JANESVILLE | NATURPAK PLANT Man injured in explosion at NaturPak plant in Janesville dies in hospital Jeff Richgels Mar 27, 2026 Mar 27, 2026 Updated Mar 28, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A man injured in an explosion March 18 at the NaturPak plant in Janesville died in a hospital, authorities reported.kAm%96 #@4< r@F?EJ |65:42= tI2>:?6C’D s6A2CE>6?E :? 2 DE2E6>6?E (65?6D52J D2:5 #@36CE@ r] |2CE:?6K[ dd[ @7 q6=@:E[ H2D AC@?@F?465 5625 :? 2 9@DA:E2= @? $F?52J[ 7@FC 52JD 27E6C E96 6IA=@D:@?]k^AmkAmy2?6DG:==6 A@=:46 92G6 ?@E FA52E65 E96:C C6A@CE @? 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3 hospitalized after second explosion of year at NaturPak plant in Janesville Two were flown to the burn center at University Hospital, and a third was taken by ambulance to Mercy Trauma Center in Janesville.
Middleton students craft custom cars for national race at Road America The Middleton High School Racing Team is building one car from scratch this year and making significant improvements to two others it has prev…
Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor diagnosed with kidney stones, debate postponed WISN 12, the TV station hosting the debate, said it is working with both campaigns to reschedule the debate.
Memorial, Toki teacher is being investigated for a possible inappropriate student relationship Superintendent Joe Gothard released a statement apologizing to anyone affected by the situation, noting that it rattles an entire community.
Badgers coach Luke Fickell on his relationship with alumni, his vision for alumni coordinator role Wisconsin's coach said he "feels bad" that he hasn't connected with former Badgers. Here's what he thinks has to change.Â
Former fullback returning to Wisconsin football to be alumni coordinator Bradie Ewing made a football career out of getting tough jobs done for the Badgers. He's taking on a new one as the team's alumni coordinator.Â
Packers must consider future of young defensive player Whether Green Bay picks up a fifth-year option on Lukas Van Ness could have major impact in next offseason's roster construction.
Memorial, Toki teacher is being investigated for a possible inappropriate student relationship Superintendent Joe Gothard released a statement apologizing to anyone affected by the situation, noting that it rattles an entire community.
