Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said the spongy moth outbreak is over after aerial spraying and natural decline reduced caterpillar numbers. Low populations are expected for the next few years—although some areas may see increases that could require egg mass surveys. WKOW
- ➤ The Wisconsin DNR is offering free tree seedlings to every fourth grader as part of its Arbor Day program—educators can order seedlings by completing the 2026 application by March 16. The initiative sends out about 50,000 seedlings with planting materials to help meet the state's Trillion Trees Pledge. WKOW
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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.
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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.
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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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Chefs Cookin’ for a Cause
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Janesville Country Club — Tickets required — Experience a night of gourmet tastings, signature cocktails, and exciting auctions for a great cause.
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Pink Friday: The Official Kickoff to Shop the Rock Weekend
10 AM – 4 PM — Downtown Janesville, Inc. — Free to attend — Kick off holiday shopping by supporting local businesses with in-store specials and festive activities.
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Bad Momz of Comedy at Comedy Cabin
7 PM – 1 AM — Comedy Cabin — $22 — Enjoy a night of laughter with influential mom comedians as seen on the Kelly Clarkson Show.
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Janesville Jolly Jingle
All day — Downtown Janesville, Inc. — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday spirit with family activities, a tree lighting, shopping, dining, fireworks, and a festive parade.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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