WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Wednesday, April 30
- Cougar DNA confirms identity
- WiFi research in Rock County continues
- Layoffs at another GM SUV plant
- GM Buyout concerns
- Rock County retailer predicts $3.89 gas by Memorial Day
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the DNA report of the Milton/Chicago cougar.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the joint Janesville and Beloit WiFi Committee meeting
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about temporary layoffs at another GM SUV plant.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about concerns being raised about how a GM buyout offer is being funded.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a Rock County businessman predicts much higher gas prices by Memorial Day
- Tuesday, April 29
- Gassman GM
- GM Sheridan
- GM impact on Beloit
- Yard work minimized
- Jim Leute recaps GM story
- GM cutbacks and the local economy
- Steve Sheiffer reacts to GM announcement
- Mike Sheridan reaction to GM cutbacks
- City council discussion on city jobs
- Reaction from workers
- City job security
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on State response to GM announcement
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on UAW local 95 react to GM job cuts
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on GM job cuts in Beloit
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Cathy Idzerda about a class to help you minimize your yard chores.
Janesville Gazette business editor recaps Monday's GM cutbacks story on WCLO's Stan Milam Show.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about how cutbacks at General Motors might have an impact on suppliers and the broader economy.
Janesville City Manager Steve Sheiffer talks to WCLO's Stan Milam Show about Monday's annoucement about cutbacks at Janesville's General Motors assembly plant.
Assemblyman and UAW President Mike Sheridan talks to WCLO's Stan Milam Show about Monday's cutback annoucement from General Motors.
Council member George Brunner says several city employees have contacted him with concerns. Listen to the discussion between the council and City Manager Steve Sheiffer Monday night.
GM workers in Janesville react to Monday's news about cutbacks coming this July.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the discussion of job security at Monday's City Council meeting.
- Monday, April 28
- GM job cuts
- GM production cut
- Milton's administrator at 5 years
- Beloit may get a new hotel
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on GM cuts
General Motors' officials were expected to announce production cuts today that could eliminate one shift of workers at the assembly plant in Janesville. Business editor Jim Leute appeared on the Stan Milam Show to discuss the news.
It has been five years since Milton City Administrator Todd Schmidt went on the job. Kyle Geissler reports.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on planning for a new hotel in Beloit
- Sunday, April 27
- Quaerna's arrest history
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the arrest history of Michael Quaerna.
- Friday, April 25
- Town of Beloit rental permits
- Tax Freedom Day
- More Janesville Transit System buses can carry bikes
- Dowtown housing
- GM plant copes with American Axle strike
- YWCA blog
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the new rental property permit and inspection program.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Tax Freedom Day blues
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Janesville's "Rack It and Rocket" program is becoming more popular
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about the role of housing in revitalization of downtown Janesville.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about the effect of the American Axle strike on the General Motors plant in Janesville.
The YWCA of Rock County is embracing Internet tools to promote its mission. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Thursday, April 24
- Beloit 4k
- bypass jump
- New squad cars
- Janesville gets another auto parts store
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the success of the first year of 4k.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on unusual flight from arrest
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Mike DuPre' about new Rock County Sheriff's Department squad cars.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports an old Hardee's restaurant in Janesville will be replaced with an auto parts store soon
- Wednesday, April 23
- Gay-Straight Alliance posters
- Baldridge award
- Safe prom nights in Rock County
- U.W.Whitewater students raise money for clean water projects
- Pot bust
- Pledge debate in Edgerton
- Gender in education
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the posters from Janesville's Gay-Straight Alliance.
Hear WCLO's audio of Javon Bea's acceptance of the award.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a traffic safety effort to make Rock County roads safe on prom night
WCLO's Steve Benton reports at boiler explosion at U.W. Whitewater prompts students to raise money for a well project in India
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville drug bust.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about a debate over the Pledge of Allegiance in Edgerton schools.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about a new approach to gender in education and how some Janesville educators are trying it out.
- Tuesday, April 22
- Underground smoke
- Rock County goes green
- Rock Environmental Network
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on youth based anti-smoking effort
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on "green options" for Rock County energy consumers
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Kayla Bunge about a group working to bring together environmental groups in Rock County.
- Monday, April 21
- Soy Crushing
- Downtown parking
- Janesville Parker students get drunk driving message
- Students build efficent home
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on legislator's support of soybean crushing facility
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on downtown Janesville parking plan
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the latest mock accident played out for Janesville Parker High School students
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about an energy efficient home being built by Evansville students.
- Sunday, April 20
- Parker mock crash preview
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Parker High School's planned mock crash.
- Friday, April 18
- Preston
- Tubbs inducted into Beloit Memorial High School Hall of Honor
- Economic development ideas
- Earthquake interview 2
- Earthquake interview
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Parker High School Graduate's Cabinet nomination
WCLO's Steve Benton attends the latest Hall of Honor ceremony at Beloit Memorial High School
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about recommendations for economic development in Evansville.
Janesville resident Mavis Marrero lives on Highway 51 South. She talks to WCLO's Steve Benton about her experience feeling the earthquake.
Janesville resident Karen Murdy lives on the west side. She talks to WCLO's Stan Stricker about her experience feeling the earthquake.
- Thursday, April 17
- UWW Explosion update
- Beloit School District gets award
- Beloit's Di Sicilian fire still under investigation
- Electronic checks
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on a weekend without hot water or heat on the UWW campus.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a state award for the Beloit School District
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on progress of the Di Sicilian restaurant fire in Beloit
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about changes to the way businesses cash your checks.
- Wednesday, April 16
- Police hearing
- Measles
- Footville bank robbery sentences handed down
- Rock County flood threat going down
- Leadership changes on Beloit City Council
- Possible vote to dissolve police department
- Charges against Woodman's
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the Janesville Police re-accreditation hearing.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on immunization concerns
WCLO's Steve Benton reports two defendants in a Footville bank robbery are sentenced
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the flood threat on the Rock and Sugar Rivers is diminishing
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the re-organizational meeting of the Beloit City Council
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about a possible vote in the Town of Milton to dissolve the police department.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about charges being lodged against Woodman's Food Markets.
- Tuesday, April 15
- Police reaccreditation
- Allen Hall dedication
- James Koepp bound over in Rock County Court
- Length of school lunches
- Girls' hockey team approved
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the Janesville Police Department's reaccreditation.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the dedication of Allen Hall.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports triple murder suspect James Koepp is bound over for trial in Rock County Court
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Kayla Bunge about the different views on school lunch periods.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about a new girls' hockey team.
- Monday, April 14
- Cell church
- Beloit teachers have a tentative contract
- Rock County Fields too wet for farmers
- Revitalizing downtowns
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the cell antenna proposal.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a tentative contract for Beloit teachers
WCLO's Steve Benton reports weather conditions in Rock County delay spring planting
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about how local communities have found ways to revitalize their downtown areas.
- Sunday, April 13
- Edgerton community garden
- Quaerna's license
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Edgerton's community garden.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Michael Quaerna's alcohol license application.
- Saturday, April 12
- YWCA Care House
The YWCA Care House in Janesville is focused on helping child victims. The Janesville Gazette is reviewing the services and telling the story of one family who have used the services at the care house. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Friday, April 11
- Beloit man sentenced to life in prison
- Staffing a new hospital
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Byron Stewart is sentenced to life in prison
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about prospects for staffing a new hospital in Janesville.
- Thursday, April 10
- Break in the weather enforcement
- Mercy reacts to St Mary's hospital
- Beloit's Riverfests line-up announced
- School calendar debate
- New hospital for Janesville
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on stronger enforcement at the Break in the Weather party.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Mercy Health System's reaction to a new hospital in Janesville.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on some of the entertainment for this year's Beloit Riverfest
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about the debate over a new Janesville school schedule.
A new hospital campus is coming to Janesville. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Wednesday, April 9
- "Soft skills" needed in the workplace
- Brodhead business expansion
- Park proposed for gravel pit
- Janesville school lunch program costs may increase
- Athletic fee discussion
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about students learning the importance of "soft skills" in the workplace.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about the expansion of a Brodhead business.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about the future of the Tiffany gravel pit.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Janesville School Board is considering an increase in the price for the school lunch program
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the Janesville School Board's discussion of athletic fees.
- Tuesday, April 8
- Gassman visit
- GM layoffs
- Blackhawk Tech budget advances
- Hunting club restrictions
- AG hall of fame inductees
WCLO's Stan Stricker learns lesson about training grant
Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute talks with WCLO's Stan Milam Show about layoffs at the General Motors plant in Janesville.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Blackhawk Technical College Finance Committee gives their approval to the proposed 2008-09 budget
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about new restrictions on a hunting club in the Town of Beloit.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about new inductees to the Rock County Agribusiness Council's hall of fame.
- Monday, April 7
- Athletic fee increase?
- Gassman visit
- Magnolia wind ordinance
- Spinning class popularity
- Janesville Salvation Army hosts special "soup line"
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the possibility of a Janesville athletic fee increase.
WCLO's Stan Stricker anticipates State Department of Workforce Secretary's visit
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about a new wind regulation ordinance for the Town of Magnolia.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about the popularity of spinning classes.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a fund raising event for Janesville's Salvation Army take the form of a traditional "soup line."
- Friday, April 4
- Beloit Police initiate graffiti control program
- Tight squeeze for fire trucks
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a new program to control graffiti in Beloit
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about space issues at the Beloit Township Fire Department.
- Thursday, April 3
- Janesville Rotary Gardens greening up
- Teacher ratification
- Return to the Rock
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on spring growth at Janesville's Rotary Gardens
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on contract ratification
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about the city taking a new look at the future of the Rock River in Janesville.
- Wednesday, April 2
- Rock County United program looks to improve
- Ratification preview
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a collaboration that could result in improved United Way programs
WCLO's Stan Stricker previews the Janesville teachers' ratification vote.
- Tuesday, April 1
- Emerald Ash Borer testing in Rock County
- Underage drinking in Edgerton
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the results of Emerald Ash Borer testing in Rock County
A group of Edgerton residents are highlighting concerns about underage drinking in their community. Kyle Geissler reports.
