JANESVILLE -- Aspiring writers and book lovers filled the Hedberg Public Library on Saturday for Book Fest, a daylong celebration of storytelling with hands-on workshops, a master class by acclaimed author Maggie Ginsberg and an author fair spotlighting Wisconsin talent.
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JANESVILLE -- A 26-year-old man from Winnebago, Ill., died in a two-vehicle head-on crash Sunday night on state Highway 81, just east of County Highway T, in the town of Avon.
JANESVILLE – Catherine Smith, of Janesville, competing as Miss Rock River Valley, was named second runner-up in the Miss Wisconsin Pageant Saturday night in New Berlin.
The Fourth of July is coming up quickly, and many events in Janesville and the surrounding area take place prior to the official holiday. Below is a rundown of events planned in Janesville and the surrounding area.
JANESVILLE -- The Children's Museum of Rock CountyöÏÓãÊÓƵapp groundbreaking on Tuesday will include a variety of speakers and kids’ activities, organizers say.
JANESVILLE — Another summer of baseball draws closer–meaning JanesvilleöÏÓãÊÓƵapp American Legion baseball team, Post 205, will have another chance to add to its rich Legion history.
FORT ATKINSON — The Janesville Legion Post 205 17u team took on Fort Atkinson's 19u Legion team Saturday afternoon in their first contest of the season at Jones Park.
MILWAUKEE — Milton golfer Kade Wieland shot a two-round score of 135 and claimed first place in a WPGA boys junior championship at Brown Deer Park Golf Course on Wednesday and Thursday.
JANESVILLE — Forty youth basketball players participated in a 3-day girls’ basketball camp hosted by Janesville Craig coach Kellan Schmidt and her assistants on June 16-18.
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JANESVILLE – The Rock Aqua Jays water ski team holds twice-weekly public shows on Sunday and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at its stadium at Traxler Park in Janesville.
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WEST BEND, Wis. -- Whether you aim to interact with butterflies, run through a maze with your family, or explore beloved childrenöÏÓãÊÓƵapp books alongside corresponding flowers and plants, three small public Wisconsin gardens are must-see destinations.
BELOIT, Wis. -- It doesn’t take a lot to unleash your creativity. In the works of artists like Nancy Mayhew, built around discarded items, sometimes surprising collections of small things are elevated to a greater, beautiful whole.
RACINE, Wis. -- Whether you’re new to camping or a seasoned pro, renting equipment from an outfitter or hiring a live guide to lead your adventure has its advantages.
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Long before Wisconsin became a state, its lakes and rivers were a source of sustenance, Native American tribes mastered fishing techniques, employing everything from spears to nets, while respecting the delicate balance of nature and the regionöÏÓãÊÓƵapp creeks, rivers and lakes.
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Janesville City Manager Kevin Lahner addresses a press conference June 17, 2025, following shooting at a Janesville apartment complex that left three people dead and a fourth person critically injured.Â
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