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Janesville
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. WKOW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. GazetteXtra
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WKOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WKOW
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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StoryWalk® Celebration
1-3 p.m. — Rotary Botanical Gardens — Free entry — Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities inspired by 'Mortimer’s First Garden.'
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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.
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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.
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