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🌱 What the grand opening of Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit means for locals

Beloit, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Beloit? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the grand opening of Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit means for locals
  • Why is Beloit still short 21 police officers?
  • Area families share service details for recently deceased loved ones

Also on today's calendar: Rattlers Air Rifle and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do they sing at a snowman's Birthday party? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Wisconsin election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with variable clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Cloudy and warm with a shower, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit Celebrates Grand Opening (indiangaming.com) — Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit has officially opened its doors in Beloit, bringing a full day of ceremonies, cultural celebrations, and entertainment to mark the occasion. Tribal leaders, local officials, dancers, and drum groups helped dedicate the new casino, which leaders describe as an important new chapter for both the facility and the wider community.
   

2. Beloit Police Commission looks at why police jobs are hard to fill (gazettextra.com) — Beloit officials are still struggling to fully staff the city’s police department, with 21 officer positions open even as 12 new hires move through final steps. A detailed recruitment report shows many applicants withdrawing mid-process, forcing the city to lean on Rock County Sheriff’s deputies under an ongoing contract while local leaders revisit hiring and retention strategies.
   

3. Death notices for Oct. 26, 2026 (beloitdailynews.com) — Local readers are notified of several recent deaths connected to the region, including a Clinton resident who passed away at Beloit Memorial Hospital with arrangements handled by a Beloit funeral home. Additional notices share upcoming services and visitations for residents with ties to Janesville and surrounding communities, offering times and locations for those wishing to pay their respects.
   

4. Former Sky Carp PA announcer Leikam to call World Series (beloitdailynews.com) — A former Beloit Sky Carp public address announcer, Jason Leikam, has reached the World Series stage as the PA voice for the Tampa Bay Rays, just a few seasons after working games in Beloit. He reflects on his path from local minor league baseball to announcing on baseball’s biggest stage, while still crediting Beloit for giving him his professional start.
   

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💬 Chatter

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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: "What do they sing at a snowman's Birthday party?" — Freeze a jolly good fellow (Thank you Terri P. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Beloit

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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.