š± Where Washington Elementary students will finish the school year after flooding
Janesville, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Janesville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Where Washington Elementary students will finish the school year after flooding
- How could a new data center reshape Janesvilleās old GM site?
- How a late-night Janesville police chase ended in a 10-year term
Also on today's calendar: Paint Nite Brand Creative Events and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Floodwaters surge into elementary school, trigger evacuations for stranded drivers (azfamily.com) ā Washington Elementary in Janesville is closed for the rest of the school year after severe flooding caused major water damage, so students are being reassigned to Adams and Madison elementary schools with district-provided transportation. City officials also report multiple water rescues, a train derailment, and building damage from Friday nightās floodwaters, underscoring ongoing safety and recovery concerns for residents. 
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ā¢ Data center town hall hosted in Rock County as two municipalities consider development (wmtv15news.com) ā Janesville leaders are moving ahead with plans to redevelop the former GM/JATCO site into a major data center, while Town of Beloit officials weigh a separate project nearby. At a packed Rock County town hall, residents and experts raised questions about environmental impacts, jobs, and how to ensure any development benefits future generations without harming existing communities. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ 12th offense OWI leads to 10-year prison sentence after Janesville police chase (mystateline.com) ā A 60-year-old man has been sentenced to ten years in prison, plus extended supervision, after leading Janesville police on a dangerous chase during what prosecutors say was his 12th OWI offense. Officials say he drove on sidewalks and through construction zones before officers disabled his vehicle and arrested him, with the judge citing ongoing risk to the community. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Janesville
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Upcoming Events in
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Finance Committee
Courthouse Park, 51 S Main St, Janesville
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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Family Art Night
Adams Elementary JANESVILLE, WI 53548
4:30 pm -
Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
Riley's Sports Bar & Grill , 209 W Milwaukee St , Janesville
7:00 pm -
Fine Arts Festival
Van Buren Elementary Janesville, WI 53545
5:00 pm -
Spring Carnival
Madison Elementary Janesville, WI 53546
5:00 pm -
2026 May Day Rally for International Workers' Day
Marvin Roth Community Pavilion , 99 S Main St , Janesville
5:30 pm -
Musical - Little Shop of Horrors
Craig High School JANESVILLE, WI 53548
7:00 pm -
Ren Q. Dawe: Badgerland Best of Fest
Comedy Cabin , 120 N Crosby Ave , Janesville
7:30 pm
Thursday April 23
Monday April 27
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
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Mini Bites and Wine Pairing
Timber Hill Winery , 8220 N John Paul Rd , Milton
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Scoopie Night
Arise Virtual Academy , 2421 W Court Street , Janesville
4:00 pm -
Business After 5
Milton, WI Calendar , 5405 N Kennedy Rd , Milton
5:00 pm -
Preschool Story-Time at the Library ā Village of Orfordville
Orfordville Library , 519 E Beloit St , Orfordville
11:00 am
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- if youāre still dealing with flood cleanup, hereās something you might not have heard unless youāve been digging for itā¦ā¦the City of Janesville has reopened the demolition landfill after shutting it down yesterday due to damage and heavy traffic,
and they had been waiving fees for residents bringing in flood related debrisā¦ā¦that means if your basement turned into a swimming pool and youāve gotā¦ (Nextdoor Janesville) - I saw free flood kits available.
First come, first serve basis. Offered by American Red Cross. *Salvation Army gym entrance, 514 Sutherland Ave. Janesville. * Orfordville fireā¦ (Nextdoor Johnson/Lincoln)
- Generac Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Shipper I - Janesville SVC - 2nd Shift in Janesville. Apply here.
- Valvoline, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Service Center Manager in Janesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Janesville here.
š Nearby News
Beloit
- Roxy Carmichael closes after 19 years in Rockford. Owner to launch new store in Beloit (rockrivercurrent.com)
- Sky Carp Rally Past Loons as High School Students Learn Business of Baseball (wrex.com)
- Discovery PLAYce sneak peek slated (gazettextra.com)
Whitewater
- UW-Whitewater announces next provost (royalpurplenews.com)
- Agree Realty Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results (marketscreener.com)
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