Beloit

Beloit Jury Convicts Man in Heinous Repeated Assault and Incest Case

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Beloit, Wis. — A jury in Rock County has convicted a Beloit man of repeated sexual assault of a child and incest, culminating in a three-day trial that held community attention due to its sensitive nature. The defendant, whose trial was decided this week, faces the gravity of prison following the verdict. The charges stemmed from a series of incidents involving a minor, where the man was found guilty of repeatedly abusing the victim over a considerable period. The case, which was brought to light following a meticulous investigation, emphasized the severity and repetitive nature … Read more

Judge Orders Beloit School District to Release Email List Used for Referendum Promotions, Highlights Public Record Transparency

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Beloit, WI – In a recent legal decision, a Rock County judge ordered the School District of Beloit to provide access to an email distribution list it had used to disseminate information about its $33 million referendum proposals. The judicial directive comes as a part of increasing efforts towards enhancing transparency in the use of public resources for electoral campaigns. The controversy began when Beloit resident MaryAnn Sveom’s attempt to obtain the email list was rebuffed by the district in April 2023. Sveom’s request was anchored in a precedent set by a similar situation in … Read more