2 hospitalized after explosion at Janesville business Jeff Richgels Feb 12, 2026 Feb 12, 2026 Updated Feb 13, 2026 × Top stories for Feb. 12, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two people were hospitalized after an explosion Wednesday at a Janesville business, the Janesville Fire Department reported.kAmpE 23@FE bid_ A]>][ 6>6C86?4J C6DA@?56CD H6C6 D6?E E@ E96 `__ 3=@4< @7 x??@G2E:@? sC:G6 @? 2 C6A@CE @7 2? :?5FDEC:2= 244:56?E H:E9 3FC? G:4E:>D[ r9:67 #J2? |FCA9J D2:5 :? 2 DE2E6>6?E]k^AmkAm%96 56A2CE>6?E 56E6C>:?65 E92E E96 6IA=@D:@? H2D 2 C6DF=E @7 DE62> @G6C\AC6DDFC:K2E:@?]k^AmkAm~?6 A6CD@? H2D 7=@H? 3J |65u=:89E 96=:4@AE6C E@ E96 3FC? 46?E6C 2E &?:G6CD:EJ w@DA:E2= :? |25:D@? 2?5 2 D64@?5 A6CD@? H2D E2<6? 3J 2>3F=2?46 E@ |6C4J w@DA:E2= :? y2?6DG:==6]k^Am People are also reading… Lake Geneva holds off vote on proposed supper club Milwaukee Brewers partner with new boutique in Lake Geneva Robert G. Betzer Lake Geneva considers changes to city’s tourism commission Lake Geneva Cruise Line conducts mailboat jumper tryouts Packers offensive lineman confident heading into 3rd year with position change Man shoots deputy at Dodge County dog park, then fatally shoots himself, police say Here's who’s running for Wisconsin governor in 2026 Impact of Walworth County tourism hits $1 billion mark Lake Geneva to work with bus company during road project How did Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby get to 10-0 already? Here's an in-depth look Gage Marine acquires Norton’s on Green Lake supper club Who will the Bucks take in the NBA Draft? These mock drafts have ideas Walworth County duo delivers equipment to Ukrainian troops Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool kAm%96 DE2E6>6?E 5:5 ?@E :56?E:7J E96 3FD:?6DD[ 3FE 7@@5 A24<:?8 7:C> }2EFC!2< :D =@42E65 2E `__ x??@G2E:@? sC:G6 :? y2?6DG:==6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ @?=:?6 C64@C5D]k^Am Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Jeff Richgels Author email Follow Jeff Richgels Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Top stories for Feb. 12, 2026 Top stories for Feb. 12, 2026, in the Wisconsin State Journal Madison now requires police officer and vehicle markings, in response to ICE concerns Madison police’s unmarked vehicles now have placards in their front windows that say “official Madison police vehicle” in English and Spanish. Will Wisconsin football play more neutral-site games in the future? Badgers AD Chris McIntosh shared his thoughts on the football team's neutral-site nonconference games in the near future, including against No… UW-Madison dean named interim chancellor to succeed Jennifer Mnookin Eric Wilcots currently leads UW-Madison’s largest college. Supporters rally around popular Madison restaurant owner held by ICE Noel Quintana, who owns Señor Machetes with his wife, Ofelia Garcia-Anchondo, was detained while the couple was attempting to fly back to Madi… 15 impassioned ideas for your Valentine’s Day weekend Find something you like (love is optional). Packers cornerback position seemingly will not be overhauled, though improvement is still needed Green Bay does not seem too interested on making big additions to the cornerback position despite some struggles over the past season. Sun Prairie rejects plan for vast retail district surrounded by homes Developer Terrence Wall said he’s not giving up on his vision for a “beautiful” neighborhood with dozens of stores, restaurants and apartment …
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Madison now requires police officer and vehicle markings, in response to ICE concerns Madison police’s unmarked vehicles now have placards in their front windows that say “official Madison police vehicle” in English and Spanish.
Will Wisconsin football play more neutral-site games in the future? Badgers AD Chris McIntosh shared his thoughts on the football team's neutral-site nonconference games in the near future, including against No…
UW-Madison dean named interim chancellor to succeed Jennifer Mnookin Eric Wilcots currently leads UW-Madison’s largest college.
Supporters rally around popular Madison restaurant owner held by ICE Noel Quintana, who owns Señor Machetes with his wife, Ofelia Garcia-Anchondo, was detained while the couple was attempting to fly back to Madi…
Packers cornerback position seemingly will not be overhauled, though improvement is still needed Green Bay does not seem too interested on making big additions to the cornerback position despite some struggles over the past season.
Sun Prairie rejects plan for vast retail district surrounded by homes Developer Terrence Wall said he’s not giving up on his vision for a “beautiful” neighborhood with dozens of stores, restaurants and apartment …
