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Police find evidence of shooting in Janesville neighborhood
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — Police say no one was hurt after a gunman opened fire late Monday night in Janesville. According to the Janesville Police Department, neighbors reported hearing gunshots in the 2200 block of Green Valley Drive around 11:26 p.m. Police found several spent shell casings at the scene and recovered bullets that had […]
Public record for April 30, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). RICARDO VILLALOBOS, 36, of Beloit, OWI with passenger under 16-years-old, April 21, South Pearl Street and West Holmes Street, Janesville. NATHANIEL RAPSON, 17, of Orfordville, substantial battery, April 19, 2800 block South West Street, Town of Plymouth.
Reflecting Janesville history, downtown law office renamed Turke & Steil
JANESVILLE — What’s in a name? A law firm’s name can change decade to decade due to changes in partners. However, since 1878, 1 E. Milwaukee St. in Janesville has always had a law firm in the building. Since 1960, it has been named Brennan & Steil. In August 2023, Brennan & Steil was absorbed into Madison law firm Turke & Strauss. In May, it will be renamed the Janesville...
Town of Lake Mills police chief resigns
LAKE MILLS - After about a year of serving the Town of Lake Mills, Chief of Police Mick Selck has submitted his resignation effective mid-May or upon the hire of a new chief. Selck began his career in 1991 as an Assistant Correctional Officer with the Winona County Sheriff's Department, soon after working for the City of Onalaska. He relocated to Lake Mills in 1994, becoming a Sergeant in 1996, Captain in 2013 and Chief in 2019, a position he stepped down from in 2022. ...
Edgerton boarding school set to close
EDGERTON, Wis. (WMTV) - Oaklawn Academy in Edgerton is set to close for good in the Fall of 2024. According to the all boys international Catholic boarding school’s Facebook page and staff, the school will close after its scheduled summer camp ending in August. The school was founded in...
Baseball roundup: Andy Buckley shines in Turner's 7-2 win over Edgerton
EDGERTON — The Beloit Turner baseball team used a four-run fifth inning and some stellar pitching from Andy Buckley to take down Edgerton 7-2 and up its Rock Valley Conference Rock Division winning streak up to five games on Tuesday. Buckley smacked a two-run double and Carter Jacobson added a two-run single in the big fifth. Brayden Ward and Buckley had two of the Trojans’ eight hits as Zack Ries...
Amy Kenyon to be honored as Woman of Distinction
JANESVILLE — Amy Kenyon opened the doors to a conference room at Milton High School for what she thought was a regular meeting at her workplace, only to find familiar faces, like her father and over 30 people from her life gathered together to celebrate her being honored as one of the Women of Distinction. “I am beyond shocked and honored,” Kenyon said of the honor which is presented each year by the Rock County YWCA. “It was overwhelming because you think, what did I...
Madison family raises funds for baby with heart disease
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - A Madison baby’s family set up a fundraiser for him in Janesville Sunday to treat a serious heart condition. DJ Barnes is a baby with congenital heart disease waiting for a heart transplant. The benefit, to raise funds for his treatment and the eventual transplant...
Staff cuts planned following failed Evansville school referendum
EVANSVILLE — In the wake of a failed April 2 referendum, the Evansville Community School District is planning to eliminate 14 positions, including 11 teachers, for the 2024-25 school year. That would amount to $1.1 million trimmed from its 2024-25 budget, just in staff reductions. Without the staff cuts, the district is projecting a $2.1 million 2024-25 budget deficit. ...
Summit set on Rock County transportation needs
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Transportation Coordinating Committee is hosting an annual gathering where local residents can ask questions and learn about public transportation options open to them. The 2024 Transportation Summit will be held at the Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center, 1717 Center Ave., Janesville, on Friday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rock County Transportation Coordinating Committee members include Rock County Board supervisors, the County Aging...
Milton held to two hits as Oregon's Etienne outduels Baker
Lauryn Etienne of Oregon outdueled Milton’s Gwen Baker in a Badger Large softball game Tuesday in Oregon. Etienne limited Milton to just two hits, both singles, and struck out 10 Red Hawks as the Panthers won 2-0. Baker wiped out a leadoff walk with a double play, but a single from Carly Zych and a walk for Etienne put two on with two out in the first. ...
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