09/04/2024
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09/03/2024
The School District of Janesville (SDJ) and the City of Janesville, WI Transit System (JTS) created a partnership program that allows all SDJ middle and high school students free access to the JTS bus system.
Students can ride any in-city JTS bus at any time for free by identifying themselves as an SDJ student. SDJ students can ride JTS to and from school and use the bus system outside of school hours to travel to work, the library or other local businesses. This partnership allows students to use all JTS bus routes including the Beloit/Janesville Express (BJE) which includes rides to Rockvale Mobile Home Park and Blackhawk Technical College. Please note this partnership does not provide rides to Beloit; students riding fare-free must exit at or before Blackhawk Technical College.
Students must show their student ID as they board the bus to take advantage of this opportunity. While some middle and high school students might not have their 2024-25 student ID cards right away, they can still take advantage of the free-ride program by telling the bus driver which school they attend. SDJ expects to distribute 2024-2025 IDs by Nov. 1, 2024. Upon receiving confirmation that IDs are distributed, JTS will require all students wishing to ride for free to present a valid 2024-2025 ID upon boarding the bus. Students may show their electronic App ID or a physical ID card with the correct academic year and school insignia.
This partnership is primarily designed for middle and high school students, although some elementary students might be eligible on a case-by-case basis. This program replaces the discounted semester bus pass and Youth Token Program that had been in place in prior years.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/38IXNGO
09/02/2024
Are your kids ready for the first day back at school? A few things to keep in mind ...
TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!!!!
We can't wait to welcome our students back to buildings in the School District of Janesville tomorrow. We hope you've had a wonderful summer and are as excited as we are to get 2024-25 off to a strong start!
A few things to think about heading in tomorrow morning:
-- Pack those backpacks (make sure you've checked over your child's school supply list and have everything he or she needs to be successful).
-- Pick out a wardrobe (make sure he or she has proper clothing to be comfortable through the first day back).
-- Early to bed (make sure your child gets plenty of sleep to be ready for the change of being in class for a full day).
-- Paper trail (make sure any and all forms that must be turned into your student's school have been completed or can be turned in to start the year).
-- Healthy meals (make sure your child has money in his or her lunch account or has a nutritious meal for break time).
-- Give 'em a hug and a little praise (nothing helps a young child or surly teen start the year off right more than a boost of confidence and maybe a hug. Trust us, they love it!)
We can't wait to see everyone -- students, staff and families -- tomorrow morning!
08/31/2024
Whitewater police say the woman who was killed had been shot multiple times.
Upon arrival, officers found a deceased 21-year-old female who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
08/31/2024
FINAL: Milton turns back Craig come-back bid for 10-7 win.
Score update: Craig scores to trim Milton's lead to 10-7 with 2 min. in the third.
At the half, Milton over Craig, 10-0.
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08/31/2024
FINAL: Milton turns back Craig come-back bid for 10-7 win.
Score update: Craig scores to trim Milton's lead to 10-7 with 2 min. in the third.
HALF: Milton over Craig, 10-0.
Milton up 3-0 over Craig early in the 2nd quarter.
08/30/2024
The suspect arrested Thursday evening is accused of firing a gun at an outside door of Craig High School. Here's what happened: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2024/08/30/janesville-man-accused-of-firing-gun-into-door-of-craig-high-school/
08/30/2024
Craig vs Milton preview
We asked, you voted, and Janesville Craig at Milton has been selected as the Kwik Trip and Wisconsin Dairy Game of the Week for Week 2 of the high school football season. A total of 3,884 votes were cast, as this one received 1,861 of those votes. The Kwik Trip & Wisconsin Dairy Game of the Week
08/29/2024
Recognize any faces?
08/28/2024
A notice to the state provides few new clues about the abrupt closure announcement of Janesville's KFC franchise on Milton Avenue.
Janesville's KFC franchise is one of five in the area to announce it will unexpectedly close by the end of August.
08/28/2024
Welcome back, students.
08/28/2024
I was recently interviewed for a one-hour special documentary by PBS Firing Line with Margaret Hoover. I discussed my work on a bipartisan bill to allow early processing of absentee ballots – which did not pass the Senate this session, despite passing the Assembly with bipartisan support.
You can watch the full special on Youtube below. The portion about Wisconsin – which includes my interview – begins at around 24 minutes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVSTFw2AgO8
08/28/2024
Welcome back, students.
Craig Staff is ready to meet and greet freshman this Thursday and welcome back all our returning students on September 3rd!
08/28/2024
Congrats to Ariel Thurmer of SSM Health in Janesville on being named state pharmacist of the year.
Join us in congratulating Ariel Thurmer, SSM Health Pharmacy Clinical Manager, as she was recently named the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW)'s 2024 Pharmacist of the Year! Ariel is a leader and innovator in clinical pharmacy practice at SSM Health. We are blessed to have her on our team!
08/28/2024
Janesville's new Burlington Store opens Friday in Pine Tree Plaza.
Burlington Stores will present a $5,000 donation to the teachers at Adams Elementary School at the grand opening of its new Janesville store.
08/28/2024
Similar to Janesville, La Crosse also has enacted a homeless camping ban. Today they are removing about 45 people from public property.
08/27/2024
What do you think of the final roster? In addition to today's cuts, the Packers announced running back A.J. Dillon will miss the season after being placed in the injured-reserve list.
Two backup quarterbacks and last year’s starting place kicker were among the cuts announced Tuesday by the Green Bay Packers.
08/27/2024
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08/27/2024
The family is staying with relatives while work is being done to repair the home.
A Janesville family will be staying with relatives will their home is being repaired following a Tuesday morning fire.
08/27/2024
Now, the only option for unhoused residents to sleep overnight in their vehicles is in the city parking lot across from the police station downtown, but they must leave by 7:01 a.m.
The Janesville City Council on Monday voted to pass an ordinance amendment to remove homeless people from the public parking lot behind Hedberg Public Library.
08/26/2024
More on the apartment fire Sunday afternoon on Morningside Drive on Janesville.
08/25/2024
The plan would remove homeless people from the parking lot behind the Hedberg Public Library, however no one is quite sure where they would go.
The Janesville City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance that would remove homeless people from the Hedberg Public Library.
08/25/2024
BREAKING
A witness told dispatch they heard multiple sets of rounds being fired about 2:30 a.m. Sunday on Janesville's east side.
Janesville police are investigating after someone fired multiple shots through the window of the Masonic Center on the city's east side.
08/25/2024
The free, no registration shop will be open again Monday.
It's time to shop!
All are welcome to “shop” the Back-to-School Clothing Drive in the Program Room on Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Monday, August 26 from 4-7:30 p.m. Take home a new-to-you wardrobe, FREE, while supplies last!
No registration necessary.
08/24/2024
08/24/2024
Thankfully no injuries were reported and the American Red Cross was called in to help the family with temporary housing and other necessities. (Dave Sheen Photo)
Four people were able to get out safely after fire broke out Friday in their Janesville home.
08/24/2024
The fire had apparently happened 12 hours earlier.
One person is dead following a fire inside a Janesville residence.
08/24/2024
FINAL: Janesville Craig 42, Sun Prairie West 8.
FINAL: (Thursday) Monona Grove 37, Janesville Parker 7
08/24/2024
The Craig Boys soccer plays their home opener next Tuesday, August 27th at 7:00pm. At this game, Coaches Garrett and Bill McCabe will be sharing some words in memory of Coach Duan Damron, followed by a moment of silence before the boys kickoff wearing black armbands.
To the Janesville soccer community- let’s fill the hill in Coach Damron’s honor next week 🤍
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A casual Wednesday at the Rock County 4-H Fair for these two. Here's the judging schedule for the rest of the week: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2024/07/22/rock-county-fair-2024-complete-judging-and-event-schedule/
Who's going to the fair this week? Lots of activity today ahead of the opening day Tuesday of the Rock County 4-H Fair. Here's the full schedule: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2024/07/22/rock-county-fair-2024-complete-judging-and-event-schedule/
Flames shoot from the roofline at the Surrey Ridge Apartments Monday afternoon. Follow the latest updates here: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2024/07/08/fire-engulfs-east-side-janesville-apartment-complex/
The start of the kids' race downtown at the Janesville Town Square Gran Prix. Racing continues through about 8 p.m.
Racing is under way downtown at the Janesville Town Square Gran Prix. Racing continues through about 8 p.m.
400m dash state champion Cayden Brandenburg and the Parker High School - Janesville, WI track and field team returns to Janesville with an escort back to Parker High School.
Forum: Affordable housing, a crisis in search of a solution
Join the Rock County Civics Academy Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at UW Whitewater at Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave, Janesville, Allen Hall Commons for a public forum, Affordable Housing: a Crisis in search of a Solution. Guests include: Megan McBride, grants administrator for the city of Beloit, a leader who has brought solutions to that city that have worked. The director of the UW Law School Economic Justice Institute and legal expert on landlord tenant relations. Gale Price, VP of business banking at Blackhawk Bank and former economic development director for the city of Janesville.
Janesville School Board candidate forum
Janesville School Board candidate forum, 6 p.m., Italian House, 1603 E. Racine St, Janesville. Four candidates are running for three seats. Invited candidates include Greg Ardrey (incumbent), Elizabeth Paull (incumbent), Colton Measner and Susan Johnson.
UPDATE: The tornado warning expired at 3:45 p.m. Tornado warning in Janesville as of 3:15 p.m. No reports currently of a tornado on the ground.
Lightening snaps and tornado sirens blare in Janesville as a tornado passed near Evansville about 5:45 p.m. Thursday.
Tornado sirens were blaring in Janesville as a tornado passed near Evansville about 5:45 p.m. Thursday.
Tornado sirens on in Janesville as of 5:45 p.m. Confirmed tornado in Evansville.
Like most teams, Wisconsin Team 2 plans to do the bulk of its work overnight tonight and Friday night to avoid the warm temps. They're competing in the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship in Lake Geneva.
Look what's going up at the Hedberg Public Library by Madison artist Emily Balsley
This home is a must-see in Janesville. For the address, follow the link in the Instagram story.
Did you see Santa tonight at Janesville's Jolly Jingle parade?
Train derailment on Centerway in Janesville. Updates here: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/index.php/2023/10/31/breaking-train-derails-near-dowtown-janesville/
UPDATE: Police say the device was a live military cluster bomblet and was safely removed by the Dane County Bomb Squad. Click the link below for the latest. https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/index.php/2023/10/27/breaking-janesville-police-investigating-suspicious-device-at-goodwill/ ******* Update on the explosive device found at the Janesville Goodwill.
UPDATE: Police say the device was a live military cluster bomblet and was safely removed by the Dane County Bomb Squad. Click the link below for the latest. https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/index.php/2023/10/27/breaking-janesville-police-investigating-suspicious-device-at-goodwill/ ******* Explosive device found among donated items at Janesville Goodwill.
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