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Janesville
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday in Janesville, families, police, and emergency responders gathered at the Public Safety Splash and Cookout. Officer Carmen Roche danced and laughed—children aimed plastic water shooters at her in a cordoned off area. GazetteXtra
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Rock County Medical Examiner identified the fourth person who died in the June 17 murder-suicide shooting in Janesville—she died after her injuries at a local hospital. GazetteXtra
- ➤ A GoFundMe was set up to help cover medical costs and ongoing effects for a Rock County woman who survived an attempted homicide by poisoning — police arrested Paul Vanduyne Jr. and Andrea Whitaker on multiple attempted homicide charges and they remain in Dane County Jail awaiting further court dates. WKOW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Children's Museum of Rock County broke ground Tuesday in Janesville to start building the county's first dedicated space for hands-on learning. The museum, which is now operating in a starter space at Olde Town Mall, will offer an interactive environment for children of all ages. WKOW
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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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Home Buyer Fair
10 AM – 2 PM — Hedberg Public Library — Free entry — Discover essential homebuying insights from local professionals at this community-focused fair.
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