Leadership Change at Janesville Gazette

Managing Editor Karyn Saemann departs, interim editors named

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:37pm

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of newspapers, a pen, and a nameplate with the words A change in leadership at the Janesville Gazette signals a new era for this long-standing local newspaper.Janesville Today

Adams MultiMedia has announced a leadership change at The Janesville Gazette, with Managing Editor Karyn Saemann departing the newspaper. Southern Wisconsin Regional Editor Tim Sullivan and Beloit Daily News Editor Clint Wolf will share interim duties for the daily production of the paper, while City Editor Neil Johnson will lead the newsroom.

Why it matters

The Janesville Gazette is a long-standing local newspaper serving the southern Wisconsin region. Leadership changes can impact a publication's direction and coverage, making this a significant development for the community.

The details

Karyn Saemann, the previous Managing Editor, has moved on from the paper. Tim Sullivan and Clint Wolf will share interim duties for the daily operations, while Neil Johnson, who previously worked at the Gazette from 2010 to 2023, has rejoined the staff in a managerial role to lead the newsroom. Reporters Ryan Spoehr and Kylie Balk-Yaatenen will continue in their roles.

  • The Janesville Gazette recently celebrated its 180th anniversary.
  • Adams MultiMedia, then known as Adams Publishing Group, bought the paper in 2019.

The players

Karyn Saemann

The former Managing Editor of The Janesville Gazette.

Tim Sullivan

The Southern Wisconsin Regional Editor who will share interim duties for the daily production of the newspaper.

Clint Wolf

The Beloit Daily News Editor who will share interim duties for the daily production of The Janesville Gazette.

Neil Johnson

The City Editor who has rejoined the Gazette staff in a managerial role to lead the newsroom.

Ryan Spoehr

A primary reporter at The Janesville Gazette.

Kylie Balk-Yaatenen

A primary reporter at The Janesville Gazette.

Adams MultiMedia

The company that owns The Janesville Gazette, previously known as Adams Publishing Group.

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The takeaway

This leadership change at The Janesville Gazette, a long-standing local newspaper, signals a shift in the publication's direction and coverage, which could have significant implications for the southern Wisconsin community it serves.