Beloit News

By Alex Gary BELOIT - Last month, Family Services of Southern Wisconsin officially bid farewell to its former headquarters on College Street, and this month it is welcoming nine new families to its now complete Next Steps Family Resilience Center.  "Our two-story new...

By Clint Wolf Editor BELOIT – Bank First, which recently acquired First National Bank and Trust offices in the Stateline Area, will be laying off 47 employees in coming months. Bank First announced the layoffs in a letter to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce...

By Clint Wolf BELOIT ―  Cassie Steffek and her teammates hunched over piles of puzzle pieces as they tried to assemble their puzzle in record time.  Steffek, and her team members were among eight teams competing in the Beloit Art Center Puzzle Competition.  The puzzle...

By Riley McCauley BELOIT, Wis. (WKOW) — The annual Winterfest hosted by the Beloit Parks and Recreation Division is returning on the weekend of Jan. 23-25. “By the time late January arrives, many people are feeling cooped up and ready for something fun to do,” said...

By Daily News Staff BELOIT – Skating, hot cocoa, sleigh rides and kids' activities will be offered during Beloit's Winterfest, set for Jan. 23 -25.  Winterfest is hosted by the City of Beloit Parks and Recreation Department, along with community partners. Events are...

By Corey Moen BELOIT, Wis. -- The City of Beloit Parks and Recreation Division is hosting its annual Winterfest celebration next week.  Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy several free activities through the weekend, including:  Friday, Jan. 23:...

By Clint Wolf A gallery reception will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and a gallery talk featuring the artists will take place at 6 p.m. In the Sveum Gallery, artwork by Helen Klebesadel, will be on display. Born and raised in rural Wisconsin, Klebesadel's...

By Clint Wolf   Calvin Martin brought his daughter, his grandson and their friends to downtown Beloit Friday to enjoy some treats and the sparkling splendor of the Downtown Beloit Association Grand Lighted Parade. "We came down to see Santa and the parade,”...

Anyone who is not yet in the Christmas spirit should check out a few of the activities being offered this weekend. There are plenty of holiday offerings to enjoy in the area. Here are some of the events planned.   Rockton Christmas Walk Activities in Rockton kick...

BELOIT — The Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) will launch its new season of BIFF Year Round on Thursday, Dec. 4 with a new format and a new location.   The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the Capital Room at IronTek, 635 Third St.   This...