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Dean doctors approve merger with SSM Health Care
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Dean Health Systems physicians have overwhelmingly approved a merger between their organization and SSM Health Care.
Area communities schedule Memorial Day events
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Many southern Wisconsin communities have planned events for Memorial Day weekend.
High water means slow weekend for Rock County boaters
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, when it’s time to head to the park for a picnic, take a bike ride on the trails or get out on the water. But if your plans include recreation on the Rock River, you’re out of luck.
Area tennis players qualify for state tourney
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Big Foot/Williams Bay's top two singles players and East Troy's top two doubles teams advanced to the WIAA Division 2 State Boys Tennis Tournament thanks to their play on Wednesday at the East Troy Sectional.
Verona's third quarter dooms Janesville Lacrosse
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Verona used a 7-0 third quarter to pull away from the Janesville Lacrosse Club in a 12-1 victory at Connor Field on Wednesday.
Data Dimensions of Janesville to expand Iowa facility
Thursday, May 23, 2013
A Janesville-based company that specializes in document conversion and management is making a significant investment in Clinton, Iowa.
Rickles comes alive to lift Snappers
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Nick Rickles had a forgettable first 18 games with the Beloit Snappers. He'll remember his 19th for a while.
Public record for May 23, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Nationwide survey shows rising optimism among builders
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Across the nation, commercial contractors struggled through the economic recession. So, too, did local and national homebuilders. But indications are that both are starting to rebound.
Edgerton man marks 20th anniversary of heart transplant
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Twenty years ago this month, doctors transplanted the heart of a teenager into Gary Bullion of Edgerton at University Hospital in Madison. The surgery allowed Gary to be alive for the birth of his third grandchild.
'The Hitman': Hodges pursues UFC dream
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Janesville's Floyd Hodges is punching, kicking and wrestling his way up the mixed martial arts ranks with the top-league Ultimate Fighting Championship in mind.
Young drivers give IndyCar solid foundation
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Graham Rahal and Marco Andretti have all the ingredients the IndyCar Series has been craving. They have famous family names, have reached Victory Lane and seem to enjoy playing up their growing rivalry.
$2B in Okla. tornado damage means hard recovery
Thursday, May 23, 2013
All that is left of Shayne Patteson's three-bedroom home is the tiny area where his wife hunkered down under a mattress to protect their three children when a tornado packing winds of at least 200 mph slammed through his neighborhood.
Bears LB Urlacher announces his retirement
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.
After Mattingly criticism, Dodgers top Brewers 9-2
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Carl Crawford and Scott Van Slyke drove in two runs each and Ramon Hernandez hit his first home run in the Dodgers' 9-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.
Death notices for May 23, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
10 things to know for Thursday
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
Our hang-ups with official languages
Thursday, May 23, 2013
English is like kudzu: It’s everywhere, grows uncontrollably and comes to be seen as an invasive pest. One could make that conclusion after learning of the uproar over a bill to allow France's universities to teach more courses in English, even when English is not the subject.
Addicts swapped stolen items for drugs: Police
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
After breaking into a house for TVs, laptops or jewelry, some area burglars took their haul to a house on East Grand Avenue in Beloit, Janesville police Sgt. Jim Holford said.
Board committee advances benefit for domestic partners
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A Janesville School Board committee on Tuesday asked the administration to look into offering health insurance to employees' domestic partners.

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