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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shelter from the Storm in Madison rescued 38 cats from a rental property in Orfordville after more than 40 abandoned cats were found, many of which were pregnant or underweight + some had health issues like parasites and skin irritation. The shelter is now treating the cats and asking for donations and foster homes to help with its strain. WKOW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Janesville’s only Schnucks store at 1501 Creston Park Dr. will close on Sept. 21 at 6 p.m.—all 57 employees can transfer to Rockford locations or receive severance packages. WKOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Janesville Police arrested Adam Gurney, 29, on Aug 12 for allegedly taking a minor from North Carolina to Janesville—he now faces charges for trafficking of a child, child enticement and sexual intercourse with a child. MyStateLine.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Janesville's Art Infusion festival will take place Sept. 5—7 downtown as visitors watch live mural painting and join art exhibits and workshops. The Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau selected muralists Raymond Mawst and Chris Silva to paint new large murals on the Midwest Storage Building and near the Hedberg Public Library. WKOW
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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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