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Janesville
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters from Beloit used tankers of water to fight a mobile home fire that broke out Wednesday morning in Town of Rock and rescued several pets. GazetteXtra
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Janesville high school seniors built a new house on the city's far west edge. The completed home (with fresh green grass and a 'For Sale' sign) shows their hard work. GazetteXtra
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ WisDOT urged drivers to plan ahead for heavy travel over Memorial Day weekend as AAA projects over 744,000 travelers on Wisconsin roads; peak times are Thursday noon to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Monday noon to 5 p.m. Drivers should check the 511 app (via 511wi.gov) for updates. WKOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sugar Foods is recalling specific lots of Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons due to potential salmonella contamination; the recall covers 5-ounce pouches with best if used by dates (Feb. 17–Apr. 7, 2027) that were distributed to stores in several states including Wisconsin, and no illness has been reported. WKOW
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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