Monday afternoon fire damages Janesville duplex
JANESVILLE — Fire crews responded to a residential fire Monday afternoon that damaged both units of a Janesville duplex. The fire broke out about 4:35 p.m. in the area of…
UPDATE: One person has died following Janesville house fire
UPDATE: The person injured in Sunday’s fire has passed away, according to JFD. JANESVILLE — One person suffered life-threatening injuries Sunday in a house fire on Janesville’s west side. According…
Need help fixing up your home? Janesville accepting applications for Revive and Thrive program
JANESVILLE — The City of Janesville Housing Services Division is currently accepting applications for the Revive & Thrive program. This program helps eligible homeowners complete essential exterior repairs, including roofing,…
Here’s why Wisconsin gas prices have spiked
JANESVILLE — Drivers in Janesville are facing a sharp reality check at the pump this week as gasoline prices have spiked to their highest levels in years. Prices in Janesville…
Buffalo Wild Wings takeout, delivery location coming to Janesville’s south side
Send your business news to news@janesvillenewsreport.com JANESVILLE — A new Buffalo Wild Wings takeout and delivery location is coming to Janesville’s south side. Called Buffalo Wild Wings GO, it will…
Janesville city manager to step down
JANESVILLE — Following the April 27 City Council Meeting, City Manager Kevin Lahner and the Janesville City Council mutually agreed to part ways, with his resignation effective May 29, 2026.…
Dollar General donates new school supplies to displaced Washington Elementary students
JANESVILLE — Washington Elementary students who headed off to two new schools Monday had one less thing to worry about thanks to the donation of school supplies from a local…
Bystander suffers minor burns at storage facility fire on Janesville’s west side
JANESVILLE, Wis. — A bystander suffered minor burns Monday afternoon during a fire at a commercial storage facility on South Grant Avenue on Janesville’s west side. Firefighters responded to the…
Janesville’s Washington Elementary to remain closed for the near future due to flooding
JANESVILLE — Students at Janesville’s Washington Elementary will not have school this week as the district works to find an alternate location due to extensive flood damage. The building is…
Gov. Evers tours tornado damage in Emerald Grove
EMERALD GROVE — As cleanup began Saturday following the overnight tornado in Emerald Grove, Gov. Tony Earl along with Rock County Sheriff Curt Fell and other officials toured the hardest…