Daily
Janesville
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local teacher and mother recounted the sudden loss of her fiancé — who died on Dec. 12, leaving her and her children facing grief and housing challenges. A fundraiser to support funeral expenses and a new home is set for Feb. 28 at Bucky’s Lucky Bell. WKOW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The DNR reported six snowmobile fatalities this new year and urges riders to avoid alcohol—Sled Safe education and enforcement weekends start today through Feb. 1 and again Feb. 6 to Feb. 8 to highlight safety. WKOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Janesville Little Theatre (97th season) will stage 'Bus Stop', a 1950s period comedy, as the second show of its 2025–26 season next weekend. GazetteXtra
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Janesville School District honored nominees for its 2024-25 teacher (emergent teacher, staff member, and administrator) awards during a recent ceremony that recognized longtime employee dedication. The event showcased community support for quality education. GazetteXtra
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers reintroduced a bill at the Capitol on Thursday to require all schools to include grade-appropriate African American history. Lawmaker Dora Drake said the rule will ensure students learn a complete version of history and would cover public, charter, and private schools statewide. WKOW
-
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
8:45-9:45 p.m. — The Venue — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a stunning candlelit setting.
-
Memory Café: Houseplants
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Registration required — Discover the joys of houseplants in a supportive Memory Café setting tailored for individuals with early-stage memory loss.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To find yourself, think for yourself.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Janesville
Welcome to the Daily Janesville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Janesville, Wisconsin community. If you like the Daily Janesville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Janesville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Janesville and across Wisconsin. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Janesville
A free Janesville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyjanesville.com/sitemap