Beloit News

By Kevin Haas, August 22, 2023   BELOIT, Wis. — New luxury riverfront lofts that offer far-reaching views of the city’s downtown will welcome its first tenants this week.   The Wright & Wagner Lofts Riverfront Building, 206 W. Grand Ave., will fill the...

Clint Wolf, Adams Publishing Group. Aug 16, 2023   BELOIT — Some timely rains have brought a bit of hope to farmers in the Stateline Area battling this year’s drought, but some produce growers at Beloit’s Farmers Market say dry conditions have made this a rough...

By Clint Wolf, August 16, 2023   BELOIT — Some timely rains have brought a bit of hope to farmers in the Stateline Area battling this year’s drought, but some produce growers at Beloit’s Farmers Market say dry conditions have made this a rough year.   Tony...

By Chelsea Meyer, August 9th, 2023   BELOIT, WIS. — Looking to spend quality time with your partner without overspending?   Beloit, Wisconsin, is full of charm and affordable date night options.   It’s a short drive from Rockford and offers a variety of...

By Rachel Brands August 7th, 2023   BELOIT — Michelle Sly stood amongst the crowd on State Street with a drink in her hand, enjoying the music played by That Gurl while patiently waiting for her party to arrive. This is her third year attending the Street Dance...

By Mike Garrigan, August 6th, 2023   BELOIT, Wis. (WIFR) - It drew more than one thousand people to downtown Beloit in last year’s inaugural event, and the folks at Deviate are excited to see what kind of success they will see in year two. Deviate is described as...

Clint Wolf, August 3rd, 2023   BELOIT — A historic walking tour of downtown Beloit will take place starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12.   Those who want to take part in the free tour should meet at Beloit City Hall at 9 a.m.. The tour is being sponsored...

Northern Public Radio Swift Night Out is a continent-wide effort to raise awareness about Chimney Swifts and their need for roosting habitat. Learn a bit about these aerial insectivores that spend almost their entire lives airborne, then join us in heading to downtown...

By Rachel Brands July 27, 2023   BELOIT — Street Dance is an annual fundraising event for Downtown Beloit Association that involves good food, live music, and local vendors. The 29th Annual Street Dance takes place on Friday, Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to11 p.m. in the...

Bill Springer, owner of Iconic Fungi, talks with customer Freddie Wright on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Beloit Farmers Market. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)By Kevin Haas July 25, 2023   MACHESNEY PARK — Bill Springer didn’t set out to start a...