Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin voters will decide on a constitutional amendment on April 1 that requires photo ID to vote. The proposed change does not alter the current law but would make it harder for future lawmakers to repeal the voter ID requirement — a move that could keep the rule intact. WKOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Janesville business owners took part in a NARCAN training session to learn how to reverse opioid overdoses—an initiative aimed at addressing the county's ongoing opioid crisis. GazetteXtra
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Free Movie Screening: The Wild Robot
This event features a free showing of 'The Wild Robot', an animated adventure about a robot named Roz who learns to adapt and connect with nature after being shipwrecked on an island.
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Reading on the Rock Discussion of 'Absolution' by Alice McDermott
The event features a book club discussion on 'Absolution' by Alice McDermott, welcoming adults, new adults, and seniors at the Hedberg Public Library.
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Badger Knife Show 2025
The Badger Knife Show is an annual three-day event in Janesville featuring over 175 tables of custom and antique knives.
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A Taste of the Farm with Inga Witscher
1-2 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — No registration required — Experience a delightful blend of farm stories and seasonal cuisine preparation by Inga Witscher.
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Virtual Tour of Senior Living Awards
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Cedar Crest | Free entry | Explore the best-rated senior living communities and discover exceptional dining and engaging activities.
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Paint Nite: Snow Fox Creation
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Riley's Sports Bar & Grill — Cost included — Unleash your creativity and enjoy an evening of artistic fun with friends.
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English Language Class
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Registration required — Enhance your English skills with expert instructors from Blackhawk Technical College.
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Candlelight Tribute to Coldplay
8:45-9:45 p.m. — The Venue Janesville — Check ticket prices — Experience Coldplay's iconic songs performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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Wisconsin Windigo vs. Janesville Jets
7:05-11:05 PM — Janesville Ice Arena — Ticketed event — Enjoy a thrilling hockey matchup as the Windigo face off against the Jets.
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Escape from Oz
3:30-4:15 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Registration Required — Work together to defy the Wizard and escape the Land of Oz.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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