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Beloit, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Beloit! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could a massive data center reshape land in the Town of Beloit?
  • Why a Beloit man will spend life in prison without release
  • How Beloit’s ballpark and downtown helped fuel record tourism

Also on today's calendar: Saturday Morning Chess Club and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine; breezy, less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thundershower, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Town of Beloit will need updated agreements on possible data center plans (beloitdailynews.com) — A California developer is eyeing more than 600 acres in the Towns of Beloit and Turtle for a large data center campus, and Beloit officials must now update their cost reimbursement agreement after a previous partner exited. With Turtle’s board already facing vocal opposition and delaying its own agreement, Beloit residents could see significant debate over land use, infrastructure costs, and environmental impacts.
   

2. Beloit man sentenced to life in prison for killing his friend (wkow.com) — A Beloit resident has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of release for killing his friend inside their Beloit home, following a Rock County jury conviction. Testimony from witnesses, family members, and investigators detailed a chaotic scene and lasting trauma, and the judge said a lengthy sentence was necessary to honor the victim’s family and community safety.
   

3. Gov. Evers highlights record tourism growth in Wisconsin (wkow.com) — Beloit’s Sky Carp Stadium and revitalized downtown are being held up by Gov. Tony Evers as examples of how local attractions fuel Wisconsin’s record-setting $27 billion tourism economy. State tourism leaders and Visit Beloit joined him in highlighting how events and development here bring visitors, tax revenue, and momentum to the city.
   

4. Wis. health system lands $65K grant to train future paramedics (ems1.com) — Beloit Health System has secured a $65,141 state grant to help local EMTs train up to paramedic level and work at Beloit Memorial Hospital. Partnering with Blackhawk Technical College, the free yearlong program aims to ease Beloit’s shortage of advanced emergency responders while creating better-paid career paths for unemployed, underemployed, and current EMTs.
   

5. Students become teachers at Rock River Jazz Camp (gazettextra.com) — Young musicians in Beloit are spending this week at Rock River Jazz Camp, where Beloit Memorial High School students and alumni are mentoring more than 100 middle schoolers. Held at Beloit Memorial, the camp pairs small groups with near-peer instructors, helping local kids build skills, confidence, and connections ahead of a Friday concert performance.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Registration for VBS at Christ Ev.
    Lutheran Church is now open! Led by Moses. Freed by God. This year's Vacation Bible School will explore God's saving work as He led His people out… (Nextdoor Riverside)
  • Looking for someone to cut my lawn for a reasonable price about 4-5 weeks in July and August.
    Standard Beloit city lot in the Aldrich school area. (Nextdoor Cranston - Riverside)
  • Frito-Lay, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Experienced - Part Time in Beloit. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Beloit. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beloit here.

Ok Beloit! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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