Good morning, Janesville.

On Tuesday morning, a driver lost control on westbound I-94 at Highway 89 near Lake Mills and hit a tree, dying at the scene—troopers are investigating the crash.

Today, Craig grad Brian Johnson opened Rockin Rob’s—a teen-friendly diner in a former Dairy where 1950s rock and roll plays and fresh coffee is served for a nostalgic dining experience.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires brought very unhealthy air quality to parts of Wisconsin on Tuesday, and officials warned people—especially those with breathing problems—to limit outdoor activity; air quality was expected to improve by noon today.

Canadian fires forced over 27,000 people to evacuate while the thick smoke reached even Europe.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation warned Janesville residents about a phishing scam where texts claim a final notice or unpaid traffic violation to trick people into sharing personal details—officials said similar scams hit several states last week and urged caution.

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.

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.

Tuesday Fun: Novel Motion Circus

2-3 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — No registration required — Experience thrilling circus acts like juggling and slack line with possible audience participation.

Art in the Garden: Artistic Experimentation

1-3 p.m. — Rotary Botanical Gardens — $35 for members; $40 for non-members — Explore creativity through drawing and painting in a beautiful garden setting.

Virtual Tour at Oak Park Place

9 AM - 7 PM — Oak Park Place Janesville — Free entry — Discover the best in senior living with nutritious meals, friendly staff, and engaging activities.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Children's Museum

4:30-5:30 p.m. — 100 W Milwaukee St, Janesville, WI — Free — Celebrate the groundbreaking of Rock County’s first children's museum with the community.

StoryWalk® Celebration

1-3 p.m. — Rotary Botanical Gardens — Free entry — Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities inspired by 'Mortimer’s First Garden.'

Dog Man Movie Showing

2-3:30 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Free entry — Watch the movie adaptation of Dav Pilkey's beloved graphic novel as Dog Man battles his arch-nemesis, Petey the Cat.

Janesville Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks

12-10 p.m. — Traxler Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with family fun, live music, and a spectacular fireworks show.