WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Saturday, February 27
- Kerry appeal could compromise TIF district
An assessment appeal from Kerry Inc. claims their Beloit property is worth a third of the cost to develop. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
- Thursday, February 25
- Crime down in Rock County
- Libraries to help unemployed with job searches
- County health rankings
- Paul Ryan at the health care reform summit
- New electronics store
New statistics show a drop in crime. The Rock County Sheriff's Office reports a 7 percent drop in crime in 2009. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Saturday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans by Arrowhead Libary System to offer classes for unemployed
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the annual University of Wisconsin county health rankings
Janesville Congressman Paul Ryan at the bi-partisan health care reform summit reacting to a Democrat's remarks about the creation of health care exchanges.
A Janesville businessman with a reputation for dealing in electronics is taking on a new business endeavor. Jim Liebetrau owned Team Electronics for 25 years, but now he's opened Home & Pro Electronics in the same location. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
- Wednesday, February 24
- More questions arise on referendum spending
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the school board's response to the unauthorized spending.
- Tuesday, February 23
- Unexpected spending in Janesville referendum project
- Milton police plan drug education forum
- Webinars may support public health
- Abegglen retires
- Brodhead considers school spending cuts
- Council votes down chicken proposal
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the spending that recently came to light.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Milton Police efforts to education public on illicit prescription drug use
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on growing popularity of webinars for health related topics
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Town of Beloit police Sgt. Willis Abegglen retires and eliminates the need for a disciplinary hearing
If a new referendum in the Brodhead School District fails in April, the school board is preparing to be ready with $400,000 in budget cuts. The referendum asks for $1.76 million in spending. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the vote that cries "fowl" to chickens within city limits.
- Monday, February 22
- Beloit has old homes
- BIFF Slime
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Beloit is featured in the March edition of "This Old Home" magazine
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Gregory Lamberson reigns over BIFF and "Slime City."
- Friday, February 19
- JATCO closing its doors
- Beloit Crime down
- BIFF Awards
A company closely tied to the General Motors plant in Janesville is shutting its doors this spring. The company commonly known as JATCO has had five owners and transported millions of vehicles since its founding in 1923. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Sunday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports crime numbers are down for Beloit in 2009
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Thursday night's award presentations at the Beloit International Film Festival
- Thursday, February 18
- Jeans for Haiti
- Brodhead voters may get new referendum
- Talgo looks at two Janesville buildings
- Mind Set book
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on local middle school students collecting jeans for the victims of the Haiti earthquake
Brodhead area voters may see another referendum the next time they're at the ballot box. The Brodhead School Board is considering a second referendum after voters rejected a 3-point-59 million dollar referendum on Tuesday. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
Two Janesville buildings are among the group being considered to house a rail car assembly and maintenance operation. Spanish manufacturer Talgo is looking at the Helgesen building and the former Gilman Engineering building. It's also looking at facilities in Milwaukee, Racine, and Appleton. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a book deal for the authors of the annual Beloit College "mind set" list
- Wednesday, February 17
- Thunderbird visit
- City of Janesville develops economic strategies
- Hockey club interested in ice arena
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on advance visit by member of the U.S. Airforce Thunderbirds in anticipation of this summer's Southern Wisconsin Airfest
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on a city council study session to focus on economic development plans
The Janesville Hockey Club appears interested in the idea of owning its own ice arena. The club voted Monday to seek ownership and management of a new arena, if it's built. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Tuesday, February 16
- BTC community forum
- United Way Annual Meeting
- Haiti quake experience
- GM talks about reopening a plant
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans for a community forum regarding the search for a new Blackhawk Techncial College president
WCLO's Stan Stricker looks ahead to the United Way of North Rock County's Annual Meeting
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a U.W. Whitewater professor's experience in a Haiti as the January 12th earthquake hit
A GM official is again mentioning the possibility of reopening of its shuttered plants, like the plant in Janesville. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, February 15
- Primary preview
- Shot-Spotter anniversary
- Pressure on farm land
- Seed testing at Rotary Gardens
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on anticipated turnout for primary election
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the Shot-Spotter system's first year of service with the Beloit police department
The pressures of development weigh heavy on many farmers in southern Wisconsin. Many of them want to see their land continue to produce after they retire. A three day series in the Janesville Gazette examines why prime farmland must be preserved, stories from local farmers, and what can be done to save the land. Kyle Geissler reports. A three day series about farmland preservation continues Monday and Tuesday in the Janesville Gazette.
Some plants at Rotary Gardens this summer will be very rare. A Japanese seed company is asking the Rotary Gardens to trial 25 new seed varieties. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Friday, February 12
- Brodhead referendum on Tuesday's ballot
- Business sessions
- Land use in southern Wisconsin
School officials warn sports will be cut if the referendum fails. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on enthusiasm behind Forward Janesville's small business listening session
Farm land is becoming harder to find in the Midwest, and farmers in southern Wisconsin are facing financial and development pressures. A three day series in the Janesville Gazette examines why prime farmland must be preserved, stories from local farmers, and what can be done to save the land. Kyle Geissler reports. The three day series starts in the Janesville Gazette this Sunday.
- Thursday, February 11
- Edgerton drug abuse prevention
- Super survey
- Jobless benefits might run out
- Evansville Youth Center cuts
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the steps the middle school is taking after the death and hospitalization of two students.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on youth survey regarding exposure to alcohol advertising
Some displaced workers who rely on support from unemployment pay may find it more difficult to make ends meet soon. Barring an unemployment benefit extension from Congress, hundreds of unemployed in southern Wisconsin will lose their benefits by the end of February. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
A tight city budget means fewer hours at the Evansville Youth Center. A $10,000 budget cut means a reduction of hours from 15 to 10 per week and no summer hours. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
- Wednesday, February 10
- Progress for the Beloit Casino project
- Motorists moved
- Group promotes I-90 expansion
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the possibility of a partnership between tribes.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on success of plan to avoid stranding motorists on I-90 when it's forced to close down
Business interests are trying to promote a major highway project through southern Wisconsin. Forward Janesville is forming a coalition in support of the expansion of I-90 from four to six lanes from Madison to the Illinois border. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Tuesday, February 9
- Gypsy moth prevention
- Ethanol plant feedback
- Janesville buys homes
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on aerial spraying programs in Beloit.
There are hopes the odor problems around the Milton ethanol plant will soon be a forgotten issue. A consultant for United Ethanol is meeting with concerned residents around the plant this week. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
Homes in Janesville are being bought up by the city in an effort to boost the city's housing stock. Janesville Neighborhood Services Director Jennifer Petruzzello says the city has purchased 14 homes as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Monday, February 8
- Beloit city council to consider liquor license suspension
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the alleged illegal gambling at Coyotes.
- Saturday, February 6
- Cullen runs
- Sheridan residency
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Tim Cullen's plans to run for the 15th State Senate seat
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan of Janesville is not currently living in his district
- Friday, February 5
- Fredricks prepares for Olympics
A Janesville native is preparing for Olympic competition in Vancouver. Tucker Fredricks will compete in the 500-meter speed skating race Monday, Feb. 15. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Sunday's Janesville Gazette.
- Thursday, February 4
- Foward Janesville on green jobs
- Stateline United Way meets goal
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Forward Janesville's stance regarding Clean Energy Jobs Act
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Stateline United Way's fund drive success
- Wednesday, February 3
- A safe winter for space heaters
- Open enrollment
- Stateline United Way 09/10 wrap-up
- Study shows greater demand for food, shelter
Beloit's deputy fire chief discusses fires caused by space heaters. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on importance of open enrollment to school districts like Janesville
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the campaign fund drive wrap-up meeting
The need for food pantry supplies is growing in Southern Wisconsin. A study shows local organization are providing assistance to 83 percent more people than they did four years ago. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Tuesday, February 2
- Get into the shoveling habit
- Justice for the Lentz family
- Police ethics training
- Koepp found guilty
New rules about shoveling Janesville sidewalks are on the horizon. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the murder conviction of 51-year-old James Koepp of Janesville.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville Police participating in ethics training
James Koepp was found guilty on three counts of intentional homicide in Rock County Court late Tuesday afternoon.
- Monday, February 1
- Rock County 5.0 starts strong
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on progress of new countywide economic development initiative.
