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Sun Prairie attorney drops Supreme Court bid
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 31, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Sun Prairie attorney Charlie Schutze is dropping his long-shot bid for the state Supreme Court. Schutze notified his supporters in a letter dated Dec. 27 that he is pulling out of the race due to medical problems. Schutze, 57, told the Wisconsin State Journal that he ...Read more, add a comment »
$2 million lottery ticket sold in Iowa County
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 31, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Someone who bought a lottery ticket in southwestern Wisconsin will probably have quite the happy new year. A Megabucks lottery ticket sold in Iowa County is worth $2 million after it matched all six winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing. Lottery officials said the ticket was purchased ...Read more, add a comment »
Several injuries in Interstate rollover
Posted by STACY VOGEL on December 30, 2007
The Wisconsin State Patrol, Beloit Fire Department and Town of Turtle Fire Department responded to a vehicle rollover on Interstate 90/39 near the stateline at 6:10 p.m., a Rock County dispatcher said. "Several injuries" were reported in the accident, which occurred near the 187 mile marker, south of the city ...Read more, view comments (8) »
Team to focus on homeless students
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 30, 2007
A new action team is formulating ideas to help the parents of Janesville's homeless students become more involved in their children's schools. Volunteer Coordinator Lisa Hinds says one of the ideas is to provide transportation to and from parent-teacher conferences. She says the school district will also focus on a ...Read more, add a comment »
Hawkins declines interim chief job
Posted by STACY VOGEL on December 28, 2007
Terry Hawkins, former Milton police chief, has declined the city's offer to serve as interim chief after Chief Tom Gilland retires Jan. 7. The city announced Hawkins' decision in a news release today. The police commission will meet at 7:30 a.m. Thursday to choose another interim chief, the release said.Read more, view comments (4) »
Snowmobile trails reopened
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 28, 2007
From the Rock County Parks Deparment: The Rock County snowmobile trail is now open throughout the entire county. The Rock County Alliance of Snowmobile Clubs suggests that snowmobilers curtail their trail activities when temperatures reach 34° and warmer. All snowmobilers are reminded to use the official trail to prevent damage ...Read more, view comments (2) »
Heavy traffic expected for Hendricks' funeral
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 28, 2007
Janesville police are preparing for Ken Hendricks' funeral procession Friday afternoon. Lieutenant Tom Wolfram says intersections from First Lutheran Church on East Milwaukee Street and Randall to Oakhill Cemetery will be affected. He expects the procession to begin at approximately 1:30. There will be barricades and signs at intersections along ...Read more, add a comment »
Shooting victim remains in serious condition
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 28, 2007
ROCKFORD—A Clinton woman remains in serious condition at St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, after being shot Dec. 18. Marilyn Smith, 58, was shot by her son-in-law, Timothy Harrington, at 6:50 p.m. at a home at 207 Mill St., Clinton. A Clinton police officer and a Rock County Sheriff’s Department deputy then ...Read more, view comments (7) »
Follow latest weather developments
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 28, 2007
Click here to get the latest waether-related closings and delays Click here to view the latest road conditions Click here to view radar imagesRead more, add a comment »
Janesville declares snow emergency
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 28, 2007
From the City of Janesville: The City of Janesville has declared a snow emergency for December 28 starting at 3:00 pm. A snow emergency means that all vehicles must be removed from city streets and public parking lots until snow plowing operations are complete. To ensure that you do not ...Read more, add a comment »
Salvation Army nears Christmas goal but still needs $9,000
Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO on December 28, 2007
The Salvation Army still needs $9,000 to reach its 2007 Christmas fund-raising goal. The money will be used to fund the local religious and charitable organization’s programs: the social service office, food pantry, noon feeding and transitional housing programs plus the community center. “We count on late donations to continue ...Read more, add a comment »
Slight drop in unemployment
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 28, 2007
Rock County has a 5.5 percent unemployment rate for November according to statistics released by the Department of Workforce Development. That is slightly lower than the last rate, but almost one percent higher than one year ago. Rock County is ranked 20th for unemployment in state, while Walworth and Jefferson ...Read more, add a comment »
Teen pleads innocent in OWI homicide case
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 27, 2007
Krystal Hart, a Genoa City teenager, pleaded innocent today to a charge of homicide by intoxicated driving. The 16-year-old is suspected of having a blood-alcohol-level of 0.12 percent on the early morning hours of Nov. 3, when she reportedly drove her northbound car in the southbound lane of County ...Read more, view comments (16) »
Janesville man waives hearing in child death case
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on December 27, 2007
JANESVILLE—A Janesville man facing charges of causing death by child neglect and obstructing an officer waived his right Thursday to a preliminary hearing in Rock County Court. Charles R. Rivers, 34, of 171 Linn St., Janesville, told police he didn’t think his 14-month-old son, Israel Gordon, was seriously injured when ...Read more, view comments (4) »
Man dies in Sharon car crash
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 27, 2007
A Sharon man died this morning in a two-vehicle crash on State Line Road east of the village. Edward L. York, 58, was pronounced dead at Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center following the 6:03 a.m. crash. His Jeep rolled over when he swerved to avoid another car on the ...Read more, add a comment »
Police warn of delays during funeral procession
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 27, 2007
JANESVILLE—Police are cautioning motorists to expect traffic delays Friday as the funeral procession for Ken Hendricks makes its way from First Lutheran Church to Oak Hill Cemetery. The funeral for Hendricks, who died last Friday, starts at noon Friday at the church, 612 N. Randall Ave. Burial will follow at ...Read more, view comment (1) »
Council might decide if primary needed
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 27, 2007
JANESVILLE—The city council might meet Monday, Jan. 7, to determine whether to hold a primary election for city council, council President George Brunner announced Wednesday night. Three council seats are up for grabs in April, and 14 people are circulating nomination papers. Holding a primary will depend on how many ...Read more, view comments (5) »
City denies claim
Posted by ANN FIORE on December 27, 2007
JANESVILLE An Edgerton woman whose vehicle was struck by a Janesville police squad car in August plans to sue the city for medical expenses and pain and suffering. The city council Wednesday denied a $27,500 claim filed by Lorillee Castiglioni and her husband, Anthony Castiglioni. A claim is considered a ...Read more, view comments (6) »
Snow advisory in effect
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 27, 2007
A snow advisory in effect from 6 am to 6 pm Friday for Rock, Green, Jefferson, and Walworth counties. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect. Snow will spread over south central and southeast Wisconsin Friday. The snow may be moderate at times. Snow accumulations between 4 and ...Read more, view comments (3) »
Snow removal costs top estimates for Janesville
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 27, 2007
Snow removal has been expensive this year for the city of Janesville. Assistant City Manager Herb Stinsky says the 2007 budget will be close to $700,000 short. When the 2008 budget was being prepared projections anticipate a more than $300,000 shortfall. The added expenditures came during an unexpectedly snowy December. ...Read more, view comments (2) »
State DOJ disciplines agents, analysts
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 26, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Department of Justice reprimanded, suspended or fired nearly 30 workers between 2002 and 2006, including a number of crime lab analysts. An Associated Press review of the agency's discipline records found a dozen cases against special agents. Infractions ranged from an agent who didn't ...Read more, view comments (7) »
Packers need help shoveling
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 26, 2007
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - The Green Bay Packers are calling all shovelers. The team needs help again shoveling out Lambeau Field for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. As many as 300 people are needed tomorrow to clear the stadium for the regular season finale on Sunday. Shovelers must ...Read more, add a comment »
State ends deal with voter registration vendor
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 26, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - State elections officials have canceled their deal with a software vendor that was supposed to develop a new statewide voter registration system. The state has pumped nearly $23 million into the project, but state Elections Board officials say Accenture's work has been fraught with problems. The ...Read more, view comments (2) »
Janesville refines billboards requirements
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 26, 2007
Janesville's city planners are refining the requirements for new electronic billboards. For every new electronic billboard a company would need to remove one of its non-conforming static billboards, says Gale Price, manager of building and development services. The non-conforming billboards are typically in residential neighborhoods. The city could waive that ...Read more, view comments (6) »
Beloit fire claims a life
Posted by STEVE BENTON on December 26, 2007
One person is dead in a house on Beloit's east side. Firefighters responded to 1254 Wisconsin Avenue around 5 A.M. Wednesday morning and found the house fully involved. The house was occupied by one family consisting of two adults and six children. One of the adults died in the fire. ...Read more, add a comment »
Winter storm watch issued
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 26, 2007
From the National Weather Service: A Winter storm watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. Snow is expected to develop across the area later Thursday night and more likely Friday morning. The snow may become heavy on Friday as a low pressure system heads northeast from the ...Read more, view comments (18) »
Power outage affects parts of downtown
Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO on December 26, 2007
A power outage has affected portions of downtown Janesville. About 30 customers are affected, including the Janesville Gazette and WCLO/WJVL radio. A vehicle crash at Parker Place and Wall Street damaged Alliant Energy equipment. Power is expected to be restored between 8:30 and 9:30. Delivery of the Janesville Gazette could ...Read more, view comments (2) »
Displaced residents back home after gas leak
Posted by MIKE DUPRE' on December 24, 2007
Displaced by a natural gas outage Sunday night, many residents and employees of some 280 homes and businesses east of Beloit began returning home and to work this morning to have their natural furnaces relit. Many of them spent the night at a warming station established by the Red Cross ...Read more, view comments (2) »
At least one dead in weekend snowstorm
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 23, 2007
MILWAUKEE (AP) - At least one person is dead after this weekend's winter storm that hit much of the state. The Trempealeau County sheriff's department says 23-year-old Sara Spohn, of Arcadia, died yesterday afternoon in Galesville after she lost control of her vehicle on a snow-covered road. She apparently crossed ...Read more, add a comment »
Power outage delays Gazette
Posted by SCOTT ANGUS on December 23, 2007
A power outage on Janesville's east side early Sunday delayed delivery of The Janesville Gazette. The localized outage affected about 800 customers on Janesvillle's far east side. It hit about 2 a.m. Sunday. Officials said a transformer malfunctioned. The Gazette's new printing and distribution plant at 333 S. Wuthering Hills ...Read more, view comment (1) »
Hendricks services announced
Posted by STACY VOGEL on December 22, 2007
A public funeral service for Beloit entrepreneur Ken Hendricks, who died Friday, will take place at noon Friday, Dec. 28, at First Lutheran Church in Janesville. A memorial service will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Eclipse Center (formerly the Beloit Mall), Beloit. Viewing will take place between ...Read more, add a comment »
Winter weather advisory overnight
Posted by STACY VOGEL on December 22, 2007
Holiday travelers could be in for some messy roads today and tomorrow. A dense fog advisory continues in effect today until midnight. Between midnight and 6 a.m., Rock County will be under a winter weather advisory, said Bill Borghoff with the National Weather Service. Rain will change to a mixture ...Read more, add a comment »
Lady Antebellum set for 2008 4-H fair
Posted by STACY VOGEL on December 22, 2007
The Rock County 4-H Fair might have its first act lined up for 2008. Pollstar, a Web site listing concert dates and trade information, lists Lady Antebellum performing at the fair Sunday, July 27. The three-person country group got its start in summer 2006. Its biggest hit is "Love Don't ...Read more, view comments (27) »
Brooks given life sentence
Posted by STACY VOGEL on December 21, 2007
Shawn O. Brooks, who pleaded guilty to the March 2006 murder of Janesville woman Julienne McGuire, was sentenced to 75 years in prison and 50 years extended supervision today. Brooks pleaded guilty in September to first-degree reckless homicide, attempted first-degree sexual assault and armed robbery by use of force. Judge ...Read more, view comments (7) »
Fog advisory extended
Posted by STACY VOGEL on December 21, 2007
The dense fog advisory in effect for Rock and Walworth counties has been extended until 6 a.m. Saturday. Dense fog will continue throughout the night, reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less, the advisory says. The fog is expected to lift Saturday as winds increase.Read more, add a comment »
Fog advisory until 9 p.m.
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 21, 2007
A dense fog advisory is now in effect until 9 p.m. this evening for Rock, Green, Walworth, Dane and other southern Wisconsin counties. Dense fog will remain shrouded over the area west of a line roughly stretching from Green Lake to Mayville to Waukesha and Lake Geneva. The dense fog ...Read more, view comment (1) »
Stewart found guilty
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 21, 2007
A Rock County jury deliberated less than an hour before returning a verdict that declared 37-year-old Byron Stewart guilty of first degree intentional homicide in the shooting death of 35-year-old Carlos Lak April 2nd. Stewart showed no emotion as Judge Daniel Dillon read the guilty verdict. Stewart will be sentenced ...Read more, view comments (2) »
Doyle signs cable competition bill
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 21, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Jim Doyle signed into law a bill designed to increase cable competition in the state but not without making changes with his veto. Doyle says the changes he made before signing the bill on Friday will strengthen consumer protections. The bill was heavily lobbied by ...Read more, view comment (1) »
Van Hollen plans to run again
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 21, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he anticipates running for the position again in 2010. Van Hollen, a former U.S. attorney, is about to complete his first year running the state Department of Justice next month. Van Hollen says he wants to continue to make Wisconsin ...Read more, add a comment »
ABC Supply statement on Hendricks' death
Posted by JIM LEUTE on December 21, 2007
ABC Supply Mourns Loss of Founder and CEO Ken Hendricks It is with great sadness that we share the news that Ken Hendricks, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of ABC Supply, passed away early Friday morning, December 21. He suffered a massive head injury as a result of a ...Read more, view comments (6) »
Lawmakers make statements on Hendricks
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 21, 2007
Sen. Judy Robson (D-Beloit): “My heart goes out to Diane and all of Ken’s family members. Their loss is shared by Beloit, Janesville and the entire Stateline Area. Ken was a true visionary who wanted the best for his hometown. I respected Ken for his love of old architecture and ...Read more, add a comment »
Snowmobile trail closed
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 21, 2007
The Rock County Snowmobile Trail is now closed throughout the entire county due to weather conditions and will remain closed until colder weather below 34° returns. The Rock County Alliance of Snowmobile Clubs suggests that snowmobilers curtail their trail activities when temperatures reach 34° and warmer.Read more, add a comment »
Billionaire Hendricks dies after fall
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 21, 2007
Ken Hendricks, the Janesville native who rose from roofer’s son to roofing-company billionaire, died this morning from injuries suffered in a fall at his Afton home Thursday night. Hendricks apparently was checking on construction work above the garage of the home when he fell about 10 p.m. Emergency crews were ...Read more, view comments (41) »
Miller, Coors sign agreement
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 21, 2007
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The parent company of Miller Brewing, and Molson Coors Brewing say they have signed a definitive agreement making the merger of their U.S. operations official. The two brewers, the nation's second and third-largest respectively, announced the formation of MillerCoors in October. They said combining their operations in ...Read more, add a comment »
Tough month for snow removal
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 21, 2007
Don't feel bad if you're having trouble keeping up with snow removal. This winter has been a snowy one so far, and a lot of folks are having trouble keeping their sidewalks and driveways clean. Among them, City of Janesville Operations Director John Whitcomb says it's not the large amount ...Read more, view comments (2) »
Walworth County done arguing over rezone
Posted by KAYLA BUNGE on December 20, 2007
ELKHORN—The Walworth County Zoning Agency isn’t going to ruffle any more feathers. The committee decided it was best not to petition the landowners or town officials any further regarding the required rezoning of two parcels of land in Darien Township. “What goes around comes around,” committee Vice Chairman Alan Kupsik ...Read more, view comment (1) »
Covered Bridges proposal postponed until April
Posted by KAYLA BUNGE on December 20, 2007
ELKHORN—Williams Bay developer Robert Clemen has temporarily withdrawn his proposal for 140 acres in Walworth Township. He said he probably won’t bring his proposal back to the county zoning committee until after the April election, as the face of the committee and the county board is sure to change. It ...Read more, add a comment »
Coroner's statement on Harrington death
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 20, 2007
Read the press release from the coroner's office regarding the death of Timothy Harrington [PDF]Read more, view comments (6) »
14th candidate seeks city council seat
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 20, 2007
JANESVILLE And then there were 14. Spencer Potter, 35, of 736 Somerset Drive, is the 14th candidate to start circulating nomination papers for Janesville City Council. Potter is an insurance agent for Don Chapin Insurance in Janesville. Three of seven council seats are open in the spring election. Incumbents Craig ...Read more, view comments (3) »
Students head back to class at Johnson Creek
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 20, 2007
JOHNSON CREEK, Wis. (AP) - It's back to school for students at Johnson Creek Junior and Senior High School today. Classes were canceled Tuesday and Wednesday after a partial roof collapse. Heavy snow on the roof is blamed for the collapse that damaged three classrooms. Those classrooms will remain closed ...Read more, add a comment »
Temps threaten trails
Posted by STAN STRICKER on December 20, 2007
The traditional winter weather has been making Rock County snowmobilers happy. Rock County Parks Director Lori Williams says the biggest concern for the county's trail system right now is the temperature. If it goes higher than 34 degrees, the trails should not be used.Read more, add a comment »
School on alert as Milton couple arrested
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 20, 2007
An eight-year-old Milton girl is in a safe environment after police arrested her parents Wednesday afternoon. 48-year-old Jeffrey A. Wickline and 46-year-old Lisa M. Wickline were both arrested in conjunction with a search warrant executed by Milton Police and the Rock County Sheriff's SWAT team. The couple is being held ...Read more, view comments (7) »
Listen to press conference audio
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 19, 2007
Click here to listen to the full press conference with Rock County Sheriff Bob Spoden regarding a Tuesday shooting in Clinton.Read more, add a comment »
Press release on Clinton shooting
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 19, 2007
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AG would prefer plea deal in Jensen case
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 19, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin's attorney general says he hopes a plea deal can be reached that would avoid the retrial of the former state Assembly Speaker. Scott Jensen's three felony convictions for misconduct were overturned. The final decision is actually in the hands of Dane County District Attorney Brian ...Read more, view comments (5) »
Charter Communications worker killed in Illinois
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 19, 2007
UNDATED (AP) - A Madison cable company says it's shocked and saddened by the death of one of its employees, killed in Illinois. Thirty-four-year-old Clinton Shaw of Stoughton died yesterday while doing utility work along a roadway near Rockford. Authorities say he was struck by a car driven by a ...Read more, view comments (9) »
Five candidates seek school board seats
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 19, 2007
JANESVILLE—Two more people have declared their intent to run for Janesville School Board in the April elections. This brings the number of potential candidates to five, running for three seats. Incumbent Bill Sodemann said he will run for a second term. And a newcomer Peggy Sheridan said she will run. ...Read more, add a comment »
Deputies deliver arrest warrants
Posted by STAN STRICKER on December 19, 2007
The Rock County Sheriff's department takes a more aggressive role in serving arrest warrants. Traditionally, it takes time and money to serve arrest warrants. Deputies often do it during the normal course of their patrols. Lieutenant Jim Dilley says the sheriff's department has been finding some success with an "Arrest ...Read more, add a comment »
Suspect shot in Clinton
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on December 18, 2007
The Rock County Sheriff's Department and the Clinton Police Department were involved in the shooting of a criminal suspect Tuesday night, Sheriff Robert Spoden said in a press confrence at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Spoden would not release any more information because the incident is under investigation. The shooting took place ...Read more, view comments (3) »
Clinton incident investigated
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on December 18, 2007
High-ranking officials with the Rock County Sheriff's Department, including Sheriff Bob Spoden and Cmdr. Troy Knudson, were at the scene of an incident at 207 Mill St., Clinton, tonight. Clinton police, the Clinton Fire Department and Beloit police also were on the scene. The nature of the incident was not ...Read more, add a comment »
Hearing set in baby death
Posted by MIKE DUPRE' on December 18, 2007
A preliminary hearing was ordered Tuesday for Charles R. Rivers. Rivers, 34, of 171 Linn St., is charged with obstructing and child neglect resulting in death in the case of the death of his 14-month-old son, Israel Gordon, on Dec. 8. Court Commissioner Charles Holznecht scheduled the preliminary hearing for ...Read more, add a comment »
BTC woodworking classes suspended
Posted by FRANK SCHULTZ on December 18, 2007
Blackhawk Technical College has suspended woodworking classes at its central campus, upsetting some students. The suspension addresses “a significant safety concern,” according to a memo enclosed in the agenda packet of the Blackhawk Technical College Board, which meets Wednesday. Dust from the woodworking classroom has been infiltrating the nearby welding ...Read more, add a comment »
Dunkin' Donuts open
Posted by CATHERINE IDZERDA on December 18, 2007
Dunkin' Donuts was closed briefly after a small fire at 4 a.m. today.
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Judge denies motion to dismiss Larson Acre case
Posted by GINA DUWE on December 18, 2007
Rock County Judge James Welker this morning denied a motion from an attorney for Larson Acres to dismiss an appeal of a state decision regarding a permit for one of the farm’s barns. The town of Magnolia and a group of citizens have filed an appeal of the state Livestock ...Read more, add a comment »
Melvin says Gagne will probably address Mitchell Report
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 18, 2007
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Brewers general manager Doug Melvin says newly-signed closer Eric Gagne will probably address allegations made against him in the Mitchell Report. The report accuses Gagne of receiving two shipments of human growth hormone when he pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2004. Melvin says he's talked ...Read more, add a comment »
GM will slow production in Janesville
Posted by JIM LEUTE on December 18, 2007
General Motors officials said today they will decrease production of full-size sport utility vehicles at its Janesville assembly plant, a move that is expected to affect employment levels. The line speed at the local plant, which builds Chevrolet Suburbans and Tahoes and GMC Yukon XLs and Yukons, will drop from ...Read more, view comments (21) »
Woman dies after crash
Posted by STAN STRICKER on December 18, 2007
A 58-year-old Rock Township woman has died following a traffic accident yesterday on Highway 213 about a mile south of Orfordville. The Rock County Sheriff's Department reports they first responded to the one vehicle rollover crash about 1:00 Monday. Dhala Lynch was flown by helicopter from the scene to UW ...Read more, view comment (1) »
Three more city council candidates
Posted by ANN FIORE on December 18, 2007
JANESVILLE A Lear Corp. employee, a pharmaceutical salesperson and a retired doctor are the 11th, 12th and 13th people to consider running for Janesville City Council in April. The three newest candidates circulating nomination papers are: -- Jason Guernsey, 28, of 333 Home Park Ave., who works in quality assurance ...Read more, view comments (4) »
Couple gives $175 million for college scholarships
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 18, 2007
UNDATED (AP) - A couple who graduated from UW Madison more than 50 years ago is giving $175 million dollars to help public high school graduates advance their education. The gift from John and Tashia Morgridge will provide grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to about 2,000 students enrolling in the ...Read more, view comment (1) »
Beloit Turner teacher contract talks back on track
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 18, 2007
The Beloit Turner Education Association is bringing two offers to its members. Co-head negotiator Shelly Crull-Hanke says the two options the school district is offering is retirement benefits or a stipend. She is taking the school district's offer and the TEA's offer back to teachers after winter break. The school ...Read more, add a comment »
Plan commission OKs JPAC sign
Posted by ANN FIORE on December 17, 2007
A new electronic sign will advertise events at the Janesville Performing Arts Center probably by spring. After a public hearing Monday, the plan commission approved, 5-1, a conditional sign permit for a 7-foot-tall monument-style sign at JPAC, 408 S. Main St. JPAC representatives said the sign is needed to inform ...Read more, view comments (4) »
City schedules snow removal
Posted by ANN FIORE on December 17, 2007
On-street parking in the downtown area will be off limits beginning at 10 tonight as city of Janesville crews finish removing snow downtown. Downtown business owners are encouraged to remove snow and ice from their sidewalks as best they can before 10 p.m. For more information, call the City Services ...Read more, view comment (1) »
Evansville officer no longer employed by department
Posted by GINA DUWE on December 17, 2007
The Evansville police officer cited for disorderly conduct after a bar fight in Milton is no longer employed by the police department effective today, Police Chief Scott McElroy said. McElroy declined further comment on the departure of Officer Jason Grooms. Grooms started as a part-time officer in Evansville in February ...Read more, view comments (7) »
Traffic deaths already exceed total of a year ago
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 17, 2007
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) - With the busy holiday traveling season still ahead, Wisconsin has already suffered more traffic crash deaths than a year ago. The state Department of Transportation reported 717 people have died on state roads as of Monday morning - five more than for all of 2006 and ...Read more, add a comment »
Moves made in county board election
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on December 17, 2007
JANESVILLE - Six Rock County Board supervisors have filed declaration of non-candidacy in the spring election: Stephen Eager, William Agnew, Brad Adee, Charles Elliott, Wayne Moody and Neil Deupree. New candidates have filed in all the districts except District 25, currently represented by Deupree. The 25th District includes city of ...Read more, add a comment »
E-mail list advises of snow removal
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 17, 2007
JANESVILLE—The City of Janesville has created a downtown snow removal e-mail distribution list. Individuals interested in learning when city crews will perform downtown snow removal are encouraged to join the list. Whenever the Operations Division has scheduled downtown snow removal, city staff will send an e-mail containing the details. Subscribing ...Read more, add a comment »
Police ask for help searching for cat
Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO on December 17, 2007
JANESVILLE—Janesville police are asking the public to help locate a stray cat that bit a 27-year-old woman at 5:30 a.m. Saturday at 327 S. Locust St. The victim said the medium-size cat had orange and brown tiger stripes. Anyone with information can call police at (608) 755-3100.Read more, view comment (1) »
Murder trial scheduled to begin today
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 17, 2007
It was the second homicide in 24 hours for Beloit Police last April. 35-year-old Carlos Lak was found dead in an Eighth Street residence after an apparent drug deal gone bad. Two suspects, including 37-year-old Byron Stewart, fled by car and then on foot after crashing the car. Stewart is ...Read more, view comments (3) »
Welcome the Warhawks home
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on December 16, 2007
The DIII National champs should get back to Whitewater this afternoon.
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Snow emergency declared for 10 p.m.
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 15, 2007
The City of Janesville has declared a snow emergency for December 15, 2007, starting at 10:00 pm. A snow emergency means that all vehicles must be removed from city streets and public parking lots until snow plowing operations are complete. To ensure that you do not receive a parking ticket, ...Read more, view comment (1) »
UW-Whitewater football wins national championship
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 15, 2007
UW-Whitewater finally did it. After losing to Mount Union (Ohio) the past two seasons in the NCAA Division III national championship football game, the Warhawks defeated the Purple Raiders, 31-21, Salem, Va., on Saturday. Senior Justin Beaver led the Warhawks—who were a 20-point underdog in the game—by rushing for 248 ...Read more, view comments (7) »
Big turnout for GM grocery giveaway
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on December 15, 2007
More than 450 Janesville General Motors plant workers and their families were hard at work delivering groceries this morning. In the 29th annual event, GM workers bagged $22,000 worth of groceries and delivered them to 340 familes in the state line area. The turnout of volunteers was one of the ...Read more, view comments (3) »
Snow removal in public parking lots beginning Friday night
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 14, 2007
The City of Janesville will be performing snow removal activities in downtown public parking lots Friday, December 14, beginning at 11 p.m. Citizens are advised to avoid parking in these lots until removal operations are completed. For questions, please contact the City Services Center at 755-3110.Read more, view comments (2) »
Milton commission held illegal meeting
Posted by STACY VOGEL on December 14, 2007
The Milton Police Commission held an illegal meeting Thursday to discuss Chief Tom Gilland's resignation, City Clerk Nancy Zastrow said. The commission scheduled the meeting after Gilland announced his retirement effective Jan. 7, but it failed to notify the city or the public. The failure to post the meeting was ...Read more, view comments (22) »
Great Lakes mayors tell candidates to make lakes a priority
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 14, 2007
RACINE, Wis. (AP) - A group of mayors from the Great Lakes states and Canada are telling candidates in the 2008 elections that they must make the waterways a priority. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Board of Directors met Friday in Racine. Racine Mayor Gary Becker says ...Read more, add a comment »
Math competition will be cut
Posted by FRANK SCHULTZ on December 14, 2007
A Janesville School District’s math tournament is the latest casualty of district budget cuts. The tournament, based on a game called Math 24, has been held in elementary schools for the past seven years. Officials say a cutback in the talented-and-gifted program led to the decision to cancel this year’s ...Read more, view comments (14) »
Walworth County candidates to have forum
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 14, 2007
The Lakes Area Realtors Association is planning a Walworth County board candidate forum for early March. The forum will come after the February primary. An official date is not yet set. With the board being downsized from 25 to 11 supervisors, the association predicts some primaries my have more than ...Read more, add a comment »
United Way campaign total grows slowly
Posted by STAN STRICKER on December 14, 2007
Crunch time is near for the United Way of North Rock county. The United Way Campaign started last August, and still has a way to go. So, United Way President Gail Graham is putting the word out, don't forget to donate. Graham admits keeping the totals climbing in the second ...Read more, add a comment »
Poll shows pessimism over economy both in state
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 13, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new poll shows that Wisconsin residents are pessimistic about the economy both in the state and nationally. The University of Wisconsin Survey Center Badger Poll shows that 48 percent of respondents believe the national economy will get worse in the next year. Only 12 percent ...Read more, view comments (2) »
Watch Selig's response
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 13, 2007
Click here to view live coverage of MLB Commissioner Bud Selig's response Mitchell's report on steroids use in MLB. The remarks are scheduled to begin at 3:30 local time.Read more, add a comment »
Watch video of Mitchell report
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 13, 2007
Click here to view live coverage as former Senator George Mitchell presents his report on steroids use in MLB. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 1:00 local time.Read more, add a comment »
Study will examine campus impact
Posted by FRANK SCHULTZ on December 13, 2007
JANESVILLE—A UW-Rock County professor will study the economic impact of the college on Janesville’s south side. The UW-Rock County Foundation commissioned the study by George Jones, Ph.D., an associate professor of economics. A grant from the Frank Fiorina Faculty Development Fund for Research will support research on the impact of ...Read more, add a comment »
Christmas may affect a Rock County murder trial
Posted by STAN STRICKER on December 13, 2007
The Christmas holiday may prolong a Rock County murder trial. The trial of 37-year-old Byron Stewart of Beloit is scheduled to begin Monday in Rock County court. Stewart is accused in last April's shooting death of 35-year-old Carlos Lak, who was found dead in his apartment. Police say he was ...Read more, add a comment »
Rock County Jail receives funds to house illegal aliens
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 13, 2007
ROCK COUNTY — Rock County is receiving almost $48,000 from the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, or SCAAP. Sheriff Bob Spoden says the federal government provides reimbursement for overtime and operating expenses related to housing the illegal aliens. He says the aliens stay in the jail until the county receives ...Read more, view comments (14) »
Poll shows support for state-run health care
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 12, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new poll shows that a majority of Wisconsin residents support a state-run health insurance system. The University of Wisconsin Survey Center's Badger Poll says 51 percent of respondents support such a change. The poll's margin of error is plus or minus 4 percentage points. A ...Read more, view comments (14) »
Tenth candidate files for council post
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 12, 2007
JANESVILLE—George Mark is the tenth candidate to take out nomination papers to run for Janesville City Council. Three of seven seats are open in the April election. All three incumbents—Craig DeGarmo, Paul Williams and Tim Wellnitz—have said they will not seek re-election. Mark, 206 Shady Oak Court, is a Janesville ...Read more, view comments (21) »
Property tax bills are in the mail
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 12, 2007
JANESVILLE—Janesville city staff put residents’ property tax bills in the mail Tuesday, said Dave Godek, deputy clerk/treasurer. Personal property tax bills for businesses also are being mailed. Janesville residents must pay their bills in the county treasurer’s office.Read more, view comments (9) »
Two Janesville students expelled
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 12, 2007
JANESVILLE The Janesville School Board expelled two high school students Tuesday. Both were expelled through the end of the 2009-10 school year but could earn reinstatement starting with summer school 2008. One student was accused of bringing a bat to school with the intention of fighting another student. To be ...Read more, view comments (2) »
City council studies pools tonight
Posted by STAN STRICKER on December 12, 2007
The Janesville City Council Wednesday night will be studying what to do with the city's swimming pools. City Manager Steve Sheiffer tells WCLO's Stan Milam show any option is costly, including basic maintenance and repair of the communities current aging pools. Sheiffer has however stated he does not believe the ...Read more, view comment (1) »
Proposal promising cable competition passes Assembly
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 12, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A proposal lobbied heavily by AT&T that would do away with local cable television agreements in favor of a statewide licensing system passed the Legislature and goes to Governor Jim Doyle for signing. Supporters say the measure will increase competition in Wisconsin's cable television market. Opponents ...Read more, view comments (10) »
Assembly gives prelim OK to bill on emergency contraception
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 12, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A bill that would require hospitals to supply emergency contraception to rape victims if they ask for it won preliminary approval in the state Assembly. The bill would require emergency rooms give sexual assault victims information on the so-called morning-after pill and dispense it upon a ...Read more, add a comment »
Snow emergency begins at 3 p.m.
Posted by GINA DUWE on December 11, 2007
A snow emergency is declared when plowing is scheduled. Once the city of Janesville has declared a snow emergency, vehicles must be moved from streets and parking lots until the street or parking lot has ...
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Latest closings, delays
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 11, 2007
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Milton city hall, library closed
Posted by STACY VOGEL on December 11, 2007
Milton City Hall and Milton Public Library closed at noon today in consideration of the weather and bad driving conditions.Read more, add a comment »
Walworth County HHS is open
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 11, 2007
The Walworth County Health and Human Services Department is open, Director Linda Seemeyer said. A Milwaukee TV station erroneously reported this morning that the department was closed due to weather. The facility never closed, but it is not having its senior lunch programs out in the community, Seemeyer said. The ...Read more, add a comment »
Weather may cause paper delays
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 11, 2007
Gazette customers will likely experience delays in the delivery of Tuesday's newspaper, due to snow, sleet and ice affecting the entire readership area.Read more, view comment (1) »
UPDATE—Walworth County meetings cancelled
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 11, 2007
The Walworth County 911 governing board and the civil service board meetings scheduled for 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively, have been canceled due to the weather. They were not yet rescheduled. The Walworth County human resources committee meeting set for 5 p.m. and the county board meeting set for ...Read more, add a comment »
11 arrested in Walworth County drug sweep
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 11, 2007
A drug sweep in Walworth County Monday led to the arrest of 11 people, age 18 to 45, for various drug delivery charges. Ten men and one woman all face felony delivery drug charges for selling marijuana, prescription drugs or psilocybin mushrooms. Seven suspects were listed as students on the ...Read more, view comments (3) »
Janesville plans plowing
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 11, 2007
From the City of Janesville: Winter weather including freezing rain and snow is forecast from Monday night, December 10, through Tuesday, December 11. The City of Janesville anticipates implementing plowing operations and requests that citizens remove their cars from all streets to aid in the plowing effort. A snow emergency ...Read more, view comments (20) »
City watching weather conditions
Posted by ANN MARIE AMES on December 11, 2007
The city of Janesville is not yet plowing snow, said Assistant Operations Director Mandy Bonneville. "We're taking a wait and see approach," Bonneville said. Bonneville advises homeowners to do the same. Watch the forecast, she said, and don't shovel your driveway until the snow and rain stop. If you clear ...Read more, view comments (5) »
Opponents plan city aquatics protest
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 11, 2007
A group of Janesville citizens opposed to the possibility of an aquatics center being built at Palmer Park are planning to hold a protest there Tuesday afternoon. Even though City Manager Steve Sheiffer says he will not recommend building a new aquatics center at Palmer Park, the citizens are bringing ...Read more, view comment (1) »
I-90 "ice covered and slippery"
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 11, 2007
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Area closings, delays
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 11, 2007
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Ice storm warning issued
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 11, 2007
From the National Weather Service: The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued an ice storm warning which is in effect from 3 am to 3 pm Tuesday. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect. A mixture of freezing rain and sleet is expected to begin after 3 ...Read more, view comment (1) »
Edgerton High School could lose block scheduling
Posted by STACY VOGEL on December 10, 2007
Changing from block scheduling to a traditional, seven-period day at Edgerton High School was one option discussed by the Edgerton School Board on Monday to handle drastic staff cuts in the next two years. The district has to cut $50,000 in high school staffing in 2008-09 and $500,000 in district ...Read more, view comments (5) »
Mirbeau-Hummel issue going to referendum in April
Posted by KAYLA BUNGE on December 10, 2007
LAKE GENEVA—The Lake Geneva City Council unanimously approved Monday night a referendum for the proposed Mirbeau-Hummel development against the city attorney’s recommendation. Alderman Larry Magee requested a referendum question be drafted because he’s looking for guidance from his constituents. He said he hasn’t heard from Lake Geneva residents. The majority ...Read more, add a comment »
Council defeats skateboard ordinance
Posted by MARCIA NELESEN on December 10, 2007
The Janesville City Council on Monday night defeated a proposed ordinance that would have banned skateboarders from downtown sidewalks on a 4-3 vote. Voting against the ordinance were Bill Truman, Tim Wellnitz, Paul Williams and Amy Loasching. Voting for the ordinance were Craig DeGarmo, Russ Steeber and George Brunner. Downtown ...Read more, add a comment »
4K OK'd in Janesville
Posted by on December 10, 2007
The Janesville School Board approved a controversial 4-year-old kindergarten program at its meeting Monday night. The vote was 6-3. Voting for the new program were Todd Bailey, Tim Cullen, Debra Kolste, Lori Stottler, Amy Rashkin and Dennis Vechinsky. Voting against were Kevin Murray, DuWayne Severson and Bill Sodemann. The program ...Read more, add a comment »
Second body found after snowmobile fell through ice on Rock River
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 10, 2007
JEFFERSON (AP)—The body of the second victim of a weekend accident in which a snowmobile fell through ice on the Rock River was recovered Monday, authorities said. The body of Gerard Debaets, 40, of Watertown, was found Monday in the river in the town of Aztalan. Wendy Heiman, 36, of ...Read more, add a comment »
Family dog killed in Elkhorn house fire
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 10, 2007
ELKHORN—A Monday afternoon fire took the life of a 1-year-old black lab named ‘Moto’ and gutted a four-bedroom Victorian home at 221 S. Lincoln St. None of the home’s residents were there at the time. Living there was John and Tracy Hauerwas and their two ...
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Winter storm watch issued
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 10, 2007
The National Weather Service, this afternoon, issued a winter storm watch for southern Wisconsin. A mixture of freezing rain and sleet is expected to start around 3 a.m. tonight and last through Tuesday afternoon. Ice accumulations may reach one-quarter inch and snowfall may total up to ...Read more, view comments (4) »
Police investigate suspicious infant death
Posted by MIKE DUPRE' on December 10, 2007
JANESVILLE—Detectives are investigating the “suspicious death” of a 1-year-old baby Saturday night. Janesville police were called to 171 Linn St. at 8:55 p.m. Saturday because of the death of Israel S. Gordon. The cause of death was not natural, detective Erik Goth said. He declined to give further details because ...Read more, view comments (9) »
State Supreme Court hearing Walworth County case
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 10, 2007
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday morning in a parental-rights case that originated in Walworth County. The case examines state law and existing case law governing the termination of parental rights and whether a parent must personally withdraw a prior demand for a jury trial. A woman ...Read more, add a comment »
Beloit Casino tribes file suit
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 10, 2007
The tribes involved in Beloit's casino project are asking the US District Court in Washington D.C. to prevent a change in procedures by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Those tribes say a change in the approval process which makes it easier to deny off-reservation applications is unlawful. The suit also ...Read more, view comments (10) »
New sick leave rules will go into effect for UW employees
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 07, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The UW System Board of Regents has approved new rules governing sick leave for University of Wisconsin faculty and staff. The new policy requires professors to take sick days even when colleagues cover their classes. Employees also will be financially punished if they do not fill ...Read more, view comments (8) »
Police: Homicide likely narcotic-related
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 07, 2007
YORK TOWNSHIP—A November homicide investigation at a home west of New Glarus is revealing the incident is narcotic-related, not a random act, and that Mark C. Tobin, 38, was the intended target, according to a news release from Green County Sheriff Randy Roderick. Tobin’s body was found Nov. 21 at ...Read more, add a comment »
Severson seeking school board seat
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 07, 2007
JANESVILLE—A third candidate has taken out papers to run for Janesville School Board in the April elections. He is Peter D. Severson of 1817 Wesley Ave. Severson ran unsuccessfully for school board last April. Severson is a business process analyst for the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, Consolidated Courts Automation Programs. ...Read more, view comment (1) »
Roundabout training for Janesville residents
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 07, 2007
JANESVILLE — The City of Janesville hopes to educate local motorists about two new roundabouts. Public Works Director Jack Messer says the city wants to familiarize citizens with the way roundabouts work by publishing a brochure and airing a 10-minute video on JATV. He says roundabouts aren't complicated, and people ...Read more, view comments (13) »
Milton School Board asks for input on superintendent
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on December 07, 2007
MILTON — Milton school officials are asking for help selecting candidates for the next superintendent of schools. The school district and their consulting firm are hosting a series of listening sessions throughout the day on December 12. The sessions will seek input from a variety of sources, including parents, students, ...Read more, add a comment »
Janesville snow emergency canceled
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 07, 2007
The City of Janesville has canceled the snow emergency declared for Friday.Read more, view comments (3) »
Janesville declares snow emergency
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 06, 2007
The City of Janesville has declared a snow emergency for December 7, 2007 starting at 12:00 a.m. A snow emergency means that all vehicles must be removed from city streets and public parking lots until snow plowing operations are complete. To ensure that you do not receive a parking ticket, ...Read more, view comments (2) »
Snow advisory issued
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 06, 2007
The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a snow advisory, which is in effect from 6 p.m. this evening to 3 a.m. Friday. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected tonight. The heaviest amounts will be near the Illinois border. A snow advisory means that periods of snow ...Read more, add a comment »
UW System approves tighter rules for student fees
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 06, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - University of Wisconsin System leaders have approved a controversial new policy that will make it harder for some nonprofit groups to receive student fees. UW System vice president Don Mash says the policy protects the university from increasing pressure from groups seeking funding for services that ...Read more, add a comment »
Residents reminded about snow rules
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 06, 2007
You’ve been warned. This time, you’ll have to move your car or face consequences. During the snow emergency earlier this week, the Janesville Police Department issued about 520 warnings to people whose vehicles were improperly parked, said Deputy Chief Steve Kopp of the Janesville Police Department. During the next snow ...Read more, view comments (8) »
Warning about sex offender release
Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO on December 06, 2007
JANESVILLE Police warned staff at Hedberg Public Library staff Wednesday about the release of sex offender Jonathan J. Burhans to an apartment near the library. “We’re concerned that Mr. Burhans victims have been children, and given his living proximity to the library, they should be informed,” Janesville Police Deputy Chief ...Read more, view comments (20) »
Beloit shoot-out injures three men
Posted by STEVE BENTON on December 06, 2007
BELOIT — Beloit police are investigating a home invasion and attempted robbery on the city's west side. Police Captain Bill Tyler says they started receiving calls of gunfire shortly before 1:00 Thursday morning in the 800 block of 9th Street. Tyler says after talking with witnesses, they have determined the ...Read more, view comment (1) »
City to remove snow downtown
Posted by ANN FIORE on December 05, 2007
In an effort to keep up with recent snowfalls, city of Janesville crews will remove snow from downtown streets beginning at 10 p.m. Sunday. Crews will start clearing midblock portions of Milwaukee Street, Main Street and North Parker Drive beginning at 4 a.m. Thursday. Downtown businesses are encouraged to remove ...Read more, view comment (1) »
State Senate plans to pass measure banning 'Frankenstein Veto'
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 05, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Senate is scheduled to vote next week on a proposal to ban the so-called Frankenstein veto. The Assembly also would have to agree to putting the measure before voters on April 1. The proposal would amend the state constitution to limit the governor's veto ...Read more, view comments (4) »
Janesville delays brush collection
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 05, 2007
Due to snow removal activities, bagged yard waste collection scheduled for Wednesday December 5 will be delayed to Thursday December 6. Yard waste collection scheduled for Thursday December 6 and Friday December 7 will remain unchanged. For additional information, please contact City Services at 755-3110.Read more, add a comment »
Court says virtual school not in compliance
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 05, 2007
MADISON–An appeals court says a Wisconsin school district is operating an online charter school in violation of state law. The District 2 Court of Appeals says the Wisconsin Virtual Academy is not in compliance with state law. Records indicate 24 students from the Janesville School District are enrolled in the ...Read more, view comments (7) »
Some snowmobile trails are open
Posted by STEVE BENTON on December 05, 2007
Snowmobile trails in the northern half of Rock County are open. County Parks Director Laurie Williams says the trails that are open are clearly marked. They still need to put up trail signs in the southern half of the county and make sure crops are out of the fields. The ...Read more, view comments (7) »
At least two killed in weather related crashes
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 05, 2007
UNDATED (AP) - The snowstorm has contributed to at least two deadly crashes on southern Wisconsin highways. A 69-year-old woman was killed about a half mile from her house in Racine County's Town of Burlington late yesterday afternoon. Authorities say a vehicle slid into the path of a car driven ...Read more, add a comment »
Walworth County deputies busy
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 05, 2007
Sheriff's deputies in Walworth County responded to about 40 traffic accidents and roadway runoffs since 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sgt. Mark Roum said. None that deputies responded to appeared to be serious. The worst was a semi rollover on Interstate 43 near County F in Delavan about 6 a.m. Wednesday, he ...Read more, add a comment »
Snow prompts some school delays
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 05, 2007
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Janesville woman dies in head-on collision
Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO on December 05, 2007
A 41-year-old Janesville woman was killed in a two-vehicle accident at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday. The accident happened on County G, eight-tenths of a mile north of West Sunny Lane in Rock Township, south of Janesville. Rock County Deputy Coroner Erica Nenno pronounced Angela K. Stewart dead at the scene. Daniel ...Read more, view comments (2) »
Murder case continues against East Troy man
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 04, 2007
Walworth County Judge Robert Kennedy found enough evidence Tuesday after a preliminary hearing to continue the murder case against Jason H. Andritsch. Andritsch, 25, of 2178 Clark St., No. 7, East Troy, will have an arraignment on Dec. 20. He is suspected of shaking his 3-week-old infant daughter, Naomi, on ...Read more, view comment (1) »
City declares snow emergency
Posted by ANN FIORE on December 04, 2007
The city of Janesville has declared a snow emergency beginning at 11 tonight. Under a snow emergency, drivers must remove their vehicles from city streets and public parking lots until crews finish plowing. Drivers who fail to find off-street parking are subject to $20 fines. Police might start ticketing parked ...Read more, add a comment »
Staskal hearing ordered
Posted by MIKE DUPRE' on December 04, 2007
JANESVILLE—A hearing on whether to revoke Mark Staskal’s conditional release from a mental hospital is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19. Staskal, 44, had been living in Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison since he was found not guilt by reason of mental disease in the murder of his ...Read more, add a comment »
UPDATE—Five incumbents won't run for Walworth County Board
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 04, 2007
At least five Walworth County supervisors will vacate their seats come April. Supervisors Robert Arnold of Sugar Creek, Margaret Downing of Geneva Township, Allen Morrison of Sharon, Allan Polyock of Zenda and Joyce Ketchpaw of East Troy filed non-candidacy papers. Each lives in a district with fellow incumbents following the ...Read more, view comments (2) »
Edgerton fire chief resigns
Posted by STACY VOGEL on December 04, 2007
Edgerton Fire Chief John Gietzel notified the Edgerton Fire District Commission that he intends to resign effective Jan. 12. He will remain "as a consultant" until then, he said. Gietzel will soon move to Roscoe, Ill., he said. His resignation is not in protest of full-time employees returning to work ...Read more, view comments (6) »
Watch President Bush news conference
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 04, 2007
You can watch President Bush's news conference live this morning beginning around 9:00. Click here to watch.Read more, view comments (3) »
Snow advisory issued
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 04, 2007
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a snow advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 6 am Wednesday. Snow will develop in the west early this afternoon then spread eastward across the state. The snow will continue overnight, gradually tapering to flurries in the west after ...Read more, add a comment »
3,400 soldiers alerted to serve in Iraq and Kuwait in 2009
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 04, 2007
More than 3,400 soldiers from around Wisconsin have been alerted to serve in Iraq and Kuwait in 2009. The Wisconsin National Guard says its 32nd Brigade Combat Team, which includes units in 36 communities, would serve along with brigades from Oregon and Mississippi. The current plan is for the about ...Read more, view comment (1) »
Doyle calls on Legislature to pass smoking ban, autism coverage
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 03, 2007
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Governor Doyle is trying to turn up the heat on a statewide smoking ban and insurance coverage for autism during news conferences in Madison, South Milwaukee and Oneida today. Doyle says there's enough support to pass bills on both issues during the Legislature's special session next ...Read more, view comments (2) »
Dancer arrested after alleged attack
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on December 03, 2007
BELOIT TOWNSHIP—A dancer at a strip club was arrested this morning after she allegedly attacked another dancer. Nikia Vogels, 19, of 363 Swan Lane, Janesville, turned herself in, police reported. She was arrested on charges of substantial battery, robbery, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. Town of Beloit police ...Read more, view comments (25) »
Smart Growth meetings start tonight
Posted by MIKE HEINE on December 03, 2007
RICHMOND TOWNSHIP—The first in a series of Walworth County Smart Growth public participation meetings in December is tonight. Each meeting will begin with an open house to provide for reviewing background information on existing conditions and trends in Walworth County and the opportunity to discuss the planning program with county ...Read more, add a comment »
Storm claims at least 3 lives
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on December 03, 2007
UNDATED (AP) - It's colder this morning in Wisconsin after the first big winter storm of the season killed at least three people among hundreds of traffic accidents. Much of the state spent the weekend being hit with up to 10 inches of snow on Saturday followed by shoveling the ...Read more, add a comment »
Badgers to play Tennessee in Outback Bowl
Posted by TOM MILLER on December 02, 2007
Get ready to hear "Rocky Top" on New Year's Day, Badger football fans. "Rocky Top" is the fight song of the Tennessee Volunteers, who accepted an invitation to play Wisconsin in the 2008 Outback Bowl. The Badgers (9-3) and Volunteers (9-4) will play January 1 in Tampa, Fla. The Volunteers ...Read more, add a comment »
Subject in custody after shots fired
Posted by GINA DUWE on December 01, 2007
A subject is in custody after authorities responded to a report of multiple shots fired at a home in the Town of Beloit, according to a Rock County dispatcher. Town of Beloit police were called at 8:35 p.m. tonight to 3076 S. Afton Road. No injuries were reported, Town of ...Read more, view comments (5) »
Alliant working to restore power
Posted by GINA DUWE on December 01, 2007
Alliant Energy crews are working to restore power to customers in the Edgerton area and throughout Walworth County, a spokesman said. Power should be restored to the 16 customers in the rural Edgerton area by 9 p.m., as well as about 230 customers scattered around Williams Bay, Lake Geneva and ...Read more, view comments (4) »
Sports, community events are postponed
Posted by GINA DUWE on December 01, 2007
The Janesville Parker and Craig girls basketball games for tonight have been canceled, as well as the Janesville Bluebirds hockey game. The Memory Tree of Lights event in Milton tonight also is canceled. It has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. Click here for more cancellations.Read more, view comment (1) »
DOT map: Highways snow covered and slippery
Posted by GINA DUWE on December 01, 2007
Southern Wisconsin highways are snow covered and slippery, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's 2 p.m. update. Click here for a map of winter road conditions.Read more, add a comment »
Snow causing multiple accidents; portion of I90 closing
Posted by GINA DUWE on December 01, 2007
The Wisconsin State Patrol and Janesville Police are in the process of closing a portion of westbound Interstate 90 at Milton Avenue in Janesville, a police shift supervisor said. An accident occurred on the Interstate north of Milton Avenue, but authorities could not provide any details. Police scanners have been ...Read more, view comments (11) »
