WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Tuesday, June 30
- Beloit uses new technology to track illegal fireworks
- Milton history tour
- Popular bank for robbers
- "At Risk" Fund-raiser
The same device used to track gunshots also tracks fireworks. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
A walk through Milton with a popular tour booklet offers a historical view of the city. The Milton Historic Preservation Commission booklet includes 54 buildings. The first 500 copies were quickly snatched up, but the book will be online soon and copies are available at the Milton Public Library. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Mid America bank in Janesville robbed Monday has been hit three times since 2003.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a concert and silent auction to benefit "at risk" students in the Janesville school district.
- Monday, June 29
- Development Opportunity Zone
- GM worker retraining
- Funds needed for Fourth of July celebration
- Sod farm nearing Janesville start-up
- Group wants to help dislocated workers
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville's approval of a DOZ in the state budget
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the anticipated increase of laid off auto workers expected at the Rock County Job Center
Help is needed to get Janesville's fireworks celebration off the ground this year. The celebration starts Thursday. The local Oddfellow's lodge took over the event after it was dropped by the Janesville Jaycees. The Oddfellows are hoping for more financial help from the community. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a company that wants to "grow" their business in Janesville
A group is trying to help dislocated workers in the Janesville area. Kyle Geissler reports. CORD (Collaborative Organizations Responding to Dislocation) is made up of a number of local agencies aimed at connecting dislocated workers with the resources available to them. They work on diverse issues including child care, transportation, and mortgage assistance. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
- Sunday, June 28
- Beloit plans energy upgrades
- Hot water
The upgrades come as a result of an Energy Efficiency Block Grant. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the how crowded Janesville's pools were during the recent heat wave
- Friday, June 26
- Huber sentenced
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Janesville serial rapist Michael Huber is sentenced to 195 years in prison.
- Thursday, June 25
- Local reactions to GM reports
- Salvation Army plans summer bell ringing campaign
- GM retiree benefits running out
- Mercy goes high tech with robotics
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the next step if Janesville isn't chosen for small car production.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Salvation Army's Christmas in July plans
General Motors retirees in the Janesville area are preparing for the end of some of their benefits. Dental and eye coverage come to an end at the end of June. As a result, local dental and eye offices are seeing increased traffic. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a new surgical device that allows two doctors to perform robotic surgery on one patient.
- Wednesday, June 24
- Fifteen dogs killed in fire
- Janesville murals
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the casualties in the Town of Rock fire.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports fundraising is underway for Janesville's downtown mural project.
- Tuesday, June 23
- Orfordville men arrested in connection with armed robbery
- Rock County Jail update plans
- Hendricks Center to open in former library
- New community garden
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the arrest made by Beloit Police.
Despite easing pressure from overcrowding, the Rock County Jail is still in need of upgrades. Over $8 million is needed for items like roof repair and updates to the jail's medical facility. A full five phase plan lays out the long term future of the jail. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
The former Beloit Public Library will be turned into a faciility aimed at bringing Beloit College into the community.
A new community garden is taking root in a Janesville neighborhood. The Neighborhood Action Team helped establish a community garden in Washington Park. Residents can adopt plots of land to grow their own food. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, June 22
- Youth get involved in United Way
- Red Cross seeks young donors
- Beloit Hwy 51 reconstruction
- Mercy trauma services
The North Rock County United Way is heading into the schools to get more youth involved in community volunteer efforts. A group of Craig High School students has started the "Live United Club" and has already taken part in a few community activities. The United Way hopes to spread the effort into other schools in the area. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Red Cross has found a way to convince young donors to give blood
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a major road project for Beloit next summer.
Mercy Hospital is succeeding in it's effort to transport fewer patients to other hospitals. More staff and technology means Mercy is now considered a level 3 trauma center. Between January and May this year, the number of patients transferred to other hospitals has dropped by 10 percent over the same period last year. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
- Sunday, June 21
- Janesville school district reorganization
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the restructuring at the central office.
- Friday, June 19
- Juvenile crime increase in Milton
- Janesville tourist center
- New Janesville cops
- Mobile farm market to begin in Rock county
Milton police are looking for ways to address an increasing number of juvenile arrests. Police are still analyzing statistics, but they're concerned about the increase in the percentage of juvenile crimes. Police say one ket is to get youth involved in their families, their school, and their community. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Sunday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports closed I-90 visitors centers means more stops in Janesville
WCLO's Steve Benton reports three new police officers bring diverse skills to the department
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on volunteer program bring farm fresh produce to impoverished areas
- Thursday, June 18
- Milton mayor to hold listening sessions Friday
- Golf enthusiast fits clubs
- BTC budget, tax levy set
- Orfordville June Days begins
- State budget help for GM
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the topics Mayor Tom Chesmore wants to cover.
A Janesville man believes a golfer's clubs are key to their performance on the course. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Blackhawk Technical College board passes a budget and sets the tax levy for the 2009 / 2010 fiscal year.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on how events like Orfordville June Days can bring a small community together
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on incentives for companies like General Motors expected to be included in the state budget.
- Wednesday, June 17
- Porkfest sells out in record time
- Milton teen sentenced on sexual assault charges
- Rock Aqua Jays return to the water
- Jarrett sentenced
- Janesville landfill fees may increase
- Stay at home economy may help farm market
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the popularity of pork chops.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the sentence for 18-year-old Zachary Fry.
After over a year of flood-related delays and recovery, the Rock Aqua Jays are back on the water. The team returned to Traxler Park for the first time last Sunday with a standing room only audience. The Aqua Jays compete at the Mercury Marine Open Water Ski Show Tournament at Traxler Park Saturday, June 27th. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports 22 year old Kenneth Jarrett gets at 45 year sentence for robbing two Janesville teens, and for raping one of them, in 2007.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports how Janesville may be forced to increase landfill tipping fees
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on increased interest in local farm products
- Tuesday, June 16
- Barn quilts in Walworth County
- Beloit Gateway extension
- Student athletes promote responsible drinking
- GM proposals are due
Decorations on barns in Walworth County are aimed at drawing attention to the county's rural heritage. Barn quilts are painted patterns placed on the side of barns. Farm families choose the patterns and the quilts are expected to attract visitors to the county. A driving guide to Walworth County's quilt barns is expected to be available by late summer. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the latest developments in Beloit's Gateway extension project
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports about efforts at UW-Whitewater to curb alcohol abuse
A proposal to bring production of a small car to the General Motors plant in Janesville is heading to Detroit. Proposals are also due today from a plant in Spring Hill, TN and Orion, MI. Details of the Janesville proposal are under wraps, but may contain proposals for making the plant an efficient producer of the new small car line. GM is expected to make it's decision by the end of June. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, June 15
- Youth tractor training
- Tub Run ready to roll
- Miss Beloit competes for Miss Wisconsin
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on training classes for farm youth
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the upcoming Tub Run for the Muscular Dystrophy Association
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Miss Beloit's experience at the state pageant this week
- Sunday, June 14
- Janesville City Council to discuss budget strategy
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Tuesday's upcoming retreat.
- Friday, June 12
- Edgerton HS principal retires
- Same gender classes
Edgerton's high school principal is making plans for retirement. Jim Halberg has been at the helm of Edgerton High School for ten years. He says he's looking forward to keeping busy, perhaps being involved in teaching, and spending plenty of time with his grandchildren. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Saturday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a pilot program, stressing "same gender" classrooms in Beloit, is expanding.
- Thursday, June 11
- Janesville kids saddle up for bike rodeo
- Janesville native returns from Guantanamo Bay
- Riverside Park projects
WCLO's Beth Wheelock previews the popular event.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville natives 14-month tour in Cuba
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Beloit park enhancement projects
- Wednesday, June 10
- Janesville police work to curb underage drinking
- Ryan optimistic after meeting with GM
- More unemployed volunteering their time
- Aqua Jays back on water
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville police efforts to prevent underage alcohol consumption
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Janesville's chances for small car production.
Some Janesville area non-profits are getting more volunteers from the ranks of the unemployed. An official with the Rock County Job Center says volunteering helps the unemployed fill their time while enhancing their resume. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the return of performances by the Rock Aqua Jays
- Tuesday, June 9
- Reaction to Rock County health needs
- Janesville school added to "Watch list"
- Bear chest incidents
- Stove fire
- Beloit gains international recognition
The Rock County Health Department is trying to prioritize its efforts to address health concerns raised by a state report. A community meeting held Tuesday gave residents a chance to offer their ideas for addressing health concerns like environmental health, mental health and substance abuse. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on results of "Adequate Yearly Progress" as prescribed by state and federal requirements
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on increased police responses to a tavern featuring adult entertainment.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on an electric stove fire in Janesville
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Beloit's latest award for innovative partnerships
- Monday, June 8
- Sheriff's Office prepares for boat patrols
- Looking back at 2008 floods
- Veterinarian urges rabies vaccinations for pets
- Milton school survey delay
- Janesville landfill fees
- No changes in Edgerton recount
- YWCA preps clients for census
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports the patrols could start this weekend.
It's been one year since Lake Delton drained and Rock County residents braced for the worst. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on need to keep pet's immunizations up to date
A survey will get opinions from Milton residents on a possible school building referendum. The school board voted Monday night to approve the survey plan, but did not set a timeline. The survey results are only good for a year and board members are concerned it might be too soon to conduct the survey. The board also approved layoff notices at its Monday meeting. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
A possible change in state law could create budget issues for the city of Janesville and its landfill. City officials say the tipping fee increase proposed by state lawmakers could cause budget problems yet this year and may force the city to consider charging residents for trash collection. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in today's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton talks to Edgerton City Administrator, Ramona Flanigan, about the weekend referendum recount.
The upcoming 2010 census has at least on Janesville group making a push to make sure everyone gets counted. The YWCA of Rock County wants to make sure minorities and low income residents are included in the census. Census results help determine how much federal funding areas will receive. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
- Sunday, June 7
- Beloit boards plan joint meeting
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the workshop that tackles common problems.
- Friday, June 5
- Paul Ryan health care plan
- Jets economic impact
Health care reform is a high priority in Washington, but Janesville Republican Congressman Paul Ryan is concerned about what's being considered and has his own ideas to present. Ryan talked to the Janesville Gazette editorial board about his ideas and why he believes his plan is better than the one being presented by Democrats. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read an editorial on Paul Ryan's health care plan in Sunday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the potential economic impact of the Janesville Jets hockey team
- Thursday, June 4
- Height of hope
- Janesville school administrator resigns
- Health Net vision patients get help
- Heroin arrests
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on inspiring efforts of Janesville native who climbs Mount Everest
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Steve Salerno's move to La Crosse.
Free clinic Health Net in Janesville is bringing down the number of patients waiting for vision care. A grant from local organizations is increasing the number of vision exams they can offer. Health Net officials say getting patients proper vision care can help them land jobs. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the latest arrests by the Janesville police department "Street Crimes Unit."
- Wednesday, June 3
- Rock County employees could be asked to take furloughs
- Drug search answers
- Pie Ride returns to Rock County
- Venturia Leaf Spot
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the possibility of furloughs.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville school and police offficials explanation of drug search practices at the city's two high schools
Bicyclists are preparing to pedal for pie. The annual Janesville Morning Rotary Club "Pie Ride" is scheduled for June 20th, starting at Lion's Beach and running 20K, 50K, or 100K through the Rock County countryside. Riders get a pie at the finish line. The event is a major fundraiser for local charities and scholarships. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the cause of black spots on local maple trees
- Tuesday, June 2
- Beloit homeowner proposes wind turbine
- Vocational educaton
- Food pantry status
- More Peace Corp volunteers
The turbine would be built on top of the east-side home. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on local efforts to help high school students with career ready vocational training.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on how two local food pantries are doing in this economy
The number Peace Corp applications is up, and there may be a couple of reasons for it. Some point to the poor economy and others give credit to the election of President Obama. A retired teacher from Janesville is still involved in the Peace Corp, years after her initial visit to Sierra Leone as a volunteer. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, June 1
- Janesville is on "right side" of GM bankruptcy
- Airfest wrap up
The Janesville plant could be in a prime position to start small car production. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on final Air-Fest tidbits and what is expected next year.
