Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin DMV now offers an online test for 15- to 17-year-olds who complete classroom training and have their driver training school notify the DMV. Students must score 80% to pass and then visit a DMV office for their permit—online testing costs $10 while in-person testing is free. WKOW
- ➤ A construction project at the US 51 5 Points intersection will start Monday, March 24, as WisDOT makes safety improvements with new signals, turn lanes, and pedestrian crossings — detours along US 14, I-39, and WI 11 and temporary bus stops for Janesville Transit will be in place until construction ends by mid-August if weather permits. WKOW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chandler Perry scored for The Prairie School Hawks in a game on March 20, earning the key points for his team. WKOW
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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
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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