WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Sunday, August 31
- Tourism season
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville's tourism season
- Saturday, August 30
- Police statement on murder-suicide
- Two Dead in Janesville Home
Janesville Police Lt. Tim Hiers reads statement during news conference
A woman in her 30s and man in his 50s were found dead in a home on North Washington Street in Janesville on Saturday morning. WCLO has this preliminary report from Janesville Police. More details are expected later Saturday.
- Friday, August 29
- State of labor
- Flood video
- Dean hospital planning
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on current state of labor in south central Wisconsin
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on release of flood documentary
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about progress on planning for a new hospital in Janesville.
- Thursday, August 28
- Local museum loans autos
- Beloit flood debris
- Studer group works with teachers
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a local museum loans historic limos to Democratic and Republican conventions
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a popular bridge along a Beloit walking path will be reopened soon
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about changes Janesville teachers will notice from an effort to improve results and increase satisfaction in the school district.
- Wednesday, August 27
- Kutter celebrates
- Milton Police Chief reports early success
- SBA loans to Rock County
- Big Ten on Charter
- UW-Whitewater student housing
- Master of carnival games
- School board reduces tax levy increase
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Kutter Harley-Davidson celebration
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Chief Jerry Schuetz's first two weeks on the job.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the first batch of flood disaster checks for Rock County home owners and businesses are sent out
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a deal worked out to bring Big Ten sports to Charter subscribers
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Kayla Bunge about the expansion of student housing around UW-Whitewater.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ted Sullivan about a retired teacher who is a master of carnival games.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the budget reductions that bring the tax levy increase to 3.7 percent.
- Tuesday, August 26
- Chuck Benedict
- Michael Hahn
- Fjelstad retirement
- Steve Sheiffer farewell speech
- United Way campaign ready
- Contaminated well water
- Storm sewer inspection
- Solutions to poverty
45th Assembly District Incumbent Democrat Chuck Benedict offers opening remarks during Tuesday night's Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce forum
45th Assembly District Republican candidate Michael Hahn's opening statement at Tuesday night's Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce forum
Edgerton's superintendent is leaving his post after 22 years on the job. Kyle Geissler reports.
Janesville's city manager reflected on his 21 years of service at Monday's city council meeting.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on United Way campaign
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on high number of dangerous wells
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a FEMA official is inspecting flood damage to Janesville's storm sewer system
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about the last in her three day series on poverty in Janesville focusing on solutions.
- Monday, August 25
- Population estimates
- Effects of poverty
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the population estimates for Janesville and Beloit
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about the second of her three day series on poverty in Janesville focusing on the effects of poverty. The series runs Sunday through Tuesday.
- Sunday, August 24
- City Council to consider Monterey Stadium ramp
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on a request from the Janesville School Board.
- Friday, August 22
- Mother's 911 call
- Vordermann recording
- Causes of poverty
- Vordermann 911 call
- Beloit development
- Airport renovations
Listen to a recording obtained by the Janesville Gazette of Tina Ellingson Pond talking to a 911 dispatcher Wednesday, August 13th. Ellingson Pond's daughter, Jennfier was found dead with her husband at their home the following Monday in a murder-suicide. (edited to remove personal information)
Listen to the full recording of Jennifer Vordermann talking to a 911 dispatcher Saturday, August 16th. Jennifer and her husband Shaun were found dead the following Monday in a murder-suicide. (edited to remove personal information)
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about the first of her three day series on poverty in Janesville focusing on the causes of poverty, which starts Sunday.
The Janesville Gazette obtained a recording of Jennifer Vordermann, the victim of a murder-suicide in Edgerton. The call was recorded the night of Saturday, August 16th. The bodies of her and her husband Shaun were found the following Monday. Kyle Geissler reports.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the latest economic development in Beloit
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on $3.5 million for airport projects
- Thursday, August 21
- City Council narrows field of candidates
- Janesville paramedics make do with four ambulances at five stations
- Rock County Sheriff pre-budget
- Tech Ed options increase
- Spanish on the police beat
- Rotary Garden admission fee
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the closed session discussion about city manager candidates Thursday.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the solution for the fire station on Crosby Ave.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on preliminary 2009 budget numbers for the Rock County Sheriff's Department
WCLO's Steve Benton looks at a program that will boost technical education in Rock County
A Janesville police officer is helping other officers learn enough Spanish to help them on their beats. Kyle Geissler reports.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Janesville Rotary Gardens board wants to charge an admission fee
- Wednesday, August 20
- City Council to discuss manager candidates Thursday
- Rock County tobacco stings
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the progress in Janesville's city manager search.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the latest efforts to eliminate the sale of tobacco products to minors
- Tuesday, August 19
- UAW and GM reach tentative local contract
- Police say husband was shooter
- Housing slump hits home
- Blood donors needed
- New Milton police chief
- Family members talk about murder-suicide
- Edgerton PD press conference
- Beloit College releases Mindset List
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the ratification vote scheduled for Friday.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the autopsy results of an Edgerton couple.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a national housing slump hits Rock County
WCLO's Steve Benton reports there's a summer slump in Red Cross blood donors
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about the new Milton police chief, Jerry Schuetz, who started his job this week.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about what family members are saying about the victims of a murder-suicide.
The Edgerton Police Department held a press conference Monday afternoon about the discovery of two bodies in a home.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the annual list that shows the world view of college freshmen.
- Monday, August 18
- Janesville BID clears first hurdle
- Janesville geese
- Antique store closing
- Videographer remembered
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on what downtown property owners had to say at the public hearing.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Janesville efforts to control the goose population
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about the closing of Campus Antiques in Milton.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about the work of Janesville videographer John Gage, who died in a rollover crash this past weekend.
- Sunday, August 17
- Beloit City Council to review Turtle Island plans
- Janesville BID task force members address concerns about the proposal
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on renovations to the popular playground.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on concerns from downtown business owners.
- Friday, August 15
- Behavior ruins fun for kids
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about how parents can avoid ugly scenes on the sidelines of their kid's sporting event.
- Thursday, August 14
- Economic brainstorming
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on next step for economic brainstorming session
- Wednesday, August 13
- Changes to reduce officer wait time start soon
- Red Cross volunteer coordinator
- "Thrive" group considers the future
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the changes to help deal with emergency detentions.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the new Director of Disaster Services for the local Red Cross chapter
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about a meeting of southern Wisconsin leaders interested in economic development.
- Tuesday, August 12
- Thompson President
- 1st Congressional District
- Beloit effort to eliminate truancy
- Whitewater as a "dream town"
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Wisconsin's Presidential race importance
Opening statements for Paulette Garin and Marge Krupp
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a new city ordinance may help reduce truancy
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Kayla Bunge about Whitewater being recognized as a "dream town".
- Monday, August 11
- International politics at Janesville City Council meeting
- Forward Janesville announces top economic ideas for city
- Flood recovery
- Pet sitters
- Foreclosures up
Russian-born Council member Yuri Rashkin discusses Russia's military action in Georgia.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the product of a brainstorming session in June.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on upcoming flood relief fund raiser
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Shelly Birkelo about how pet sitters can help pet owners.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ryan Dostalek about foreclosures in Rock County.
- Saturday, August 9
- Local Cable Access lost
- Drunk Driving
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on potential loss of cable access.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on drunk driving crack down
- Friday, August 8
- New Business for Janesville
- Work at Monterey Hotel
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a business coming to Janesville from Chicago
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ryan Dostalek about the work being done on the Monterey Hotel in downtown Janesville.
- Thursday, August 7
- High School Credit
- Beautiful Paul Ryan
- Edgerton city hall location
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on college credits for high schoolers
WCLO's Steve Benton has a "tongue in cheek" conversation with Congressman Paul Ryan
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about a decision on where to locate a new city hall in Edgerton.
- Wednesday, August 6
- Winzenz ready for action
- Lakeland sale
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Interim Janesville City Manager, Jay Winzenz
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ted Sullivan about the sale of the former Lakeland building in Elkhorn.
- Tuesday, August 5
- Winzenz named Interim City Manager
- Car surfing recovery
- Psychiatric patients
- Ash Borer
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the new role for the city employee.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about the recovery of a Janesville teen after a car surfing incident.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about the costs of taking care of psychiatric patients in Rock County.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville response
- Monday, August 4
- New developer interested in former Menards site
- Night out
- Highway 51 tourism
- Historic Walk
- Businesses recover from flood
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the progress of the redevelopment.
WCLO's Stan Stricker previews National Night Out
Tourism officials meet to discuss Highway 51 tourism
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Shelly Birkelo about the upcoming historic house and garden walking tour in Janesville's Courthouse Hill Historic District.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about how businesses around Lake Koshkonong are recovering from the summer flood.
- Sunday, August 3
- New Beloit Transit Center design
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the sustainability aspect of the design.
- Friday, August 1
- Mortgage bail out
- Juvenile diversion program
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Congressman Paul Ryan's reaction to mortgage bail outs.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about a juvenile diversion program underway in Rock County.
