Beloit Daily News

Beloit Daily News

Serving the Stateline Area since 1848 Additionally, the company publishes a number of specialty and niche products throughout the market.

The Beloit Daily News, which traces its roots to 1848, serves readers in six counties in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. The online edition, the BDN Connection, was launched in June 1995 to become the first daily newspaper Web site in Wisconsin. Today, the newspaper delivers information and advertising across a variety of platforms, from the print edition to the online edition to social media and more.

KNIB holding free family event, H2-Oh! this Sunday 16/08/2024

Join Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful this Sunday for the free H2-Oh environmental fair event at Prairie Street Brewing!

KNIB holding free family event, H2-Oh! this Sunday How does water behave? What is a watershed? How does water get cleaned?

Growing number of districts tightening cell phone rules for schools 16/08/2024

Area schools have various rules to control students' use of cell phones during school hours.

Growing number of districts tightening cell phone rules for schools Area schools have various ruled to control students' use of cell phones during school hours.

Music, dramatic readings, drinks all part of event at Castle in Beloit 16/08/2024

The literary works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, as well as music and drinks, will be featured at an event set for Aug. 14 at The Castle in Beloit.

Music, dramatic readings, drinks all part of event at Castle in Beloit

Annual Overdose Awareness Walk to have more resources 16/08/2024

An Overdose Awareness Walk will be held Aug. 31 in Riverside Park in Beloit, to allow those who have lost a loved one to drug overdose time to grieve, and to bring awareness about resources available locally.

Annual Overdose Awareness Walk to have more resources An Overdose Awareness Walk will be held Aug. 31 in Riverside Park in Beloit, to allow those who have lost a loved one to drug overdose time to grieve, and

Dirty Dash set for Saturday at Big Hill Park in Beloit 16/08/2024

The 9th Dirty Dash will be held Saturday at Big Hill Park. Children ages 4 to 18 will run through a muddy obstacle course at the park.

Dirty Dash set for Saturday at Big Hill Park in Beloit

Beloit man sentenced for maintaining a drug house 15/08/2024

A Beloit man was sentenced in federal court in Madison on Thursday to 2 1/2 years in prison for allowing his house to be used for drug trafficking.

Beloit man sentenced for maintaining a drug house

Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers most wanted 15/08/2024

The Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers is looking for Jeremy P. Wells, 37, who is wanted on warrants for battery or threat to a judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, resisting an officer - causing substantial bodily harm/injury.

Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers most wanted The Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers is looking for Jeremy P. Wells, 37, who is wanted on warrants for battery or threat to a judge, prosecutor or law enforcement officer,

beloitdailynews.com | The Stateline's Choice 15/08/2024

Sponsored Post:

The Butterfly Club is proud to be celebrating 100 years serving our Beloit community with delicious food and great hospitality!

They would greatly appreciate your nomination for Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the Best of the Stateline 2024!

beloitdailynews.com | The Stateline's Choice Youth, senior programs to end at Merrill Community Center Updated 2 hrs ago Community Action of Rock and Walworth Counties has announced the after-school and summer programs for young people at the Merrill Community Center will be discontinued.

U.S. News health rankings stats 15/08/2024

U.S. News & World Report worked with the University of Missouri Extension Center for Applied Research and Engagement Systems to compile 92 different metrics for more than 3,000 counties.

U.S. News health rankings stats

Good news, bad news for Rock County in annual health rankings 15/08/2024

U.S. News and World Report health rankings for Rock County in Wisconsin and Winnebago County in Illinois show

Good news, bad news for Rock County in annual health rankings

City of Beloit to rebuild portions of Emerson Street, Strong Avenue 15/08/2024

BELOIT — The city of Beloit will spend about $1.37 million on sections of Emerson Street and Strong Avenue this fall.

City of Beloit to rebuild portions of Emerson Street, Strong Avenue

Janesville, Beloit teens charged with reckless endangerment 15/08/2024

Two 17-year-olds are accused of firing a flare gun at a home in Beloit.

Janesville, Beloit teens charged with reckless endangerment

Rock County Sheriff's Office warns of email scam 15/08/2024

JANESVILLE- The Rock County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of an email scam where people are asked to send their personal information, including banking details, or a warrant will be issued for their arrest.

Rock County Sheriff's Office warns of email scam JANESVILLE- The Rock County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of an email scam where people are asked to send their personal information, including banking details, or a warrant will

Janesville man waiting on s*x assault trial faces new gun charge 15/08/2024

BELOIT - A 25-year-old Janesville man who is awaiting trial on charges of s*xually assaulting a 14-year-old in Janesville is facing an additional set of gun charges.

Janesville man waiting on s*x assault trial faces new gun charge BELOIT — A 25-year-old Janesville man who is awaiting trial on charges of s*xually assaulting a 14-year-old in Janesville is facing an additional set of gun charges.

Next Satellite City Hall to be held at Clippers and Curls 14/08/2024

City Manager Jerry Gabrielatos will be at Clippers and Curls on Friday for a Satellite City Hall meeting with residents.

Next Satellite City Hall to be held at Clippers and Curls

Beloit woman charged with running a drug house 14/08/2024

A Beloit woman has been charged with maintaining a drug trafficking place and felony bail jumping.

Beloit woman charged with running a drug house

Orfordville man charged with stalking, making phone, text threats 14/08/2024

JANESVILLE - A 29-year-old Orfordville man has been charged with stalking and making threats by phone and text.

Orfordville man charged with stalking, making phone, text threats

S*x offender released in Whitewater 14/08/2024

WHITEWATER - A convicted s*x offender has been released and relocated to a residence in Whitewater.

S*x offender released in Whitewater

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BELOIT - Gordon MacNees Jr., 55, of Beloit is facing his fourth operating a vehicle while intoxicated, which is a felony offense.

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Primary election draws 23% voter turnout 14/08/2024

Two constitutional amendments were defeated and races were set for the November general election following the Wisconsin primary election held Tuesday.

Primary election draws 23% voter turnout

COLUMN: Observations from a lifelong motorcyclist 14/08/2024

The next sentence even shocks me. I rode my first two-wheeler 61 years ago.

COLUMN: Observations from a lifelong motorcyclist

OPINION: Difficult decisions when cash is low 14/08/2024

Sound fiscal management matters if another referendum is likely.

OPINION: Difficult decisions when cash is low

Historic Auto Attractions in Roscoe wants to triple its visitors 14/08/2024

Historic Auto Attractions in Roscoe is a hidden gem in the Stateline Area.

Historic Auto Attractions in Roscoe wants to triple its visitors

What's new now and in 2025 at Historic Auto Attractions in Roscoe 14/08/2024

ROSCOE — Every winter, Historic Auto Attractions shuts down for three months for renovations and for new attractions acquired by museum founder Wayne Lensing.

What's new now and in 2025 at Historic Auto Attractions in Roscoe

School District of Beloit serves 22,319 free meals this summer 14/08/2024

BELOIT — The School District of Beloit served 22,319 free meals this summer to young people.

School District of Beloit serves 22,319 free meals this summer

Beloit man charged with threatening officer after OWI 14/08/2024

BELOIT - A 23-year-old Beloit man is facing a felony and two misdemeanor charges after allegedly threatening a police officer after being pulled over for suspicion of speeding on Aug. 10.

Beloit man charged with threatening officer after OWI BELOIT — A 23-year-old Beloit man is facing a felony and two misdemeanor charges after allegedly threatening a police officer after being pulled over for suspicion of speeding on Aug.

Pros and cons of Neighborhood Hospital in Roscoe voiced at meeting 13/08/2024

ROSCOE - Views for and against a proposal to establish a neighborhood hospital in Roscoe were voiced Tuesday during a hearing held in the Roscoe Township Community Center.

Pros and cons of Neighborhood Hospital in Roscoe voiced at meeting

13/08/2024

Juanito’s Pizza in Beloit, WI would greatly appreciate your nominations in our Best of the Stateline contest for the following categories:

- Best Pizza
- Best Italian Restaurant
- Best Family Owned Business

Faces of summer: Pickleball for all 13/08/2024

Pickleball is growing in popularity in the Beloit area and across the country.

Faces of summer: Pickleball for all

Beloit able to bulk up staffing because of Act 12 13/08/2024

Beloit will receive $3.2 million more in shared revenue this year thanks to Act 12 legislation.

Beloit able to bulk up staffing because of Act 12

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The Beloit Daily News, which traces its roots to 1848, serves readers in six counties in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

The online edition, the BDN Connection, was launched in June 1995 to become the first daily newspaper Web site in Wisconsin.

Today, the newspaper delivers information and advertising across a variety of platforms, from the print edition to the online edition, social media and much more. Additionally, the company publishes a number of specialty and niche products.

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Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 15:00