Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
Good morning, Janesville.
A single mom in Janesville received a free, refurbished Buick Lucerne from Midas of Janesville’s Project Spark program — the donation is expected to help her maintain employment, pursue education, and enjoy more activities with her son.
Janesville Midas refurbished and donated a car to a single mother who faced an abusive relationship plus transportation challenges on Friday.
The gift helps boost her mobility as she works to move forward.
Verona junior McKenna Thorson and Edgewood’s Katie Kohls and Olivia Johnson qualified for the final four at the WIAA Girls Tennis Individual Championship.
They will face tougher opponents — the next rounds will determine who wins the state title.
On Oct 17, Darlington aimed for a perfect season—Madison Memorial and Madison La Follette tried to stay in playoff contention—and Janesville Parker battled Madison East.
The 2025 high school football regular season ended with key wins from teams like Janesville Parker and Madison East.
Playoff brackets will be released in a live program today—setting the stage for the next round.
Campfire Ghost Tales
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Palmer Park — Free entry — Gather around the fire for spine-chilling stories suitable for all ages, with treats and options for lighter listeners.
Downtown Janesville Zombie Run
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Town Square Pavilion — Check website for registration fee — A spooky and fun run event in Downtown Janesville.
Technology Help Office Hours
10 AM – 12 PM — Hedberg Public Library — Registration recommended — Get personalized tech support for your devices or learn something new with priority for new users.
Bazinga Meat Raffle
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Bazinga Classic Pub & Grill — Tickets sold each round — Enjoy a meat raffle benefitting Project 16:49 with bacon every round.
Memory Cafe: Thanksgiving Celebration
10:30 a.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Registration required — Celebrate Thanksgiving with gratitude at a welcoming Memory Café for individuals with early-stage memory loss.
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