WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Monday, June 30
- Janesville club owners try again for a liquor license
- Flood documentary
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the police recommendation for Stadium Bar, LLC.
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
- No Janesville Tournament
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on finalists
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
- GM group
- Business District
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the role of citizens' concerns for the conditional use permit.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on group working to save GM in Janesville
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Business Improvement District meeting
- Monday, June 23
- Local leaders coordinate effort to keep GM in Janesville
- Mosquitos carry disease through flooded areas
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the local, state and federal effort to keep jobs in Rock County.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on how mosquitos may stick around as flood waters recede.
- Sunday, June 22
- Juvenile funding
- Flood recovery
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on federal funding for juvenile delinquency programs
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville's flood recovery plans
- Thursday, June 19
- FEMA declares state of disaster in Rock County
- Nass announces reelection bid
- Rock County flood crop damage
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the announcement from Governor Jim Doyle.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the announcement from Representative Steve Nass of Whitewater.
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
- Union support
- Janesville K-9
- Parks clean up expensive
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the stark contrast between the two damage estimates.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on union public education effort
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Janesville's K-9 upgrade
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
- United Way floods
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on damage estimates being prepared for FEMA representatives.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on United Way efforts despite flood
- Sunday, June 15
- Main Street Saloon
- Mole Sadler neighbors
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports of challenges faced by flooded business
WCLO's Stan Stricker talks to Mole Sadler subdivision residents
- Friday, June 13
- Alliant Energy checks on potential for flood damage
- Sheiffer flood projection
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Alliant Energy crews assessing potential for flood damage in Janesville
Janesville City Manager Steve Sheiffer updates WCLO radio on flood projections
- Thursday, June 12
- Janesville braces for "100 year flood"
- Flooding Update
- Floods affect blood drives
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on areas city officials think could be breached.
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WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a special need for blood due to flooding in the midwest
- Wednesday, June 11
- Flag burning
- Roundabout recommended for dangerous intersection
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Kiwanis flag retirement
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
- Repairing trees damaged by storms
- Downtown Flooding
- Janesville police arrest alleged pot dealers
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Dennis Vechinsky's abrupt resignation.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on why some repairs aren't for do-it-yourselfers.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville flood predictions
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
- Dreaming Democrats
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Torch Run plans
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Democrat dream ticket
- Tuesday, June 3
- Governor Doyle press conference on GM Closing
- Doyle upset by GM announcement
- GM Sheiffer react
- GM Announcement recap by Fritz Henderson
- Janesville officials react to GM closing announcment
- GM Closing Janesville Assembly Plant
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)
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the news conference at the UAW Hall in Janesville.
WCLO's Steve Benton talks to Janesville City Manager Steve Sheiffer about GM's announcement
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 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.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the announcement that the Janesville GM Assembly Plant will shut down operations by 2010.