News Archive for February 13, 2012
Buzz for Beloit International Film Festival may be paying off
By STAN STRICKER - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
Interest in four day event appears to be growing
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Bandits sweep past Janesville Jets
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
The Janesville Jets traveled to St. Louis for a pivotal three-game series with the Bandits, and the Jets owning a comfortable 7-point lead in the NAHL’s Midwest Division.
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Flashing yellow arrow is new for motorists
By ANN MARIE AMES - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
JANESVILLE --
A flashing yellow left-turn arrow on a new style of traffic signal being installed at dedicated left-turn lanes throughout Wisconsin.
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Legal immigration complicated, lengthy: Lawyers
By ANNA MARIE LUX - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
The often-heard argument in the heated debate about illegal immigration goes something like this: If Mexicans want to work in the United States, they should play by the rules and enter legally.
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Brodhead man rescued from icy creek
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
SPRING VALLEY TOWNSHIP --
Brodhead resident saved by deputy
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Fewer are crossing illegally
By ANNA MARIE LUX - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
Republican presidential candidates are talking tough about illegal immigration. The Obama administration has deported more than 1 million immigrants who don't have legal papers.
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Legislator: Bill is state's answer to illegal immigration
By ANNA MARIE LUX - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
State Rep. Donald Pridemore, R-Hartford, has introduced legislation that he calls Wisconsin's response to illegal immigration. He discussed the measure with The Gazette.
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Fear of Muslim Americans is overblown
By ESTHER CEPEDA - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
CHICAGO --
A new study reports that Muslim-American terrorism continued to be only a minuscule threat to public safety last year.
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Dryer blamed for smoky Janesville fire
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
JANESVILLE --
A clothes dryer malfunction resulted in an early-morning fire that destroyed a home.
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States enact their own immigration-related laws
By ANNA MARIE LUX - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
The loud and angry debate rages on. Those who want tougher policies argue that American taxpayers spend billions to educate and provide health care for illegal immigrants.
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Heading to state: Janesville, area boys among extra qualifiers
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
A number of area boys swimmers qualified for the WIAA’s Division 1 and Division 2 state meets this weekend based on times set at sectional meets Saturday.
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Illegal immigrants live on edge of society, fearing deportation
By ANNA MARIE LUX - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
Ana shudders at what could have happened. She has heard about people who walk and die in the desert, who freeze in the mountains and who drown in canals.
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Valentines creations offer students opportunities to draw and learn
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
DELAVAN --
At Turtle Creek Elementary, students in Madie Jacobson’s and Brenda Scheff’s classrooms made valentines for patients at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
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Public record for Feb. 13, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
Obama promotes job training at community college
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
ANNANDALE, VA. --
President Barack Obama called on Congress Monday to create an $8 billion fund to train community college students for high-growth industries, part of his broader pitch to make higher education more affordable for all Americans.
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The fight begins: Obama's budget going to Congress
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
WASHINGTON --
The new budget that President Barack Obama is sending to Congress aims to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade by restraining government spending and raising taxes on the wealthy.
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Michigan stays perfect at home
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
ANN ARBOR, MICH. --
Michigan’s slumping sophomores were finally giving the Wolverines a lift again.
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Prahalis, OSU top Purdue, other scores
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
COLUMBUS, OHIO --
Samantha Prahalis, the only senior on Ohio State’s roster, has been through a lot of battles on the court.
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PGs Lin, Rubio revive their teams, bolster NBA abroad
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS --
As the first American-born player of Chinese or Taiwanese descent, Lin is re-opening doors in Asia that some feared to be closing in the wake of Yao Ming’s retirement.
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Don’t count Brewers out just yet
By MICHAEL HUNT,MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
The Central is such that the Brewers are not in danger of losing much ground even in the event of Braun’s suspension.
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Mickelson triumphs at Pebble
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. --
Tiger struggles to 75 in Sunday showdown
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Death notices for Feb. 13, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
Raiders roll past Panthers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
DAYTON, OHIO --
Cole Darling had 21 points and nine rebounds and Reggie Arceneaux added 14 points to lead Wright State to a 70-46 victory over UW-Milwaukee on Sunday.
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Pavin prevails in playoff
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
BOCA RATON, FLA. --
Corey Pavin can’t remember a better par save.
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Just 1% of taxpayers report unpaid sales tax
By STEVEN WALTERS - Monday, Feb. 13, 2012
The number of Wisconsin taxpayers who follow the law and voluntarily pay sales tax on online and out-of-state purchases when they file income taxes “is low,” state Revenue Secretary Rick Chandler conceded in a WisconsinEye interview last week.
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