JANESVILLE Second man injured in explosion at NaturPak plant in Janesville dies in hospital Jeff Richgels Mar 30, 2026 Mar 30, 2026 Updated Mar 30, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A second 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 uC:52J D2:5 {2FC2?46 p] !6C<:?D[ bg[ @7 #@4<7@C5[ x==:?@:D[ H2D AC@?@F?465 5625 :? 2 9@DA:E2= %F6D52J[ D:I 52JD 27E6C E96 6IA=@D:@?]k^AmkAm~? 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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 Inside the shift that saved the Wisconsin men's hockey season for Frozen Four berth Luke Osburn is "dynamic" and "calm under pressure," and the freshman defenseman started the Badgers' rally in the NCAA regional final. How 'hockey gods' rewarded Wisconsin men's hockey captain and overtime hero Ben Dexheimer didn't let negatives cloud his belief or get in the way of what he had to do to help get the Badgers to the Frozen Four. 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Inside the shift that saved the Wisconsin men's hockey season for Frozen Four berth Luke Osburn is "dynamic" and "calm under pressure," and the freshman defenseman started the Badgers' rally in the NCAA regional final.
How 'hockey gods' rewarded Wisconsin men's hockey captain and overtime hero Ben Dexheimer didn't let negatives cloud his belief or get in the way of what he had to do to help get the Badgers to the Frozen Four.
Wisconsin men’s hockey upsets Michigan State in OT to punch ticket to first Frozen Four since 2010 Ben Dexheimer's overtime goal completed the Badgers' come-from-behind victory over Michigan State for a spot in the Frozen Four.
Brewers pitching staff keeps White Sox quiet to secure series win Garrett Mitchell hit two singles, drove in two runs and stole two bases to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox despite anoth…
Former McFarland High School standout dies from injuries in Monona 7-vehicle crash Derek Schwarting was “a great teammate, a positive role model and someone who was impactful to the entire McFarland community,” his former bas…
2 households displaced after lithium ion battery causes fire on Far East Side Fire crews were sent to the 2400 block Independence Lane early Saturday after a resident heard a popping sound and saw smoke from a small rech…
