WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Monday, November 30
- E-Hub program planned for Rock County
- JPAC Director anniversary
- Beloit Casino update
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Entrepreneur Hub program planned for Rock County
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the Janesville Performing Arts Center Executive Director's first year at the helm.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on two developments in the Beloit casino project application process
- Sunday, November 29
- Will Rock County be hit with snow December 1st?
Snow and quickly plunging temperatures hit Rock County each of the past three years on December 1st. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
- Friday, November 27
- Are neighborhood listening sessions obsolete?
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on whether new technology is replacing the meetings.
- Thursday, November 26
- Beloit ready for 18th annual Grand Lighted Holiday Parade
- Police warn of car thefts
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the community event.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the crime of opportunity.
- Wednesday, November 25
- Community input shapes Beloit schools' future
- Racial profile data collection
- Holiday spending
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the forums used by the school district.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on sheriff's reaction to racial profiling data collection listening sessions
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on responsible spending advice over the holiday shopping season
- Tuesday, November 24
- Beloit Police identify shooting victim
- Merrill Elementary lockdown lifted.
- Beloit Shooting - Merrill Lockdown - 3pm UPDATE
- Deer hunting numbers down
- BREAKING NEWS - Beloit Shooting 1:30pm 11/24/09)
- City Council approves Sneakers' liquor license
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the investigation into Tuesday afternoon's shooting.
Beth Wheelock has an update on this afternoon's shooting in Beloit with one confirmed fatality. Additionally, Merrill Elementary school was cleared from their "lockdown" status at approximately 3:15pm on Tuesday. Students will be taking their usual means of transportation home.
Beth Wheelock has the latest information on a shooting in Beloit. Merrill Elementary remains under lockdown as of 3pm as a safety factor. The incident did not happen on the school grounds. More updates on WCLO, 1230-AM as we receive them.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on numbers from the opening weekend of the gun-deer hunt
Stan Stricker has details on a shooting called in to Beloit authorities just before 1pm on 11/24/09. The incident has resulted in more than one injury and nearby Merrill Elementary School is in lockdown until the situation is contained. More details will be broadcast as soon as they become available.
The tavern will be the first in Janesville with outdoor volleyball. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
- Monday, November 23
- Rock County home sales increase
- Care packages
- Milton budget talks
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on rise in the number of Rock County home sales
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans by Sheriff's office staff to support member serving in Iraq
Milton residents can expect a tax increase in the city's portion of their tax bill. A public hearing on the city's budget is scheduled for November 30th. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more this week in the Janesville Gazette.
- Sunday, November 22
- Hibachi restaurant proposed for Janesville
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the Japanese steakhouse.
- Friday, November 20
- Visit Beloit director named
- Seasonal hiring
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on choice for new Visit Beloit director
The holidays are putting more Janesville area resident to work. Large retailers in Janesville are adding seasonal workers, but at a lower rate than a year ago. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
- Thursday, November 19
- U-W Rock County enrollment on the rise
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on ever increasing U-W Rock County enrollment
- Wednesday, November 18
- Internet Safety Expo
- Forward Janesville wants more attention on job creation
- United Way grant allocations
WCLO's Beth Wheelock previews the event at Janesville's Pontiac Convention Center.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on frustration of Forward Janesville President John Beckord
The United Way of North Rock County is announcing it's grant allocations for the next two years. The money will be distributed to 62 programs and 30 agencies in 2010 and again in 2011. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Tuesday, November 17
- Beloit Health System
- Beloit Merrill Center Annv
- New BFD equipment
- Milton teacher job actions
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on health provider merger
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the 20th anniversary of the Beloit Merrill Community Center
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on some new testing equipment for Beloit paramedics
Milton teachers are finding way to show their dissatisfaction with the status of contract talks. Teachers are planning job actions to draw attention to the talks, which are currently in mediation. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, November 16
- Alzheimer's group promotes early screening
- Local legislator promotes job growth
- Smoking study
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on National Memory Screening Day
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports Democrat Chuck Benedict of Beloit wants jobs to be top legislative issue
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on federal stimulus dollars for a study on effective ways to quit smoking.
- Saturday, November 14
- Unclaimed property event planned for Rock county
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on State Treasurer's plans to reconnect thousands of Rock county residents with millions in unclaimed financial accounts
- Friday, November 13
- Packer fan's dream job
- Visit Beloit search
A Janesville man has a special connection with Lambeau Field and a job that involves trips to every home game. Janesville Parks Director Tom Presny started ushering at Lambeau Field in 2008. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Sunday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the search for the next director of Visit Beloit is coming to an end
- Thursday, November 12
- Janesville city employees form "green team"
- Janesville Schools consider expanding drug searches
- No 4th of July for Janesville
- Tim Cullen says he won't seek re-election
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on their environmental goals.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on review of drug search program
WCLO's Steve Benton reports lack of sponsorship may kill the annual 4th of July celebration in Janesville
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on his decision.
- Wednesday, November 11
- Janesville Veterans Day
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on this year's Veterans Day ceremony at Janesville's Traxler Park
- Tuesday, November 10
- Three new teachers to be hired in Janesville
- Home sale numbers improve
- Rock County 2010 budget
- Korean War vets: The session
- Korean War vets: Wounded
- Korean War vets: The draft
- Korean War vets: The country
- Korean War vets: The Cold War
- Korean War vets: Finding the positive
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on concerns from some school board members.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on increase in home sales for Rock County.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Rock County Board sets the 2010 budget and tax levy
A group of Korean War veterans from the Evansville area gathered this week to share their experiences. Listen to their session.
An Evansville area man carries with him a constant reminder of his service in the Korean War. Rod Leeder was injured during the fighting and has vivid memories of the incident. He is one of a group of Korean War veterans from the Evansville area who gathered this week to share their experiences. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more about the memories shared by Korean War veterans in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
The draft supplied solders for the Korean War, but many veterans who served in Korea took their draft notices with a sense of duty. A group of Korean War veterans from the Evansville area gathered this week to share their experiences. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more about the memories shared by Korean War veterans in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
Fighting a war on foreign soil was a learning experience for some local veterans who served in the Korean War. A group of Korean War veterans from the Evansville area gathered this week to share their experiences. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more about the memories shared by Korean War veterans in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
The Korean War was fought with the Cold War in the background. A group of Korean War veterans from the Evansville area gathered this week to share their experiences. One of them remembers the silent war being waged in the Pacific Ocean. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more about the memories shared by Korean War veterans in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
War is an ugly experience, but a group of local Korean War veterans is able to find the good they were able to make from a deadly situation. A group of Korean War veterans from the Evansville area gathered this week to share their experiences. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more about the memories shared by Korean War veterans in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, November 9
- Loaded midnight gunplay
- Same gender classes
- Tips from a former job seeker
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports two Janesville men are accused of getting drunk and shooting dozens of times from a second story window
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on some outcomes of same gender classes at a Beloit elementary school
A Milton man has some advice for those looking to get off the unemployment line. Christian Lopez returned to the workforce after 8 months of unemployment and credits the Rock County Job Center for helping him. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
- Sunday, November 8
- Busy weekend for Rock County farmers
- Roundabouts for Milton
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports from the field.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the traffic changes coming to the city.
- Friday, November 6
- Beloit police promote cold case
- Janesville's bond rating holds steady
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on unsolved six year old murder case
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Standard and Poor's bond rating for City of Janesville
- Thursday, November 5
- Local Assemblyman shares insight to governor's race
- Revlations regarding finalist for Beloit Police Chief position
- Seminar planned to help local businesses win state contracts
- Former Evansville IT coordinator confesses to theft
- Milton ethanol plant emissions in compliance
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on State Representative Kim Hixon's insight to potential run by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on new development in Beloit Police Chief search
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Assembly Represenative Kim Hixson's plans for a seminar Friday at Blackhawk Technical College
A former Evansville School District instructional technology coordinator is confessing to theft allegations. Anne Gath is accused of ordering items and reselling them on eBay at a district loss of $90,000 to $100,000. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
Tests done at the ethanol plant in Milton point to improved emissions. The DNR is still working on reviewing the results of the testing from August and September. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
- Wednesday, November 4
- President Obama visits Wisconsin
- BTC Board moves to replace college president
- 100 year flight
- Owner: Case Feed building to be torn down
WCLO's Stan Stricker highlights President Obama's remarks in Madison
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Blackhawk Technical College Board plans to replace retiring president Eric Larson
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a special anniversary celebrated in Beloit this week
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the fate of the deteriorating Janesville building.
- Tuesday, November 3
- Mercy officials discuss H1N1
- Congressman Ryan warns against Democrats health care plan
- H1N1 vaccine demand in Walworth County
- Vet house calls
- Beloit Police and Fire Commission meets
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the hospital's preparedness.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Ryans concerns over plan
There proof of demand for the H1N1 vaccine with a clinic held in Walworth County. The last minute arrival of vaccine allowed all 500 who arrived at a clinic on Monday to get the vaccine. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
There appears to be demand for veterinary house calls in Rock County. Badger Veterinary Clinic is now offering the service. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in ---day's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the next step in the search for a new police chief in Beloit
- Monday, November 2
- Ready for snow
- U.W. Whitewater virual teams
- Airport improvements
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on preparations for the dreaded "s" word.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports U.W. Whitewater students get special virtual business training
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on funding for two projects at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Aiport
- Sunday, November 1
- Beloit Memorial Hospital puts restrictions of visitors
- Beloit City Council to vote on pay freeze
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the hospital's attempt to contain the H1N1 virus.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the agreement that should keep city facilities open.
