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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A 74-year-old man died Aug 16 after a house fire on Newville Road in Fulton — firefighters arrived after a 911 call, found him unresponsive in his second-floor bedroom, and noted the house lacked smoke alarms and sprinklers.  WKOW

CRIME NEWS

  • A trial is set for February in Beloit for a homicide case—marking the start of legal proceedings—as officials prepare to present evidence.  GazetteXtra
  • A 40-year-old former Beloit woman is accused of stealing nearly $100,000 from an elderly couple in Janesville—she will go to trial in January.  GazetteXtra

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 8/20/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • Technology Help Session

    10:00-10:45 a.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Free assistance — Get help with your personal device or troubleshoot tech issues in a supportive environment.

    Wed, 8/27/25

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  • Wine and Swing Dance Social

    6-9 p.m. — Fermenting Cellars Winery — $10 — Enjoy a glass of wine and swing dancing under the stars with beginner lessons available.

    Thu, 9/4/25

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  • Honey Fingers Live Performance

    3-9 p.m. — Barkley's Burgers Brews & Dawgs — Free entry — Enjoy live music on the patio while tasting delicious food and drinks.

    Sun, 9/7/25

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  • Senior Speaker Series: Fall Prevention

    9:30-11:15 a.m. — Rotary Botanical Gardens — Suggested $5 donation — Learn effective fall prevention strategies to maintain independence and safety for seniors.

    Mon, 9/8/25

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  • Art in Bloom

    12-5 p.m. — Janesville Woman's Club Association — Free entry — Experience local florists' interpretations of fine art in a unique afternoon setting.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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  • Sounds of Summer: Live Outdoor Music

    1-3 p.m. — Rotary Botanical Gardens — Free for members, general admission for non-members — Experience the harmony of classical and acoustic music in a beautiful outdoor setting.

    Sun, 9/14/25

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  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible Training

    Mon, Sep 15 – Thu, Sep 18 — Blackhawk Technical College — $2735 — Enhance your skills in automating processes with Ansible for Linux systems administration.

    Mon, 9/15/25

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