Janesville News

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development spokesman John Dipko told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the BLS has confirmed Wisconsin jobs grew by 23,608 in 2011.

"Does Janesville have ANY parks that are smoke-free and pet free? I have nothing against smokers or pets.

Bethel Lutheran Church will be accepting financial donations for the victims of last Sunday's two-alarm fire in New Berlin's Wyndridge apartments.

JANESVILLE -- Gov. Scott Walker and his Democratic challenger Tom Barrett will both make stops in Janesville on Wednesday, just six days before the recall election.

There are marathons, duathlons, triathlons and then there are aquathons. The aquathon in Madison has been a popular mid-week series for several years and they added a series in Milwaukee last year.

"It's part of my grade, but I'd do it anyway," said Craig High trombone player Marco Marquez.

A Rock County jury on Tuesday found former Texas teacher Rahn E. Gearhart, 54, no fixed address, guilty of robbery of a financial institution, a felony.

The school board last week voted to expel just the 10th student this year. Compare that with the all-time record-58 expulsions in 2005-06. The middle school student was expelled for possessing marijuana on school grounds, one of the most common expulsion offenses.

Years ago, the district began offering free summer meals to help students who get free or reduced-priced meals during the school year but might go hungry during the summer.

"I don't get involved in things for the sake of getting an award or pat on the back," he said.

The Janesville School Board will be asked to promote three "building coordinators" to principal at Harrison, Kennedy and Van Buren elementary schools for the coming school year.

Olsen, 20, competed against six other women for the title, which is annually awarded at Burlington's ChocolateFest.

What's in it for the kids at Jammin' on Janesville? Plenty! Here's a quick run-down of west-to-east offerings for families with younger ones: Bethel Lutheran will host aA "Family Fun Zone ," along with Heritage Presbyterian, St.

Rock County authorities say a motorcycle driver who lost control and was injured along with his passenger has been cited for fourth-offense drunken driving.

JANESVILLE -- A Rock County man was arrested for 4th offense, Operating while Intoxicated Sunday night after a motorcycle accident put two in the hospital.

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Rock County authorities say a motorcycle driver who lost control and was injured along with his passenger has been cited for fourth-offense drunken driving.

Janesville teachers and their supporters expressed outrage this week after an anonymous group distributed fliers listing their salaries and urging parents to request their child be assigned to a "non-radical teacher" next year.

JOHNNIE W. RANSOM, 31, of 717 Carol St., Apt. L, Clinton, at 8:48 a.m. Saturday on charges of maintaining a drug house within 1,000 feet of a park and school, possession of cocaine with intent to deliver within 1,000 feet of a park and school and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Aviation aficionados enjoyed a jam packed show full of military and civilian aircraft out at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airfest.