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The Beloit Police Department’s 2023 Annual Report shows a drop in crime and traffic accidents! Chief Sayles credits this success to the hard work and dedication of all the members of the police department.Thank you to everyone at the Beloit Police Department for keeping our community safe and thriving!
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MARINETTE, WIS. — Five crew members, including Commander Le Andra Kissinger, were on board last Wednesday when the USS Beloit went on a 24-hour excursion on Lake Michigan.The day-long trip was an acceptance trial, one of the last significant milestones before delivery of the ship to the U.S. Navy later...
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Morse Group plans $5M expansion in Beloit
Aug 27 2024BELOIT — The Morse Group is building a $5 million expansion at its operations center at 1390 Gateway Blvd. to make room for its growing custom automation business.The Morse Group was started in 1944 as Morse Electric Inc. It has since grown to include four companies under the Morse Group...
![Beloit Approves PUD Plan for New Casino Development: A Major Step Toward Economic Growth Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_222/images/Beloit%20Casino%20Exterior%20Renderings%2005-01-2024_Page_3.jpg)
Beloit is set to experience a significant transformation with the recent approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan for a new casino and entertainment complex. The development, proposed by the Ho-Chunk Nation, is poised to bring economic growth and job opportunities to the city. The PUD plan encompasses a...
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BELOIT — A baker’s dozen of apartment units should hit the market this fall because of a Downtown Beloit Upper Floor Housing Grant program.In the spring, the City of Beloit awarded $363,010 in grant funds generated from Tax-Increment Financing districts to six property owners who plan to remodel the upper...
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BELOIT — There will be dancing in the streets for the 30th year in Beloit as the Downtown Beloit Association hosts its largest fundraiser of the year on Friday, Aug. 2.The 30th Annual Downtown Beloit Association Street Dance will be held in the 300 block of State Street, featuring music,...
![Building the Future: New Housing Development in Beloit’s Western Hills Subdivision Photo](https://secure-cdn.scdn6.secure.raxcdn.com/media/userfiles/subsite_222/images/news/Photo%20-%20Western%20Hills%20-%20Resized.png)
Exciting changes are coming to Beloit! The City is embarking on a transformative project to develop 23 new single-family homes in the Western Hills Subdivision. This initiative aims to revitalize the area and provide modern, attainable housing for families. Drew Pennington from the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corp. recently presented...
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BELOIT — Kerry Inc., one of the worldwide leaders in adding flavor to food and drinks, is investing in making food safer as well.On June 19, Kerry celebrated the opening of a 2,000-square-foot biosafety certified food and preservation laboratory at the company’s Beloit Innovation Center.Scientists are going to use the...
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BELOIT — NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes LLC is ready to add to its workforce again after a challenging year.The company began in 2006 to create radioisotopes used in detection of cancer and it broke ground on its Beloit facility in the Gateway Business Park in 2014.However, this past October, the company...
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Tunes fill Beloit area on Make Music Day
Jun 23 2024ELOIT — David Lawrence tuned up his guitar and began to pick the strings. What resulted was a gentle melody filling the halls of the Beloit Art Center Friday.He has been performing publicly since the 1970s, mostly as a solo act, but sometimes with bands.He was one of the many...
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Jerry Kenney said he was having trouble Friday describing exactly what his hometown naming a street after him meant to him.But he seemed to do just fine.“I can’t forget this and after I pass, it will still be up there,” Kenney said, pointing to the sign Jerry Kenney Avenue, a...
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In today's rapidly evolving job market, the importance of robust workforce development cannot be overstated. Preparing individuals, particularly youth, for successful careers is crucial for their personal growth and the overall economic health of communities. In Beloit, Wisconsin, a collaborative approach between educational institutions, local businesses, and community organizations creates...
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BELOIT — When Beloit Memorial High School launched a career academy program in 2018-2019, math teacher Deb Prowse was among its most fervent advocates.“When I was a student, I took marketing and distribution and drafting and architecture classes,” said Prowse, who graduated from BMHS in 1986. “I had a counselor...
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BELOIT — Lester Grace Jr. grew up in a household where everything was made from scratch, so when Southeastern Container closed its plant in Beloit in 2013, putting him and 50 others out of work, he decided to pivot to becoming a barbecue pit master.He began entering barbecue competitions to...
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BELOIT — The first duckpin bowling balls were tossed Wednesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Henry Dorrbaker Pub and Play center.The new center in the Ironworks Campus on Third Street in downtown Beloit, will feature games, food, drink and other entertaining attractions.Rob Gerbitz, president and CEO of Hendricks Commercial...
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The City of Beloit is eagerly preparing to commission the USS Beloit (LCS-29), which will be a momentous event. Follow the progress at ussbeloit.org. The USS Beloit is a Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship. It will be the first commissioned ship in naval service named after Beloit, Wisconsin, a testament to...
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Two Stateline Area high schools finished in the top 100 in their respective states in the U.S. News & World Report ranking of best high schools.Hononegah Community High School in Rockton, Illinois, was ranked No. 59 out of 724 high schools in Illinois and Beloit Turner High School was ranked...
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BELOIT — Beloit Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in the Stateline Area to earn the top grade of “A” for the Leapfrog safety rating for two consecutive years in a row.The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Beloit Memorial Hospital...
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BELOIT — The long wait for a casino complex in Beloit is nearly over, as Ho Chunk officials have announce they plan a ground-breaking for the complex this fall.Collin Price, consultant for the Ho Chunk Nation, said all elements of the project are nearly complete and everyone is fully supportive...
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JANESVILLE — Blackhawk Technical College students may reside at Beloit College’s Peet Hall starting in August thanks to a new partnership between the two institutions.Blackhawk and Beloit College announced the new partnership Tuesday. Peet Hall is a residential hall on Beloit College’s campus. Blackhawk students will have access to fitness...
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BELOIT — Vendors selling plants, eggs, meat, cheese, jams and more will fill the streets in downtown Beloit Saturday as the outdoor Farmers Market kicks off another season.There are 118 stalls available for vendors at the Farmers Market, said Downtown Beloit Association program coordinator Anne Soderberg. There also will be...
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BELOIT — Summit Park in Beloit has been a center for activity for the Black community for years. Now, the park is named after the first Black woman to hold the office of Beloit City Council president.A ceremony was held Saturday, renaming the park at 1218 Henry Ave., Regina Dunkin...
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Strong contributor for the community
Apr 10 2024As dealership changes hands, recognize Tom Finley’s role for Beloit.A chapter in Beloit’s history closed last week with the sale of the Finley GMC dealership. The longtime Beloit business — started in 1950 by Maurice Finley — was sold to the Kunes group, and now becomes Kunes GMC Beloit.For nearly...
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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently signed Assembly Bill 627 into law as 2023 WI Act 143 to rejuvenate economic growth and bolster competitiveness. This legislative milestone marks a significant overhaul of the state's Business Development Tax Credit (BTC) program, shifting its focus from job creation to capital expenditure. The move...