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Janesville
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On June 8, a three-vehicle crash on E. US Highway 14 and S. Van Allen Rd in the Town of La Prairie left a two-year-old critically injured when an SUV making a left turn was rear-ended by another car—which caused the vehicle to spin into a Jeep while others suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at local hospitals. WKOW
- ➤ Family members confirmed that a two-year-old girl died very early Tuesday morning after being injured in a three-vehicle crash on US Highway 14 and S Van Allen Road in La Prairie on Sunday (the crash remains under investigation). WKOW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tourism brought a record $260.1 million to Janesville's economy in 2024 — marking the third year in a row of growth, new reports show. GazetteXtra
- ➤ Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday that Wisconsin’s tourism industry reached a record 114.4 million visitors in 2024, generating an economic impact of $25.8 billion and $1.7 billion in tax revenue—Janesville saw a $6 million increase in tourism earnings from last year. He also proposed future investments in tourism and outdoor recreation to build on this record growth. WKOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ YWCA Rock County announced that its new Early Learning Center for two- and three-year-old children will open on June 30. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for June 17 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at 1735 S. Washington St. in Janesville and the center will operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with an introductory weekly rate of $200. WKOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the state to fund the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as federal funding expires next year — the hotline has answered nearly 200,000 calls since launching in July 2022. Advocates noted that one father said the service helped save his son. WKOW
- ➤ Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced Tuesday that the state joined a bipartisan coalition in a lawsuit to block 23andMe from auctioning personal genetic data of about 15 million customers without consent, filing in federal bankruptcy court on June 9. The suit seeks to protect sensitive DNA and health information and ensure customers control their own data. WKOW
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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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