WCLO News Features
Featured audio from today's stories in the WCLO newsroom.- Thursday, September 30
- Government workers start charity drive
- Big Lizard
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the donation drive for Rock County's homeless youth.
Watch video - WCLO's Steve Benton reports on how the Rock County Humane Society views the latest case of a dangerous, exotic animal, loose in Janesville.
- Wednesday, September 29
- Cold Case grant money
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on grant money for "cold cases" coming to Rock County
- Tuesday, September 28
- BTC hopes to sustain record enrollment
- President Obama rallies Wisconsin
- Get ready for Chalk Art
WCLO's Beth Wheelock discusses enrollment with BTC President Thomas Eckert.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on motivation behind President's rally at UW-Madison
WCLO's Steve Benton talks to Christine Rebout, about the latest event planned by the Janesville Area Convention and Vistors Bureau
- Monday, September 27
- Fall fire warning
- Safer Use Prevents Abuse
- Janesville history: Don Dooley
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports warning from fire officials to check heating sytems and fireplaces this time of year
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a new statewide coalition that wants to stop young adults and teens who abuse prescription drugs
A series of interviews sheds some light on the personal stories from Janesville history, including the history of the local labor movement. Don Dooley was interviewed in 1976 and his interview is now available for everyone to hear at the Hedberg Public Library website. Kyle Geissler reports. All interviews available here
- Friday, September 24
- Coats for Kids
- TB or not TB
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the program that kicks off Monday.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on tuberculosis cases in Rock County
- Thursday, September 23
- Candidates talk consolidation
- Transitional Jobs Program
- Paul Ryan on the Tea Party
- Janesville history: Lou Adkins
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Assembly candidates' views on consolidation of services.
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on Community Action's effort to put Rock County back to work.
Janesville GOP Congressman Paul Ryan knows the Tea Party is having an effect on the fall election cycle. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read the Janesville Gazette editorial on Paul Ryan's comments in Friday's Janesville Gazette.
A series of interviews sheds some light on the personal stories from Janesville history. James Johnston was interviewed in 1976 and his interview is now available for everyone to hear at the Hedberg Public Library website. Kyle Geissler reports. All interviews available here
- Wednesday, September 22
- 45th Assembly recount begins Thursday
- New Janesville Fire Chief selected
- Stateline United Way kick-off
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans for 45th Assembly District Primary race recount
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville's new fire chief
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the Stateline United Way 2010-2011 campaign kick-off breakfast
- Tuesday, September 21
- Recount planned for 45th Assembly District race
- Compass test
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on decision by Republican Jeff Klett
WCLO's Steve Benton reports Beloit students offered B.T.C. Compass test at no charge
- Monday, September 20
- Red Cross hosts open house
- CNBC includes Janesville in Presidential Town Hall meeting
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on plans for Tuesday night open house at the South Central Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross. Watch video
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville's involvement in a national broadcast featuring President Barack Obama
- Sunday, September 19
- City of Beloit prepares to purchase tax delinquent homes
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the blight elimination program.
- Friday, September 17
- Target eyes South Beloit
WCLO's Steve Benton reports interest in a retail mall development in South Beloit is heating up
- Thursday, September 16
- Bullying author visits Janesville
- Downtown clean-up
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on advice for parents worried about their children being bullied
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on the fall clean-up effort in downtown Janesville
- Wednesday, September 15
- 45th dist recount
WCLO's Steve Benton reports a recount is requested in the Republican primary for the 45th district Assembly seat
- Tuesday, September 14
- Janesville history: James Johnston
- Milton Hazmat training
A series of interviews sheds some light on the personal stories from Janesville history. James Johnston was interviewed in 1976and his interview is now available for everyone to hear at the Hedberg Public Library website. Kyle Geissler reports. All interviews available here
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on a planned Hazmat training exercise in Milton
- Monday, September 13
- A tough party choice in Tuesday's Primary
- Penn Color comes to Milton
- Primary preview
- Janesville history: John Scott
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on primary election choice for some voters
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the addition of the new company, and its jobs.
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on preparations for the September 14th primary election
A series of interviews sheds some light on the personal stories from Janesville history. John Scott was interviewed in 1976 and his interview is now available for everyone to hear at the Hedberg Public Library website. Kyle Geissler reports. All interviews available here
- Saturday, September 11
- One sheet or two?
The Janesville City Council is scheduled to discuss the future of the ice arena. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
- Friday, September 10
- Beloit man sentenced in strangulation death
- Are you ready for a disaster?
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on sentence of Jeremy Leavy-Carter in the death of Darrellwar Tillman
The Southern Central Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross wants people to know more about what they do and they want people to be prepared. The Janesville headquarters on Parker Drive is holding an open house Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 5:00 to 7:00. Kyle Geissler reports. You can read more in Thursday's Janesville Gazette.
- Wednesday, September 8
- Highway 14/11 Corridor studied
- Sunny outlook for Rock County crops
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on status of Highway 14/11 Corridor study
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the status of the soybean and corn crops.
- Tuesday, September 7
- Candidate Camera
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the fifth round of the Forward Janesville interviews.
- Monday, September 6
- Janesville Police issue yard sign warning
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on dangers of illegal yard signs
- Friday, September 3
- Project Lifesaver
WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the international non-profit that's catching on in Rock County.
- Thursday, September 2
- Voter turnout
- Thresheree remembers
- Interest in Beloit dog park
The Government Accountability Board predicts record turnout for the primary. Local clerks are not convinced. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on big weekend for Rock River Thresheree
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on an effort to "sniff" out a location and interest in a dog park
- Wednesday, September 1
- Request for Case Feed demolition delay
- Janesville police share crime tip technology
- E-Trash banned from landfills
A day after the building's demolition, the property owner wants to salvage materials from the site. WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports.
WCLO's Stan Stricker reports Janesville Area Crime Stoppers program receives some national attention
WCLO's Steve Benton reports on electrical devices now banned from Wisconsin landfills
