Good morning, Janesville.

Residents are invited to ride their motorcycles, cars or trucks this Saturday to benefit a local transitional housing program for homeless veterans — the ride will support services that provide critical housing assistance.

Twenty-six-year-old Amanda Bade identified herself as the Rock County poisoning victim after being hospitalized with severe nerve damage and paralysis in her legs and face—police said Paul VanDuyne Jr. and Andrea Whitaker planned the attack by poisoning her water and car vents.

Ted Cross—a retired U.S. Foreign Service officer—spoke at Hedberg Public Library’s Book Fest in Janesville last weekend and said he never imagined writing a novel.

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez and legislators toured Daluge Farm in Janesville on Thursday—timed with National Dairy Month—and received a warm welcome from the farm owners as they discussed the future of local dairy farming.

The visit highlighted plans to invest in the next generation of farmers.

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.