WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Saturday, January 30
- Red Cross wants to help military families
Soldiers returning to Southern Wisconsin after military service may want to check out the services offered by the South Central Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross is hiring a new military coordinator to connect soldiers with services available to them. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
- Friday, January 29
- Domestic Violence Intervention
- Atypical pastor welcomed by Edgerton church
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans for a Domestic Violence Intervention Team in Janesville
An Edgerton pastor says she wasn't expecting to be hired by a church in a rural community. The Rev. Lora Whitten is a lesbian in a committed relationship who leads the congregation of Edgerton Congregational United Church of Christ. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Sunday's Janesville Gazette.
- Thursday, January 28
- Edgerton City Hall gift
- Forward Janesville Awards
- Inmates testify at Koepp trial
- Paul Ryan on Laura Ingraham - 1/27/2010
- Homeless count
- More GM workers take transfers
- Bucks end losing streak against the 76ers
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on anonymous "Green" gift toward construction of new Edgerton City Hall
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Forward Janesville's 9th Annual Awards Luncheon
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Thursday's events at Rock County's triple homicide trial.
Congressman Paul Ryan appeared on "The Laura Ingraham Show" (broadcast weeknights from 6-9pm on WCLO) on January 27th to present his ideas on taxes, spending, medicare and social security. You can listen to this portion of the broadcast featuring our local Congressman courtesy of Talk Radio Network and lauraingraham.com .
A cold night didn't stop volunteers from scouring Rock County for homeless people. Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames was out with the volunteers. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
More General Motors workers are leaving the area so they can get back to work with General Motors. Nearly 70 employees are taking transfers to a General Motors plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
Tim Beggs has all the morning sports headlines.
- Wednesday, January 27
- Is the city suffering by canceling open-skate sessions?
- Robson won't run
- Forward Janesville Awards
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on State Senator Judy Robson's decision not to run for reelection.
WCLO's Steve Benton previews the 9th annual Forward Janesville Awards Banquet
- Tuesday, January 26
- Koepp trial day one
- Koepp trial opening arguments
- State of the State
- United Way expenses
- New Edgerton superintendent
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on testimony during first day of triple murder trial
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on opening arguments in a triple murder trial
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on local state representatives' reactions to the State of the State Address
The North Rock County United Way officials say they're doing all they can to keep their expenses down. The campaign is likely to fall $50,000 short of it's goal. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
Edgerton's new superintendent will get up to speed over the next couple of months, ahead of the retirement of current superintendent, Norm Fjelstad. Dennis Pauli is currently the principal of an elementary school in the Madison School District. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, January 25
- The puck stops here
- Favre retirement?
The Janesville City Council votes against investigating alternate sites for a new ice arena. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
Is it the end of the line for Brett Favre after the Vikings loss in New Orleans? Tim Beggs has more.
- Sunday, January 24
- Troop welcome home
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on welcome home for Alpha Company from Iraq
- Friday, January 22
- Thrive grant
- Lentz murder in review
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on economic development in Rock County gets a boost with a state grant to Thrive
A trial start Monday, three years after a triple murder south of Janesville. Danyetta Lentz, and her children, Nicole and Scott, were found murdered in their home at Janesville Terrace mobile home park in January 2007. James Koepp, 50, a former neighbor, will stand trial on three charges of first-degree intentional homicide. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Sunday's Janesville Gazette and coverage of the trail will begin on Monday.
- Thursday, January 21
- Authorities release 911 audio from standoff
- Veteran Services
- Tallman roof
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the incident in Sharon Sunday.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on efforts of Rock County's Veterans Service Office
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on progress in efforts to replace the roof on the historic Lincoln-Tallman house in Janesville
- Wednesday, January 20
- City of Beloit finds parking for Riverside Park
- Salvation Army seasonal campaign
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the change that will come with reconstruction.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the outcome of the Janesville Salvation Army seasonal fund-raising campaign
- Tuesday, January 19
- Beloit Police Chief to be sworn in
- JPD 3rd Grow Operation
- Nass: "Dumb Bill"
- Evansville poms ask for equal treatment
- Store clerk receives suicide note
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans to swear in Beloit's new police chief
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Janesville police have a new perspective on marijuana grow operations in Janesville
WCVLO's Steve Benton reports on what Whitewater representative Steve Nass calls the "dumbest bill of the session."
The Evansville High School pom pon team and its supporters are lobbying the school board for fair treatment on uniform guidelines. A group attended the school board meeting Monday night to talk about the recent ban of some pom pon uniforms. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
A clerk in a Janesville convenience store wasn't expecting to be the recipient of a suicide note Tuesday morning. Kyle Geissler reports.
- Monday, January 18
- Homecoming parade
- Volunteers for Haiti relief
- BIFF only a month away
- Soldiers land at Volk Field
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on homecoming parade plans to welcome National Guard soldiers back to Janesville
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a local effort to prepare packaged food for earthquake survivors in Haiti
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the upcoming, 5th annual, Beloit International Film Festival
Video and a podcast of Frank Schultz reporting from Volk Field Monday morning where Janesville area solders reunited with their families after 8 months in Iraq.
- Saturday, January 16
- State's business climate may need help
- The Haiti Earthquake: Special Report
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on WMC's views of the state's business climate
A WCLO/CBS News Special Report featuring the sounds and reporters of quake ravaged Haiti where the crisis continues to escalate. CBS National Correspondent Dan Raviv will have in depth reports from our team of veteran CBS News Correspondents who are covering the story and he will talk to some of the rescue and aid workers trying to get relief to those devastated by the quake.
- Friday, January 15
- President Obama on Haitian Earthquake
- Food for Haiti
- UW-Whitewater faculty learns about unionizing
President Obama continues to monitor the developing situation in Haiti, and offering whatever help the United States can send. He spoke briefly to reporters this afternoon. Barry Bagnato in Washington and Kimberly Dozier at the White House anchored the CBS News coverage
.January 14, 2010. CBS News affiliate audio.WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a community wide effort to help earthquake victims in Haiti
Faculty and academic staff are weighing the merits of unionizing. A change in state law opens the door for UW faculty and academic staff to join unions. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
- Thursday, January 14
- Milton Gathering Place cuts
- Air School scholarships
- Red Cross in Haiti
- Waiting for word from Haiti
- Supreme Court justice visit
- Possible police impersonator
- Beloit polling places
Seniors in Milton may notice some of the budget issues facing the Gathering Place. The senior center is making cuts to address budget shortfalls. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on $50,000 in flight training scholarships are available to local 16 year olds
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti following a devastating earthquake earlier this week
People in southern Wisconsin with connections to Haiti are waiting for word on what's happening in the impoverished nation. Janesville Gazette reporter Ann Marie Ames talked to members of a Delavan-based group called Friends of the Children, which organizes medical, dental, and health education missions to Haiti. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
Wisconsin's Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson brings information and humor to a breakfast meeting at UW-Rock County. Steve Benton reports.
The Rock County Sheriff's Office is warning motorists about a possible police impersonator. WCLO's Stan Stricker reports.
Beloit City Clerk Carol Alexander is saving taxpayers a big chunk of money. Steve Benton reports.
- Wednesday, January 13
- Janesville woman celebrates 103rd birthday
- Underage drinking survey
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
Residents in Beloit and Edgerton are being asked to help Partners in Prevention learn more about where local attitudes are when it comes to alcohol use. They're being asked to take a survey at http://partnersinpreventionrockcounty.org/ Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
- Tuesday, January 12
- Rock County Buick GMC is sold
- Neumann tours main street
- Milton facilities needs
- Milton ethanol plant update
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on the sale of Rock County Buick GMC to Fagan Chevrolet Cadillac
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on former Congressman Mark Neumann's run for governor
The need for new public safety facilities in Milton might prompt some consolidation of space. A future facility might house both the police and fire departments. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
A consultant is investigating ways to address odor complaints at the Milton ethanol plant. Residents will be able to talk to the consultant during a visit February 8th and 9th. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, January 11
- Feldt runs for State Treasurer
- Hicke pleads guilty
- Districts investigate "Race to the Top"
- New homeless shelter in Janesville
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville native Scott Feldt's plans to run for state office
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a 37 year old Milton man pleads guilding to first degree intentional homicide in Rock County court
The federal "Race to the Top" program is prompting local school districts to decide whether they want to take part in the plan, or not. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
A new homeless shelter in Janesville hopes to provide a sense of purpose and pride by giving them work, even if it's unpaid. The Abundant Grace Drop-in Center is open at 407 W. Van Buren Street. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Monday's Janesville Gazette.
- Sunday, January 10
- High school students encouraged to text crime tips
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the Janesville-Area Crimestoppers' new technology.
- Friday, January 8
- Partners in Prevention survey
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the perception of underage drinking in Rock County.
- Thursday, January 7
- Police warn of warm car thefts
- Second bust "a fluke"
- Here's the beef
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports common sense is the best deterrent.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Janesville police department finds a second marijuana grow operation
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on Rock County's part in the state's increasing number of beef producers
- Wednesday, January 6
- Janesville pot bust
- Madison attorney helps Janesville non-profits
- New business in Milton
- Consumers interested in appliance rebate
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on one of the most significant marijuana busts in Janesville history
Janesville area agencies are benefiting from the philanthropy of a Madison attorney. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
A new business in Milton promises to bring some new jobs to the area. The Milton City Council approved a developer's agreement with colored plastics manufacturer Penn Color. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
If you've got an old appliance in your house, you may have more incentive to pull the trigger on purchasing a new one. An appliance rebate program is meant to encourage the replacement and proper recycling of old units with high-efficiency units. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Wednesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Tuesday, January 5
- Rock County voters will see February primary
- Discover Evansville
- Traffic crashes down
- Skate&Ski conditions
- Animal shelter needs help
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the ballots for the primary election.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Television episode planned for Evansville
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the number of traffic crashes in 2009 in Rock County are down over the previous year
WCLO's Steve Benton says conditions are great in Janesville for skaters and cross country skiers
The Lakeland Animal Shelter in Walworth County is looking for help with growing expenses. The shelter is conducting a "90 in 90" medical expenses fundraising drive. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Tuesday's Janesville Gazette.
- Monday, January 4
- Last day to return nomination papers
- Troop group gets award
- JARPA classes
- Family donates organs after tragedy
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the candidates for the Janesville ballots.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports the Wisconsin National Guard 32nd Brigade Family Readiness Group gets an award
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on special classes for Janesville landlords
A Janesville family wants to turn their personal tragedy into hope for other families. Five-year-old Caleb Bertagnoli died after a tack become lodged in his wind pipe. His family decided to donate his organs. Kyle Geissler reports. A fund has been set up to help the Bertagnolis with Caleb's medical and funeral expenses. If you'd like to donate, visit Janesville branches of Johnson Bank at 1 S. Main St., 2021 Holiday Drive or 1309 N. Wright Road. A benefit will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Pontiac Convention Center, 2809 N. Pontiac Drive, Janesville. The event will include a silent auction, DJ and performance by Jesse Aron, Elvis tribute artist.
- Sunday, January 3
- New electronics recycling law
- JTS increases fares
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports how the change will affect Rock County consumers.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
