
In one of 69蹤獲 photographer Anthony Wahls favorite photos of 2023, visitors to Traxler Park watch the fireworks display during the annual Independence Day on the Rock event in Janesville on Saturday, July 1.
Anthony Wahl's Favorite Photos of 2023

In one of 69蹤獲 photographer Anthony Wahls favorite photos of 2023, visitors to Traxler Park watch the fireworks display during the annual Independence Day on the Rock event in Janesville on Saturday, July 1.

Morning light reflects off a nearby building, stretching onto the American flag mural at Whiskey Ranch Bar & Grill as a construction worker carrying a miter saw walks to a nearby job site in downtown Janesville on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

The fireworks display ends the annual Independence Day on the Rock event in Traxler Park on Saturday, July 2.

Former Parker High School track athlete Jake Brost gets in a round of practice with the hammer throw at Monterey Park in Janesville on Tuesday. Brost was on holiday break from Carthage College in Kenosha, where the freshman throws the hammer as part of the track and field team.

Janesville Parkers Cayden Brandenburg competes in a 160-pound matchup with Janesville Parkers Sam Piper during their dual meet at Parker High School on Wednesday, Jan. 4.

Janesville Parkers Eli Thurman competes in a 170-pound match with Janesville Craigs Dominick Albrecht during their dual meet at Parker High School on Wednesday, Jan. 4.

A couple makes their way through the candlelit trails of the Janesville Schools Outdoor Lab during a night hike event sponsored by Rock County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.

People make their way through the candlelit trails of the Janesville Schools Outdoor Lab during a night hike event sponsored by Rock County Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance on Friday, Jan. 6.

Robert Polglaze wipes a tear away as he shares his story and the circumstances that brought him to the Rock County Jail. Polglaze takes part in a twice-weekly emotional literacy group therapy sessions based on the national program Houses of Healing. The program began 10 months ago at the jail and has served 70 people.

UW-Whitewaters Trevon Chislom finds room for the dunk in the first half of their conference game against UW-Stout at home in Whitewater on Saturday, Jan. 14.

Edgertons Olin Zellmer goes up for a contested layup while defended by Evansvilles Aiden Maves in their Rock Valley Conference game at Edgerton High School on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Martin Huckstep hangs strings of cards with the names of former First Christian Church members from in the windows of the church ahead of its final Sunday service this weekend. With a dwindling number of members, only exacerbated during the COVID pandemic, the churchs board decided last month to permanently close the doors after 110 years in the community.

An individual walks their dog through the snowy tree lined entrance of Riverside Park on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023.

Individuals carry their belongings as they walk away as emergency crews respond to a multi-vehicle accident in both the north and south lanes of Interstate39/90 just north of the East Creek Road overpass on Friday afternoon, Jan. 27.

Members of Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association of Madison start their traditional lion dance performance through the entrance of the Hedberg Public Library on Saturday afternoon in Janesville to honor the Chinese New Year.

Members of Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association of Madison start their traditional lion dance performance inside the Hedberg Public Library in 2023 in Janesville to honor the Chinese New Year.

Jace Rindahl speaks during a press conference on Thursday following University of Wisconsin-Whitewaters formal announcement of Rindahl as the next head coach of the Warhawk Football program. Rindahl is the 22nd head coach in the 134-year history of the UW-Whitewater football program.

The spire of St. Marys Church is seen through a raindrop atop a car windshield on a dreary Thursday afternoon in Janesville.

Siblings Ian, right, and Elias Norman finish rolling to their final stop after a ride sledding down the hill at Palmer Park in Janesville during Thursdays snowstorm.

Evansvilles Tim Lund competes against Luxemburg-Cascos Aden Weber at 285-pounds during their semifinal match in the Division 2 Team Wrestling State Tournament at the UW Fieldhouse in Madison on Saturday, March 4. Evansville lost 63-9.

Residents along Janesvilles State Street work to clean off their sidewalks following an over the night snowfall on Saturday.

With the help of others, George Crooks pulls items out of the wreckage on Saturday, April 1, following severe storms and wind damage that toppled a barn and silo Friday evening on his farm just west of Brodhead, along County Highway F.

With the help of others, George Crooks pulls items out of the wreckage following severe storms and wind damage that toppled a barn and silo Friday evening on his farm just west of Brodhead, along County Highway F.

Steve Wallace and his son Alex work to clear off their driveway after dozens of mature trees surrounding their home were twisted and knocked down during Fridays severe storm, just west of Brodhead on County Highway F. Their home was unscathed, but a couple nearby buildings on their property were heavily damaged.

Dozens of mature trees surrounding Cindy Wallaces home were twisted and knocked down during Fridays severe storm, just west of Brodhead on County Highway F. Their home was unscathed, but a couple nearby buildings on their property were heavily damaged.

A man picks up debris in a field Saturday morning after a severe storm just west of Brodhead damaged a barn and silo at a property on County Highway F the night before.

Janesville Parkers Tayelin Sihabouth celebrates after a triple during their game at Riverside Park in Janesville on Friday, April 7.

Lucas Powell takes off from the shoreline while kayaking after work in a body of water along Highway 59, north of Milton, Wis., on Thursday, April 13.

Janesville Craigs Grace Brown (11) celebrates with her teammates after scoring on a penalty kick in the first half of their game away against Milton on Thursday, April 13.

Miltons Tyler Zeal is called safe at home after beating the tag out attempt from Sun Prairie East pitcher Davis Whetten during their game in Milton on Friday, April 14.

Jace Covert maintains his balance on a small concrete ledge while fishing just below the small dam at Lake Leota in Evansville on Tuesday, April 18.

Janesville Parker celebrates after Addison Nelson RBI single to win their game against crosstown rival Janesville Craig on Thursday, April 27.

Whitewaters CJ Tomomitsu celebrates midair as he clears a personal best of 12' 6 during the Rock Valley Conference Meet at Big Foot High School on Saturday, May 13.

Ashton Swanson casts his fishing line into the Trailer Park lagoon while outdoors on Tuesday, May 16. Smoke in the upper atmosphere from wildfires in western Canada are causing a hazy skies above the Midwest, including all of Wisconsin.

Abraham Lincoln reenactor Randy Duncan waits in the crowd for his turn to give a speech to the group on Saturday morning during Milton Houses Civil War Living History Days.

The colorful field of purple and white Dames Rocket in full bloom as a rider on a tricycle cruises along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail by Palmer Park in Janesville on Tuesday, May 23.

Kate Williamson places a flag at the grave of a veteran while volunteering to help honor each veteran gravesite, ahead of the upcoming Memorial Day events.

Students form a circle surrounding the school outside of Roosevelt Elementary School to welcome graduating Craig High School seniors back to their former elementary school on Thursday, May 25.

Local veterans fire off a 21-gun salute during Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery in Janesville.

Janesville Craigs Jake Schaffner celebrates a triple during their Division 1 regional final game against Milton at Riverside Park on Thursday, June 1.

The ball bounces out of David Distefanos glove as he reaches over the fence during Janesville Craigs Division 1 regional final game against Milton at Riverside Park on Thursday, June 1.

Scenes from Craig High Schools commencement ceremony for the Class of 2023 at Monterey Stadium in Janesville on Thursday, June 1.

Friends Ilirjana Shabani and Miya Seipel hug at the end of Craig High Schools graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 at Monterey Stadium in Janesville on Thursday, June 1.

Scenes from Parker High Schools graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023 at Monterey Stadium in Janesville on Friday, June 2.

Evansville teammates rally around Teagan Olson (11) after a goal in the first half of their regional final game against Lake Mills in Evansville on Saturday, June 3. Evansville won 3-2.

Members of the Milton High Schools graduating Class of 2023 throw their caps into the air at the end of the commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 4.

Janesville Craigs Dylan Snyder covers his head in reaction to their sectional semifinal game loss to Burlington at Oregon High School on Tuesday, June 6.

Brodheads Taetum Hoesly celebrates after scoring the winning run in their WIAA Division 3 state championship game against Mayville at Goodman Diamond in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, June 10. Brodhead won 1-0 on a walk-off double in the eighth inning.

Brodhead celebrates with the lifting of their trophy after defeating Mayville in the WIAA Division 3 state championship game at Goodman Diamond in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, June 10. Brodhead won 1-0 on a walk-off double in the eighth inning.

Brodhead celebrates after defeating Mayville in the WIAA Division 3 state championship game at Goodman Diamond in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, June 10. Brodhead won 1-0 on a walk-off double in the eighth inning.

Cyclists in the Cat 3/4 Womens race push off of the start line during one of the afternoon races in the Janesville Town Square Gran Prix on Thursday, June 15. Janesville was once again the first day in TheKwikTripTour of Americas Dairyland, a cycling series taking place over 11 consecutive days in 11 different communities throughout Southeast Wisconsin.

The Pro/1 Men race during the Janesville Town Square Gran Prix on Thursday, June 15. Janesville was the first day in TheKwikTripTour of Americas Dairyland, a cycling series taking place over 11 consecutive days in 11 different communities throughout Southeast Wisconsin.

Two fawns share a moment with their mother while leisurely walking through Riverside Park in Janesville on Sunday.

A young family fishes off the dock of the Janesville Town Square as Canadian wildfire smoke continues to drift across southern Wisconsin. An air quality advisory is in effect through noon Thursday. The most significant impact to air quality will be in the overnight hours into midday Wednesday.

A bicyclist cruises by as wildfire smoke continues to drift across southern Wisconsin on Tuesday. An air quality advisory is in effect through noon Thursday. The most significant impact to air quality will be in the overnight hours into midday Wednesday.

A man plays a round of disk golf while at Lustig Park in Janesville on Wednesday.

Kaden Rooney skates across a surface on only the two front wheels while out with friends at an improvised skate park just south of the river along South Jackson Street in Janesville on Thursday, July 6.

Evansvilles Wyatt Klitzman breaks free for a touchdown during the first half of their game against McFarland on Friday, Oct. 13.

An autumn maple leaf rests on the asphalt as rain falls on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 26.

A little rain doesnt stop Jehkhi Butler, left, and Gage Grant from playing a game of afternoon basketball at Adams Park in Janesville on Thursday, Oct. 26.

Edgertons Westley Hankes celebrates after a scoring a goal in the first half of their sectional semifinal loss to Madison Edgewood on Thursday, Oct. 26. Edgerton lost in a penalty kick shootout.

Edgerton reacts after losing in a penalty kick shootout during their sectional semifinal game against Madison Edgewood at home on Thursday, Oct. 26.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewaters Alec Ogden leaps into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter of their homecoming game against University of Wisconsin-Platteville at Perkins Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 28.

A child runs past a projection of spiders on the garage door while trick-or-treating at a home along Mount Vernon Avenue in Janesville on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Railcar parts sit piled up in the foreground as crews work Wednesday morning to cleanup a train derailment that took place between North Franklin and North River Streets along West Centerway in Janesville. Wisconsin & Southern Railroad, the railroad lines operator, leases the line from Union Pacific.

Railcar parts sit piled up in the foreground as crews work Wednesday morning to cleanup a train derailment that took place between North Franklin and North River Streets along West Centerway in Janesville. Wisconsin & Southern Railroad, the railroad lines operator, leases the line from Union Pacific.

Badger High Schools Landon Nottestad breaks free for a 40-yard touchdown in the second half of their WIAA Division 2 championship football game against Waunakee at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Friday, Nov. 17. Badger defeated Waunakee 34-33.

Badger High School celebrates after defeating Waunakee 34-33 in their WIAA Division 2 championship football game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Friday, Nov. 17.

The 27th annual Holiday Light Show, involving more than 1.5 million lights, opens on Friday, Nov. 24, at the Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville. It is the biggest fundraiser of the year for Rotary Botanical Gardens.

Dean Sulok plays the bass during a dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker by the Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra and StageWorks Projects at the Janesville Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

Conductor Robert Tomaro directs the music during a dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker by the Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra and StageWorks Projects at the Janesville Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

Sophia Meyer performs as the Snow Queen during a dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker by the Beloit Janesville Symphony Orchestra and StageWorks Projects at the Janesville Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

Miltons David Bilhorn competes against Monona Grove McFarlands Cecilia Mattox in a 113-pound match during their meet at Milton High School on Friday, Dec. 15.