LOCAL NEWS
State's mood affected Janesville documentary's focus
Brad Lichtenstein came to Janesville in early 2009 with an idea for a documentary on how a community and its residents respond to economic upheaval.
Four to join Parker's Distinguished Vikings
Parker High School will today honors four of its graduates: a diplomat who helped develop girls sports in Ecuador, an engineer who promotes the recycling of paint, a fire chief who served in his hometown and a police chief whose community named a day after him.
BTC board OKs 2% raise
Administrative staff members at Blackhawk Technical College will get a 2 percent raise in the coming school year, but that doesn't make up for pay they lost due to the actions of state lawmakers, the college president said.
Online option to boost school foundation
By GAZETTE STAFF | 5/17
>A foundation set up by the Janesville School District is offering online shopping as a way to donate.
Brodhead woman charged with trying to kill husband
By MONROE TIMES STAFF | 5/17
A Green County judge will decide Monday if there's enough evidence for a Brodhead woman to stand trial on charges that she tried to kill her estranged husband.
Pell Lake official charged with theft, misconduct
The Walworth County District Attorney's Office issued a complaint Wednesday charging the Pell Lake Sanitary District clerk with theft and misconduct in office.
Cheers, concern greet recall candidate in visit with local Dems
Lieutenant governor candidate Mahlon Mitchell inspired rousing cheers from about 40 supporters when he visited the Democrats' campaign office in Janesville on Wednesday.
Politics not on agenda: Rock County 5.0 officials
Rock County 5.0 bills itself as a five-year public/private initiative to advance the county's economic development vision through a single voice.
Dems shift tactics, pound Wis. governor on probe
By TODD RICHMOND | 5/17
Walker has branded the strategy a "cheap political stunt," but Democrats are banking that the tactic will help them curry favor with the dwindling pool of undecided voters who could turn the election.
Delavan-Darien High School plans to install security cameras
In the past three years, the number of fights and other serious incidents at Delavan-Darien High School have dropped significantly.
Late artist's paintings get initial exhibit
The watercolor paintings displayed in the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center look as if they were recently finished. They weren't. They're nearly a century old and have never been on exhibit before.
Slow/no wake ordinance in effect on Rock River
By GAZETTE STAFF | 5/16
The Rock County Sheriff's Office issued a slow/no wake order Tuesday for the Rock River throughout Rock County.
Whitewater standoff ends peacefully after three hours
By GAZETTE STAFF | 5/16
A 29-year-old Whitewater man is in custody on charges of burglary and criminal trespass after a three-hour standoff Monday in Whitewater.
Man convicted in abduction arrested
By GAZETTE STAFF | 5/16
A Janesville Township man convicted of attempting to abduct a 7-year-old girl from her home on Christmas Eve in 2000 was arrested Tuesday in connection with a domestic incident.
Work under way on Milton bypass, Highway 26 expansion
Ready or not, the Milton Highway 26 bypass show has come to town—or at least, off to the east of town about one-half mile.
Walker touts new jobs numbers, Barrett dismissive
By ASSOCIATED PRESS | 5/16
Gov. Scott Walker is touting new positive jobs numbers he says is a more accurate reflection of how the state's economy is turning around.
COUNTRY NEWS
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: How Elvis Presley and Other Superstars Became Zombies
The recent use of the so-called Tupac Hologram to seemingly bring him back to life has stirred up much discussion.
Disco Queen Donna Summer Dies at 63
Singer-songwriter Donna Summer, best known for '70s hits such as "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff" and "I Feel Love," died Thursday (May 17) in Florida at age 63 following a battle with cancer.
Lady Antebellum's Prom Event Raises $285,000
Lady Antebellum's prom-themed event Wednesday night (May 16) in Louisville, Ky., raised more than $285,000 for Henryville, Ind., a community recovering from devastating tornadoes last year.
Taylor Swift Pledges $4 Million to Country Music Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift has pledged $4 million to fund a new education center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
OFFSTAGE: Why Carrie Underwood Is a Keith Urban Fan
Carrie Underwood loves Keith Urban's music. And, really, who doesn't?
OFFSTAGE: Taylor Swift's Latest Co-Writer
Who is this Ed Sheeran, anyway?
OFFSTAGE: Zac Brown's Camp Southern Ground's "No Hurry" Vibe
When I watch Zac Brown Band's "No Hurry" video, which I have over and over, I can't help but think about the summer camp Brown is building.
Doug Dillard, Influential Banjo Player, Dies at Age 75
Doug Dillard, a virtuoso banjo player who gained his greatest national recognition as a member of the fictional Darling family on The Andy Griffith Show, died Wednesday (May 16) at a Nashville hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 75.
Lee Brice Joins Songwriters to Salute Success of "A Woman Like You"
"There's something validating about your first real win,"
Taylor Swift Named Most Influential by Forbes
Taylor Swift ranked 11th on a list of the most 100 influential celebrities published by Forbes.com on Wednesday (May 16).
OFFSTAGE: Miranda Lambert's Not Sorry
The fact that there are 15 things Miranda Lambert will never apologize for isn't really news. But still, this Self magazine story is pretty revealing.
Country Throwdown Tour Begins Friday
The third annual Country Throwdown tour begins Friday (May 18) in Gulfport, Miss.
