hear expert insight on a range of health topics at the symposium.
Cost, appearance and timing oftentimes are top-of-mind concerns for homeowners contemplating a roofing project. Local experts, including those at Rooster Roofing, say there are a number of important factors to consider before signing on the dotted line of an agreement.
