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Janesville
Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Good morning, Janesville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Janesville schools did much better on the state report card than last year (district leaders say the scores show important progress). GazetteXtra
- ➤ Lincoln Academy led Rock County school report card growth — almost every district earned higher scores — according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in the annual Wisconsin School Report Cards. GazetteXtra
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Many people in southern Wisconsin saw a light show when the northern lights appeared Tuesday night due to a geomagnetic storm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said the display would be visible across more of the northern U.S. into Wednesday. WKOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Janesville City Council approved a letter of intent with Viridian Acquisitions to explore redeveloping the old GM/JATCO site into a data center on Monday night with a vote of 5+2; the letter gives the city 120 days to study the project's impact. WKOW
- ➤ The Wisconsin Department of Justice said Wisconsin collected 53,498 pounds of unused prescription drugs during the fall Drug Take Back event, ranking first in the nation. Local partners like Fuchs Trucking and law enforcement helped run the event—ensuring safe disposal of medications. WKOW
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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.
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Read-In With Mary the Comfort Dog
3:30-5:00 p.m. — Hedberg Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy afternoon of silent reading or reading aloud with Mary the Comfort Dog.
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Fairbanks Ice Dogs at Janesville Jets
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Janesville Ice Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement as the Fairbanks Ice Dogs face off against the Janesville Jets in an action-packed hockey match.
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