WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Friday, July 31
- Beloit transit ridership slips
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the economy is having a slight affect on public transit in Beloit
- Thursday, July 30
- Local businesses to support 4H, FFA, food pantries
- Fair sound
- Concerns about highway mowing policy
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the new buyers at the Rock County 4H Fair's Meat Animal Sale.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the hometown sound at the Rock County Fair
The state's decision to cut the number of times highway crews cut grass is raising concerns from some Southern Wisconsin counties. The counties say mowing only once costs more because the grass is so long, it takes longer to cut. State officials say they just cut afford ascetics right now. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
- Wednesday, July 29
- Local National Guard Troops doing well
- BTC funding
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander comments from Iraq
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on additional federal money possible for Blackhawk Technical College
- Tuesday, July 28
- YWCA celebrates playground renovation
- Rock County wants Talgo
- Beloit chief search
- "Night Out" gets cops closer to community
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the playground's transformation.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on efforts in Rock County to be picked as the site for a high speed train car assembly facility
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Beloit Police and Fire Commission decides to go "national" in their search for the next police chief
Janesville's National Night Out gives police a chance to make a positive impression on the community. The National Night Out is Tuesday, August 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Janesville Police Department. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, July 27
- Fair coronation planned
- Traffic fatalities down
- Roadside delivery
- Rock County 4H Fair prepares to open
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Tuesday night's upcoming Rock County Fair coronation
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on low number of Rock county traffic fatalities
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a Milton couple don't quite make it to the hospital for the birth of one their children
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the animals arriving at the fairgrounds.
- Friday, July 24
- Parkview referendum questions
- Anti-tobacco efforts appear successful
- More GM workers take buyouts
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans to answer public questions about potential Parkview Schools referendum
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on efforts of Rock County Youth2Youth
More Janesville area GM employees are leaving the company. More than 200 are signed up for the latest buyout offer from GM. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
- Thursday, July 23
- Teen improves with overseas stem cell treatments
- Parkview teacher's contract
- Riverside Wading pool reopens
- Tourist information
A Janesville boy facing a serious medical condition is crediting some improvements in his life to a trip to China. Kyle Knopes traveled to China to receive stem cell treatments to fight his Type 2 spinal muscular atrophy. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on tentative Parkview teacher's contract
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a ribbon cutting at the newly refurbished Riverside Park wading pool
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on local efforts to keep tourists supplied with information on Wisconsin
- Wednesday, July 22
- Countywide school system
- Preparing for H1N1
- Homeless Grants
- Evansville budget crunch
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on benefits of a countywide school district
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Rock County planning for the return of the H1N1 virus
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on grant money to fund Rock County emergency shelter and transitional housing programs
Evansville city officials are considering ways to fill a gap in the city's budget. they say all options are on the table as they try to come up with the $132,000 needed to break even with last year's budget. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Tuesday, July 21
- Milton police make third sex crime arrest
- Rock County budget
- More on pot bust
- Governor Doyle hosts picnic
- Milton school tax levy increase
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the arrest made by an officer posing as a 15-year-old girl.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on challenges of upcoming budget
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the success of a relatively young Rock County Special Investigations Unit
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Beloit city manager, Larry Arft, is invited to a private picnic at the Governor's mansion.
Milton School District residents may experience a jump in their tax bills. The Milton School Board is moving forward on a proposed 10 percent tax levy increase. School board members blame the state budget for the situation the district is in. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, July 20
- Sprinklers required for apartment complex "prone to fires"
- ECHO collects school supplies
- Kids College at UW-Rock County
- More demand for school supply donations
- Janesville's "Fill the Boot" campaign
- Pets facing new allergy season
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the new complex being built on Beloit's Cleora Drive.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on ECHO's efforts to help needy children get ready for school
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on school children spending the week taking classes at UW-Rock County
Demand is expected to be high for an annual collection of school supplies. As many as 1,200 students in Janesville schools are expected to get supplies through the "McBuddies" school supply program. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Janesville firefighters efforts to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Dogs and cats are entering their own allergy season. The season lasts from late July through October and symptoms include redness of skin, hair loss, and scabby lesions. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
- Friday, July 17
- Review of emergency reponse times
The time it takes for emergency responders to get to your house depends a lot on where you live. A review of response times shows rural residents could see response times two to three times longer than in Rock County's urban areas. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Sunday's Janesville Gazette.
- Thursday, July 16
- Public hearing on new fairgrounds cell tower Monday
- Certain crimes correspond with economy
- Update from WI National Guard Soldiers
- Wait is over for Riverside Wading Pool
- St. Mary's Janesville ready to build
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the design elements of the new structure.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on how thefts correlate with the downturn in the economy.
A spokesman tells WCLO's Steve Benton the heat is on for the troops.
Janesville's renovated pool opens this week. WCLO's Steve Benton reports.
Plans for a new hospital in Janesville are proceeding. Work will begin on St. Mary's Hospital at the intersection of I-90 and Highway 11 this October. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Wednesday, July 15
- Art Loop to take place of canceled Tallman Art & Music Festival
- Janesville school board questions federal funding
Local businesses are sponsoring the artists. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
Beth Wheelock reports about concerns raised at Tuesday's Janesville School Board meeting.
- Tuesday, July 14
- Iraq soldier starts a blog
- Beloit Police Chief retires amid concerns over affair
- Home garden tour
- No drastic changes to Senior Center parking
Local soldiers serving in Iraq have a way to connect with the local community. One of the soldiers, James Morrow, is writing a new blog on Gazettextra.com Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the concerns about the police chief's conduct.
A fundraiser for Rotary Gardens offers a glimpse of the gardens in the back yards of some Janesville residents. The Rotary Garden's Home Tour features eight home gardens, available for viewing Saturday, July 25th. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
The Janesville City Council is happy with the amount of parking currently available. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
- Monday, July 13
- Evansville group focuses on economic development
The formation of a new group is one of the outcomes of an effort to bring economic development to Evansville. The group consists of members from local organizations interested in economic development to create a one-stop-shop for businesses interested in locating in Evansville. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
- Sunday, July 12
- Rock County Board member wants to return pay
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the symbolism of voluntarily returning the pay.
- Friday, July 10
- UW-Rock County tuition freeze
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on tuition freeze at UW-Rock County
- Thursday, July 9
- Fair beautification
- Tallman Art and Music Fest canceled
- Changes at the humane society
- Safe food handling
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on preparations being made for the Rock County Fair
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the lack of interest in the event.
There are a lot of changes at the Rock County Humane Society these days. The humane society has new hours and is making a new push to find homes for the many care under its care. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on safety tips for storing and eating summer produce
- Wednesday, July 8
- Protest to protect abuse victims
- United Way funding change
- Riverfest Idol snafu
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on support for child abuse victim
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on new impact area funding method for United Way of North Rock County
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Beloit Riverfest officials are smoothing out a speed bump in the Idol contest.
- Tuesday, July 7
- Keeping family reunions together
- Town of Beloit master plan
- Janesville bike trail money
- House of Mercy outreach
For many families, it's getting tougher to bring together extended family members for annual reunions. One local family is boosting attendance by setting an easy-to-remember date, finding a central location, and only meeting up every other year. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Beloit Town Board approves their 10 year master plan
Janesville will receive federal stimulus dollars to build a new bike trail. Stan Stricker reports.
House of Mercy is offering more outreach. Stan Strciker talked with Director Ron DelCiello.
- Monday, July 6
- Stabbing at Janesville bar concerns city officials
- Puppy mills
- Highway 11 construction
License holders for Corvina's tavern are scheduled to appear before the city's Alcohol License Advisory Committee. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
A Janesville woman is one of many in Wisconsin making an effort to promote the regulation of puppy mills. Jodi Hunter started advocating for dog sale regluation after she bought her beagle, who came with physical and psychological issues. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on construction work planned for Highway 11 west of Janesville
- Sunday, July 5
- Janesville police seek input on public safety
A survey will determine levels of service in different areas of the city. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
- Friday, July 3
- Leadership Development Academy
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on a partnership between Leadership efforts from both Janesville and the Stateline area.
- Thursday, July 2
- Police investigate 22 boa constrictors found in home
- Partners in Prevention
- KANDU adult day services
Janesville police expect to reinspect the Myra Avenue home next week. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on efforts to limit underage drinking at big public events.
The demand for adult day services is prompting an organization in Janesville to offer the are's only adult day service for the non-disabled. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in today's Janesville Gazette.
- Wednesday, July 1
- Preparations underway for Civil War Living History
- Neumann runs
- Community clinic gets grant
The Rock County Historical Society is making changes to the annual event. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans by former Congressman Mark Neumann to run for Governor
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Beloit Community Clinic will soon have a new "walk-in" clinic.
