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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Mental health professionals will work side by side with police officers on certain calls in Beloit under a new pilot program, the City revealed Tuesday. Beloit Police Department is teaming up with Rock County Human Services’ Crisis Intervention when responding to calls for services involving mental health and crises. The pilot program was approved Monday night by the Beloit Common Council.

BELOIT, Wis. -- Fire officials are investigating what caused a garage fire in Beloit Tuesday afternoon.

A Beloit man who was arrested last week and faces multiple felony drug charges make his initial appearance in Rock County Court Monday. 30 year old Donta Evans-Pounds appeared in front of Court Commissioner Jack Hoag on charges of of possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession with intent to deliver fentanyl, maintaining a drug trafficking place, and manufacturing and delivering cocaine.

Experience the sorrow of South Beloit Fire Department as they mourn the loss of a valued member. Anthony Cidi, a dedicated firefighter and EMS instructor, leaves behind a legacy of service and connection. His impact will be remembered, his absence deeply felt.

With lives on the line, three first responders ran into a crumbling building, saving a family from a fire.

Discover how you can support local businesses in Madison and Rock County with the Mad City Cocktails Passport. Learn about the newest establishment, Stone Porch Ale House, and how this passport can help you explore local establishments while enjoying buy one, get one deals.

With sadness, we announce the following deaths for Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit in recent weeks:. Get free home delivery in your inbox each morning for Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton. Rockton-Roscoe News publishes death notices, wedding and birth announcements, notable anniversaries, and other personal news at no charge, both...

With thousands of letters sent to Santa each year, Beloit is inviting their community to do the same.

The former deputy chief has been with the department since 1998, already well-connected to the Janesville community.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around delavan.

I found this at the hospital where i was going for my annual mammogram, Today marks one week that my poor Rain crossed the rainbow bridge and I was thinking of her when I found the heart. It helped to pick my spirits up.

A rough stretch of road in Rock County will be getting attention in 2027. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation plans to resurface a section of U.S. Highway 14 between Wright Road and County MM. Project Manager Chris Hazard says the project includes resurfacing, new pavement markings, wider paved shoulders, and...

BELOIT — Ava Kligora poured in four goals and added a pair of assists as the Rock County Fury flattened visiting Stoughton Icebergs 8-1 at the Edwards Ice Arena Monday night. Macy Murphy and Kligora both scored shorthanded goals in the first period and Emma Kligora tacked on an even-strength goal to give the Fury a commanding 3-0 lead. “Our team came out ready to play,” Fury head coach Luke...

ROCKTON—At times on Tuesday night the Hononegah girls basketball team’s players resembled defensive backs on a football field rather than defenders on the hardwood. The Indians’ defense thrived on organized chaos, flying to the ball with an intense press and either swatting or straight up intercepting passes off the hands of Rockford Boylan’s offense. It severely limited the Titans’ ability to score, and it spurred undefeated Hononegah to its 42nd-straight...

Comedy and more comedy, every Wednesday night until May. No cover, great time. Laughter is medicine. Villages of Roscoe and Rockton will discuss people, parking, and budgets. Patchy rain possible, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees. Fog for the morning, overcast during the afternoon, freezing fog during the evening, mist overnight.

BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) - A group of Beloit restaurants is making your drink charitable this holiday season with Cocktails for a Cause. Through the month of December, seven Beloit restaurants will offer specialty cocktails with Tito’s Vodka. $1 of every purchase will go towards the Rock County Cancer Coalition.

ROCKTON — A powerful 18-point, 11-rebound game from Boylan's 6-foot-2 senior forward Lily Esparza wasn't nearly enough to end Hononegah's streak of perfection in the NIC-10. Hononegah (8-0, 4-0 NIC-10) pulled away late for the 43-30 win on Tuesday night, and led by sophmore center Jordan Dimke (12 points and six rebounds) and senior guard Jordan Johnston (nine points, three assists and three steals), stayed unbeaten on the year, and in early-season league play. ...

Quarterback: Cole Warren, 6-2, 196, sr., Hononegah. Running back: James Ford, 5-8, 160, so., Beloit Memorial; Jacob Schoonover, 5-9, 160, jr., Clinton. Wide receiver: Gunner Boegli, 6-2, 195, sr., Brodhead/Juda; Chris Doetch, sr., 6-3, 190, sr., North Boone. Offensive line: Drake Broege, 6-2, 280, sr., Hononegah; Isaak “Chuck” Smith, 6-3, 220, sr., Hononegah; Jaedyn Coleman,...

The Beloit, Wisconsin weekly safety report includes two incidents. In the first incident, a Beloit man was arrested after a SWAT team searched his home as part of a narcotics investigation. The search uncovered a significant amount of drugs, including cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana. In the second incident, another Beloit man led police on a high-speed car chase before crashing in Winnebago County. He is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping.

At the Village of Roscoe public meetings on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, Village President Carol Gustafson will recognize Sgt. Robert Lewis, Officer Greg Yalden, & Officer Anna Podgorny for their recent lifesaving actions. The Village is also expected to renew 35 liquor licenses for 2024. At Tuesday's meeting, the Roscoe...