Many of the Rock County Sheriff's Office annual awards this year are for saving the lives of overdose victims.
Democratic candidate for governor Matt Flynn will meet the public from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the Hilltop International Pub, 121 E. Milwaukee St. in Janesville.
Bryan Steil of Janesville plans an announcement for Sunday. He has said he is considering a run for Congress this year.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Gronik spoke to The Gazette on Thursday.
The National Weather Service is offering a free storm-spotter training class in Janesville on April 26.
State Sen. Steve Nass, R-La Grange, issued a statement Thursday calling on Bryan Steil to run for Congress.
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Police are warning about a new IRS phone scam in the Janesville area, sometimes involving recent immigrants, and another scam involving a fake inheritance.
Rock County Sheriff Robert Spoden invites the public to the sheriff’s office’s 11th annual awards ceremony at 6 p.m. today.
Kevin Adam Steen, an engineer from Burlington, announced Wednesday he will seek the Republican nomination in the 1st Congressional District.
A Rock County man was convicted recently of making methamphetamine at his town of Center residence.
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The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a phone scammer who calls people about missing jury duty.
Sen. Janis Ringhand, D-Evansville, and Rep. Debra Kolste, D-Janesville, will lead a listening session Tuesday, according to a news release.
Rep. Paul Ryan discussed the race to replace him on WCLO radio Wednesday morning.
Councilmen Doug Marklein and Tom Wolfe are the Janesville City Council’s leaders after a vote Tuesday morning.
I-90/39 between Beloit and Janesville has long been known for bottlenecks during crashes or roadside emergencies that can back up traffic for miles. Backups resulting from rubbernecking also are typical.
Quarterly water rates for typical residential customers of the Walworth Municipal Water Utility will rise 18.2 percent or $8.46 in a two-step increase, under action Monday by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. The increase is the first comprehensive rate hike since 2006.
The union representing Janesville police officers is raising money for cancer sufferers by raffling off an AR-15. Some question whether that's a good idea.
Janesville attorney and businessman Bryan Steil is lining up support in advance of an expected announcement that he will run to replace the outgoing 1st District representative, Paul Ryan.
A young driver lost control on a curve of Riverside Drive on Sunday and ended up in the lagoon at Janesville’s Monterey Park.
Don Vruwink, D-Milton, announced Monday his re-election bid for the state's 43rd Assembly District, according to a press release.
Experts say locking up guns at home and in vehicles and increasing security at gun shops would go a long way in keeping local guns from falling into the wrong hands.
Nicholas Spangler, 19, of Avalon, was sentenced to jail and probation and will have to register as a sex offender for life.
A Beloit physical therapist has announced she will challenge state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck for her seat in the Assembly in November.
A recount in the Rock County Board District 4 race Friday confirmed the results of the April 3 election.
Democratic congressional candidate Randy Bryce released a poll Friday that shows he would run well against Republicans in the 1st Congressional District.
The city will celebrate National Volunteer Appreciation Week with a volunteer appreciation event from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at the Central Fire Station, 303 Milton Ave.
Canvassers will convene for a recount in the District 4 race for Rock County Board at 9 a.m. Friday at the Rock County Courthouse.
In the wake of Rep. Paul Ryan's announcement that he won't run again for U.S. Congress, citing his desire for more family time, The Gazette asks local leaders about Ryan the man.
After Rep. Paul Ryan's announcement Wednesday that he will not seek re-election, it didn't take long for speculation to begin over which Republicans might run for the 1st Congressional District seat.
People in Janesville had mixed reactions Wednesday morning to the news House Speaker Paul Ryan will not seek re-election this fall.
Rep. Paul Ryan announced Wednesday he will not run for re-election in fall.
Janesville police Tuesday announced that Terrence E. “Terry” Sheridan has been promoted to deputy chief.
Write-in candidate Tim Shaw will take the last open seat on Edgerton School Board, the board announced Monday.
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A threat to a "CHS" that has been making the rounds on social media refers to a high school in New Mexico, not Janesville, authorities said.
After the Janesville City Council’s vote Monday, the Rock County Historical Society’s members will have to decide if its executive director will become a city employee before the council makes the final say.
A convicted sex offender from Janesville faces multiple charges after being accused of forcing a 17-year-old into sex acts last week.
The body of a Janesville native reported missing last week was found Sunday near Missoula, Montana, according to a spokeswoman from the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office.
The city of Janesville wants permission from the city council to apply for a $500,000 state grant to help the former General Motors plant site's owner clear and ready the property for redevelopment.
The Janesville City Council on Monday will consider a grievance policy that would reimburse property owners for sidewalk repair costs if they occurred within five years of sidewalks being replaced.
The training the Janesville Fire Department’s seven new firefighting recruits underwent Thursday is only a small portion of the six-week training they endure before becoming probationary employees.
A Rock County sheriff’s commander announced Thursday morning he is running for sheriff.
A letter summarizing the Janesville City Council's evaluation of City Manager Mark Freitag is nothing but positive and grants him a 2.5 percent raise.
One lane of Interstate 90/39 is closed until 3 p.m. Wednesday in Rock County for repairs to a barrier wall that was damaged in a traffic crash Wednesday morning.
A glitch with Rock County’s electronic transmission of ballots delayed voting results Tuesday.
For at least another year, the makeup of the Janesville City Council will remain the same. The three incumbents running for council—Rich Gruber, Paul Williams and Jens Jorgensen—each won their own seat.
Incumbent James Allen defeated his challenger on Tuesday for an at-large seat on the Whitewater City Council.
Christopher Lund won his fifth term as mayor of Edgerton on Tuesday by defeating his perennial challenger, city council member Matt McIntyre.
With the Janesville Plan Commission’s approval Monday, the city has moved one step closer to seeing apartments built on the city's south side.
