Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Janesville Craig High School held its graduation at Monterey Stadium on Thursday — where student speaker Norelle Last shared her three-word message 'A starting place for your next journey' — to encourage graduates to start their next chapter. GazetteXtra
- ➤ The Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Janesville graduated four students Thursday—celebrating its long history in the city. GazetteXtra
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers in Madison introduced a bill on Thursday that would require hospitals to list clear prices for services — like x‑rays, MRIs and knee replacements — because officials say federal rules are not enforced properly. WKOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wisconsin state health officials say residents who have not received an updated COVID-19 vaccine should get one soon as it helps prevent severe illness—especially for pregnant women, infants and the elderly. Their recommendation comes after the CDC changed its guidance and stopped advising the vaccine for healthy children and pregnant women. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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