Daily
Janesville
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 70-year-old man from Orfordville died when his motorcycle crashed near the intersection of S. River Road and the ramp to the West Highway 11 bypass in Rock County Tuesday night — the Rock County Sheriff's Office is investigating the fatal accident. WKOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, after losing her husband to cancer and her daughter aged 20 to suicide, Janesville mother Alyssa Rimnac launched a support group for teens and young adults facing suicidal thoughts—aiming to provide a safe space to share their grief. The group will help those who feel alone in their struggle. GazetteXtra
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ John Tonje of Wisconsin is competing at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago where he impressed with a 72% shooting rate—ranking among the top five in the shooting drills. He recorded the second-most points in Wisconsin history last season, earned First Team All-Big Ten honors, and has interviews with the San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers scheduled for Friday. WKOW
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Spring Wine Walk
1-5 p.m. — Downtown Janesville, Inc. — Ticketed event — Sip and shop through local wine stops and enjoy snacks from downtown restaurants.
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2025 WPP Spring Golf Outing
1-7 p.m. — Glen Erin Golf Club — Foursome or individual registration — Tee up, connect, and compete in a fun 9-hole scramble and enjoy networking over appetizers and refreshments.
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Janesville and Beloit Coffee Hour
8-9 a.m. — Bessie's Diner — Free entry — Connect with local Rising Professionals in a networking coffee hour to expand your professional relationships.
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Rock County Spring Splash Fundraiser
5-7:30 p.m. — The Barn On Prairie — Proceeds matched up to $50,000 — Enjoy a fun community gathering with food, a dunk tank, and live auction items.
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Bill Squire Stand-Up Comedy Show
8 PM - 2 AM — Comedy Cabin — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Bill Squire in a cozy cabin setting.
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Music at the Marv: The BriTins
6:30-8 p.m. — Marvin Roth Community Pavilion — Free entry — Experience the magic of The BriTins as they relive the sounds of the Beatles in authentic style.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
Multiple time slots — Blackhawk Technical College — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led UML training.
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7th Annual Fly-In or Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Bessie's Diner — $20 adults, $15 children — Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with an all-you-can-eat breakfast and family-friendly activities next to the runway.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The shoe that fits one person pinches another.
~ Carl Jung
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