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🌱 Investigators probe deadly steam explosions that killed multiple Beloit residents

Good morning Beloit! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Investigators probe deadly steam explosions that killed multiple Beloit residents
  • Where Beloit residents can get sandbags before Turtle Creek flooding worsens
  • One-vote recount flip affects Town of Beloit county representation

Also on today's calendar: Downtown Beloit Spring Wine Walk 2026 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A severe afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Saturday: Winds becoming strong; cooler, temps: high: 51, low: 32.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and becoming windier, with a high of 50 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Beloit man identified as industrial accident fatality (gazettextra.com) — Several Beloit residents have now died following steam-related accidents at the NaturPak pet food plant in Janesville, including 30-year-old Gerardo Vargas Soto, who succumbed to injuries on April 11. Two other men, one from Beloit and one from Rockford, also died after a separate March explosion, and multiple agencies are investigating what went wrong.
   

2. Sandbag materials available for people in Beloit (wmtv15news.com) — Beloit residents can pick up sand and sandbags at Telfer Park on Cranston Road to prepare for flooding along Turtle Creek, which is at flood stage and may crest around 10 feet. A flood warning is in effect until Saturday morning, with particular concern for homes on Moccasin Trail, Bootmaker Drive, East Ridge Road, Boulder Lane, Rockfence Lane, and Arrowhead Road.
   

3. Rock County supervisor recount vote leads to new leader (wrex.com) — A recount has flipped the Rock County Supervisor District 8 race, which includes Town of Beloit wards 1 and 13, putting Bryce O’Leary ahead by one vote. Three randomly removed absentee ballots, all for Daniel Burke, changed the totals. Burke now has five business days to decide whether to appeal the recount outcome.
   

4. Preliminary hearing set for Town of Turtle homicide suspect (gazettextra.com) — A Town of Turtle mother accused of killing her 14-year-old daughter, a Beloit Memorial High School honor-roll student, is headed for a preliminary hearing on April 24. Authorities say she called to report the killing and her own self-inflicted wounds before being taken to Beloit Memorial Hospital. Friends have raised funds to help the victim’s brother with funeral costs.
   

5. Milwaukee Basketball Adds Wisconsin 'Mr. Basketball' Finalist Amare Hereford (mkepanthers.com) — Beloit hoops fans can celebrate as hometown star Amare Hereford, a Beloit Memorial all-time leading scorer and Mr. Basketball finalist, commits to play for Milwaukee next season. After averaging 37.5 points and leading Memorial to a 24-3 year, he’ll carry Beloit’s name onto the Division I stage while representing both his city and state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have been in my place and apartment and no one has come here to see me and I can’t find my phone and I miss not being and seeing my family
    They and no one wants to help me to find my phone and to get out of he please come and get me get me please come and get me you can com in to the… (Nextdoor Prairie Ave)
  • Does anyone have recommendations for gutter cleaning and inspection near Beloit?
    Given the recent storms I'd like to get mine checked out. (Nextdoor Oakwood / Strong)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Beloit

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Beloit

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.