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JANESVILLE – After a 2024 insurance hike in the Janesville School District that led to staff paying more for their plans and subsequently protesting that, the district is facing yet another increase from its two providers – Mercy and Dean.

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Two Evansville residents face multiple charges following Sunday's shooting death of a 14-year-old girl. Hunter J. Drefahl, 26, and Alyssa A. Ahrens, 20, were both  charged in Rock County Circuit Court Tuesday with second-degree sexual assault of a child under 16, sexual exploitation, and possession of child pornography. Ahrens also faces a methamphetamine possession charge.

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The Rock County Board has postponed voting on support for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program until March 13. Governor Evers proposed a $1 billion, 10-year renewal in his 2025-27 budget for the conservation program established in 1989. While the county has benefited from previous funding for trails and parks, supervisors expressed mixed opinions about endorsing the state-level spending.