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Tornado impacts Janesville; city coordinates volunteer efforts for storm cleanup

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 25, 2024

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of Janesville, causing significant damage to structures and infrastructure.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rock County in week ending June 22?

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 company in a city within Rock County received one inspection in Q1

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 24, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Rock County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Green County in week ending June 22?

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Green County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Center Avenue Bridge over Rock River scheduled for two-day closure

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 24, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced the closure of the Center Avenue Bridge over the Rock River as part of the US 51/Center Avenue reconstruction project. The bridge will be closed for two days, starting at 4:00 a.m. on June 26 and reopening at 3:00 p.m. on June 27, to allow for the proper curing time of a new concrete overlay. The closure is subject to weather conditions and may be rescheduled to June 27-28 if necessary.

Janesville announces resource event after tornado closes volunteer center

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 24, 2024

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of Janesville. In response, the City has been operating a coordinated volunteer center to connect residents in need with volunteers. As of 4 p.m. on Monday, June 24, the coordinated volunteer center is closed and will not reopen.

Resource event scheduled for storm-impacted Janesville residents

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 24, 2024

The City of Janesville, in partnership with Rock County Emergency Management and the American Red Cross of Southwest Wisconsin, is sponsoring a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to provide essential recovery services from governmental and nongovernmental agencies to residents impacted by the tornado and related severe weather.

Janesville opens compost site and landfill for storm debris disposal

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 24, 2024

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. With peak wind gusts of 115 miles per hour, this weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the impacted areas.

Janesville begins storm debris cleanup after EF-2 tornado

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 24, 2024

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, an EF-2 tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. With peak wind gusts of 115 miles per hour, this weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the impacted areas.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Green County in week ending June 22?

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Green County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Rock County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 22

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City advises safety measures following tornado in Janesville

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 23, 2024

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the area.

Janesville opens compost site for storm debris after tornado

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 23, 2024

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the area. Due to the number of fallen trees, brush, and other debris, the City will open the Compost Site & Clean Fill Facility at 525 Black Bridge Road on Sunday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

City of Janesville opens compost site after tornado

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 23, 2024

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the area.

Tornado prompts road closures in Janesville

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 23, 2024

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure, resulting in several road closures.

City establishes volunteer center for tornado recovery efforts

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 23, 2024

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure in the area.

Janesville residents cautioned against hiring "storm chasers" for repairs

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 23, 2024

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of the City of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure. The City of Janesville recommends property owners be skeptical of door-to-door repair crews who use aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics to secure contracts after a storm.