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Rock, Walworth County police agencies don’t expect many arrests from mask order Private schools prepare for in-person education this fall Joint Fire Commission examines sharing fire costs with towns Toggle navigation Menu Search Log In Using Your Account Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout Sign Up Log In Dashboard Logout My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout Search Home News Sports Obituaries Events Classifieds Homes Jobs Subscribe Coupons Contests SUBSCRIBE NOW Top stories Local News GM site owner stalls on giving city latest cleanup plans By Neil Johnson njohnson@gazettextra.com 6 hrs ago Janesville officials say Commercial Development Company continues to be opaque about how it will handle acres of concrete floor slabs still in the ground—a lingering but sizable remnant of the former General Motors plant. Nation/World 1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer Updated 2 hrs ago WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critica… Government Alcohol license committee favors wine license for Mocha Moment By Ashley McCallum amccallum@gazettextra.com Aug 4, 2020 Janesville's Alcohol License Advisory Committee will recommend that the city council approve a license for Mocha Moment to sell wine by the glass. Education Janesville schools waiting for 3,000 students to register By Benjamin Pierce bpierce@gazettextra.com Aug 4, 2020 At least 25% of students in the Janesville School District will learn virtually this fall. The estimated 3,000 students who haven't registered will learn fully in-person until registered differently. Local News Plan commission green-lights opioid addiction treatment clinic plan By Neil Johnson njohnson@gazettextra.com Aug 4, 2020 A proposed opioid addiction treatment clinic got the green light from the Janesville Plan Commission to move into an office space in an industrial building on the city’s northeast side, althou… Local News Democrats running for Congress discuss issues By Frank Schultz fschultz@gazettextra.com Aug 3, 2020 Roger Polack and Josh Pade, Democrats running for their party's nomination for the 1st Congressional District, discuss issues. Education Janesville School District prepares for first day of school By Benjamin Pierce bpierce@gazettextra.com 15 hrs ago The first day will look different this year as schools plan for a return of students during a pandemic. Education Survey shows support for Janesville school referendums By Benjamin Pierce bpierce@gazettextra.com Aug 4, 2020 Nearly 71% of residents would support a $22.5 million capital referendum for the Janesville School District, according to a survey. But board members shared concern over the survey due to clarity Tuesday. Government Janesville faces 'tough budget cycle' for 2021 By Ashley McCallum amccallum@gazettextra.com Aug 4, 2020 Janesville City Manager Mark Freitag said the city faces a "tough budget cycle" for 2021, as a $710,200 deficit and expected state aid cuts loom like dark clouds. Trending Now Construction workers find noose-like item at job site Rock, Walworth County police agencies don’t expect many arrests from mask order UPDATE: Baby left alone in car after crash, Janesville police say UW-Whitewater chancellor details financial losses, costs from COVID-19 Janesville schools waiting for 3,000 students to register Latest eEdition The Gazette To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. Newsletter Weekend update email Stay up to date over the weekend with news, sports, obituaries, weather and more. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Parade eEdition Parade The Insiders: Advice from Local Businesses sponsored Tips for planting fall vegetables Although spring and summer are widely seen as the peak of the gardening season, the mild temperatures of autumn can also be a prime time for planting vegetables. A handful of factors need to be taken into consideration when planning fall vegetable gardens. Local News Health Care Doctor: Rock County having average year for Lyme disease cases 6 hrs ago As of early July, this year has seen the third-highest number of local Lyme disease cases since July 2012, according to the Rock County Public Health Department. That puts 2020 around the middle of the pack. Local News Two Democrats vie for Rock County clerk job 15 hrs ago Yuri Rashkin is challenging Lisa Tollefson in the Democratic primary for Rock County clerk Tuesday. No Meter Southbound I-43 interchange to close early Thursday morning 23 hrs ago The southbound Interstate 43 interchange at Interstate 90/39 will close from 4 to 7 a.m. Thursday. Local News Spacesaver's Batterman recalled as visionary, community booster Aug 5, 2020 The man who grew a small shelving line into an international company known as Spacesaver Corp. has died. Local News Absentee voters have options, but the U.S. mail is questionable at this point Aug 4, 2020 Absentee voters might want to find ways to deliver their ballots for Tuesday's primary elections that don't involve the U.S. mail. Education BTC students can reserve laptops, hot spots for fall Aug 4, 2020 Blackhawk Technical College is offering a technology loan program to help students access online instruction this fall during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local News Child mental health is forum topic Aug 4, 2020 Rep. Bryan Steil will hold an online forum Thursday. Local News Modified hunter safety course offered at fairgrounds Aug 3, 2020 The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is offering modified hunter safety courses this fall at the Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds. More local news Support local journalism Now, more than ever, the world needs trustworthy reporting—but good journalism isn’t free. Please support us by making a contribution. Contribute Submit Your News We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Go to form Featured galleries Photo Galleries Looking back at Rock County 4-H Fair entertainment By Anthony Wahl awahl@gazettextra.com Aug 1, 2020 With no Rock County 4-H Fair this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, we thought we'd share photos of some of the musical acts that have performed over the last 20 years. Photo Galleries Last 20 years of the Rock County 4-H Fair By Anthony Wahl awahl@gazettextra.com Jul 31, 2020 With no Rock County 4-H Fair this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, we thought we'd share some from past photos. Here's a collection of the fair photos from the last 20 years. Sports Local Janesville Jets add "blue chip" defender in first round of NAHL draft 5 hrs ago Dom Campione will be a welcome addition the Janesville Jets blue line, head coach Parker Burgess said this week. The team added another defenseman and two forwards to round out its draft class recently. High School Janesville Parker, Craig in process of putting together fall ...