Exploding trees? Not exactly
As a deep freeze heads our way, headlines and social posts about “exploding trees” are everywhere.
Online fund drive launched for families who lost everything in Janesville fire
JANESVILLE — La Keta Cruz has launched an online fundraising drive to help her sister and those who lost everything in a fire Monday night at their multi-family apartment in…
Rock County Civics Academy hosts Janesville City Council Candidate forum
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Civics Academy will host a candidate forum on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County. The event is scheduled from 6:30…
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.