WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Saturday, March 1
- Arts hall of fame inductee
A member of Janesville's arts community is joining the United Arts Alliance Hall of Fame. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Friday, February 29
- Campaign whirlwind
- Leap legends
- Dogs rescued from Interstate doing well
- Policy affecting the Beloit Casino project gets hearing in Washinton D.C.
- Beating victim dies
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the whirlwind of campaign stops for the city council candidates.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about an update on a group of dogs involved in a crash on I-90.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about an update on a group of dogs involved in a crash on I-90.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a hearing before the House Natural Resources Committee affecting off-reservation casino projects like Beloit's
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Mike Heine about the death of a man who investigators believe was beaten by his son.
- Thursday, February 28
- Cougar update
- Interstate signs
- Mortgage fraud tips
- New residence hall planned for UWW
- Flu season arrives
- Janesville resident in Iraq
- Beloit's "Smart Growth Plan" gets public hearing
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the resurgence of interest in the Milton cougar.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on additional Interstate signage
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Mike Heine about ways to protect yourself from mortgage fraud.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Kayla Bunge about a new residence hall planned for UW-Whitewater.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about signs of the peak of the flu season.
Janesville resident Bob Keith talks to the Stan Milam Show from Iraq.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a public hearing at Monday's Beloit City Council meeting
- Wednesday, February 27
- Saturday classes
- Local elections could be big
- Fairgrounds proposal tabled
- Summer school trims swim classes
- Janesville police solve the "serial rapist" cases
- Snow day quandary
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Saturday make up days
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the high expectations for local elections.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about the status of a proposal to set aside land for the Rock County Fairgrounds.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about the drop in available openings for summer school swimming lessons.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a Janesville police news conference linking six sexual assaults to a Janesville man
Janesville superintendent Tom Evert talks to WCLO's Stan Milam Show guest host John McPoland about making up snow days.
- Tuesday, February 26
- Education needs to modernize curriculum
- Remembering Chuck Roherty
- Janesville Street Crimes unit goes into action
- Strike could affect Janesville GM plant
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Beloit Chamber dinner
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Marcia Nelesen about the life of Janesville restaurateur Chuck Roherty.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on two separate crack cocaine busts in Janesville
WCLO's Steve Benton reports that a strike at a parts supplier could affect the Janesville GM plant
- Monday, February 25
- Carpenter accusations
- Winter weather makes some S.A.D.
- Janesville man arrested for 1998 rape
- Sex assault suspect arrested
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on accusations against Stephen Carpenter.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D.).
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Janesville police arrest a man linked to a 1998 rape case
WCLO's Steve Benton talks to Janesville Police Chief Neil Mahan about the arrest of a sexual assault suspect over the weekend.
- Sunday, February 24
- Scouts need help with gypsy moths
Gypsy moths are causing problem for a local boy scout camp. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Friday, February 22
- Fire fighters hope for federal grant
- Record year for United Way
- Cigarette sales to minors down
- Mercy climbs in national rankings
- Traveling sales crew bill gets hearing
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the need for a federal grant and new equipment.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on how a record year can still fall short.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the decline of cigarette sales to Rock County youth.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about high rankings for Mercy Health System.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on an Assembly hearing for a bill that would regulate the door to door traveling sales industry
- Thursday, February 21
- False confessions
- Rock County response to I-90 traffic jam report
- Ice boat regatta on Geneva Lake
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the symposium on false confessions.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Rock County's reaction to a critique of the response to an I-90 traffic jam
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Mike Heine about the ice boat regatta on Geneva Lake this weekend.
- Wednesday, February 20
- Watery gasoline reported by some Rock County residents
- Voter turnout high in Rock County
- Is move in fair’s future?
- Teachers, board dispute cost estimates
WCLO's Steve Benton reports watery gasoline causing problems for some Rock County residents
WCLO's Steve Benton reports over 40% voter turnout for Tuesday's presidential primary in Rock County
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about a new proposal to dedicate land for a new Rock County Fairgrounds.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about the status of Janesville teacher contract talks.
- Tuesday, February 19
- A tale of two downtowns, one plan
- Janesville teachers respond to mediation offer
- Obama in Beloit
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about Milton's comprehensive plan.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the response of Janesville teachers to a statement on salary numbers from Superintendent Tom Evert
Barack Obama's speech in Beloit Monday night.
- Monday, February 18
- Large turnout expected in Beloit
- GM experience unfolds in cyberspace
- Rock County animal case investigated
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the large turnout expected in Beloit.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about a new Web site for gathering peoples' experiences with GM.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a Rock County animal abuse case
- Sunday, February 17
- Home sales dip
- Electronic billboard hearing
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Rock County home sales
WCLO's Beth Wheelock previews the public hearing on Janesville's electronic billboards.
- Friday, February 15
- Beloit casino related hearing
- Home sales slip, but prices stay constant
- GM plant’s loss is Madison’s gain
- Stan Milam talks to NIU student
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a rules change affecting Beloit's casino application
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about the southern Wisconsin housing market.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about GM bikes heading to Madison.
Stan Milam talks with Bobby Vriezen, who is a freshman at NIU, where six students were killed by a gunman Thursday.
- Thursday, February 14
- Workers react to GM buyout offer
- Hearings on power line proposal
- Rock County honors first responders
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about reaction to a buyout offer for GM workers.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about public hearings on a proposed transmission line in Rock County.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a Rock County Board resolution honoring first responders
- Wednesday, February 13
- Obama in Janesville
- GM workers react to Obama
- Obama speaks
- Cuts could hurt Rock County DA's office
The full speech given by Senator Barack Obama at the General Motors plant in Janesville as heard on WCLO.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the GM workers' reaction to Obama's visit.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Barack Obama's address at General Motors in Janesville
WCLO's Steve Benton reports funding cuts could hurt the Rock County District Attorney's office
- Tuesday, February 12
- Music teacher schedules
- GM buyout
- Puppy rescue
- United Way board meets
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the consensus for music teacher schedules.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on UAW Local 95 President Mike Sheridan's reaction
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about puppies rescued in Edgerton.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the United Way of North Rock County meets Wednesday morning
- Monday, February 11
- Obama appearance scheduled
- Wrestlers will lose space at Parker
- Designing Milton's new high school
- Cougar may be on the move
- Airfest advance team
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Barack Obama's scheduled appearance in Janesville.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about how renovations will affect the Parker wrestling team.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about designing a new Milton High School.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about the Milton area cougar.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports two representatives from the Canadian Snowbirds Jet team will visit Rock County Thursday
- Sunday, February 10
- NEV Public hearing
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the public hearing planned for NEVs.
- Saturday, February 9
- Russ Feingold listening session
Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel talks presidential politics with Senator Russ Feingold.
- Friday, February 8
- Hahn runs
- Fatality investigation
- Busy week for tow trucks
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Hahn's candidacy
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Kingslein investigation
Motorist throughout Rock County turned to tow trucks to get them out of snowy situations this week. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Thursday, February 7
- Ag in the classroom
- Alliant electric rate increase planned
- Help for stranded drivers
- Riding with a plow driver
- Latest on road conditions
- Update on snow situation
- Delavan considers NEVs
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the program that brings agriculture to Beloit students.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports an aggressive power plant building program requires electric rate increases
Some Janesville residents pitched in to help those seeking shelter from the snow storm. Kyle Geissler reports.
Being a plow driver may not be what you think. Kyle Geissler reports.
Kyle Geissler talked with Rock County Sheriff's Lt. Russ Steeber about the current situation on Rock County roadways, and I-90.
WCLO's Steve Benton interviews Rock County Sheriff's Lt. Russ Steeber about snow operations and I-90.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Kayla Bunge about a proposed NEV ordinance in Delavan.
- Wednesday, February 6
- Digging out
- Beloit Assembly Representative runs for re-election
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on digging out from the storm
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Chuck Benedict of Beloit is seeking a third term in the state legislature
- Tuesday, February 5
- Alcohol license up for grabs
- City Council Campaigns
- Focus on downtown housing
- Edgerton focuses on teens
- Rock County felon sent to prison
- Teachers marching at Parker
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the available alcohol license.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on City Council primary campaigns.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Marcia Nelesen about a new focus on housing in downtown Janesville.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about the Edgerton Coalition For a Healthy Community.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the sentencing of Larry Johnson of Janesville to 19 years in prison
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports from Parker High School where Janesville teachers are marching Tuesday morning.
- Monday, February 4
- County dog damage claim
- Janesville schools focus on security
- GM sales numbers
- Janesville snow budget
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the dog damage claim in Rock County.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about efforts to improve Janesville school security.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about new GM sales numbers.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Janesville's snow removal budget
- Sunday, February 3
- Fireworks
- Beloit report to the community
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on local communities' efforts to prevent fireworks injuries.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Beloit's Report to the Community.
- Friday, February 1
- Beloit school initiative ready for upgrade
- Proposal would limit turbine locations
- Rebuilt University Center opens at UW-W
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a program to help ease freshmen into the high school environment will be improved
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about proposed wind ordinance for the Town of Union.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Carla McCann about the new University Center on the UWW campus.
