Good morning, Janesville.

Janesville School District may recommend reopening the flood-damaged Washington Elementary School if FEMA reimburses repair costs.

Officials submitted an emergency cost estimate to FEMA on Sept. 1 and will update the Finance, Buildings and Grounds Committee on Sept. 21.

Gov. Evers released a video message today welcoming educators and staff back to school for the 2026-27 year—marking his 50th back-to-school season and final term—and said he will visit schools across the state to celebrate the Year of the Neighbor.

Rock County Public Health officials are monitoring measles activity after 100 cases were recorded in other parts of Wisconsin since August, though no cases have been confirmed locally.

They advise residents to check vaccination records and update immunizations as students return to school.

Janesville's Movies 16 theater closed abruptly on Aug.

27 and had been listed for sale ($4.2 million) for redevelopment or entertainment use since a month ago at 3100 Deerfield Drive. Local voices have shared ideas for repurposing the space as plans remain in flux.