WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Friday, October 30
- BSD sets tax levy
- JSD Overcharges
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the Beloit School District's 2009 / 2010 tax levy
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a possible felony charge against a former Janesville School District employee
- Thursday, October 29
- Coats for Kids brings warmth to Rock County families
- Rock County needs jobs
- New strategy for economic development
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the Salvation Army's distribution.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on praise for a new jobs initiative in Rock County
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on "Rock County 5.0".
- Wednesday, October 28
- Enchanted Forest
- Training grant for electricians
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Enchanted Forest
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a special training course to update local electrical workers on the latest photovoltaic technologies
- Tuesday, October 27
- Police increase patrols after reported child enticement
- Janesville School Board sets tax levy
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the alleged abduction attempt in Milton.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the increase for taxpayers.
- Monday, October 26
- City Council commits public funds for new ice arena
- Vaccine shortage cancels school clinics
- BIFF Preview
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Monday's decision.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Rock County Health Department's decision to cancel school based H1N1 Flu vaccination clinics
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on final preparations for the next Beloit International Film Festival
- Sunday, October 25
- Two Janesville homes could be on National Register
- Council to discuss new ice arena Monday
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the nature of the historic homes.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on potential locations for the ice arena.
- Friday, October 23
- Beloit schools tax levy could rise sharply
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Beloit School District's budgeting challenges
- Thursday, October 22
- Local Assemblyman increases pressure to oust fellow state representative
- New owner for a Janesville business
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on a move by Representative Steve Nass to expell representative Jeff Wood after repeated arrests on charges of driving under the influence.
A 33-year-old Janesville business will be under new ownership. Lenan Corp. manufactures waste oil heaters and is being purchased by a family looking to move into the area. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
- Wednesday, October 21
- One crash leads to another in Rock Co
- Beloit Police Chief search moves forward
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Wednesday's crashes.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on status of police chief search so far
- Tuesday, October 20
- Parkview School Board plans referendum
- Need for assistance grows in Janesville
- Absenteeism rises as flu symptoms arrive
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the issues to be taken to voters.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on increased calls for rent assistance from City of Janesville
The flu is the suspected cause of higher absenteeism in Janesville schools on Monday. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Monday, October 19
- Optimism for Beloit's casino project
- Preserving Wisconsin manufacturing jobs
- Safe Schools Week in Wisconsin
- Beckman receives grant
- Memorial dinner to benefit scouts
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the new activity with the off-reservation gaming proposal.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Forward Janesville President's view regarding the preservation of the local manufacturing base
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on progress of key safety measures in Janesville schools
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on surprize of $10,000 state grant
A spaghetti dinner will raise money for boys to attend Cub Scout Camp while remembering a Scout killed in 2007. The Second Annual Scott Lentz Memorial All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner will be held Friday, November 6th at St. Williams Church on Arch Street in Janesville. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
- Sunday, October 18
- Nine homes could be acquired by City of Janesville
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the federal buyouts of the flood-damaged homes.
- Friday, October 16
- Dangerous intersections in Janesville
- Daycare fraud suspected
- Boys and Girls Club marks 20 years
Many of Janesville's most dangerous intersections are found in one area of the city. The intersections with the most accidents tend to be along Milton Avenue, but there are others elsewhere in the city as well. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Sunday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports state investigators are looking into fraud allegations at a Beloit child care provider
The Boys and Girls Club of Janesville is marking 20 years of serving local kids. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
- Thursday, October 15
- Janesville Parker Homecoming Parade
- Realtor increases United Way pledge
- "Home Alone" tips
- Real estate agents look for economic rebound
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on renewing the tradition.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on unusual fund raising idea for the United Way
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on an Edgerton Hospital program designed to help kids who need to be at home without parents for short periods of time
Rock County's economy has real estate agents wondering about plans for a recovery. Representative from Janesville, Beloit, Milton, and Edgerton met with real estate officials on Wednesday to talk about the economy and what's being done to plan for the future. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
- Wednesday, October 14
- A moratorium on maples
- Bill Dunn to be honored Friday
- H1N1 Flu vaccine available in Janesville
- Janesville Mural Project
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the diversity of Janesville's urban forest.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the man who washed windows in the city's downtown.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Rock County Health Department's plans for vaccination clinics
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the installation of the first of three outdoor murals depicting Janesville's history
- Tuesday, October 13
- Condos in downtown Janesville
- Mysterious phone tax
- New Town of Beloit Fire Headquarters
- Group prepares holiday packages for solders
- Tie vote leads to liquor license denial
A property owner is bringing a new option for housing in downtown Janesville. Condos are for sale in a building on East Milwaukee Street. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Rock County officials are upset over a new phone tax that appears to come from the county
WCLO's Steve Benton gives a progress report on the new Town of Beloit fire department headquarters building
A group of Janesville area women are trying to help bring some holiday spirit to Wisconsin solders serving overseas. The Wisconsin Society Daughters of the American Revolution are participating in a project called "Trees from Home". Donations to Trees From Home can be made at any M&I Bank in Wisconsin. Or you can mail a check, made payable to Trees From Home to: Anne Wanke, Janesville DAR Chapter Regent, 9744 N. Klug Road, Milton, WI, 53563. A $20 donation helps fund a fully decorated 12-inch artificial Christmas tree, a bag of Christmas candy and a Christmas card. But any donation amount will be accepted and also will help pay for shipping. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 1. For more information, contact Wanke at (608) 868-7946 or e-mail mapawanke@hotmail.com. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the liquor license for Sneakers Pub in Janesville.
- Monday, October 12
- Tobacco compliance check
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on four Beloit businesses caught selling tobacco products to minors
- Sunday, October 11
- Chinese program voluntary for Janesville parents
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on changes to the elementary school program.
- Saturday, October 10
- Bigger expo planned
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on upcoming Rock Regional Business and Marketing Expo
- Friday, October 9
- New hospital
- Safe Routes to School
Work is getting underway on a new hospital in Janesville, but questions remain about whether it will fill demand, or duplicate services. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Sunday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the "Safe Routes to School" initiative in Janesville
- Thursday, October 8
- Flurry of discussion about Janesville snow removal
- Green buildings could be standard in Janesville
- Busy food pantries
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on items coming up in the 2010 budget.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the resolution making its way through City committees.
Signs of a weak economy are starting to show up at Janesville area food pantries. As demand grows, ECHO and Salvation Army food pantry shelves can be full one day and bare the next. Steve Benton reports. You can read more in Sunday's Janesville Gazette.
- Wednesday, October 7
- Federal help in local drug war
- Mercy career expo
- Milton Shared Ride Taxi
- Survive Alive House
- Sheriff's office buys a bus
- Green Care for Troops
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Rock County Sheriff's request for federal help in fight against drug crimes
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on student optimism after a health career expo
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on progress for a new taxi service for Milton
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a special fund raiser for "Survive Alive House" in the Town of Beloit
The Rock County Sheriff's Office is hoping a bus will help streamline at least one of it's jail diversion programs. Officials believe the bus will mean less staff time needed to take officers into the community to work on projects. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
A project aimed at lending a hand to families with loved ones in Iraq is helping a Janesville family. Green Care for Troops connects these families with lawn care providers willing to donate services. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
- Tuesday, October 6
- Rock County Board to hear jail update
- Beloit boy honored as hero
- Homecoming patrols planned
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the inmate population and changes to come.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Beloit fourth grader being honored for saving his family during a fire
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans for Rock County Sheriff's Office to add patrols for local high school homecoming celebrations.
- Monday, October 5
- Car smash raises money for local charity
- Flu death in Rock County
- National Alcohol Week at UW-Whitewater
- Anti-Tobacco funding cut
- Janesville movie theater could expand
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Minnesota Car Smash at Janesville auto dealer
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on county's first confirmed H1N1 Flu death
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on efforts to curb alcohol abuse on campus
WCLO's Steve Benton reports funding for local tobacco prevention programs is evaporating
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the expansion of the silver screen.
- Sunday, October 4
- Large Item Pickup keeps it clean
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on how scavengers unexpectedly helped volunteers remove scrap.
- Friday, October 2
- Beloit enforcement effort
- Monterey Hotel update
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a special enforcement effort by the Beloit police department
The owner of the Monterey Hotel in downtown Janesville remains hopeful the historic property will soon come back to life. Jim Grafft says he believes the restoration could be complete within the next five years. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
- Thursday, October 1
- Girl Scout cookies arrive early
- Lake Koshkonong projects proposed
- Sex offender released in Janesville
WCLO's Beth Wheelock explains why the cookie season starts earlier this year.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the head of the D.N.R. is impressed with projects proposed for Lake Koshkonong
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the scheduled release of a convicted sex offender
