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Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

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Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Rock County businesses hit by flash and river flooding in April are stabilizing as many that were closed for repairs have reopened, boosting local commerce. Recovery efforts continue across affected areas as businesses work to regain full operations.  GazetteXtra

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Rock County Assistant District Attorney Margaret Ginocchio received the Professional of the Year Award on May 14 in Janesville from Wisconsin Victim Witness Professionals. The honor recognized her longstanding service and leadership + marked a milestone in her career.  GazetteXtra

HEALTH NEWS

  • Straus Family Creamery is recalling select organic ice cream flavors sold in Wisconsin with specific best by dates due to potential metal fragments found in products on shelves since May 4. Consumers should discard ice cream and call the company Monday — Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.  WKOW

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Sporting Goods Exchange

    1-7 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — No cost to shop — Donate gently used sports equipment and shop for your kids' sports needs.

    Wed, 5/27/26

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  • JWA Mayhem

    5-10 p.m. — Holiday Inn Express Janesville-I-90 & US Hwy 14 — Tickets available — Experience an evening of wrestling action at JWA Mayhem.

    Sat, 5/30/26

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  • Music at the Marv: Nauti Nauti

    6:30 – 8:00 PM — Marvin Roth Community Pavilion — Free entry — Experience the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock with Nauti Nauti bringing back the hits from the 70s and early 80s.

    Tue, 6/2/26

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  • Ahren Belisle Live Comedy Show

    7-8:30 p.m. — Comedy Cabin — $22 — Experience the unique humor of Ahren Belisle, a comedian who delivers laughs in an inspiring way.

    Fri, 6/5/26

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  • Ahren Belisle Stand-Up Comedy Show

    7 p.m. — Comedy Cabin — $22 — Experience the unique charm of Ahren Belisle, a top talent blending humor with messages of resilience.

    Sat, 6/6/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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