Mt. Zion Avenue in Janesville reopens following summer-long construction
JANESVILLE — After being closed all summer for a major reconstruction project, Mt. Zion Avenue has reopened. The major corridor on the city’s east side has been closed since spring.…
Art Infusion 2026 features new murals, chalk art and tattoo competition
JANESVILLE — Art Infusion returns to Janesville on Sept. 4-6, 2026, bringing a weekend of creativity to the community with three new murals, featured chalk artists, the annual Chalk Art…
One injured in motorcycle vs skid-steer crash in rural Rock County
UNION TOWNSHIP — A motorcyclist is in stable condition after he crossed the centerline and crashed into a skid steer that was making a U-turn Wednesday morning in rural Rock…
After investigating, no weapon or threat discovered on UW-Whitewater campus
WHITEWATER — After investigating, UW-Whitewater Police say there was no active threat on campus Wednesday morning after all, following an emergency alert that went out to students on the first…
Gov. Evers visits Janesville’s Craig High School to mark beginning of new school year
SDJ news release JANESVILLE — In recognition of the start of a new school year, Gov. Tony Evers visited Craig High School today to tour classrooms, speak with students, and…
Props and Pistons Airshow takes to the sky above Janesville
JANESVILLE — Expect plenty of activity overhead this weekend as the Props & Pistons Airshow returns to the sky above the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport. Pistons & Props 2026 brings…
Movies 16 Cinemas in Janesville announces closure
JANESVILLE — In an abrupt announcement, Movies 16 Cinemas in Janesville says that Thursday will be its final day of operation. The theater, which has been an anchor of Pine…
Steve’s Deli Dog House to reopen restaurant at Janesville’s Five Points intersection
JANESVILLE — Steve’s Deli Dog House is set to reopen a restaurant location, this time in Janesville’s Five Points intersection downtown. A recent social media post shows how the new…
Janesville Performing Arts Center steps down to take new position in Illinois
JANESVILLE — The Janesville Performing Arts Center will be looking for a new executive director after its longtime leader, Nathan Burkart will be leaving to become managing director of the…
Children’s Museum of Rock County unveils official name
JANESVILLE — The Children’s Museum of Rock County now has its official name. Now known as the Bysted Family WonderVault, the museum received its new name from the Bysted family,…