Janesville News Report

11/11/2025

The Janesville City Council Monday night approved a non-binding letter of intent with a data center developer interested in the former GM/JATCO site. The vote isn't a final approval, but a step toward further fact-finding before negotiations begin. If you'd like to listen to the presentation and public comment period, a link to the video is in this story: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/11/10/janesville-city-council-takes-next-step-in-data-center-project/

11/11/2025

UPDATE: The council has voted to approve the letter of intent by a vote of 5-2.

EARLIER: The Janesville City Council is discussing a proposal to build a data center at the former GM/Jatco site. Here's the JATV YouTube feed: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/11/10/watch-janesville-city-council-considers-data-center-letter-of-intent/

11/10/2025

The Janesville Patriotic Society is hosting the city’s Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday at Traxler Park. (Photo from Memorial Day) Details: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/11/10/janesvilles-veterans-day-ceremony-2025/

11/10/2025

11/09/2025

The Janesville City Council will discuss its next step Monday as it considers a proposal to bring a data center to Janesville. The meeting has been moved to the Woodman's Sports and Convention Center because of an expected large crowd. Here's what the council will consider: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/11/09/janesville-city-council-to-consider-letter-of-intent-with-data-center-developer/

11/09/2025

Congrats Lily, and good luck at state!

🌊 Parker Swim Sectionals Recap: NEW SCHOOL RECORDS SET! 🥇

What a phenomenal end to the season at Sectionals! The entire team delivered, achieving 18 personal season bests and qualifying multiple varsity times.

A huge congratulations to Lily Mayfield for once again qualifying for the WIAA State Swim Meet next weekend! 🌟

Lily wasn't just fast; she was RECORD-BREAKING!

⭐️ 100 Freestyle: She broke a 41-year-old school record with a blistering time of :53.40—the fastest in Parker history!
⭐️ 100 Backstroke: She improved her own school record with a time of :58.94 (she previously broke the 40-year-old record last year).

Lily now holds THREE Parker School Records (100 Back, 50 Free, 100 Free)!

A massive shout-out to all our dedicated Parker swimmers for an unbelievable season! And thank you to Coach Derek Schneider and Coach Erin Jensen for their incredible leadership.

Best of luck to Lily at State next weekend!

Order your state spirit wear by 3 PM Tuesday. All orders will be delivered to practice on Thursday: https://parker-swim-state.spiritsale.com/

11/09/2025

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11/07/2025

If you're a family in need, or if you have a little food to share, check out the Giving Fence over by St. Patrick's. Here's what the new neighborhood initiative is all about: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/11/06/giving-fence-provides-help-to-those-in-need-in-janesville/

11/07/2025

LATEST
Wisconsin FoodShare deposits were made Friday morning in full, even as the administration filed an appeal in court later in the day to block the payments. Updates here: https://walworthcountycommunitynews.com/2025/11/07/wisconsin-foodshare-deposits-made-even-as-administration-moves-to-block-payments/

11/06/2025

If you're a family in need, or if you have a little food to share, check out the Giving Fence over by St. Patrick's. Here's what the new neighborhood initiative is all about: https://janesvillenewsreport.newztream.com/2025/11/06/giving-fence-provides-help-to-those-in-need-in-janesville/