A group of nature enthusiasts wants a grassy lot along the Rock River in Janesville’s Fourth Ward preserved permanently as park space. The parcel — 2 acres at 101 Rockport Road — was being eyed for apartments

https://www.wclo.com/2025/05/11/nature-group-wants-city-of-janesville-to-designate-101-rockport-road-as-city-park-space/

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Voters in the School District of Janesville overwhelmingly pass a pair of referendum questions on Tuesday’s ballot. A two-year $14.5 million non-recurring operational referendum to maintain programming and staffing levels passed with 60.93 percent of Rock County

https://www.wclo.com/2024/11/05/janesville-school-district-voters-pass-2-referendums/

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| By Big Radio News Staff | It appears Whitewater resident Brienne Brown is Wisconsin’s new 43rd Assembly District representative. The Democrat Brown and her opponent, moderate Republican Scott Johnson of Jefferson, battled in what was a

https://www.wclo.com/2024/11/05/brown-wins-wisconsins-43rd-assembly-district-seat/

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| By Big Radio News Staff | Voters will have a chance to meet state Assembly candidates this weekend at the Janesville Farmers Market. The League of Women Voters has invited the four major-party candidates running in

https://www.wclo.com/2024/10/17/state-assembly-candidates-invited-for-janesville-farmers-market-meet-and-greet/

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A 35-year-old Janesville man is bound over for trial in Rock County Court on four counts of possession of child pornography. According to the criminal complaint, the Rock County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the National

https://www.wclo.com/2024/10/07/janesville-man-waives-preliminary-hearing-in-child-pornography-case/

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Open less than a full week, the Krueger Pool in Beloit was forced to suddenly close, but good news is on the horizon. Recreation Supervisor Riley Magnuson says the first significant issue was a pipe that goes

https://www.wclo.com/2024/06/21/krueger-pool-in-beloit-set-to-reopen-tuesday/

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Agrace Thrift Store is expanding its Pack Up Pick Up service into Rock County at the end of May. Retail Business Manager Katie O’Grady says the service collects gently used, resaleable items, including furniture, area rugs, wall

https://www.wclo.com/2024/02/27/agrace-thrift-store-offering-pack-up-pick-up-in-rock-county/

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A local community begins to pick up the pieces after Thursday night’s tornado. American Red Cross Spokesperson Laura McGuire says they responded to Evansville last night to set up a warming shelter. McGuire says they are currently

https://www.wclo.com/2024/02/09/rock-county-administrator-declares-emergency-related-to-tornado/

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The Walworth County Division of Public Health is offering $5 radon test kits throughout Radon Action Month in January to anyone who donates a non-perishable food item. There is a limit of one kit per person. All

https://www.wclo.com/2024/01/08/walworth-county-public-health-offering-5-radon-test-kits/

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Residents of Beloit heard two of the finalists for district superintendent speak on a multitude of issues at a community forum Tuesday night. Dr. Nita White addressed the staff shortages facing the district, saying it’s important to

https://www.wclo.com/2022/09/27/beloit-holds-first-round-of-superintendent-forums/

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A proposal from ForZack Trucking for a freight terminal at 3919 Whitney Way in Janesville is headed to the City Council after getting a favorable review from the Plan Commission. Several neighborhood residents spoke out with concerns

https://www.wclo.com/2022/03/07/janesville-plan-commission-votes-in-favor-of-proposed-freight-terminal/

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A Beloit teen facing gun and drug charges takes a last minute plea deal, avoiding a jury trial. In Rock County Court on Monday, 18-year-old William C. Buchanan IV attempted to discharge his attorney Bradley Lochowicz, and

https://www.wclo.com/2022/11/15/beloit-teen-accused-of-pointing-a-gun-at-people-take-a-plea-deal/

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A second suspect takes a plea deal in Rock County Court in connection with a homicide in Beloit. 20-year-old Damon E. Allen had been charged with party to the crime of first degree intentional homicide in connection

https://www.wclo.com/2022/04/19/2nd-suspect-takes-plea-deal-in-connection-with-beloit-homicide/

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Beloit’s new City Manager officially had his first day on the job Monday. Jerry Gabrielatos was officially sworn in during a special ceremony at Monday night’s city council meeting. Gabrielatos says he’s excited to get to work

https://www.wclo.com/2023/02/20/gabrielatos-sworn-in-as-beloits-city-manager/

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The Janesville City Council votes down an ordinance which would have prohibit dogs from being in the two municipal cemeteries. The proposal was introduced by council member Paul Williams who shared a photo of a woman allowing

https://www.wclo.com/2021/08/09/janesville-city-council-votes-down-ordinance-that-would-have-banned-dogs-in-municipal-cemeteries/

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After a bit of a hiccup, the Beloit International Film Festival’s Wednesday night film series returns. Executive Director Greg Gerard says BIFF Year Round starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Beloit Association at 557 East Grand

https://www.wclo.com/2021/10/19/biff-year-round-returns-october-20th/

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The U-Rock Chamber Orchestra celebrates it’s 21st season. Associate Professor of Music Jeff Suarez says the public is invited to attend the latest performance, titled “Chasing Windmills…Without the Cheese,” on November 14th at 7:30 p.m. in the

https://www.wclo.com/2022/11/07/public-invited-to-chamber-orchestra-concert-at-uw-whitewater-at-rock-county/

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