UPDATE: Janesville city clerk certifies direct legislation petition; Here’s what’s next
The grass-roots group opposing a proposal to build a data center in Janesville said it expects the city clerk to officially approve a direct-legislation petition Wednesday.
​One person hospitalized following multi-family residential fire in Janesville
JANESVILLE — One person was hospitalized and six others were displaced following a fire at a multi-family residence late Monday night in Janesville. Firefighters responded to the 400 block of…
Downtown Janesville Restaurant Week 2026
JANESVILLE — Downtown Janesville Restaurant Week 2026 has arrived, sponsored by Downtown Janesville Inc. in partnership with the Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Downtown Business Improvement District. The…
Group plans peaceful protest Tuesday in Janesville on anniversary of Trump’s inauguration
JANESVILLE — The Town Hall Coalition will hold a protest on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to mark the one-year anniversary of the inauguration of President Donald Trump. The coalition invites residents…
Towne Square Gran Prix bike race won’t return to Janesville
After seven summers, the Janesville Town Square Gran Prix will not return in 2026, organizers announced Friday.
Janesville Deputy Fire Chief McManus retires after nearly 29 years of service
After nearly 29 years of service to the city, Deputy Chief John McManus will be retiring from the Janesville Fire Department.
CivicCon: Free community forum in Janesville to explores the value of urban planning
JANESVILKE — Forward Janesville will host its first CivicCon program Thursday, a new community conversation series designed to engage residents, businesses and civic leaders around the ideas and decisions that…
Wallendal, Boran-Ragotzy to be inducted into UAA Rock County Arts Hall of Fame
JANESVILLE — Greg Wallendal and Declan Boran-Ragotzy are this year’s inductees to the Rock County Arts Hall of Fame. The Janesville Performing Arts Center will host the annual UAA Rock…
No Janesville Data Center group announces it has enough signatures to force direct legislation petition
JANESVILLE — The grass-roots group opposing a proposal to build a data center in Janesville announced Monday it has reached its goal for collecting signatures. No Janesville Data Center says…
SSM St. Mary’s Janesville welcomes first baby of 2026
JANESVILLE — SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital has announced its first baby of 2026. Cinsley Joan Petzke arrived at 12:53 p.m. on Jan. 2, measuring 21 inches long and weighing…