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Janesville
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ollie's Bargain Outlet, a Pennsylvania-based discount chain, will open its new store at 1800 Milton Ave Suite 100 (former Big Lots) to offer Janesville more affordable shopping options. GazetteXtra
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Janesville school district reported 445 students face homelessness as community members raise concerns and officials consider support measures. GazetteXtra
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of vehicles suffered hail damage at Dane County Regional Airport on Tuesday, leaving many travelers with shattered windows and dents. Flash flood warnings remain in effect for Janesville and surrounding areas until 7 a.m., so motorists should avoid flooded roads. WKOW
- ➤ DATCP announced that Green and Sawyer counties are now under quarantine to manage the invasive spongy moth, which feeds on over 300 tree species. The new rule adds these counties to the 56 already restricted to protect local forests, affecting Christmas tree growers, logging and sawmills. WKOW
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 spring turkey season began Wednesday in all seven management zones and will run through May 26; hunters in Janesville must carry a spring turkey license, a wild turkey stamp and valid harvest authorization, and register recovered turkeys by 5 p.m. the following day. WKOW
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Orfordville Country Riders Meat Raffle Fundraiser
1-3:30 p.m. — Bass Creek Golf Club — Benefiting snowmobile youth programs — Enjoy an afternoon of meat raffles, 50/50 draws, and local fun.
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Yappy Hour at Willowdale Tavern
1-4 p.m. — Willowdale Tavern — $15 play for 10 games — Enjoy a fun afternoon of PAWsome BINGO and support local pets in need.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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