WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Friday, April 30
- Water main construction could affect traffic
- New 911 back-up center operational
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the work affecting Milton Avenue.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports 911 communications center employees are training on new equipment at the new back-up center in the Town of Beloit
- Thursday, April 29
- Education on energy
- Beloit Arbor Day ceremony
- Housing incentives almost done
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on an extreme energy make-over in the Beloit School District
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the annual Beloit Arbor Day ceremony
Tax credits are helping the Rock County real estate market, but those incentives are about to end. Real estate agents tell the Janesville Gazette they're hopeful the tax credit has built momentum for the market in the coming months. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
- Wednesday, April 28
- Safe routes plan for Town of Beloit
- Mock crash good message for students
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Town of Beloit's Safe Routes to School study
Video - WCLO's Steve Benton reports the annual mock crash, staged this year at Parker High School, helps students make informed decisions about risky behavior.
- Tuesday, April 27
- Three life sentences, no parole
- Town of Beloit no smoking ord.
- Speed enforcement grant
Hear WCLO's audio of the sentencing hearing for 51-year-old James Koepp of Janesville.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the Town of Beloit's efforts to prepare for the new state no smoking ordinance
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a new state grant for the Rock County Sheriff's Office to crack down on speeders
- Monday, April 26
- Leinenkugel announces Senate candidacy in Janesville
- Emerald Ash Borer threat
Dick Leinenkugel announces his bid for the U.S. Senate at Helgesen Development Corp, in Janesville.
View videoRock County is on the front lines of Wisconsin's effort to keep the Emerald Ash Borer out of the state. State officials are concerned the insect will make its way into Wisconsin in the firewood brought in from infested areas. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
- Sunday, April 25
- Breathing new life into the Tallman House
WCLO's Beth Wheelock previews what the city council will hear Monday.
- Friday, April 23
- Airfest update
- Day of Silence
WCLO's Steve Benton has the latest on Airfest, which is scheduled for the weekend of May 28th-30th at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the Day of Silence observance at Craig High School
- Thursday, April 22
- Beginning the conversation about diversity in Janesville schools
- Robson thank you
- Mercy Homeless Center Charity Ball
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Thursday's listening session.
State Senator Judy Robson offers her thanks during the last day of the floor session
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a special "black tie" event at the Janesville Country Club Saturday
- Wednesday, April 21
- Tornado awareness drill planned
- JTS 2009 Ops final
- BMHS Team win
- Green farming
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports the number of participants in the statewide tornado drill may be down
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the final 2009 JTS operations numbers
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the results of the Destination Imagination competition
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a local farmer who says he practices "green" farming every day, not just on Earth Day
- Tuesday, April 20
- Authorities: Heroin use doesn't discriminate
- Janesville native runs for 44th Assembly District
- Teacher arrested on drug charges
- Thieves target genetic material on farms
- Parkview class sizes
- Money management workshop
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the arrest of a Brodhead teacher.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on candidacy of Ken Brotheridge for State Assembly
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on arrest of Brodhead Middle School teacher
Thieves are targeting something farmers find very valuable. Investigators are looking for suspects in multiple cases of stolen bull semen. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
Some Parkview School District families are being asked to voluntarily change schools to help balance class sizes. The Parkview School Board may have to consider shifting boundaries if more families won't voluntarily send students to Newark Elementary School. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a free workshop to strengthen money management skills
- Monday, April 19
- Mercy plans Webinar about sexual assault
- Work Zone Awareness Week
- Pharmaceutical collection
- Social changes, economy affect family planning
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Mercy Health System's plans to answer questions about sexual assault via the Internet
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on dangers of road work and need for awareness
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the latest attempt to remove old, unused prescriptions from medicine cabinets
Social and economic trends are affecting the number of men seeking vasectomies and reverse vasectomies. Many men seeking reverse vasectomies are in their second marriages and the poor economic conditions in increasing demand for vasectomies. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
- Friday, April 16
- Beloit takes strong stance on ash borer
- Recycling starts in Janesville parks
With city council approval, infested trees could be removed at the owner's expense. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports how the parks are really "going green".
- Thursday, April 15
- Prescription drug roundup could prevent tragedy
- Use It, Dont' Abuse It
- New thrift shop
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the increasing popularity of the collection events.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on campaign to educate 911 callers
A Janesville business aims to create a new kind of thrift shop. The Community Donation Center and Thrift Store is located at 2502 Center Avenue and is expected to open May 1. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
- Wednesday, April 14
- Citizens honored for life-saving efforts
- Rock County leaders make impact at Capitol
- Hospital investment
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the efforts of the group at Rock River Thresheree.
Local business leaders report a successful lobbying effort at "Rock County Day". WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
Watch videoWCLO's Stan Stricker reports on SSM Health Care's investment in Edgerton Hospital
- Tuesday, April 13
- Janesville School Board votes on staffing plan
- Road rally
- Community groups join to fight sexual assault
- Consolidated school will remain open
Parents addressed the school board Tuesday about a plan that would separate their children between two schools. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on rally to expand I-90 in Rock County
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on efforts to battle sexual assault in Rock County
The Milton School Board is taking a proposal to close Consolidated Elementary School off the table, for now. The board approved $886,000 in budget cuts at its Monday meeting. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, April 12
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Possible hate crime at a Janesville high school
- I 39/90 Now Coalition rally
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on program planned to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month
A Janesville high school student is facing possible expulsion after reports of what officials are calling a hate crime. The accused student also faces a charge of disorderly conduct as a hate crime in Rock County Court. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a rally kicking of Forward Janesville's I 39/90 Now Coalition
- Saturday, April 10
- Allergy season begins
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the beginning of the spring allergy season
- Friday, April 9
- Milton DPW Study
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a facilities needs study for Milton's public works department
- Thursday, April 8
- County board tables coroner decision
- Construction planned for Edgerton Hospital
- Biz Contest Boost
- Deer damage at Rotary Gardens
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the decision.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports construction will begin Monday on new Edgerton Hospital
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a listening session that highlighted a Rock County business plan contest
Rotary Gardens is recovering from damage done by four-legged vandals. Deer are coming to the gardens during the winter to get a bite to eat. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Wednesday, April 7
- WKCE Beloit
- Closing school would save less than expected
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on how Beloit kids did in the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam
A proposal to close Consolidated Elementary school may not help the Milton School District's budget woes as much as expected. The school board has yet to decide whether to close the school to help fill a $760,000 budget gap. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Tuesday, April 6
- Janesville bar owner relinquishes license
- Beloit Health System
- Beloit bond bids
- Stamp collecting provides a connection to history
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the police activity at Mz. Grizz's Bar and Grill.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the final restructuring phase at Beloit Health System's Beloit Clinic
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Beloit's sale of general obligation bonds
A Janesville man joined the Janesville Stamp Club so long ago, he can't remember what year that was. Gary Wentworth says stamp collecting is part of his love of history. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, April 5
- Old homes and young skaters
- Rock River Sweep
- Fire station opening delayed
Janesville's plan commission discusses historic renovations and a new skate park location. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans to clean up the Rock River shoreline
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Town of Beloit's new fire headquarters building will open about a month behind schedule
- Friday, April 2
- Poll workers ready for Tuesday's election
- Rail's role in Rock County's economy
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Janesville's expected voter turnout on Tuesday.
Freight rail may play a role in Rock County's economic future. Union Pacific and Wisconsin and Southern Railroad are both players in the southern Wisconsin rail market. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Sunday's Janesville Gazette.
- Thursday, April 1
- Trail assaults may be connected
Two assaults, 3 years apart, have Janesville police concerned about the possibility of more attacks on the bike trail system. An incident from May 2007 bears a lot of similarities to an incident a few weeks ago on Janesville's bike trails. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
