Category Archives: Local News
Tallman Arts Festival returns to Janesville for 63rd year
JANESVILLE, Wis. — The Tallman Arts Festival returned to the Rock County Historical Society for its 63rd year on Sunday. The event featured live music, a variety of food vendors, a specialty art...
Aug 01, 2021
79-year-old man dead after Verona moped crash
VERONA, Wis. — A 79-year-old man died Saturday night after his moped-style scooter hit a curb and threw him off. According to Verona police, the man was riding at the intersection of County Trun...
Aug 01, 2021
‘Fittest on Earth’ title claimed as 2021 CrossFit games close
MADISON, Wis. — After five grueling days of competitions that ranged from weightlifting to gymnastics two people have been crowned ‘Fittest on Earth’ at the 2021 CrossFit games. Tia-...
Aug 01, 2021
NO FEAR ALL FUN: 5K run raises money for middle school runners
MADISON, Wis. — This morning seemed like the perfect morning for a run. One local 5k event gave community members a chance to give back, just by putting one foot in front of the other. The fourt...
Aug 01, 2021
Montee Ball, Simone Biles reignite the conversation about athletes and their mental health
MADISON, Wis.– Simone Biles stunned the world this week when the Olympic gymnast, often referred to as “The Greatest of All Time,” bowed out of the team and individual all-around com...
Aug 01, 2021
1 dead, 3 hurt in Rock County crash
FULTON TOWNSHIP, Wis. — A 56-year-old man was killed in a crash in Rock County on Saturday night. According to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened at North USH 51 Road and...
Aug 01, 2021
Janesville PD: Man steals purse from locked car, uses credit card at Walmart
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Janesville police are looking for a person who stole a purse from a car parked outside a business. According to a news release, the purse was in a locked car outside of Planet...
Jul 31, 2021
Madison Scouts, Drums on Parade return to Madison area
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — The world-famous Drums on Parade show made its return to the Madison area on Saturday night at Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium. The show featured the Madison-based Madison Scouts...
Jul 31, 2021
Garage sale encourages reusing, recycling
MADISON, Wis. — Maybe you’re drowning in regrettable pandemic purchases or never got around to that spring cleaning. Either way, a local climate change group is asking you not to throw you...
Jul 31, 2021
UW Health, Montee Ball team up for COVID vaccine clinic
MADISON, Wis. — UW Health and the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center teamed up with former Badger Montee Ball on Saturday to provide COVID-19 vaccines to people in our area. The...
Jul 31, 2021
