Janesville Gazette

12/13/2025

Family leave, support for farmers: Roe, Anderson announce new legislation

JANESVILLE – State Reps. Ann Roe and Clinton Anderson, of Rock County, and other state Democrats introduced legislation this week they say aims to support families, reimburse school districts for

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12/12/2025

ICYMI: JANESVILLE — A Rock County jury has found a Beloit man guilty of sexually assaulting two young girls in separate incidents in 2024.

JANESVILLE — A Rock County jury has found a Beloit man guilty of sexually assaulting two young girls in separate incidents in 2024.

12/12/2025

Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest

The first of a series of powerful storms is dumping heavy rain and swelling rivers in the Pacific Northwest, closing roads and prompting high water rescues. Residents in parts of

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12/12/2025

ICYMI: JANESVILLE – When Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney chose Paul Ryan to be his vice-presidential running mate in 2012, Janesville vaulted into the national spotlight.

JANESVILLE – When Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney chose Paul Ryan to be his vice-presidential running mate in 2012, Janesville vaulted into the national spotlight.

12/12/2025

'My art can be where they are.' Janesville artist's nature prints lend peace in hospitals

JANESVILLE — Janesville artist Judy Hatlen, who has been honing her craft since the age of three, is bringing a sense of calm and healing to patients and visitors at

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12/12/2025

Gorman to run again for Beloit-area Rock County Board seat

BELOIT – Rock County Board member Philip Gorman will run for reelection, he said in a statement Thursday.

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12/12/2025

Janesville resident Steve Atkinson Jr. says he'll run for city council

JANESVILLE – Janesville resident Steve Atkinson Jr. has announced he intends to run for a seat on the city council in April.

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12/12/2025

ICYMI: JANESVILLE – Colton Measner, a 2023 Janesville Craig graduate, hopes to make it three times a charm.

JANESVILLE – Colton Measner, a 2023 Janesville Craig graduate, hopes to make it three times a charm.

12/11/2025

Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval on the economy has fallen substantially since he reentered the White House. It's a warning about how Americans are evaluating the

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12/11/2025

Joel Brennan, former top Evers aide, joins crowded 2026 Wisconsin governor race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary

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12/11/2025

ICYM: Paul McGraw announces bid for 43rd state Assembly seat

WHITEWATER – A veterinarian from Walworth County has announced he’ll run in November 2026 for the Wisconsin state Assembly’s 43rd District seat.

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12/11/2025

ICYMI: JANESVILLE — The eight-month-long reconstruction of the Five Points intersection in Janesville should be wrapped up by Dec. 18, City Manager Kevin Lahner says.

JANESVILLE — The eight-month-long reconstruction of the Five Points intersection in Janesville should be wrapped up by Dec. 18, City Manager Kevin Lahner says.