Southern Wisconsin Times

Earlier this evening, on 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. First responders are currently on the scene, and the City has activated its Emergency Operations Center to mobilize additional resources.

Tornado hits Janesville; shelter provided by Salvation Army

On the evening of Saturday, June 22, a reported tornado touched down on the south side of Janesville. This weather event caused considerable damage to structures and infrastructure. First responders are currently on the scene, and the City has activated its Emergency Operations Center to mobilize additional resources.

City coordinates donation efforts following tornado in Janesville

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 has activated its Emergency Operations Center to mobilize additional resources.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Green County in week ending June 15?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Green County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

Lombard Avenue closure scheduled for reconstruction

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 21, 2024

Lombard Avenue from S. Harmony Drive to S. Lexington Drive will close to through traffic on Monday, June 24, and will remain closed for approximately three weeks. A contractor working for the City of Janesville will be reconstructing the pavement as part of the city’s annual street rehabilitation program.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Green County in week ending June 15?

By Southern Wisconsin Times | Jun 21, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Green County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

Rock County's only university spent $356,717 on football teams in 2023

Rock County's institution spent $356,717 on their football teams in 2023, an increase over the previous year.

Steil urges federal agencies to investigate nonprofit links to terrorism

WASHINGTON (June 20, 2024) - Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led letters to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Danny Werfel and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Director Andrea Gacki today, requesting information regarding U.S.-registered nonprofits’ potential involvement in terrorist activity.

Janesville invests in new microturbine for wastewater treatment plant

The City of Janesville plans to invest $50,000 into a new 200kW microturbine, replacing the current 200kW microturbine experiencing operational issues. The new microturbine will produce 30-35% of the total energy used at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

1 gas station in cities throughout Green County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 15

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Green County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

City of Janesville announces Independence Day hours for facilities and services

Most City of Janesville facilities will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. This includes:

City of Janesville issues safety guidelines for fireworks use

Many individuals will use “novelty fireworks devices” this season to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. The following novelty devices are not considered fireworks in the City of Janesville and are legal to use:

Lions Beach closed due to elevated E. coli levels

The City of Janesville Recreation Division conducts weekly water quality tests at Lions Beach, located at 1401 Palmer Drive. These samples are analyzed by the State Hygiene Lab in Madison to monitor for E. coli bacteria. The most recent test conducted during the week of June 17 revealed elevated bacteria levels of 1,046 CFU/100 mL in the swimming area. Consequently, the Recreation Division has closed the beach until further testing shows lower bacteria levels.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Rock County in week ending June 15?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Rock County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Rock County in week ending June 15