WCLO News Features

• Monday, June 30
  • Janesville club owners try again for a liquor license

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the police recommendation for Stadium Bar, LLC.

  • Flood documentary

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on documentary's production

• Saturday, June 28
  • Alliant help

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on jobs Alliant Energy wants filled

• Thursday, June 26
  • Myriad of economic development ideas at Janesville summit

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on how business leaders will use the information.

• Wednesday, June 25
  • Janesville manager search

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on finalists

  • No Janesville Tournament

  WCLO's Steve Benton reports the 2008 Division One National Water Ski Show Tournament will not be held in Janesville

• Tuesday, June 24
  • Local officials to hear concerns about cell tower

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the role of citizens' concerns for the conditional use permit.

  • GM group

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on group working to save GM in Janesville

  • Business District

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Business Improvement District meeting

• Monday, June 23
  • Local leaders coordinate effort to keep GM in Janesville

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the local, state and federal effort to keep jobs in Rock County.

  • Mosquitos carry disease through flooded areas

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on how mosquitos may stick around as flood waters recede.

• Sunday, June 22
  • Juvenile funding

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on federal funding for juvenile delinquency programs

  • Flood recovery

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville's flood recovery plans

• Thursday, June 19
  • FEMA declares state of disaster in Rock County

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the announcement from Governor Jim Doyle.

  • Nass announces reelection bid

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the announcement from Representative Steve Nass of Whitewater.

  • Rock County flood crop damage

  WCLO's Steve Benton reports on estimated crop damage in Rock County from flooding

• Wednesday, June 18
  • Beloit faces lower flood-related costs than Janesville

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the stark contrast between the two damage estimates.

  • Union support

  WCLO's Steve Benton reports on union public education effort

  • Janesville K-9

  WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Janesville's K-9 upgrade

  • Parks clean up expensive

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on parks system clean up

• Tuesday, June 17
  • Fast construction planned for Jefferson Co traffic

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the solution from the state DOT.

• Monday, June 16
  • Janesville officials prepare for FEMA visit

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on damage estimates being prepared for FEMA representatives.

  • United Way floods

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on United Way efforts despite flood

• Sunday, June 15
  • Main Street Saloon

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports of challenges faced by flooded business

  • Mole Sadler neighbors

  WCLO's Stan Stricker talks to Mole Sadler subdivision residents

• Friday, June 13
  • Alliant Energy checks on potential for flood damage

  WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Alliant Energy crews assessing potential for flood damage in Janesville

  • Sheiffer flood projection

  Janesville City Manager Steve Sheiffer updates WCLO radio on flood projections

• Thursday, June 12
  • Janesville braces for "100 year flood"

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on areas city officials think could be breached.

  • Flooding Update

  AUDIO UPDATED 5pm WEDNESDAY. For the most up-to-date information, visit our special flood information page at www.wclo.com/flooding

  • Floods affect blood drives

  WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a special need for blood due to flooding in the midwest

• Wednesday, June 11
  • Flag burning

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Kiwanis flag retirement

  • Roundabout recommended for dangerous intersection

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the solutions for the intersection of Wuthering Hills and East Milwaukee Street.

• Tuesday, June 10
  • Janesville School Board member resigns mid-meeting

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Dennis Vechinsky's abrupt resignation.

  • Repairing trees damaged by storms

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on why some repairs aren't for do-it-yourselfers.

  • Downtown Flooding

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville flood predictions

  • Janesville police arrest alleged pot dealers

  WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the arrest of two Janesville residents for selling pot

• Monday, June 9
  • Milton teachers

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Milton teacher contract talks

• Saturday, June 7
  • Til the Cow comes home

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the Janesville Oasis Cow's return to glory.

• Friday, June 6
  • Drug drop

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on prescription drug round-up

• Thursday, June 5
  • Dislocated Beloit workers receive assistance

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the federal assistance for United Stars Industries in Beloit.

• Wednesday, June 4
  • Torch Run

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Torch Run plans

  • Dreaming Democrats

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Democrat dream ticket

• Tuesday, June 3
  • Governor Doyle press conference on GM Closing

  Wisconsin Governor James Doyle addressed the media, members of UAW Local 95 and the residents of Rock County impacted by the announcement of the General Motors plant closing earlier in the day by GM Chairman Rick Wagoner. Questions from media follow the general address. Introduction by UAW Local 95 President Brad Dutcher and John Dohner Jr. (File length 38:00)

  • Doyle upset by GM announcement

  WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the news conference at the UAW Hall in Janesville.

  • GM Sheiffer react

  WCLO's Steve Benton talks to Janesville City Manager Steve Sheiffer about GM's announcement

  • GM Announcement recap by Fritz Henderson

  General Motors President and Chief Operating Officer, Fritz Henderson, reviews and recaps the announcements made in conjunction with the annual meeting of stockholders, including the Janesville Plant Closing. This audio is direct from the GM Media Conference Call. (audio file runs approximately 13:41)

  • Janesville officials react to GM closing announcment

  Janesville City Manager Steve Scheiffer and Forward Janesville Executive Director John Beckord comment on GM Chairman Rick Wagoner's announcement that GM will close it's Janesville plant by 2010.

  • GM Closing Janesville Assembly Plant

  WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the announcement that the Janesville GM Assembly Plant will shut down operations by 2010.