Breaking news, people and events in Janesville, Wisconsin
JANESVILLE — One of two finalists for Janesville’s vacant city manager job, Colin Kennedy, has apparently been ousted from his current job in Rhode Island. Kennedy, who up until Saturday…
JANESVILLE — School District of Janesville voters will be back at the polls in November where they will be asked to extend an operational referendum that expires at the end…
GREEN BAY — Trust in local journalism is strong, with readers using a variety of sources to get their news, preferring free rather than paid outlets, according to a new…
JANESVILLE — In-person absentee voting ahead of the Aug. 11 primary opened today in Janesville. Early voting runs through Aug. 7, 2026 on the second floor of City Hall, 18…
JANESVILLE — Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is now hiring ahead of the anticipated August opening of its new Janesville store. The discount retailer is opening the store on Milton Avenue in…
JANESVILLE — The 97th annual Rock County 4-H Fair features the theme “Christmas in July” and runs from July 28 to August 2, 2026, at the Rock County Fairgrounds located…
JANESVILLE — Downtown Janesville’s newest art gallery doesn’t have four walls, it has storefront windows. The creative new initiative highlights the potential of available downtown storefronts. Downtown Janesville’s business improvement…
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Disaster Recovery Center for Rock County residents opens today, July 15, at the Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center located at 1717 Center Ave. The…
JANESVILLE — A federal vehicle involved in an operation in Janesville Wednesday morning was involved in crash when it struck a transport van that collided with a tree, according to…
JANESVILLE — Two Janesville parents have been arrested following the death of their child in a bathtub earlier this month, authorities say. According to a news release from the Rock…