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Janesville
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Janesville Farmers Market has partnered with SSM Health and the Wisconsin Nutrition Incentive Network to launch the Double Up Food Bucks program amid growing food insecurity to help residents buy fresh produce locally. GazetteXtra
- ➤ Local farmer Dennis Beggs met Kenyan runner Betty Chepkwny during a marathon in Hong Kong, sparking a unique journey that has brought the athlete to southern Wisconsin. Chepkwny will lead Run with Betty Day on Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Janesville YMCA, drawing local runners. WKOW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Troy Vinson and his crew rescued a man and a woman from a burning mobile home in Town of Fulton Friday morning, with fire-rescue officials reporting both survivors remain in critical condition at the hospital as the property was reduced to ash. WKOW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning film producer Steven Schwankert will attend the Janesville premiere of documentary film The Six on Saturday at a local theater, where the film recounts the tale of Titanic survivors. GazetteXtra
- ➤ Janesville area rock band Rainbow Bridge marks 50 years of performing as notable groups like The Eagles + The Police have disbanded, and the band continues energizing local music fans. GazetteXtra
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercyhealth held an open house Wednesday to introduce its new autism center in Beloit, located at 1400 East Inman Parkway. The center provides applied behavior analysis services for children and family treatment guidance to reduce travel time for local families. WKOW
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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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