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Beloit police shooting, suspect taken to the hospital
BELOIT, Wis. - The Wisconsin DOJ is investigating a police shooting that happened in Beloit Sunday morning, April 28. According to a Facebook post from the City of Beloit Police Department, the shooting happened in the area of Ashland and Chapman. The suspect was taken to the hospital. No officers...
Measles confirmed in southern Wisconsin
Following a confirmed case of measles, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in coordination with Public Health Madison & Dane County and Rock County Public Health, are working to identify and directly notify people who may have been exposed to the measles virus. The investigation has identified the following...
A horror fan since childhood, Andy Laabs is finding his place on screen. The Parker grad has acted in 2 movies, with 3 in the works.
JANESVILLE -- Andy Laabs gave an early indication that Disney movies weren’t going to cut it as his favored entertainment choice. When he was around the age of 10, Laabs’ stepdad and mother went out one night leaving their son with Grandma. As a treat, she took young Andrew to Slantrax to pick out a video to watch that evening. Instead of heading to “The Fox and The Hound,” or...
Janesville man held on $1 million bond in shooting death of ex-girlfriend
JANESVILLE — A 23-year-old Janesville man who allegedly shot and left his ex-girlfriend for dead in the woods along Peace Trail made a video appearance in Rock County Circuit Court Friday. A subsequent appearance was set for May 10, at 3 p.m., at which time he’ll be assigned an attorney. Logan Barclay, 23, Janesville, is accused of fatally shooting Kiersten Hansen, 22, of Janesville, the mother of their 1-year-old son, after she told him she might be pregnant again. Barclay faces a charge of first-degree...
Janesville Beloit Kennel Club holds Fast CAT event for area dogs
ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - More than 140 dogs of all shapes and sizes have a ball while chasing their top speeds in an up-and-coming American Kennel Club sport. On Saturday, the Janesville Beloit Kennel Club partners with TallyHoEvents for the 5 annual Fast CAT at the Kieselburg Forest Preserve, 5801 Swanson Road.
Suspect in Janesville drug investigation flees officers, involved in hit-and-run
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — Police in Janesville arrested Deshawn Foreman, 28, a suspect in a drug investigation, after a pursuit Thursday morning that ended in a crash with another motorist. Janesville Police officers attempted to confront Foreman in a traffic stop at 9:35 a.m. but said he refused to comply with officers and fled the […]
Walking School Bus debuts in Janesville Monday
JANESVILLE — The Janesville Community Center is kicking off the city’s first Walking School Bus on Monday. This is a 6-week pilot, funded by a $1,000 grant, that for now is only to open to Wilson Elementary School students. The vision is to expand it in the future. Participants will meet at Chief David Moore Park at Laurel Avenue and N. Franklin Street or can join in at other stops...
Janesville elementary school wins National Blue Ribbon award
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - A Janesville elementary school is now the recipient of the National Blue Ribbon award. WMTV 15 News had the opportunity to sit down with Monroe Elementary School Principal Sally Pope on what the award means for the community. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a...
City of Janesville to host job fair in May
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - If you are looking for a job fair, the City of Janesville will be hosting an in-person job fair next month. It will take place on Wednesday, May 15 at the Rock County Job Center. Twenty-five local employers will be attending and over 450 job openings...
Rock County Board denies $500,000 request for children's museum
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Board of Supervisors on Thursday night voted down a request to give $500,000 to the planned Children’s Museum of Rock County. The funding would have come from yet-unspent COVID-19 era American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The vote was 8-16. At least 18 “yes” votes were required for passage. Rock...
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