Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, Janesville.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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