WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Saturday, February 28
- Beloit Council to hold hearing on flood funds
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the flood-related projects the city has planned.
- Friday, February 27
- Ice fishing
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on dangerous ice conditions
- Wednesday, February 25
- County Board to debate use of funds
- RathGibson drops tuition benefit
- Janesville School Board hears IT fixes
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on possible uses for $1.8 million.
A Janesville employer is dropping a generous employee benefit. Kyle Geissler reports.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports that one solution is almost cost-free.
- Tuesday, February 24
- Lots of talk, not much action
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports the Janesville City Council delayed votes on both Junior A Hockey and the Comprehensive Plan.
- Monday, February 23
- Garden Director named
- Severson suggestion
- Youth-2-Youth
- Extreme Makeover: Fourth Ward Edition
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a new Director for Rotary Gardens
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on an upcoming meeting for school board presidents
A tobacco prevention and control effort in Southern Wisconsin is showing effectiveness. Kyle Geissler reports.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the start of the city's renovations to an historic home.
- Friday, February 20
- Voter registration
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on state review of registered voters
- Thursday, February 19
- Tough economy hits city council members
- Farmer's Market
- More blankets needed
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on unemployment, underemployment and reductions in pension annuities for the council members.
WCLO'S Stan Stricker reports on anticipation of this summer's Janesville Farmer's Market
Project Linus is noticing a greater demand for blankets. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Wednesday, February 18
- BIFF launch party
- JTS stimulus
- Lake Leota refilling
- Ethanol odor complaints
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on what film-goers can expect from Thursday's event.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville Transit System's possible qualification for federal stimulus money
Evansville's Lake Leota is starting to look like a lake again. Kyle Geissler reports.
Upgrades to the ethanol plant in Milton aren't ending complaints about odor. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Tuesday, February 17
- New Janesville hospital delayed
- School budget
- County stimulus
- R.C.J. inmate death
- B.P.D. Tactical team
- Some Rec leagues in decline
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports SSM Health Care officials blame the economy.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville School District's Interim Superintendent's plans to deal with an anticipated budget shortfall
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Rock County Government's options when using federal stimulus money to boost local infrastructure projects.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the suicide of a Rock County jail inmate
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on special training for the Beloit Police Department's tactical team
Fewer people are taking part in Janesville area adult education leagues. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Monday, February 16
- Dog&Cat licenses
- Gator in tub
- Edgerton High School mural
- Cell tower planned for Janesville church
WCLO's Steve Benton reports pet owners can get dog and cat licenses until 8p.m. Tuesday
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a possible animal abuse case involving an alligator
Six years of effort add up to a very large mural at Edgerton High School. Kyle Geissler reports. View the mural
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the new plan to provide better reception to Janesville's east side.
- Friday, February 13
- 4th of July sponsor
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Janesville's 4th of July fireworks display may be rescued
- Thursday, February 12
- Rock County commemorates Lincoln
- Forward Janesville plans lobbying day
- New Court Theatre closes
- McCabe at campaign finance forum
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the stories shared by local Lincoln enthusiasts.
Forward Janesville's Dan Cunningham tells WCLO's Stan Stricker what he hopes 50 local civic and business leaders can accomplish by spending a day at the capital
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the decision to shut down professional theater in Beloit
Mike McCabe with the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign at this week's League of Women Voters forum on campaign finance reform.
- Wednesday, February 11
- Rock County dog competes among champions
- Police arrest group of teens responsible for vandalism
- Tougher drunk driving laws
- BIFF volunteers
- A failure to communicate
- EXCLUSIVE - Janesville School Board Press Conference
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on one Irish Setter's rise to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports the teens are connected to at least a dozen incidents.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on area legislators quest for tougher drunk driving laws
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the quest for BIFF volunteers
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the early retirement of Janesville's Superintendent of Schools.
Hear WCLO's coverage of a news conference held by the Janesville School Board Tuesday, 2/3/09.
- Tuesday, February 10
- Homicide update
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on progress in a Beloit homicide case
- Monday, February 9
- BIFF experience enhanced by education
- Campaign fundraising
- Milton facilities needs
- Beloit super search
- Campaign finance forum
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the role Beloit College plays in next week's film festival.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports how area legislator wants more restrictions on campaign fundraising
A number of facilities needs are coming together at the same time for Milton residents. Kyle Geissler reports.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the search for a new Beloit superintendent is in high gear
The League of Women Voters is holding a forum on elections, money, and influence. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Sunday, February 8
- School program focuses on internet safety for students
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on why the PTA is hosting the call-in television program.
- Saturday, February 7
- Colonel Poppas
- Alpha Company Send Off
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville native taking command of heralded military unit
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the community gathering for the National Guard.
- Friday, February 6
- Big Beloit pot bust
- CWD update
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on 151 pounds of marijuana seized in a Beloit drug bust
Efforts to reduce the deer population in Southern Wisconsin don't appear to be stopping chronic wasting disease. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Thursday, February 5
- Janesville community prepares to honor soldiers
- Rock County POROS plan almost ready for approval
- Wage and benefit survey
- Small business help
- Farmers hurt by falling milk prices
WCLO's Beth Wheelock previews Friday's National Guard commemoration ceremony.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the five-year goals for open space.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on wage and benefit survey of Rock County employers
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the expansion of services by the U-W Whitewater Small Business Development Center
Falling milk prices are creating a tight situation for Rock County farmers. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Wednesday, February 4
- Potential buyer for former Case Feed building
- School Funding
- United Alloy announces layoffs
- More smokers looking to quit
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on possible reuses for the building.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on school funding change proposal
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on another Rock County business feeling the pinch of the economic downturn
More smokers in Rock County may be finding reasons to quit. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Tuesday, February 3
- Union members rally in Beloit
- JALAC Quaerna's
- GM buyouts
- Milton referendum revisions
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports why protesters crowded into the Beloit School Board meeting.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the status of the liquor license for Quaerna's Tavern in Janeville
A new buyout offer may not be very enticing for General Motors employees in Janesville. Kyle Geissler reports.
A Milton School District building plan is going back to the drawing board. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Monday, February 2
- Local leaders discuss economic development
- United Way update
- Beloit Schools face huge deficit
- Rock County Sheriff's Department has winter patrol
- Open enrollment begins Monday
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the strategies discussed by the group of more than 30 leaders.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on status of local United Way Campaigns
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a $4 million dollar budget hole in the Beloit School budget
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a special new vehicle for the Rock County Sheriff's Department
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on public schools' enrollment policies.
