Janesville News Report

09/29/2026

BREAKING: The Janesville City Council has voted unanimously to enact a one-year moratorium on data centers within the city. Here's what the ordinance will do: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/janesville-city-council-passes-12-month-data-center-moratorium/

09/27/2026

Dr. Allison DeGraaf last week was named the next superintendent of the School District of Janesville, beginning with the 2027–'28 school year. Since 2017, she has served as the Director of Learning and Innovation and before that, was principal at Kennedy. Here's the district announcement: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/school-district-of-janesville-names-degraaf-as-new-superintendent/

09/17/2026

✉️ You are invited! ✉️
Come on out and help shape the future of the former GM/JATCO Site!
📌 Wednesday, Oct 14
📌 Open house style, aka drop in any time between 5 and 7pm

Why go?
✅ Review initial redevelopment concepts
✅ Explore design options (interactive tools)
✅ Help refine the emerging redevelopment framework

Come be a part of the conversation. We want to hear your thoughts. 💛

Want more info? Visit janesvillewi.gov/gmjatco

09/17/2026

It's National Cheeseburger Day! Order from the new BWWGo on Janesville's south side.

The new Buffalo Wild Wings Go features lunch combos for take out and delivery.

1905 Center Avenue. Order online or see the menu here: BuffaloWildWings.com/menu/ or call 608-353-2700.

-- Paid partnership

09/16/2026

The Milwaukee Brewers City Connect team will be at the Janesville Youth Baseball & Softball Association (JYBSA) complex Wednesday for the official unveiling of a new Wisconsin themed mural created during the recent Art Infusion in Janesville. Details if you'd like to attend: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/milwaukee-brewers-city-connect-team-to-unveil-mural-wednesday-at-janesville-youth-sports-complex/

09/15/2026

Looking for a deal? The grand opening for the new Ollie’s Bargain Outlet on Milton Avenue is set for Thursday morning. Here are the details: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/ollies-grand-opening-set-for-thursday-in-janesville/

09/15/2026

If you asked most people who they’d rather be, Jeff Bezos or MacKenzie Scott, most would choose Bezos. But my opinion has changed, writes columnist John Halverson. Read why in his latest here: https://johnhalverson.substack.com/p/a-choice

09/14/2026

BREAKING: Rebecca Houseman, a Janesville native, has been named as the city's newest city manager. Here's more. Free to read: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/janesville-native-named-newest-city-manager/

09/14/2026

Will Janesville enact a data-center moratorium? The city council at its Monday meeting is expected to introduce a proposed ordinance establishing a one-year moratorium on data centers. Here's what the moratorium would do: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/janesville-city-council-to-consider-12-month-data-center-moritorium/

09/12/2026