WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Tuesday, August 31
- Case Feed building is history
- Over Limit/Under Arrest
- What if your child is arrested?
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WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the demolition of the historic store.WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the latest alcohol enforcement efforts by the Rock County Sheriff's Office
No one likes to think of the possibility of their child being arrested, but it's something attorneys say you should prepare for. Attorneys differ when it comes to advice on what a child should do when confronting law enforcement. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, August 30
- Candidates prepare for 45th Assembly district forum
- Dogs rescued
WCLO's Beth Wheelock previews Tuesday's forum in Beloit.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the Janesville Fire Department's water rescue of two golden labrador retrievers
- Friday, August 27
- City of Janesville evaluates gravel mine request
- More vets looking for help
- Walking in "her" shoes
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the petition from the Mule Hill project.
More Rock County veterans are looking for services, but it's not just veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a fund raising effort for the Janesville YMCA "Battered Women's" shelter
- Thursday, August 26
- Inmate mental health addressed
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Rock County Sheriff's appointment to the Department of Corrections Mental Health Workgroup
- Wednesday, August 25
- Snapper Stadium feasibility
- Rock County MABAS test
- Milton VIP program
- Farmer details dairy farm plan
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on a financial feasibility study due out this week
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a simulated disaster in Chicago in which fire units from several Wisconsin communties, including Janesville and Beloit, will participate
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a new volunteer program in Milton designed to help the police department
A Nebraska farmer says the dairy operation he's proposing along Highway 14 east of Janesville will create jobs and invest $35 million in Rock County. Todd Tuls presented his plans to the Bradford Town Board Tuesday night. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Tuesday, August 24
- Highway 51 project
- Janesville burglary
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the highway 51 project in Beloit
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the latest Janesville burglary to occur with the residents at home
- Monday, August 23
- Two more years of support for Tallman House
- 4th Annual Beloit Business and Education Summit planned
- Dams causing high water?
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the lease approved Monday by the Janesville City Council.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on goal of upcoming summit
Heavy rain and snow keep flooding the Rock River, but some are wondering if conditions are worse because of two Rock County dams. The Rock Aqua Jays are considering the installation of a monitoring station between the Indianford and Centerway dams. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
- Friday, August 20
- Janesville pool numbers
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on how hot weather affects the number of patrons at Janesville's three aquatics facilities
- Thursday, August 19
- Eat local challenge begins
- Beloit's Bus Bingo
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Basics Cooperative effort to promote benefits of eating locally grown produce
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Beloit's attempt to get new transit system riders with a special bingo game
- Wednesday, August 18
- Beef Producers President Robert McConnell prepares for cook out
- New teacher institute
- Milton searching for new city administrator
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans for Rock County Beef Producers annual cook out
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a special program for new teachers in the Janesville School District
A change is leadership is coming at Milton's City Hall. City Administrator Todd Schmidt is resigning to become the administrator and economic development director for the village of Waunakee. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Tuesday, August 17
- Janesville Police plan Rapid Deployment Training
- Realtors talk politics in Janesville
- Energy Assessment deadline
- Group tries to replace defunct senior program
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans for Rapid Deployment Training in Janesville school
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Wisconsin Realtors Association President William Malkasian's address to the Rock-Green Realtors Association
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the deadline is approaching to sign up for a special, low cost energy assessment program in Janesville
A group of community leaders is trying to revive a service aimed at helping senior citizens. The Senior Companion program ended when a federal agency terminated its agreement with Senior Service of Rock County due to lack of compliance and concerns outlined in an April letter. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, August 16
- YMCA CEO Tom Den Boer announces Milton remodeling finished
- UW Health conducts survey in Rock County
- Retaining UW-Rock County freshmen
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on YMCA's expansion
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on UW Health's plans for "Survey of the Health of Wisconsin"
The key to staying in college may be in preparing for what will be expected of students. Freshmen at UW-Rock County are taking part in a program aimed at giving them the tools they need to be successful college students. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
- Saturday, August 14
- Preliminary hearing for Beloit man charged in overdose death
David Givhan is accused of supplying the heroin that killed Luc Marsh in 2009. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
- Friday, August 13
- Janesville schools inch toward staff diversity
- Garaging problem grows
- Beloit city council homeless
- Simulated drowning
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the progress for the coming school year.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on new underage drinking trend called "garaging".
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a public hearing that addresses needs of the homeless, which is scheduled for Monday's Beloit city council meeting
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a simulated drowning at Rockport Pool to test life guards and first responders
- Thursday, August 12
- Conflict between The Shelter and neighbors
A neighborhood meeting doesn't appear to have calmed tensions between organizers of a homeless shelter and neighbors in the Fourth Ward. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
- Wednesday, August 11
- Organizers seek input on Janesville homeless shelter
- Home sales rise
- Fire Chief selection process
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the weight of neighbors' concerns about the shelter.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on increase in number of home sales in Rock County
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the status of the selection process for Janesville's next fire chief
- Monday, August 9
- Janesville city council approves changes at E. Milwaukee
- Restaurant fire draws a crowd
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the improvements designed to protect pedestrians.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a fire at a popular Beloit restaurant brings long lines of cars and spectators watching fire investigarters going through the rubble
- Friday, August 6
- The evolving "Janesville Mile"
- Beloit Riverfest 2011
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the downtown promotional project.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Beloit Riverfest 2011 gets a green light
- Thursday, August 5
- Marling Lumber plans expansion
- Beloit Transit changes
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the new lumber yard.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on some changes coming to the Beloit Transit System
- Wednesday, August 4
- Stan Milam prepares to sign off
- July auto sales up
- I Love My Pet Day
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on talk show host Stan Milam's plans for a new career
WCLO's Steve Benton reports local auto sales appear to be stronger than national trends
Stressed out pet? There's a woman in Janesville who might be able to help. Ester Turner performs reiki on people and pets. She'll be one of those offering their services on "I Love My Pet Day" at Earth Song Books and Gifts, Aug. 7. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Tuesday, August 3
- L.D.A. deadline extended
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the sign up deadline for the next Rock County Leadership Development Academy class is now Aug. 13th
- Monday, August 2
- Aqua Jays water issues
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the high water level of the Rock River is once again causing problems for the Rock Aqua Jays
