Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
Good morning, Janesville.
Rising high school seniors from Rock County signed up Friday for a six week internship program at Blackhawk Technical College—part of Blackhawk Tech's 2025 Rock Internship Program.
Senator Tammy Baldwin met with food pantries Friday to discuss proposals that could cut SNAP benefits for about 700,000 residents in the state.
The GOP-led spending bill would add work requirements and cost Wisconsin $314 million in food assistance, potentially affecting 90,000 people.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced that over 200,000 registered voters must confirm their eligibility by July 15 after receiving a mailed postcard (Official Voter Registration Notice) because they have not voted in the past four years; those who do not respond will have their registration deactivated on July 31 and must re-register to vote later.
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.
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