Clint Wolf Sept. 21, 2025 BELOIT Rick Stout of Janesville and Georgene Daughtry of South Beloit were enjoying an evening of music and just being outside with friends Saturday night as the Downtown Beloit Association hosted its Fall Festival. “We are telling people to come and be a rebel,” said Shauna El-Amin, executive director Read more…
Daily News Staff Sept. 10, 2025 BELOIT — Visit Beloit will collect coats, snow pants, sweaters, hats and mittens to make sure residents stay warm during the brisk Wisconsin winter. The visitors’ bureau is running its Beloit Bundle Up campaign from Sept. 15 through Oct. 17. Those interested in donating gently used winter Read more…
Clint Wolf Sept. 9, 2025 BELOIT — The Hendricks Family Foundation has awarded a grant of up to $1 million to the Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs for the sole purpose of operations and programming at Hendricks CareerTek in 2026. The funding will be aimed at career development programming for youth throughout the Read more…
Jim Franz Sports Editor, Sept. 9, 2025 BELOIT Olden Polynice and Kenny Thomas were both first-round NBA draft selections who enjoyed long pro careers before becoming successful entrepreneurs and community leaders. They have never strayed far from a basketball court. On Oct. 11 they will conduct two basketball camps at the Blackhawk Technical Read more…
Clint Wolf Sept. 8, 2025 BELOIT The Downtown Beloit Association once again is inviting neighbors to come downtown for a little dancing, a little food and some family fun on State Street where a familiar street dance has a new name. The Downtown Beloit Fall Festival will be held from 4:30 – 10 p.m. Read more…
Daily News Staff Sept. 3, 2025 BELOIT – The sights and attractions of Beloit will be on full display this weekend during Heritage Days. Multiple free events are planned to showcase Beloit’s history and culture starting Friday, Sept. 5 and ending Sunday, Sept. 7. People can enjoy tours of historic homes and buildings, learn Read more…
Anna Sieg Sept. 3, 2025 BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) – For the 15th year, Visit Beloit asks the community to donate warm clothing to those in need this winter. The Beloit Bundle Up initiative runs September 15-October 17, collecting new and gently used coats, snow pants, sweaters, hats and mittens. “Together, we can Read more…
Sam Swartz, Aug. 28, 2025 BELOIT, Wis. (WMTV) – Residents and visitors in Downtown Beloit will see some more color along city streets. Six electrical boxes were wrapped with artwork with the goal of enhancing the city’s streetscape and highlighting local artists, officials announced Thursday. The Downtown Beloit Association and Beloit Art Read more…
Daily News Staff Aug 26,2025 MADISON — The final holiday weekend of the summer is nearly upon us and millions of travelers are getting ready to hit the road for the Labor Day weekend. The price at the pump is lower than last year, but prices have been rising in the last few Read more…
Alex Gary Aug 14, 2025 BELOIT — A former firefighter who is enjoying life much more as an entrepreneur is bringing “a new twist” to the downtown Beloit bar/restaurant scene. A pizza by the slice restaurant. Casey Bellard plans to open the Downtown Den at 414 Pleasant St. by the end of September. Read more…
