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Joint practice pays off for Stateline football powers Byron and Hononegah
ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — The high school football season kicks off five weeks from now. Nothing gets players and coaches in the right frame of mind for that like a good joint practice in late July. We saw two of the best local football programs on the same practice field Thursday evening in Rockton. Hononegah […]
What's happening this week in farthest northern Illinois - Friday, Jul 26 - Friday, Aug 2
This week in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton: food trucks, blood drive, biking and reading together in nature (two separate events), live stolk music, classic car cruise night, bird watch, and story time for little people. 18 events this week on our calendar: Saturday, Jul 27 - Friday, Aug 2.
Beloit Sky Carp announce 2025 season home schedule
BELOIT, WI (WTVO/WQRF) – [Sky Carp news release] — The Sky Carp announced the home schedule for their upcoming 2025 season on Friday, featuring 66 total games against eight different opponents in the Midwest League. The Sky Carp will begin their 44th season in Beloit and fourth full season at ABC Supply Stadium on Friday, […]
Beloit teens charged with attempted murder for April shooting
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Two teenagers, a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old, were charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide for their part in an April 30th shooting in Beloit. Police said the shooting took place around 4:14 p.m. in the 1500 block of Porter Avenue. Later, authorities said they believed the shooting was not a random […]
K9, drone used to catch Janesville DUI suspect after police chase, crash
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — Janesville Police have arrested a drunk driver who allegedly fled from police in a high-speed chase. According to police an officer was called to the area of Milton Avenue and Black Bridge Road around 12:16 a.m. for a complaint of a vehicle speeding and driving recklessly. When the officer located the […]
Public record for July 26, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). ANTHONY GREEN, 37, of Beloit, physical abuse of an elderly person, June 7, 1900 block of Lafayette Street, Janesville. MICKAI WORTHAM, 17, of Janesville, 1st degree recklessly endangering safety, June 14, 100 block of West Holmes Street, Janesville. DRAKE DYKEMAN, 42, of Beloit, battery or threat to judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer, June 16, Riverside Drive, Janesville.
Beloit pumphouse building repair project to soon be put up for bidding
BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - Three months after a storm and microburst tore the roof off the historic pumphouse building in Beloit, plans to repair it have been approved, and it will soon open for bidding. The city’s design includes a new roof for the pump station and a return of...
Fun for all. Games, rides, snow cones color Rock County 4-H Fair
JANESVILLE — Bright skies and comfortable temperatures drew a crowd to the Rock County 4-H Fair Thursday, as day three of the annual event was headlined in the evening by the country music band LoCash. Jamie Coyle said she attends the fair every year. She was there Thursday night with Travis Lyga, sitting in the second row of the grandstand waiting for LoCash to hit the stage. Coyle, a self-proclaimed...
Beloit Sky Carp fall in extra innings to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 3-2
BELOIT — Josh Zamora had really walloped the baseball in his most crucial at-bat of the night for the Beloit Sky Carp. But unfortunately for his team, the third baseman's liner was sent right at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ shortstop Eduardo Garcia, who snagged it for the final out of the 10th inning in Beloit’s 3-2 loss on Thursday night in front of 1,227 at ABC Supply Stadium. The Timber Rattlers...
Facing elimination, Janesville starter Hoium produces complete-game shutout to keep season alive
BELOIT — Sam Hoium showed a knack for getting out of trouble throughout Thursday’s American Legion regional elimination game between Janesville and Mukwonago at the Stateline YMCA Youth Sports Complex. The Janesville starter’s ability to navigate through some tricky spots, especially early on, helped him finish a 3-0 complete-game shutout that allowed Post 205 to live and see another day of baseball. Mukwonago saw its first two batters in each...
New Details Emerge on Future Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit
The Ho-Chunk Nation, one of the largest federally recognized tribes of Wisconsin, has released new details about their upcoming Ho-Chunk Gaming Casino in Beloit. This ambitious project will significantly expand the tribe’s gaming businesses from its six current locations. Drawing from its substantial experience, the tribe hopes to attract guests with a world-class casino and leisure experience.
2024 Beloit City Men's Golf Tournament filled to the brim with past champions
BELOIT—A pair of names on the 2024 Beloit City Men’s Golf Tournament tee times list stick out to almost anybody hoping to compete in the championship flight: Tim Johnson and Ryan Miller. Johnson, who won three titles in a four-year span from 2019 to 2022, returns after missing last summer’s tourney due to prior obligations. Miller is the golfer that broke up Johnson’s run in 2021, winning his first city...
UpFront Fridays: Seismic shift in presidential race
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Time now for UpFront Fridays, a look back at the week that was in Wisconsin politics with the executive producer and co-host, Matt Smith. In this case, a week unlike any other: a seismic shift in the presidential race with President Biden bowing out and his choice to take his place making her first campaign appearance right here in the state, VP Kamala Harris in Milwaukee, this past Tuesday.
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