JANESVILLE - Laura Scudiere, who is an experienced health professional, began her new role as President and CEO of the United Way Blackhawk Region on Monday.
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MILTON — On a sunny Saturday, June 28, the third annual Revved Up for Youth car show rolled into downtown Milton, lining Merchant Row with classic cars, community members, and stories as vibrant as the vehicles themselves.
JANESVILLE — As Rock County Emergency Management explores the idea of zoning and modernizing its outdoor tornado warning sirens, itÃÛèÖÊÓƵ a few years behind neighboring Dane County that has already made significant upgrades. But itÃÛèÖÊÓƵ right in line with the outdoor warning systems some other neighboring counties currently have in place.
JANESVILLE — Take your motorcycle, car or truck on a ride this Saturday to benefit a local transitional housing program for homeless veterans.
JANESVILLE — Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez received a warm welcome Thursday from the owners of a Janesville-area farm, on a tour timed for National Dairy Month.
Wimbledon: 2-time defending champ Carlos Alcaraz needs 5 sets to beat Fabio Fognini in the 1st round
Carlos Alcaraz has needed to go through five sets against Fabio Fognini at Wimbledon before winning their first-round match to start his bid for a third consecutive title at the All England Club. Alcaraz eventually asserted himself in the last set to pick up the 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 victory at Centre Court on Monday. The No. 2-seeded Alcaraz had a much tougher time than anyone likely expected before he managed to extend his current winning streak to a career-best 19 matches. Fognini is 38, has said he’ll retire after this season and entered the day with an 0-6 record on tour in 2025.
BEAVER DAM — Committed to getting better.
That's what the Edgerton girls’ basketball team is focused on. And it's why even when the weather is nice and there are plenty of summertime activities to do, the Crimson Tide are in the gym working.
WISCONSIN DELLS — Bryce Appel and the Division 3 black team picked up a 119-82 win over his fellow Edgerton teammates, Jack Fox and Olin Zellmer, and the Division 3 white team at the WBCA All-Star Game at JustAGame Fieldhouse Thursday.
WISCONSIN DELLS -- Albany High School grad, Abby Hollis, represented her school for the Division 5 south team at the WBCA All-Star Game, Wednesday Hollis and the south team took down the Division 5 north team 79-69.
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JANESVILLE – Most fun review yet!!! The Janesville farmers market is such a treat with its bounty and family friendly vibe. Our market has boomed over the last few years.
The Badger Chordhawks Chorus is presenting its Patriotic Concert 2025, a musical tribute to our servicemen and women in uniform, at a host of area locations through July 5.
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WEST BEND, Wis. -- Whether you aim to interact with butterflies, run through a maze with your family, or explore beloved childrenÃÛèÖÊÓƵ books alongside corresponding flowers and plants, three small public Wisconsin gardens are must-see destinations.
BELOIT, Wis. -- It doesn’t take a lot to unleash your creativity. In the works of artists like Nancy Mayhew, built around discarded items, sometimes surprising collections of small things are elevated to a greater, beautiful whole.
RACINE, Wis. -- Whether you’re new to camping or a seasoned pro, renting equipment from an outfitter or hiring a live guide to lead your adventure has its advantages.
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Long before Wisconsin became a state, its lakes and rivers were a source of sustenance, Native American tribes mastered fishing techniques, employing everything from spears to nets, while respecting the delicate balance of nature and the regionÃÛèÖÊÓƵ creeks, rivers and lakes.
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FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) — A prisoner accused of beating her cellmate to death at Wisconsin's women's prison almost two years ago pleaded no contest Monday to homicide.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — A Milwaukee police officer who was shot Thursday while responding to a call died three days later, the police department announced on Sunday.
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New Minnesota laws are set to go into effect Tuesday, July 1. The Legislature wrapped up its business in a special session that ended several weeks ago following the regular session.
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A judge on Monday blocked part of a state law that would prevent some immigrants from accessing HIV medication, according to a court document.
LOS ANGELES —The military commander of the National Guard troops deployed to respond to immigration-related unrest in the Los Angeles area has asked the Trump administration to return 200 troops to California's command, a U.S. official told the Los Angeles Times.
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Janesville City Manager Kevin Lahner addresses a press conference June 17, 2025, following shooting at a Janesville apartment complex that left three people dead and a fourth person critically injured.Â
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ELKHORN — The Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services is offering discounted private well water sample kits for the entire month of July to help residents protect their health …
JANESVILLE -- An upcoming evening benefit event will help support victims of human trafficking in the Rock County area.
JANESVILLE — The Janesville School District is accepting enrollment applications for the Preschool 4 Janesville (P4J) program, its four-year-old kindergarten, for the 2025-26 school year.
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