WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Monday, December 31
- Forward Janesville awards
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the awards from Forward Janesville.
- Sunday, December 30
- Gambling addiction
Kyle Geissler reports on the rise of gambling addiction.
- Friday, December 28
- Action team for homeless students
- AirFest tourism
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the new focus for Janesville's homeless students.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on AirFest cross-promoting local tourism.
- Thursday, December 27
- Janesville's Cambodian students
- Edgerton firefighter gives up job
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the number of Cambodian students in Janesville.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about the retirement of an Edgerton firefighter.
- Wednesday, December 26
- YWCA Peace Award
- Rock County honored by MacArthur Foundation
- Edgerton Hospital plans facility amid other options
- Electronic billboard update
- Burton Street development
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the increase in peace activism in Rock County.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the national attention from the MacArthur Foundation.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about plans for a new facility for Edgerton Hospital and Health Services.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the provisions for electronic billboards.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the development project to replace some public housing.
- Sunday, December 23
- New form of skiing
- Solders keep in touch for Christmas
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Mike Heine about the growing popularity of twin tipped skiing.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Mike Heine about w families communicate with their families serving in the military overseas.
- Saturday, December 22
- A persistent plea for music in schools
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about music teachers' efforts to lobby the school board.
- Friday, December 21
- Byron Stewart found guilty of murder
- Brooks receives 75 years in prison
- Isuzu line workers facing layoff
- GM looking to sell medium-duty business
- Beckord on Hendricks
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the verdict against Byron Stewart.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Shawn Brooks' prison sentence.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about changes to production at the Isuzu line in Janesville.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about the medium duty truck line that used to be at the General Motors plant in Janesville.
Forward Janesville President John Beckord talks to WCLO's Stan Stricker about the life of Ken Hendricks.
- Thursday, December 20
- Byron Stewart testifies
- DNA presented in Stewart trial
- Snow removal challenge
- Congressman Paul Ryan talks energy
- Progress for ethanol plant
- Woodworking class suspended
- Bible incident draws concerns
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the testimony of Byron Stewart.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on DNA evidence
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on challenges of snow removal
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Ryan's view of the energy bill
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Mike Heine about progress for the Sharon ethanol plant.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about problems with a woodworking shop at Blackhawk Technical College.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about a free speech debate at Parker High School.
- Wednesday, December 19
- Clinton shooting
- AirFest gears up for early show
- Defense begins to call witnesses
- Clinton shooting press conference
- Gun linked to Beloit crime scene
- Testing on heifer farm
- GM re-rate could lead to buyouts
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on officer involved shooting
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on early plans for AIRFest
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the first witnesses for the defense.
Listen to the full press conference with the Rock County Sheriff's Department regarding the officer-involved shooting in Clinton on Tuesday.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a Madison Crime Lab expert links a gun to a Beloit crime scene
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about recent testing near Larson Acres.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about changes to GM's production rate.
- Tuesday, December 18
- Lak autopsy testimony
- GM reduces production
- Deputies deliver arrest warrants
- Beloit officer testifies in murder trial
- Town board changes
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on testimony about Carlos Lak's autopsy.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on General Motors announcement
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on "Arrest Warrant Initiative"
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a Beloit murder suspect is linked to a car seen leaving the scene
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about changes to the Turtle Town Board.
- Monday, December 17
- Day one of Stewart trial
- Finnegans moves
- Changes at Lakeland
- Effort aimed at homeless men
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on day one of the Stewart murder trial
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the relocation of Finnegans' RV.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Mike Heine about changes at Lakeland Health Care Center.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about a new effort to help a segment of the homeless population.
- Friday, December 14
- Fire fighters ask for hydrant help
- Alliant Crews busy
- Rock County Board race shapes up
- Dean’s loss likely to be Mercy’s gain
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on need to clear snow around hydrants
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a busy week for Alliant Energy crews
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the status of the Rock County board race
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about changes to GM's health coverage.
- Thursday, December 13
- Casino delay welcomed
- YMCA to open aquatic center
- Crunch time for the United Way
- "Ring and Bring" helps the Salvation Army
- Unexpected Jail Windfall
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the latest progress with Beloit's casino application.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on YMCA aquatic center opening
WCLO's Stan Stricker gives an update of the United Way campaign
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a special effort to supply gifts and food to the needy in the Janesville area
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the funding for illegal aliens in the Rock County Jail.
- Wednesday, December 12
- Aquatics study session
- Intra district transfer requests for Janesville students due soon
- Milton police crack down on drunk drivers
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the plan for Janesville's city pools.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the Janesville intra-district student transfer deadline
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the Milton Police Department's participation in the "Booze and Belt" program
- Tuesday, December 11
- AirFEST announces headline act
- Police collect "Teddy Bears"
- Janesville man faces felony charge in the death of a child
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the Canadian Snowbirds' performance at the 2008 AirFEST.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on tender care by police
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the arrest of a Janesville man in the death of his baby son
- Saturday, December 8
- JEA and JSD talk health care
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the role of health insurance in teacher contract talks.
- Friday, December 7
- Salvation Army asks for donations
- Beloit's Postmaster says deadlines are approaching for some holiday mail
- Teens arrested for Whitewater crimes
- Hiring freeze in Milton
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Salvation Army holiday donations
Steve Benton Beloit's Postmaster warns of holiday delivery deadlines
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Mike Heine about the arrest of two teenagers for a rash of break-ins.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about how a hiring freeze in Milton.
- Thursday, December 6
- Roundabout training for Janesville residents
- Janesville Education Association has new leadership
- Virtual schools ruling
- Triage tags
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Janesville roundabout training
Steve Benton reports on the new President of the Janesville Education Association
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about how a court ruling on virtual schools might affect Janesville schools.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about the use of triage tags at Edgerton Hospital and Health Services.
- Wednesday, December 5
- Tavern League opposes smoking ban
- Gazette featured in Business After Five event
- Janesville's history explored
- Rock County Snowmobile trails open
- Edgerton fire chief resigns
- Christmas Carol-news
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the Rock County Tavern League's opposition to a statewide smoking ban.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on expected big crowd
Steve Benton reports on a three part program looking at aspects of Janesville's history
Steve Benton reports some of Rock County's snowmobile trails are open
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about the resignation of the Edgerton fire chief.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the live radio broadcast of the Dickens classic.
- Tuesday, December 4
- Janesville's Oasis cow makeover is complete
- Beloit student inspires others with disabilities
- Police break up party
- Future of the Lincoln-Tallman House
- Aquatics recommendation
Steve Benton reports Janesville's Oasis cow winters on the Utzig Car Star lot
Steve Benton reports a Beloit special needs student wins an art contest
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Mike Heine about reaction to police breaking up a party.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Fiore about the challenges facing the Lincoln-Tallman House.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Fiore about a recommendation on Janesville aquatics facilities.
- Monday, December 3
- Save a Life tour
- Beloit's Lovelights enjoys another bright year
- Beloit carbon monoxide incident
- Beloit "Flats" renovation underway after delay
- Overview of local senior centers
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the Save a Life Tour in Milton.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Beloit Memorial Hospital's Lovelights program
Steve Benton reports nine people were sickened in a Beloit carbon monoxide incident
Steve Benton reports work is scheduled to start this week on the Beloit Fairbanks Flats project
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Shelly Birkelo about her overview of local senior centers.