Story archive for September 2012
Sunday, Sept. 30
- Lyles' arm and bat lift Astros, eliminate Brewers from playoffs
- Rodgers throws late TD, Packers beat Saints 28-27
- Public record for Sept. 30, 2012
- Beloit College's Olde English Classic: Over hills, bales and streams
- Local unemployment statistics, job fair turnout starting to generate optimism
- Class is a microcosm of education's evolution
- Martinez leads No. 22 Huskers' rally in 30-27 win
- 'Makers' documentary chronicles struggle for women’s rights
- Ignoring our homegrown talent
- Death notices for Sept. 30, 2012
Saturday, Sept. 29
- Estrada's 8 innings, Hart's 2 HRs lead Brewers
- Jets win in shootout
- Badger stays in Lakes lead
- Jefferson gets past Whitewater
- Connor leads Monona Grove past Milton
- Something different for Craig swimmers
- Verona shuts out Parker
- Craig loses lead, game, playoff hopes
- Janesville School District ends enrollment decline
- State Department of Transportation to buy Edgerton building
- Library’s Janesville Room to mark 40th anniversary
- Grand jury indicts Illinois man in Janesville woman's murder
- Meeting resolves little in annexation dispute
- Public record for Sept. 29, 2012
- Negotiations between Janesville, unions begin
- Thompson goes after Baldwin in Wis. Senate debate
- Brewers' playoff hopes dim in 7-6 loss to Houston
- Infant health requires new perspective
- Death notices for Sept. 29, 2012
Friday, Sept. 28
- Vote could kill highway extension
- Warhawks face Pioneers
- Shelter preparing for more men
- Red Hawks tennis turns back Cougars
- Alliance offers new voice to statewide businesses
- Milton soccer earns victory over Craig
- Former Freedom Rider recalls civil rights movement at UW-W
- UW-Rock loses conference match in the sun
- Police: Woman left overdosing man in Janesville park
- Strong start sends Craig volleyball past Parker
- Gym jamming for fitness
- Muddy obstacle races such as Gladiator Assault Challenge proving popular
- Public record for Sept. 28, 2012
- In the digital age, a rare fight for print readers
- Huskers, Badgers bracing for emotional B10 opener
- Cheers as NFL refs return: 'It's good to be back'
- Ravens beat Browns 23-16, but refs steal the show
- Europe looks to start fast, quiet Ryder Cup crowd
- Death notices for Sept. 28, 2012
- To overcome Obama’s lead, Mitt must go large
- Still leaving our kids behind
Thursday, Sept. 27
- Pro: In America, working poor shouldn’t be forced to exist on $15,000 a year
- Con: Raising minimum wage is sure bet to create more jobless young Americans
- Local residents continue to fall prey to phone fraud
- Nonprofits boosting county tourism revenue
- Registration procrastination could lead to voter frustration
- Janesville teen arrested 5 times in 4 months
- Milton collects regional golf title
- Hearing set in child pornography case
- Officials knock new radios
- Krajkovikova improves her English, especially the word 'win'
- Reds dent Brewers' chances with 2-1 win
- Much of world wants freedom from speech
- Slipping in polls, Romney assures voters 'I care'
- Braun homers, Brewers beat Reds 8-1
- NFL reaches tentative agreement with refs
- Death notices for Sept. 27, 2012
- An epidemic’s schoolhouse allies
Wednesday, Sept. 26
- Janesville School District insurance options still in the air
- Defeat leaves Packers fans furious
- Partners in Prevention sees role evolving
- Oakland becomes Snappers' pipeline
- State trooper gets Lifesaving Award
- Walworth County deputies Taser pit bull
- Madison East defeats Craig tennis
- MMA warrior says family, sport help him find balance
- Public record for Sept. 26, 2012
- Packers seething as NFL replacement refs take heat
- California governor signs driverless cars bill
- Reds' 4-2 win hurts Brewers' playoff chances
- Death notices for Sept. 26, 2012
- Once upon a disappearance
Tuesday, Sept. 25
- Janesville school unions request new contract
- Milton struggles to get a handle on class sizes
- Fatal crash results in multiple charges
- Not guilty plea entered for Beloit woman
- Sun Prairie volleyball earns sweep against Parker
- Some get a stay on sidewalks
- Auxiliary kicks off Coats for Kids collection
- Public record for Sept. 25, 2012
- Parker soccer prevails over Craig
- Ball’s status uncertain for Nebraska game
- Nebraska seeks payback vs. UW
- Olazabal arrives with prize
- Einstein’s brain is now interactive iPad app
- Ref Rage: Seahawks stun Pack on final play, 14-12
- Death notices for Sept. 24, 2012
- Missing an opening
Monday, Sept. 24
- 'Sun monster,' Zimmermann lead Nats over Brewers
- Unmasking an art form
- Janesville School Board to consider budget shortfall
- Public comment sought for UW-Rock County accreditation process
- Janesville man faces fifth OWI charge
- Man arrested on fifth OWI charge
- Public record for Sept. 24, 2012
- Rumble strips to enhance highway safety
- In difficult year, Sharon sanctuary's animals in need
- Obama launches new tax offensive against Romney
- Quarterbacks in spotlight
- Snedeker pulls away to win Tour Championship, FedEx Cup
- Hamlin dominates at New Hampshire
- Death notices for Sept. 24, 2012
- Why Wisconsin caught roundabout fever
Sunday, Sept. 23
- Brewers stay close in wild-card race, beat Nats
- Rock County OWI court looks to put the brakes on repeat offenders
- Memories, prevention and hope: First suicide awareness walk held
- Whitewater selects new city manager
- Warhawks start new winning streak
- Public record for Sept. 23, 2012
- Hrycay takes second at Midwest Invitational
- Milton swimmers second at Fort Atkinson meet
- Brezowitz honored
- A step ahead: Online tools target new businesses
- A Latino identity crisis
- Death notices for Sept. 23, 2012
Saturday, Sept. 22
- Gonzalez wins 20th, Nationals beat Brewers 10-4
- White's 2 TDs lead Badgers to 37-26 win over UTEP
- Edgewood beats Milton with late TD
- Badger runs past Wilmot
- Janesville, Beloit could work with Dane County Humane Society under plan
- Craig swimmers win second Big Eight meet
- Janesville City Council to consider rule change for billboards
- Monroe Elementary School calling for help in contest
- DNR: Epizootic hemorrhagic disease killed deer near Janesville
- Big Foot rolls; East Troy upset
- Police say shots-fired incident involved BB gun
- Sharon hopes to be part of professional bike series
- Late interception sinks Parker
- Public record for Sept. 22, 2012
- Increased need creates growing wait list for Janesville homeless shelter
- Delavan aiming to bring Walldogs murals to downtown
- La Follette gets past Craig
- Jets win regular-season opener
- Surging Brewers rally with 3 in ninth, stun Nats
- Death notices for Sept. 22, 2012
Friday, Sept. 21
- Workers: Health options too costly
- Berezowitz dedication set at UW-Whitewater
- Warhawks aim to begin new streak
- Janesville City Council considering buying four properties
- Craig volleyball sweeps host Spartans; Parker swept
- Whitewater residents get chance to meet city manager finalists
- Parker, Craig soccer drop Big Eight matches
- UW-W enrollment reaches new record
- Madison Memorial earns Big Eight golf title
- Arrest made after shots-fired report
- Midwest Invitational field largest ever
- 'Grabbing' called isolated incident
- Craig tennis falls to Indian Trails
- Local doubles team wins pickle ball title
- United Way Day of Caring pays big dividends
- At Milton Middle School, every student, teacher gets an iPad
- Public record for Sept. 21, 2012
- Woods makes early statement
- Death notices for Sept. 21, 2012
- Mouthing nonsense
- A foreign policy in epic collapse
Thursday, Sept. 20
- Brewers rally for 5th straight win
- I-90/39 hearing draws crowd
- Walworth County deputy cleared in shooting
- Ride with deputy not linked to fatal crash
- Abuse suspects plead not guilty
- Janesville Jets feature youngest team in league
- Mercy earns honor for being good for working moms
- Parker finishes with tennis win
- Officials: Concrete slab led to accident
- Murder suspect appears in court
- Sinking their teeth into dental work
- Edgerton High senior has made courses her playground the past four seasons
- Green County man loves mysteries behind ancient arrowheads, stone tools
- Public record for Sept. 20, 2012
- Con: Climate change and home construction near forests are most likely causes
- Pro: Policy driven by environmentalism endangers forests—and lives
- In defense of the right to offend
- Motorcyclist dies in Tuesday crash
- Twins leave Beloit for Cedar Rapids
- Endeavour leaves Houston for new home in Calif.
- Estrada, Segura spark another Brewer win
- Death notices for Sept. 20, 2012
- Ryan’s story about Janesville GM plant highlights bigger concern about government
- The writing is on the wall
Wednesday, Sept. 19
- Janesville School Board debates setting dress policy for teachers
- Man faces 60 years in beating death of his girlfriend
- Forum warns of need to secure retirement system
- Milton police plan concealed carry training courses
- Rail grants to benefit local businesses
- Pontiac Convention Center faces foreclosure
- UW-Rock County enjoys record number of students for fall semester
- Public record for Sept. 19, 2012
- Stricker receives Payne Stewart Award
- Jones defends Rodgers for on-field dress-down
- Chicago students returning to class as strike ends
- Gallardo shuts down Pirates as Brewers cruise 6-0
- Death notices for Sept. 19, 2012
- Cyborg Mitt fails to understand election situation
Tuesday, Sept. 18
- Shooting suspect held in Memphis
- Answers sought in women's deaths
- 'As Goes Janesville' screening is Oct. 7
- Janesville man charged after fight between football fans
- Police provide more details in fatal crash
- Ruling stokes contract fire
- Janesville's Carr exceeds Ironman goal
- Grain elevator in Avalon expands
- Public record for Sept. 18, 2012
- Top conservative mentors helped to form Ryan's ideas
- Ryan, Falcons defeat mistake-prone Broncos
- Romney: 'Victims' comment not elegantly stated
- Bielema coy about Badgers' QB situation
- Death notices for Sept. 18, 2012
- Adrift on the Middle East
Monday, Sept. 17
- Team USA wins ski show
- Rock Haven eyes March move in
- Milton restaurant burglarized again, police report
- Elkhorn EMS improves its operations as it maintains service to rural communities
- Local pumpkin crop varies, but some growers see success
- This is where I came from
- Chicago teachers strike enters 2nd week
- Keselowski takes Chase opener, points lead
- Death notices for Sept. 17, 2012
- Shin wins by record nine shots
- It's already a done deal for one-third of legislative seats
Sunday, Sept. 16
- Braun homers twice, Brewers top Mets 3-0
- 13 local vets among those on latest Badger Honor Flight
- Eight lanes of Interstate 90/39 could carry traffic through city
- USA leads first day of World Water Ski Show
- Neighbors' opinions range wide on need, desire for sound barriers
- Public record for Sept. 16, 2012
- Weeks' homer lifts Brewers to 9-6 win over Mets
- Utah State misses late FG, Wisconsin wins 16-14
- IndyCar title pushes Hunter-Reay to new level
- Keystone Jihad
- Opening some eyes on immigration
- Death notices for Sept. 16, 2012
Saturday, Sept. 15
- New law changes ballot
- Curriculum change could spell end for city bee
- Public record for Sept. 15, 2012
- Craig rumbles to first football victory
- Coroner’s office earns international certification
- Janesville Fire Department welcomes new engine
- Parker grounds out win
- Craig, Parker win Big Eight swim meets
- Fort Atkinson wins at Milton
- Badger shuts out Delavan-Darien
- Big Foot continues to roll in Rock Valley South
- Walk a Mile in Her Shoes sets record for participants, money raised
- Death notices for Sept. 15, 2012
Friday, Sept. 14
- Struggling Mets beat Brewers
- Judge strikes down Wis. law limiting union rights
- County G link options narrowed to two
- Darien Village Board votes to hire part-time officers
- Evansville Floral centennial event set
- US News & World Report puts Beloit College among best schools
- Beloit woman charged in work theft
- Craig, Parker soccer lose Big Eight matches
- Milton restaurant burglarized, police say
- Parker, Craig volleyball collect league victories
- Man pleads not guilty to sex charge
- Penalties cost Jets
- Public record for Sept. 14, 2012
- Political signs can bring fines
- At this home, power company pays you
- Death notices for Sept. 14, 2012
- Reeling Wisconsin hosts dangerous Utah State
- Lawyers: 'Pink slime' lawsuit an uphill climb
- Packers run fake FG, beat Bears 23-10
- Two speeches distinguish past politicians from current rhetoric
- The abandonment
Thursday, Sept. 13
- Pro: Time to replace tax code with a fair flat tax
- Con: A flat-tax lowers taxes on wealthy, but doesn’t necessarily spur economic growth
- Milton teachers union: Classes too large
- Milton schools official resigns
- Actor to campaign for Obama at UW-W
- Police interview neighborhood residents
- Police: Thief stole $3,000 in personal care products from Kmart
- Police: Driver used heroin before crashes
- Repeat offender sentenced to prison
- Jets start off with a win
- International competitors prepare for weekend ski show tournament
- Public record for Sept. 13, 2012
- Board again turns down Mercy
- Honoring the documents that keep us free
- Marshall, Bears offer new challenge to Packers
- On Wisconsin: Romney moves to put state in play
- Teacher evaluations at center of Chicago strike
- Weeks hits 3-run homer as Brewers beat Braves 8-2
- Death notices for Sept. 13, 2012
Wednesday, Sept. 12
- Respect, not apples, for these teachers
- Delavan City Council votes to revive downtown but does so carefully
- Residents still can pick trash carts
- City sidewalk committee can't reach consensus
- Guard notified of potential deployment
- Lalor leads Craig boys cross country
- Six area students named Merit Scholar semifinalists
- Parker volleyball all even in conference; Craig shutout
- Police: Woman didn't know accused shooter
- Craig, Parker soccer suffer shutouts
- Parker golfers come out flat in conference showdown
- Ryan: Attacks a reminder world needs US leadership
- Parker tennis collects 5-2 victory over Craig
- Story of 9/11 lives on through monument in Janesville park
- Public record for Sept. 12, 2012
- Wait a minute: Coaches defend Big Ten’s honor
- US ambassador killed in consulate attack in Libya
- Estrada sharp into 7th, Brewers beat Braves 5-0
- Death notices for Sept. 12, 2012
- Romney must overcome Obama’s likability factor
Tuesday, Sept. 11
- 9/11 memorial service held in downtown Janesville
- Hunt continues for man suspected in fatal shooting
- Town taps consultant for pit plan
- Five things to know about Rock County's recent bond rating
- School district might have to return money
- Orfordville falls to Black Earth
- Public record for Sept. 11, 2012
- Janesville City Council rejects road project
- Held hostage as a ‘victim’
- LPGA playoff a record
- Murray holds off Djokovic for first Grand Slam title
- For Sept. 11 anniversary, a turning point passed?
- Aoki has two-run double, helps Brewers to win
- Death notices for Sept. 11, 2012
- Romney’s uphill challenge
- This Sept. 11, let’s never forget the faces of freedom
Monday, Sept. 10
- Struggling Wisconsin replaces o-line coach
- Janesville School District might need to hire more teachers
- Tax assessments challenged in town of Delavan
- Lake Lawn adding a spa
- Public record for Sept. 10, 2012
- Monitor system replaces in-person visits at Rock County Jail
- Annual antique tractor ride raises money for juvenile diabetes research
- Chicago teachers strike for first time in 25 years
- Serena rallies late, wins 4th Open title
- McIlroy rolls at BMW
- Death notices for Sept. 10, 2012
- Value of ‘median home is off 12.2 percent since 2008
- Committee aims to put kids on paths to success
Sunday, Sept. 9
- Craig hits RBI single in 10th, Cards beat Brewers
- 49ers stop Rodgers' rally, beat Packers 30-22
- Public record for Sept. 9, 2012
- A vintage year for area winemakers?
- Rating Ryan: How good a congressman?
- Bowyer wins race, Gordon beats Busch for Chase
- Ramirez homers, scores twice as Brewers beat Cards
- Wrong message to youthful voters
- Death notices for Sept. 9, 2012
Saturday, Sept. 8
- Oregon State upsets No. 13 Wisconsin 10-7
- Town of Milton set for experts to probe gravel pit plan
- Roundabout plan back on Janesville City Council agenda
- DNC helps energize Elkhorn delegate
- Software company moving headquarters to Beloit
- Former Rock Valley Trucking employee sentenced to five years prison
- Four men arrested in gas station scam
- Public record for Sept. 8, 2012
- Westosha shuts out Parker
- Team USA faces challenges in preparing for world tournament
- Janesville, Rock County have spent $26,000 on Ryan security so far
- Badger remains undefeated in Lakes football
- East Troy, Jefferson look like RVC North favorites
- Stoughton rallies to beat Milton
- Parker, Craig swimmers make improvements
- Big Foot continues to dominate
- Parker collects first victory
- Sun Prairie closes out Craig
- Braun boosts Brewers past Cardinals 5-4 in 13
- Death notices for Sept. 8, 2012
Friday, Sept. 7
- School workers to pay more for insurance
- Group's goal: No more bullying
- Verona volleyball tops Craig; Parker falls on road
- State Supreme Court hears GPS case
- Hrycay leads Cougars to fifth-place finish
- Walk aims to boost suicide awareness, prevention
- Introducing President MSNBC
- Middleton tennis sweeps past Cougars
- Hunting for an answer to poverty
- White's header helps Craig soccer tie
- Woodman's opens Sun Prairie store
- Some Evansville residents to see bump in electric bills
- Wyss propels Parker golfers
- Local schools gain state recognition
- Martial artist pleads not guilty in brawl
- Clinton rallies for win over Snappers
- Romney, Obama in battle for working-class whites
- Public record for Sept. 7, 2012
- Obama fails, revealingly so
- Contrasting styles for 49ers, Packers in opener
- McIlroy, Woods off to strong start
- Nix the tiki bar: Hawaii tourism gets authentic
- Baldwin jabs Thompson, GOP in speech
- Death notices for Sept. 7, 2012
- Johnson pitches 7 innings, Marlins beat Brewers
- Asking 2nd term, Obama says nation will recover
- Empathy gap is Obama’s lone hope
Thursday, Sept. 6
- Sidewalk committee struggles on
- Milton debates buying former bank building
- Five things you need to know about this weekend's Darien Cornfest
- Lake Koshkonong ruling could set precedent
- St. Paul's meet set Friday
- Snappers win opener
- Teacher faces new year, tough demands
- Con: Morsi is taking a hard line against Iran
- Pro: Egypt’s Morsi thumbs his nose at United States
- God goes back to public school
- Rodgers acknowledges Packers' lack of O-line depth
- Packers WR Greg Jennings faces uncertain future
- Abbrederis impresses O'Brien
- Cowboys romp past Giants 24-17 to open season
- Bill Clinton fires up Dems before Obama's speech
- Weeks hits 2 homers to lead Brewers over Marlins
- Death notices for Sept. 6, 2012
- No longer an exotic species
Wednesday, Sept. 5
- A hill of beans: Soybean yields likely to decline
- Brunner's skills transfer over to new Walworth County job
- Parker, Craig soccer shut out
- Janesville health care and school leader dies
- Craig, Parker tennis teams lose
- Elkhorn delegate has convention fever
- Parker volleyball finishes strong in win
- RSVP makes cutbacks to assisted transportation, mileage reimbursement
- St. William Catholic Church's Harvest Fest set for this weekend
- Project 16:49 has a new mission
- Snappers start playoffs tonight
- Renovated ice arena, innovative ice system near completion
- Family holds vigil for son lost to heroin addiction
- New school year brings change—for students and educators
- Michelle delivers valentine to men
- Joe Lieberman: Party of one
- Packers earn No. 1 ranking in AP poll
- Syria comes under scathing international criticism
- Aoki, Bianchi power Brewers in 8-4 victory
- Mrs. Obama: Husband knows what struggle means
- Death notices for Sept. 5, 2012
Tuesday, Sept. 4
- Schools taking stock in standards
- Walworth County Fair winds down
- City water main replacement a prelude to 2013 work
- Nonprofit coalition snags $625,000 anti-drug grant
- Raptors' season ends
- Snappers finish with victory
- Opening night convention spotlight on first lady
- Float flurry: Action is brisk at Labor Day parade
- Public record for Sept. 4, 2012
- Kenseth makes move to Joe Gibbs Racing official
- Dems open convention playing defense of Obama
- IndyCar, NASCAR keep drama rolling
- McIlroy rallies, holds on
- Serena rolls; Fish withdraws
- Wildfire grows, spoiling LA-area holiday plans
- Death notices for Sept. 4, 2012
- Recession downsized cities in Wisconsin
Monday, Sept. 3
- Reyes drives in 3 runs as Marlins top Brewers 7-3
- Flooding, power outages persist after Isaac
- Hamlin pulls out 2nd straight Cup win in Atlanta
Sunday, Sept. 2
- Hunter-Reay wins Grand Prix of Baltimore
- Brewers hit 5 HRs, outslug skidding Pirates
- Despite declines in union membership, political fire burns bright, leaders say
- Duct tape fashion show debuts at Walworth County Fair
- Public record for Sept. 2, 2012
- Highway projects/economic development hits farm family repeatedly
- An argument rendered silly
- Death notices for Sept. 2, 2012
- The elephant in the room
Saturday, Sept. 1
- Hart homers to lift Brewers over Pirates 3-2
- No. 12 Wisconsin survive N Iowa scare, win 26-21
- Sidewalk panel's future uncertain
- More communities forming partnerships
- Proposal would return softball to Back of the Yards
- UW-Whitewater students urged to break frames
- Chemical insect fogger sparks attic fire Thursday
- Texas man gets five years for 2011 bank robbery
- Grant helps Twin Oaks meet ADA standards
- Lawyers make music together at Walworth County Fair
- Man faces charges after domestic incident
- Parker improves, but Middleton prevails
- Mount Horeb/Barneveld outscores Milton
- Badger, Elkhorn post Lakes victories
- Dixon helps Big Foot make statement
- Pierce Home Furnishings celebrates 60 years
- Public record for Sept. 1, 2012
- Edgerton man owns rare German-marketed Mustang
- Craig, Parker lose Big Eight swim meets
- Verona survives scare from Craig
- Resources can help you find employment
- Death notices for Sept. 1, 2012
