Janesville Gazette

01/17/2026

Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — At 45, it's no surprise Venus Williams will be setting an age record at the Australian Open when she lines up Sunday in the first round.

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01/17/2026

Ralph Lauren front row draws celebrities to Milan show

MILAN (AP) — Celebrities packed the Ralph Lauren front row during Milan Fashion Week on Friday for the launch of a Milan-centric season that includes dressing Team USA for next

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01/17/2026

Steil to hold telephone town hall on Tuesday

JANESVILLE -- Congressman Bryan Steil will hold a telephone town hall on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m. (CT).

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01/17/2026

JANESVILLE – Rock County’s circuit judges this week voted to locally extend “no contact” protections to victims of domestic violence until the offender’s first court date, on most arrests.

01/16/2026

MILTON – The Milton Common Council will consider on Tuesday approving the purchase of suppressors for police rifles instead of upfitting a police squad.

MILTON – The Milton Common Council will consider on Tuesday approving the purchase of suppressors for police rifles instead of upfitting a police squad. Also as part of the shift,

01/16/2026

JANESVILLE – Four firms interested in being hired as the redevelopment consultant for the GM/JATCO property will sit for in-person public interviews on Monday and Tuesday in Janesville.

01/16/2026

JANESVILLE — The YMCA of Northern Rock County is seeking community members, families, local businesses and organizations to join its 135 Community Team, a volunteer advisory group that will help guide the YMCA’s future course.

JANESVILLE — The YMCA of Northern Rock County is seeking community members, families, local businesses and organizations to join its 135 Community Team, a volunteer advisory group that will help

01/16/2026

A Liberian man released after his battering-ram arrest in Minneapolis is back in custody again

A Liberian man is back in custody in Minnesota, a day after a judge ordered him released because agents broke down his door to arrest him without a judicial warrant.

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01/16/2026

The Latest: Middle East allies urge Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says

According to an Arab diplomat familiar with the matter, several Middle Eastern allies have urged the Trump administration to delay strikes against Iran.

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01/16/2026

JANESVILLE -- The city of Janesville has declared a winter weather emergency effective immediately for today, Friday, Jan. 16.

01/16/2026

ICYM: Beloit man dies in Janesville crash

JANESVILLE - A Beloit man has been identified as the victim of a fatal traffic crash in the City of Janesville on Dec. 31.

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01/16/2026

'I know it helps a lot of people.' Community Pet Pantry helps those in need care for, keep their pets

JANESVILLE -- With the recent new year and rising community need, a food pantry for pet items, run through the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin, has seen increased traffic and more donations.

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