Beloit News

Rachel Brands Staff Writer Mar 29,2024 BELOIT — The Downtown Beloit Association (DBA) is a non-profit organization that focuses on highlighting the beautiful views and booming businesses of the urban downtown area.   Since its inception in 1987, the Downtown...

Katie Garcia Adams Publishing Group Mar 28,2024   BELOIT – Get ready to hop through a whimsical wonderland bursting with colorful eggs, laughter and fun at the egg-citing Easter Eggstravaganza Bunny Hop this Saturday.   Skip through the vibrant Winter...

Daily News Staff Mar 26,2024   BELOIT — Children will be collecting eggs, candy and prizes in upcoming Easter egg hunts in the Stateline Area.   Center of Hope   The Doris Wiles Center of Hope will present its 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt from 2 — 4 p.m....

Debra Jensen-De Hart Special to the Daily News Mar 25,2024 BELOIT — The old cliché: “When one door closes . . .” couldn’t be truer than for Rod Gottfredsen, owner of Austin’s Barber Shop.   The vintage shop, dating back to 1917, has been owned by various barbers...

By Kyle Jones March 12, 2024   BELOIT, Wis. -- The City of Beloit announced a $6 million investment Tuesday to create or preserve affordable housing in the community.   City officials said developers looking to create or preserve affordable rental homes will...

By Clint Wolf March 1, 2024   BELOIT — The theme for the evening was “Leap into Downtown” as the Downtown Beloit Association celebrated Leap Day on Thursday by reviewing the success stories of the past year and presenting awards to some outstanding businesses and...

By Ebenezer Mensah March 1, 2024   Beloit's downtown celebrated Leap Day with an annual dinner, honoring local successes including the Rise and Grind Coffee Haus as Best New Business.   Beloit's downtown community celebrated Leap Day with an air of...

By Saboor Bayat Feb 29, 2024   The Beloit Art Center is gearing up for its 13th annual juried photography contest, promising an engaging month of artistic exploration and competition. Scheduled to commence with a First Friday Gallery Reception on March 1, from 5...

By Clint Wolf Feb 28, 2024   BELOIT - More than 66 images will be exhibited during the month of March at the Beloit Art Center’s 13th annual juried photography contest. A First Friday Gallery Reception will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, March 1 the Beloit Art...

By Blake Dietz Feb 27, 2024   BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — The City of Beloit is offering downtown business owners $30,000 per unit to create affordable apartments above their storefronts.   Americans are grappling with rising rent prices and the shortage of...