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Mike DuPre'
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Ryan and Krupp debate the economy and wars
By MIKE DUPRE' - Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008
JANESVILLE --
The race in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District pits a five-term Republican incumbent considered a rising star in his party against a Democratic political newcomer who is receiving financial support that the previous Democratic candidate could not attract.
Arrests made in thefts from vehicles
By MIKE DUPRE' - Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
JANESVILLE -- Thefts from vehicles are the most common property crime in Janesville, and local police arrested three men Tuesday morning in connection with seven such crimes.
It's business as usual at 1st District forum
By MIKE DUPRE' - Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
JANESVILLE --
A new face was added Tuesday night in the race for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District seat, but no new ground was broken when four hopefuls answered questions posed by the Janesville League of Women Voters.
Hunters stumble upon massive marijuana crop
By MIKE DUPRE' - Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
JANESVILLE --
A marijuana-growing operation in Lima Township was the largest operation the brass at the Rock County Sheriff's Office had seen in their decades on the job.
Gas prices fuel changes for police departments
By MIKE DUPRE' - Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Tumbling gasoline prices are fueling relief for beleaguered motorists in Rock County, and police officials also are breathing easier as they look at the cost of patrolling.
Man faces trial in contract killing case
By MIKE DUPRE' - Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Joseph R. Chrislaw Sr.’s defense to charges that he tried to have his estranged wife and her boyfriend killed apparently will be that he tried to back out of a deal that he is charged with making with an undercover cop.
Chrislaw, 46, of 733 Kellogg Ave., No. 3, Janesville, is charged with two counts of soliciting first-degree intentional homicide. He was bound over for trial Friday in a preliminary hearing. Court Commissioner Stephen Meyer entered not guilty pleas on his behalf.
Chrislaw remains in custody at the Rock County Jail in lieu of $30,000 cash bond—$15,000 on each charge. His next court date has not been scheduled.
Judge defends pace of felony cases
By MIKE DUPRE' - Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
JANESVILLE --
Rock County’s presiding judge disagrees that a district court report indicates local judges are disposing of felony cases too slowly.
Group to host 12-step meetings at old strip club
By MIKE DUPRE' - Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
JANESVILLE --
The 12 & 12 Drop In Center will move to 402 W. Delavan Drive, Janesville, the site of the defunct Screamin’ MeeMees strip club, and organizers plan to start hosting 12-step meetings there in four to six weeks.
Hearing set again contract killing case
By MIKE DUPRE' - Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
JANESVILLE --
The man accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill a Janesville City Council member and his girlfriend now has an attorney and a pending preliminary hearing.
Trial date set in child porn case
By MIKE DUPRE' - Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
JANESVILLE --
A trial date is set in the state's child sexual assault and child pornography case against Jeremy C. Schade.
