Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Pistons and Props, a car and airplane show, will return at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport on July 18 to 19.
The event debuted in 2024 and is expected to draw fans of both classic and modern vehicles.
🚨 Crime
A Janesville man was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison for his connection to a fatal shooting during a confrontation at a local apartment complex.
🏛️ Government
Former Rock County Board member Mike Zoril won a legal battle against the county after his public records request was denied—his case makes it easier for him to access those records moving forward.
State legislators from Rock County joined other lawmakers on Thursday to send a letter to Mercyhealth in support of striking union members—this bipartisan effort shows commitment to addressing local labor disputes in healthcare.
Janesville city officials are exploring proposals to develop a data center on the old General Motors site—hoping it will create jobs and have environmental impacts.
Next Monday the city administrators will ask the council to approve a process for seeking proposals from interested developers.
🏥 Health
Carrie Krueger has opened Rock Rebounding, a women’s only workout studio in Janesville—designed to help women embrace their bodies at every stage—where members learn to focus on self-care during exercise.
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