UPDATED: Authorities say man arrested who brandished knife at Evansville Daycare Center
UPDATE: Harnack was arrested in Janesville and charges are expected at a later date. Original story follows… —- Local authorities are searching for man they say may have brandished a weapon at an Evansville daycare center. According
Janesville hopes to purchase up to $1.58 million worth of landfill clay
A new heaping of landfill quality clay could be on the way for the Janesville landfill should the city council approve the purchase at their Monday night meeting. Operations Director Maggie Darr says they’re asking the council
Janesville Jets plan to contribute $390,000 towards construction of WSCC

We finally know how much money the Janesville Jets intend to contribute towards the proposed $50.3 million indoor athletic and conference center at Uptown Janesville. President Paul Benson says the Janesville City Council will consider a 10-year
Jeanette Hoge
September 16, 1933 – August 25, 2023
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Well known restaurant announces closure
(Photo courtesy Facebook) A long time restaurant local just west of Janesville is closing. A post on the Helgesen’s Harpos on Eleven Facebook Page says, “It is with the heaviest hearts that we announce our permanent closure”. The
Minor damage reported after landfill fire
The city of Janesville landfill may smell a little like smoke Friday. The fire department was called out a little before 7:00 p.m. Thursday for what was described as a brush fire. Police were the first to report
Janesville hopes to annex land on County G for industrial use

A parcel of land on County Road G just south of the Dollar General facility near Janesville could soon be prime real estate for industrial development. Janesville Planning Director Duane Cherek says at Monday’s regular meeting, the
Janesville Fall Wine Walk is October 14th
Tickets go on sale September 6th for Downtown Janesville Inc.’s Fall Wine Walk. Managing Director Elaina Szyjewski says it will take place on October 14th. There will be 20 different wine stops and a handful of snack