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Person found dead at Janesville Schools Outdoor Lab, no foul play suspected
The Janesville Police Department stated a person was found dead Thursday at the Janesville Schools Outdoor Lab campus after officers were attempting to find the individual for a welfare check.
Body discovered near Janesville railroad
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — A body, discovered near a railroad in Janesville, has prompted a police investigation. According to Janesville Police, railroad staff discovered the body in the area of Humes Road and Kennedy Road around 10:17 a.m. Police did not say if the deceased person was a man or woman. Authorities said the circumstances […]
Rock County Jail inmate drug death ruled an accident
JANESVILLE – More than a year after an inmate died at the Rock County Jail, her cause of death has been ruled an accident, the Dane and Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office said Thursday. Nicole Lemke, 29, was found unresponsive in her cell in the early morning hours of Feb. 2, 2023 and was later pronounced dead. According to records requested by The Gazette that were released Thursday, an autopsy...
Public record for May 16, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). RODERICK JOHNSON, 36, of Beloit, receiving stolen property or firearm, receiving stolen property and possession of burglarious tools, May 9, 2800 block East Milwaukee Street, Janesville. BRAXTON WHITFIELD, 20, of Janesville, vehicle operator flee or elude an officer , May 10, Mineral Point Road, Janesville.
Public record for May 15, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). DANZIELL PORTER, 33, of Saint Paul, Minn., possession of a firearm as a convicted out-of-state felon, possession with intent to deliver prescriptions and maintain a drug trafficking place, May 4, southbound I-90, Janesville. TIANA WILLIAMS, 34, of Janesville, second-degree recklessly endangering safety, May 4, East Court Street and South Atwood Avenue, Janesville.
Harmony Square owners meet city deadline to fix property violations
JANESVILLE — Owners of the Harmony Square retail center on Janesville’s east side corrected most of the building code violations the city had identified, meeting a Monday deadline set by the city to fix them. If Graaft Investments had not made corrections by Monday, May 13, it could have faced a force-to-vacate order. There were three violations, Janesville Fire Department inspector Nathan Simmons told The Gazette. That included three junction...
Janesville woman charged in East Milwaukee collision that severely injured motorcyclist
JANESVILLE — A 24-year-old woman was charged with knowingly operating a vehicle while suspended and causing great bodily harm, a felony, after a critical injury collision last month. Skyla Richardson, of Janesville, failed to yield while making a left turn (a citation she received after the crash) and hit a 42-year-old Janesville man on a motorcycle, leaving him critically injured on April 13. According to a criminal complaint, Richardson said...
Rock Co. Sheriff’s Department holds annual Officer Memorial Ceremony
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WMTV) - The Rock County Sheriff’s Department held its annual Officer Memorial Ceremony in Janesville Wednesday. In honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, the event recognized the sacrifice and service of law enforcement in the county, specifically those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Ryan Murphy prepares to take over as Janesville fire chief
JANESVILLE — With 26 years of experience as battalion chief and soon to be fire chief, Ryan Murphy said his goal is to be more involved in community organizations and fire prevention. The incoming chief of the Janesville Fire Department, who assumes the role following the May 31 retirement of longtime Fire Chief Jim Ponkauskas, grew up in Janesville and said it’s important to him to work in the community he was raised in. ...
Public record for May 13, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). SASHA GLISSENDORF, 39, of Footville, battery or threat to judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer, May 3, 100 block Footville-Hanover Road, Village of Footville. MARGARET GREMORE, 38, of Janesville, physical abuse of an elderly person and intentionally causing bodily harm modified with domestic violence, May 7, 3800 block Bryn Mawr Drive, Janesville.
Rock County Fairest of the Fair candidates named
JANESVILLE — Four young women are candidates for Rock County 4-H Fair Royalty. Lily McCoy, Meghan Gasser, Carol Traynor and Natalie Abey will compete for the title of Fairest of the Fair this year. The royalty candidates will be interviewed by fair officials on Sunday at the Blain Supply Conference Center. After the interviews, the Court of Honor team will be selected to help promote the 2024 Rock County 4-H Fair, which is scheduled for July 23 — 28 at the Rock County Fairgrounds, 1301...
Beloit Farmers' Market
Beloit Farmers’ Market has been drawing thousands of locals and visitors to the heart of Downtown Beloit since 1975! There will be more than 130 vendors this summer continuing to be the second largest farmers’ market in Wisconsin, second to Dane County. Shop the wonderful open-air market in the heart of historic Downtown Beloit. The Market is an award-winning community tradition, with vendors selling local produce, organics, baked goods, honey, jams & jellies, bedding plants, fish, meat, eggs & cheese, fresh flowers, and more.
Honoring fallen officers: Solemn law enforcement memorial ceremony remembers those lost in duty
JANESVILLE — More than 100 people sat still, saluting or holding their hands over their hearts, as Janesville Police Chief Chad Pearson’s 12-year-old daughter, Elle Pearson, sang the National Anthem during a somber Rock County Law Enforcement Memorial Service Wednesday night at Rotary Botanical Gardens. “A career in law enforcement has an impact on the officers, their families and their friends. There are those missed family events, the holidays, the working weekends, to call out the orderings and the shear stress put on the family...
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