WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Monday, March 31
- Saving money on groceries
- Rock County meets with FEMA
- Food donation helps Janesville's ECHO
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Cathy Idzerda about ways to combat increasing food prices.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on an upcoming meeting between Rock County officials and FEMA
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a food donation that should help keep a Janesville food pantry's shelves stocked for a couple of weeks
- Friday, March 28
- Reuse of buildings in Janesville
- Population growth in Rock County
- Rock County youth attends National 4-H conference
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the challenges of reusing some of Janesville's retail buildings.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Kayla Bunge about new census numbers showing population growth in Rock County.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports youth from Rock and Green Counties attend the national 4-H conference
- Thursday, March 27
- Flu season winding down in Rock County
- Fairgrounds location options
- Mercy trauma expansion
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the number of flu cases in Rock County are falling
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about options for moving the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about expansion plans for Mercy Hospital in Janesville.
- Wednesday, March 26
- Wild cougar
- Library materials go online
- Sledding hill in Evansville?
- Rock County could get Interstate System cameras
- Beloit School Board issues
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the confirmation that the Milton cougar is wild.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about a way to get library materials online.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about a discussion about building a sled hill out of the dirt in Lake Leota.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports state officials are discussing expanding the Intelligent Transportation System into Rock County
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Tuesday's Beloit School Board meeting
- Tuesday, March 25
- Chad Moan charges
- Robson on Henry
- Red Cross help
- Pet licenses and pet names
- Rock County safe food seminar
- MPD chief hired too quickly?
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the child pornography charges against Chad Moan.
Hear WCLO's audio of Senator Judy Robson honoring Hugo Henry
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Red Cross volunteer's trip to flood ravaged south
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Cathy Idzerda about pet licenses and pet names in Janesville.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a food safety training session is held in Rock County
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about concerns raised over the hiring of an interim police chief in Milton.
- Monday, March 24
- Girls hockey
- Ice not safe
- Review of fairgrounds debate
- Gas prices affect Beloit's budget
- Juvenile arrest numbers dropping
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on girls' hockey in Janesville.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on ice safety
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about discussions regarding the fate of the Rock County 4H Fairgrounds
WCLO's Steve Benton reports rising gas prices continue to plague cities with vehicle fleets
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Shelly Birkelo about dropping juvenile arrest numbers in Janesville.
- Sunday, March 23
- Snowy plants
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on how plants react to the snow.
- Saturday, March 22
- Alzheimer Support Center growth
The Alzheimer Support Center is growing year after year. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Friday, March 21
- Cougar con
- Janesville Haz Mat team trains
- Janesville Transit ridership down in 2007
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the cougar email hoax.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a training session for Janesville Firefighters
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Janesville Transit System ridership and revenue numbers for 2007
- Thursday, March 20
- Janesville Kiwanis truck falls through ice
- Beloit restaurant fire probe continues
- Flooding possible in Janesville
- Snow aid
- Prescription drug cards popular in Rock County
- Construction in Evansville
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the Janesville Kiwanis truck falling through the ice
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on progress in the Di Sicilian fire probe in Beloit
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on chance for flooding in Janesville
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on federal disaster aid
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the rise in popularity of prescription drug discount cards in Rock County
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about road construction coming to Evansville this summer.
- Wednesday, March 19
- The Navy and Air Force send jets to perform at Rock County's Airfest
- Rock County farmers getting ready for field work
- GM extends layoffs
- Milton city council meets Roberts
- Hospital parts ways with company
- Beloit gets Brownfields grant
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on two more jet acts at Rock County's Airfest
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the arrival of spring means Rock County farmers are getting ready for field work
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on GM layoffs in Janesville
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about interim police chief candidate Robert Roberts' meeting with the city council.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about Edgerton Hospital and Health Service's decision to part ways with its management company.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Beloit hopes grant money will take the bite out of clean-up costs for a parks project
- Tuesday, March 18
- Death of Beloit's Hugo Henry could put wrinkle in County Board race
- Beloit civic leader Hugo Henry dies
- Girls Scouts short on cookie sales
- Gas price predictions
- WIC hunger
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on how the death of Beloit's Hugo Henry could affect the Rock County Board race
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the death of Beloit educator and civic leader Hugo Henry
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Cathy Idzerda about Girl Scouts' cookie sales falling short.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Cathy Idzerda about the difficult task of predicting gas prices.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the growing number of hungry in Rock county.
- Monday, March 17
- Justice Overcoming Borders roundtable
- Eco-friendly mattresses
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the roundtable discussion on the juvenile justice system.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Kayla Bunge about an eco-friendly mattress being produced in Beloit.
- Friday, March 14
- Snow removal
- Homeless shelter update
- Janesville snow make up days chosen
- RSVP helps young readers
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on snow removal budget
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames about the first few months of operation for a Janesville homeless shelter.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the two Saturdays chosen as snow make up days in Janesville
A group of Janesville area volunteers are providing a little extra help for students struggling with their reading skills. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Thursday, March 13
- Beloit's Merril School receives grant
- Juvenile Justice
- Sewer Sugar
- Janesville teachers have tentative contract
- Spanish pledge angers veteran
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports how the grant will benefit students at Beloit's Merrill Elementary.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on success of Rock County's Juvenile Justice system
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports sugar's use at Janesville's Wastewater Treatment Plant
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a tentative two year contract for Janesville teachers
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about concerns over a reading of the Pledge of Allegiance at Edgerton High School.
- Wednesday, March 12
- Milton could have an interim police chief in place by the end of the month
- Beloit park expansion on hold
- Rock County Sheriff's Department seeks new patrol boat
- Car donation
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on what appears to be a perfect candidate for Milton's Interim Police Chief position
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the expansion of Beloit's Riverside Park will wait until after Riverfest
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a proposal to buy a new patrol boat for the Rock County Sheriff's Department
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Shelly Birkelo about a car donation making a difference for a Delavan woman.
- Tuesday, March 11
- Obama films
- Signs of Emerald Ash Borer checked in Rock County
- Milton's new superintendent
- Traffic fatalities trend downward in Rock County
- Tour of Beloit Turner Middle/High
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the Obama campaign video to be filmed in Rock County.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on state efforts to check Rock County for signs of the Emerald Ash Borer
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about Milton's new superintendent, Bernard Nikolay.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on lower traffic fatalities in the state and Rock County so far this year
Residents in the Beloit Turner School District can see first hand the concerns district officials have with the combined middle and high school building. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Monday, March 10
- Rotary candidates
- Pharmaceuticals in groundwater
- Accessibility at Monterey Stadium
- Bracelet talk with Stan Milam
- Red Cross blood drive
- Couple distributes glasses in Latin America
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Noon Rotary candidate's forum
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the risk of prescription drugs in our groundwater
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Frank Schultz about a complaint about handicapped-accessibility at Monterey Stadium.
Ann Maire Ames talks with WCLO's Stan Milam about taking part in the sheriff department's electronic monitoring program.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Tuesday's blood drive in Beloit
Some people in a Latin American country are getting a better view thanks to the work of some Janesville residents. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Sunday, March 9
- Life on the bracelet
Electronic monitoring is used to reduce the population at the Rock County Jail, but few people have experienced what it's like to be monitored 24 hours a day. Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames decided to experience it for herself. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Friday, March 7
- Holtz Kenosha
- Milton School Board expected to choose new supertinendent
- Concerns about wind power regulation
- Hygienist fills dental care needs at Rock Haven
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the possible departure of Beloit's superintendent.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on superintendent search
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about local concerns about state legislation regarding wind power.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Gina Duwe about new attention to the dental health of nursing home patients at Rock Haven.
- Thursday, March 6
- Burris out
- Rock County hosts another effort to destroy unwanted and old prescription drugs
- Milton police chief update
- Local show getting attention
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the resignation of Beloit College president John Burris.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on planning for another effort to rid the county of unwanted or old prescription drugs
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about a change in direction for hiring a new Milton police chief.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about a television show produced by an Edgerton taxidermist.
- Wednesday, March 5
- P4J open house
- Work on Beloit's Fairbanks Flats is underway
- Michael Huber waives preliminary hearing in Rock County
- Hit and run raises questions at police department
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the first day of open houses for Preschool 4 Janesville.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on renovation work on the Beloit Fairbanks Flats underway
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports Janesville serial rapist suspect waives preliminary hearing
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Stacy Vogel about a hit-and-run incident raising concerns about the Milton Police Department.
- Tuesday, March 4
- New KANDU program
- GM sales numbers
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Shelly Birkelo about a new program at KANDU Industries.
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette business editor Jim Leute about GM's February sales numbers.
- Monday, March 3
- Beloit grocery co-op
- Rock County Sheriff's Department considers motorcycle patrol
- Janesville native takes over Wisconsin Air National Guard
- Senior drivers say course is beneficial
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the revitalization that will bring local foods to Beloit.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on an effort by Rock County Sheriff Bob Spoden to start up a motorcycle patrol
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports the new head of the Wisconsin Air National Guard is a 1978 Graduate of Janesville Craig High School
Kyle Geissler talks with Janesville Gazette reporter Shelly Birkelo about senior drivers.
- Sunday, March 2
- Case Feed raze or repair order
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the Case Feed building's uncertain future.
- Saturday, March 1
- UW Rock County adult initiative
- Arts hall of fame inductee
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on initiative to attract more adult students
A member of Janesville's arts community is joining the United Arts Alliance Hall of Fame. Kyle Geissler reports.
