JANESVILLE – Navigating the balance between urban living and ecological responsibility, Janesville beekeeper Laura Worachek this month is urging a different approach to No Mow May.
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JANESVILLE — The number of voting wards in the city of Janesville is rising, up to 38 from 36.
JANESVILLE – Rotary Botanical Gardens will be the site of the 2024 Rock County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday.
JANESVILLE – Two separate motor vehicle crashes on East Milwaukee Street disrupted traffic Sunday, with part of East Milwaukee Street shut down as a result.
Jazmyn Wiedmer hit a tie-breaking two-run single in the top of the seventh inning and Kylie Stark retired Rio in order in the bottom of the seventh to help Orfordville Parkview beat Rio 6-4 on Monday in Parkview’s regular-season finale.
Evansville falls to Jefferson, giving Eagles a share of Rock Valley Conference Valley Division title
EVANSVILLE — Tyler Fredrick had three hits and drove in two runs as Jefferson’s baseball team beat host Evansville 5-1 on Monday to clinch a share of the Rock Valley Conference’s Valley Division title.
Thirteen Janesville Parker batters came to the plate in the first inning, leading to nine runs in the frame against Madison East/La Follette, and the Vikings beat their opponents 17-2 in a three-inning Big Eight Conference game Monday at Olbrich Park in Madison.
Tayler Baker did what she usually does in the pitcher’s circle for Sun Prairie East against Janesville Craig on Monday.
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Your local entertainment destination: Things to do, music, food, books, theater
The Janesville Farmers Market, yoga and Mother's Day events are among our editors picks up upcoming things to do in Janesville and the surrounding area
JANESVILLE – Downtown Janesville, Inc. and the City of Janesville have announced that Music at the Marv, Janesville’s free weekly summer concert series, will begin on Tuesday, June 4.
From Publisher’s Weekly for the week that ending Saturday, April 27, 2024
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Cocktails have seen a rise in popularity in the past decade, offering a little more sophistication and complexity than a pint of beer or traditional mixed drink.
We spoke with five chocolate makers and one old-fashioned candy shop to highlight flavors and products you’ll only find in Wisconsin, including treats exclusive to the warmer months.
There are hotel stays – and then there’s a stay in a Wisconsin boutique inn. Owners of boutique inns in Wisconsin say they offer an experience that’s smaller, homier, and uniquely expressive of the communities they’re located in.
Does basking in a light breeze as you sit outside on a yoga mat, a goat settling beside you -- or crawling over your shoulders – sound restful?
Opinions from our readers, editorial board, and other views from around the country
Encouraging news from around the community.
I recently wrote about how eggs, which were once deemed “bad,” are now deemed “good.” However, just the opposite happened regarding cigarettes.
There's probably nothing that can set one's teeth on edge quite like hearing that you need to have a root canal. Some of us would rather fight tooth and nail to keep from having such a distressing dental procedure.
Back in January, I wrote about the many pets my two children had over the years. That was due mainly to my first husband, Dennis Lippincott, who spent part of his growing up years on a farm surrounded by various animals.
State & Regional News
Republicans say the Wisconsin Senate will be voting to override the Democratic governor’s veto of three dozen bills. The votes set for Tuesday are on everything from fighting PFAS pollution to doing away with work permit requirements for teenagers. Democrats on Monday decried the votes as de…
Fire experts and officials are warning that an intense wildfire could reach a town in western Canada this week. There are forecasts of strong winds that have fueled the out-of-control blaze approaching Fort Nelson in British Columbia. Thousands of people have evacuated. A local official said…
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted health warnings across the upper Midwest for the second straight year. Smoke from fires burning in British Columbia and Alberta had settled over parts of Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin by Monday morning. The Minnesota Pollution Contro…
A Democratic group is rolling out a new $140 million ad campaign that aims to chip away at Donald Trump’s support among rural voters, one of his most loyal voting blocs.
National & World News
A lawsuit filed by six members of a University of Wyoming sorority who are challenging the admission of a transgender woman into their local chapter will be argued in an appeals court Tuesday. The case is set to be argued before the three-judge U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver. T…
Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko says the long delay by the U.S. Congress in approving military aid for his country was “a colossal waste of time.” He told The Associated Press on Monday that it let Russian President Vladimir Putin inflict more suffering in the 2-year-old invasio…
Voters across Maryland and West Virginia will decide key primary elections with big implications in the fight for the Senate majority this fall. At the same time, President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump hope to project strength in Tuesday's low-stakes presidential primaries. Fu…
Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, likely to plead not guilty as a formality
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is likely to plead not guilty as a formality in a sports betting case. Prosecutors allege Ippei Mizuhara stole nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts. He has agreed to a plea deal on one count of…
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Columbia CollegeHeidi McNabb of Genoa City has been named to the Dean’s List at Columbia College during the Spring 2024 semester at this Missouri college.
The Janesville Noon Rotary Club announced its April Students of the Month for the 2023-24 academic year.
Three Rock County medical clinics are being recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services for their high immunization coverage levels through its BigShot awards.
The Janesville Noon Rotary Club announced five of its March Students of the Month for the 2023-24 academic year.
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