The General Motors assembly plant in Janesville ended SUV production December 23rd, 2008. In June 2009, the Janesville plant lost out on an opportunity to produce a new small vehicle for GM. Gazettextra and WCLO continues coverage of all the important news and events as the community copes with job losses caused by the plant closing and impact on local economy.
GM DEVELOPMENTS
GM confirms plans to produce small car in Michigan
By ASSOCIATED PRESS | 6/26
The oldest plant in the General Motors Corp. family faces an uncertain future after the automaker decided against bringing new production to the recently shuttered facility.
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$2.3 million grant to help displaced autoworkers in Rock County
By BETH WHEELOCK | 6/30 -
Retirees flooding dental and vision offices as benefits run out
By STACY VOGEL | 6/28 -
Janesville area residents react to GM decision
By KATHLEEN FOODY | 6/26 -
Officials wait to comment on GM annoucement
By GAZETTE STAFF | 6/26
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Janesville area businesses look for support after GM decision
By GAZETTE STAFF | 6/26
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PODCASTS
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Local reactions to GM reports | 6/25
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the next step if Janesville isn't chosen for small car production.
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GM retiree benefits running out | 6/25
General Motors retirees in the Janesville area are preparing for the end of some of their benefits. Dental and eye coverage come to an end at the end of June. As a result, local dental and eye offices are seeing increased traffic. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
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Cullen on GM | 6/16
Tim Cullen comments on the state and local proposal to GM for continued production in Janesville, seat belts in school buses and health insurance
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PHOTO GALLERIES
Last day at GM
Photos of workers during GM's last day of SUV production.
General Motors recent history
Color images from GM's recent history in Janesville.
General Motors history in black and white
Black and white images from GM's long history in Janesville
General Motors closing
Images from the General Motors assembly plant closing announcements.
