Friday, August 8th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Larry’s Last Ride honors a brother’s final wish and supports veterans in its sixth annual event. Community members in Janesville are invited to join the ride — a tradition that began with a personal promise and has grown into a local celebration. GazetteXtra
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Claire's, a jewelry and piercing store with locations in Janesville, Beloit and Madison that has operated for 64 years, filed for bankruptcy again—marking its second bankruptcy in the past decade—and has closed nearly half its stores since 2018 due to strong online competition and tariffs. WKOW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Rock Aqua Jays— a local water skiing team and the nation’s most decorated— are competing for their 24th national title at the 50th Show Ski home tournament. GazetteXtra
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Music at the Marv: TUGG Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Marvin Roth Community Pavilion — Free entry — Experience the lively beats of TUGG, known for blending tropical grooves and reggae rhythms.
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What's in Bloom Garden Tour
10-11 a.m. — Rotary Botanical Gardens — Free for members, $10 for non-members — Explore the vibrant blooms and gain horticultural insights from the expert guide Michael Jesiolowski.
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Janesville Kids Triathlon
10:30 PM — 2801 Rockport Rd, Janesville, WI — Registration required — Kids ages 7-12 swim, bike, and run in this annual triathlon.
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