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Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • A Janesville man and Sullivan woman face felony theft charges for allegedly stealing from a Menard's in Beloit.  GazetteXtra
  • In Janesville, Wisconsin, a man wanted for domestic abuse was arrested after a standoff with SWAT, having barricaded himself in a home and initially refusing to surrender.  MyStateLine.com

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Janesville, Wisconsin, is addressing its housing crisis by focusing on availability, accessibility, and affordability to support its local economy.  GazetteXtra

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Janesville School Board has adopted a new Title IX policy offering protections for LGBTQIA+ students and pregnant individuals.  GazetteXtra

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Southern Wisconsin expects continued pleasant weather with temperatures reaching up to 83° before scattered storms return Wednesday night, bringing strong winds and small hail.  WKOW

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Ann Roe defeated Cathy Myers in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin State Assembly District 44.  GazetteXtra
  • Rebecca Cooke wins the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District, focusing on expanding Medicare and reproductive freedoms as her top priorities.  WKOW
  • Erik Olsen wins the Republican primary in Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District, setting up a rematch with Democratic Incumbent Rep. Mark Pocan in November.  WKOW

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Sunday Classics Summer Music Series

    Experience the enchanting atmosphere of the Rotary Botanical Gardens while enjoying live classical music performed by talented musicians.

    Sun, 9/8/24

    View event
  • Middle School Volleyball Practice

    Develop volleyball skills and teamwork during this practice session for 4th to 6th graders.

    Mon, 9/9/24

    View event
  • Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting

    Participate in the bi-monthly meeting of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee to discuss community recreation initiatives and plans.

    Tue, 9/10/24

    View event
  • Adoptable Pets at the Library Event

    Meet adorable adoptable pets brought by the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin during their monthly visit to the library.

    Wed, 9/11/24

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.

~ Paulo Coelho

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