Number of Wisconsin abortions drops for the 5th year

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 8:29 p.m. June 30, 2009

MADISON, Wis. — The number of abortions performed in Wisconsin dropped slightly last year to its lowest level since the state began keeping records three decades ago, according to a ...
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Professional license fee hikes approved

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 6:06 p.m. June 30, 2009

MADISON, Wis. — The cost of being a barber, accountant, social worker and nurse is going up in Wisconsin. Initial license and renewal costs for those and a host of ...
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Rock County gets $2.2 million more to help dislocated workers

Posted by ANN MARIE AMES at 5:45 p.m. June 30, 2009

JANESVILLE--The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the release of a second portion of a $3.8 million grant for training programs to help dislocated autoworkers in Rock County. The second ...
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Higher landfill fees begin Wednesday

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 5:28 p.m. June 30, 2009

Higher fees for dumping at the Janesville landfill become effective Wednesday. A provision in the state budget increased the fees by $4.10 per ton of waste, according to a release ...
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GM seeks court approval to become "new" company

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 3:22 p.m. June 30, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — General Motor’s bid to sell its "good“ parts into a new company and emerge from bankruptcy protection began Tuesday as hundreds of lawyers converged on a ...
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Three checked for contamination from suspicious letter

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 3:19 p.m. June 30, 2009

Green Bay — Three people in a judge’s courtroom at the Brown County Courthouse were checked for possible contamination after a letter was found with a suspicious substance inside. Officials ...
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Obama makes two Wisconsin ag appointments

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 12:53 p.m. June 30, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Barack Obama’s administration has made two U.S. Department of Agriculture appointments affecting Wisconsin. Brad Pfaff was named Wisconsin state executive director for the Farm Service ...
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After a day on the links, Tony Romo stops for Mexican food

Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK at 10:25 a.m. June 30, 2009

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Early "Public Enemies" screenings held in Wis.

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:11 a.m. June 30, 2009

MILWAUKEE (AP) — No doubt it will be all "Public Enemies" in much of Wisconsin Tuesday. Early screenings of the Johnny Depp film will be held in Milwaukee, Oshkosh and ...
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Sen. Kohl begins prep ahead of Sotomayor hearing

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 6:37 a.m. June 30, 2009

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A task force of legal experts and community leaders will help Sen. Herb Kohl evaluate Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor (soh-toh-my-YOR') Tuesday in Milwaukee. Kohl meets with ...
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Wis. traffic deaths so far slightly behind 2008

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 6:10 a.m. June 30, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — With 2009 nearly half over, Wisconsin is continuing a downward trend of traffic fatalities. Heading into the final day of June Tuesday, the state Department of ...
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Janesville to get Development Opportunity Zone

Posted by STAN STRICKER at 4:31 a.m. June 30, 2009

From the WCLO newsroom: A Development Opportunity Zone, included in the state budget, could be one tool to help Janesville's economy recover. Forward Janesville Vice President of Government Relations Dan ...
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Janesville police seek robbery suspect

Posted by BETH WHEELOCK at 8:28 p.m. June 29, 2009

From the WCLO newsroom: Janesville Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Monday afternoon at Mid America Bank, 2317 Milton Ave. Police say an unidentified male suspect gave a teller ...
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Wisconsin soldier dies of war wounds

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 6:08 p.m. June 29, 2009

PESHTIGO — A 19-year-old Wisconsin soldier wounded in Afghanistan has died in Germany, his family said Monday. Army gunner Pvt. Steven Drees of Peshtigo was wounded last Tuesday. He died ...
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Avery seeking new trial in photographer’s slaying

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 2:41 p.m. June 29, 2009

MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) — A Manitowoc County man sentenced to life in prison for killing a young photographer in 2005 is seeking a new trial. Steven Avery’s attorneys filed court ...
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Doyle says he intends to serve rest of his term

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 12:58 p.m. June 29, 2009

MAPLE BLUFF, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle says he “fully expects” to finish out his current term in office which runs through the end of next year. Doyle’s comments ...
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Doyle vetoes 81 items worth $10 million

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:06 a.m. June 29, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle is vetoing 81 items in the two-year $62 billion state budget. The vetoes amount to $10 million. Doyle announced the vetoes on Monday, ...
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Great Lakes wolves returning to endangered list

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:23 a.m. June 29, 2009

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — More than 4,000 gray wolves in the upper Great Lakes region are going back on the federal endangered species list — at least temporarily. A ...
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Police say arrests end two-state crime spree

Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK at 8:57 a.m. June 29, 2009

Police have made arrests in a string of burglaries that stretched from Lake Geneva to northern Illinois.
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Group looks to help laid-off workers

Posted by STACY VOGEL at 6:57 a.m. June 29, 2009

The recession has been hard on all of Rock County. Thousands have been laid off from General Motors, Lear and other auto suppliers, with more layoffs coming from other struggling ...
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Gingrich to appear at Wis. fundraiser for Walker

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 5:43 a.m. June 29, 2009

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Newt Gingrich will be in Milwaukee to raise campaign funds for gubernatorial hopeful and fellow Republican Scott Walker. The former Speaker of the House is scheduled to ...
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Doyle set to sign budget

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:55 p.m. June 28, 2009

MADISON — Gov. Jim Doyle announced he will sign Wisconsin’s two-year budget on Monday, two days before the new fiscal year begins. Lawmakers gave final approval to the spending plan ...
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Steinhofer wins Ray Fischer championship

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 7 p.m. June 28, 2009

Andrew Steinhofer, a 2009 Madison La Follette High School graduate, birdied the last two holes to win the Ray Fischer State Medal Play Championship by one stroke at Riverside Golf ...
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UW-Madison makes an unlikely ally: the military

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 4:22 p.m. June 28, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-Madison, which saw some of the fiercest Vietnam War protests in the nation, is shedding its long-standing antimilitary image by hiring a military ...
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Bullet retrieved from operating room

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 11:17 p.m. June 27, 2009

JANESVILLE—A Janesville police officer was asked to stand by in a Mercy Hospital operating room Saturday to retrieve a bullet that was lodged in the head of a 15-year-old boy. ...
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Aqua Jays win ski tournament

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 7:24 p.m. June 27, 2009

JANESVILLE—The Rock Aqua Jays won the Mercury Marine Open Water Ski Show Tournament on Saturday. The Jays were hosting their first ski-show tournament at Janesville’s Traxler Park since 2007. For ...
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Rhythm & Booms postponed because of weather fears

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 1:04 p.m. June 27, 2009

MADISON — The threat of severe weather has prompted the organizers of the Rhythm and Booms fireworks display in Madison to reschedule the event from Saturday night to Sunday. The ...
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Janesville ski tournament under way

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 10 a.m. June 27, 2009

JANESVILLE—The Rock Aqua Jays are hosting their first ski-show tournament since 2007 on the Rock River at Janesville’s Traxler Park today, Saturday. Aqua Jays members say it feels good to ...
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"Idol" star Gokey promotes Milwaukee

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:52 a.m. June 27, 2009

MILWAUKEE — Former "American Idol" contestant Danny Gokey is promoting his hometown in a video. The video appears on the VISIT Milwaukee Web site, www.visitmilwaukee.org. Gokey describs Milwaukee as a ...
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5 charged in stateline robberies

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:53 a.m. June 27, 2009

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Authorities in Waukegan say they have charged five people in a string of 20 armed robberies in McHenry and Lake counties, as well as in southeastern Wisconsin. ...
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State budget ready for governor

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:51 p.m. June 26, 2009

MADISON — Lawmakers gave final approval to a state budget deal early Friday evening, ending a messy process marked by days of secret meetings and all-night debates. The budget now ...
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Dane County leaders ask for pay cut

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 4:59 p.m. June 26, 2009

MADISON — Some Dane County elected officials plan to cut their own pay. An announcement from the sheriff’s department Friday said a news conference planned for Monday will include officials ...
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Wisconsin joins GM-dealership objections

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 2:20 p.m. June 26, 2009

MADISON — Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has joined 41 other states’ objections to bankruptcy plans for General Motors dealers. Van Hollen’s office says GM notified dealerships June 1 ...
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GM confirms plans to produce in Orion

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:40 a.m. June 26, 2009

JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — The oldest plant in the General Motors Corp. family faces an uncertain future after the automaker decided against bringing new production to the recently shuttered facility. ...
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Janesville serial rapist sentenced to prison

Posted by TED SULLIVAN at 10:58 a.m. June 26, 2009

JANESVILLE – The Janesville serial rapist will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. Michael R. Huber, 33, was sentenced in Rock County Court on Friday to 195 ...
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Budget mandates car insurance for Wis. drivers

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:13 a.m. June 26, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin drivers would have to buy liability insurance for their vehicles under the state budget poised to pass the Legislature. The new requirement has been proposed ...
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Work on Highway 59 begins next week

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 9:03 a.m. June 26, 2009

JANESVILLE—Crews next week will begin replacing culverts on Highway 59 from Edgerton to Cooksville in preparation for reconstruction planned for August. Work will begin Monday and is expected to be ...
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Governor's reaction to GM decision

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:01 a.m. June 26, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle says Wisconsin offered a "very strong" incentive package to get General Motors to locate subcompact production in Janesville, and says he's deeply disappointed ...
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State warns of possible construction delays

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:09 a.m. June 26, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation is warning motorists of some places where lane closures and restrictions could slow traffic over the busy July 4th holiday weekend. ...
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South Arch Street to close for two days

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 6:07 a.m. June 26, 2009

JANESVILLE--South Arch Street, between West Court Street and Rockport Road, will be closed to through traffic starting at 6 a.m. Friday, June 26, for two days, according to city engineering. ...
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Oil tax, driver's card for illegals out of budget

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 4:59 a.m. June 26, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new tax that threatened to increase gas prices would be eliminated and illegal immigrants would not be issued special cards so they could drive legally ...
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Police officer arrested in sting

Posted by MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE at 9:47 p.m. June 25, 2009

MCT REGIONAL NEWS By Marie Rohde Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MCT) Jun. 25--A veteran Milwaukee police officer has been suspended after his arrest in an internal sting operation, according to a ...
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Democrats still plan to bring budget deal

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:20 p.m. June 25, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats were still trying to reach a budget deal Thursday to plug Wisconsin’s record-high $6.6 billion shortfall. The plan was supposed to be announced at a ...
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Michael Jackson dies in Los Angeles hospital

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 5:46 p.m. June 25, 2009

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson, the record-breaking, sensationally gifted "King of Pop" who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world's most influential singer and dancer, and the ...
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Updated: Severe thunderstorm warning issued

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 5:23 p.m. June 25, 2009

The National Weather Service in Sullivan has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern Rock County, southeastern Dane County and southwestern Jefferson County until 6:15 p.m. At 5:16 p.m., National ...
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Michigan chosen to build GM's small car

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 3:44 p.m. June 25, 2009

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan has won the high-stakes competition with two other states to build General Motors Corp.’s next-generation subcompact car, a person briefed on the decision said Thursday. The ...
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Williams Bay woman recuperating from 3-car crash injuries

Posted by PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. at 3:22 p.m. June 25, 2009

A Williams Bay woman who sustained severe internal injuries Tuesday in a crash in Walworth Township is stable and continues to recuperate, hospital officials said Thursday.

Keishah E. King, 22, ...
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Former Walworth teacher sentenced for heroin possession

Posted by PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. at 2:13 p.m. June 25, 2009

ELKHORN — A former Walworth Elementary School teacher was sentenced Thursday to six months in county jail with conditional release and three years of probation for felony possession of heroin ...
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Former youth minister sentenced for 1970s sexual relationship with child

Posted by PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. at 1:59 p.m. June 25, 2009

A former youth pastor was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday on charges of sexual intercourse with a child younger than 16 in the mid-1970s.

Russell J. Lesser, ...
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Janesville homicide suspect appears in court

Posted by TED SULLIVAN at 1:49 p.m. June 25, 2009

JANESVILLE -- No trial date was set Thursday in the homicide case against a Milton man accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in Janesville on April 22. Kyle E. Hicke, ...
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Former Lake Geneva mayor Richard Folman dead at 76

Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK at 11:38 a.m. June 25, 2009

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Grants available to help low-wage workers

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:38 a.m. June 25, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — New grants are available for low-wage earners to help pay for technical college classes in the fall. Gov. Jim Doyle announced a total of $1.5 million ...
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Kimberly-Clark to cut 1,600 jobs

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:58 a.m. June 25, 2009

DALLAS (AP) — Kimberly-Clark Corp. says it will cut 1,600 jobs, or 3 percent of its global work force, primarily among salaried and non-production workers. The maker of Kleenex, Scott ...
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Democratic agreement on budget expected Thursday

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 8:31 a.m. June 25, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An agreement reached in secret by Democratic leaders of the state Legislature is expected to be made public on Thursday. A bipartisan conference committee was expected ...
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Hundreds of warbirds to be at EAA AirVenture

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 6:31 a.m. June 25, 2009

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Aircraft enthusiasts will get to see hundreds of warbird fighters and bombers at EAA AirVenture this summer. The World War II fighter aircraft scheduled to participate ...
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Chase ends near Beloit

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 11:14 p.m. June 24, 2009

BELOIT--Authorities said a driver of a stolen vehicle was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after a high-speed chase Wednesday night, WISC-TV is reporting. A Rock County dispatch supervisor said ...
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Traffic on I-43 near East Troy diverted

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 10:46 p.m. June 24, 2009

Traffic is being rerouted on Interstate 43 near East Troy in Walworth County after a crash and highway buckle at about 9 p.m. blocked both northbound lanes, according to a ...
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Mich. gov.: GM 'poised' to make decision

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 5:52 p.m. June 24, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm says General Motors is “poised” to make a decision on where it will build a new line of small cars. Granholm and Michigan ...
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Walworth County judge denies motion to drop evidence in drug dealer case

Posted by PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. at 3:28 p.m. June 24, 2009

Walworth County Judge James Carlson denied Wednesday a request to drop certain evidence in the case of a Burlington man charged with dealing drugs.

Eric L. McIntyre, 30, of ...
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Wisconsin officials adopt new shoreline building regulations

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 2:34 p.m. June 24, 2009

NEW RICHMOND, Wis. (AP) — The state Natural Resources Board has approved the first updates to Wisconsin’s shoreline building regulations in more than 40 years. Property owners would have to ...
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UPDATED: House fire on Sunny Lane extinguished

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 11:37 a.m. June 24, 2009

ROCK TOWNSHIP – Town of Beloit firefighters fought a house fire at 507 W. Sunny Lane between Beloit and Janesville on Wednesday morning. The call came in at 9:54 a.m. ...
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Wis. Legislature still looking for budget deal

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:15 a.m. June 24, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A spokeswoman for the Democratic leader in the Senate says the focus Wednesday remains on passing the entire state budget, not just one piece Gov. Jim ...
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Walworth County ramps to close next week

Posted by STACY VOGEL at 10:37 a.m. June 24, 2009

Several Interstate 43 ramps will be closed next week because of construction, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation: The southbound on- and off-ramps at County X and the northbound ...
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Swine flu closes summer camp

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:36 a.m. June 24, 2009

LAKE DELTON, Wis. (AP) — A summer camp in Lake Delton has closed for two weeks because one of its counselors has a confirmed case of swine flu. Parents picked ...
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Three area men killed in Iowa plane crash

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 10:09 a.m. June 24, 2009

The Milton owner of a small plane that crashed in Iowa on Tuesday said Milton businessman Malcolm McMillan is among the three killed. Jerome Goodger, Milton, said he and McMillan, ...
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No fatalities reported in Walworth County accident

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 9:24 a.m. June 24, 2009

No fatalities had been reported as of 9 a.m. from an accident at Highway 67 and County Road F in Walworth County, according to Captain Scott McClory. Three cars were ...
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Plane owned by Milton man crashes in Iowa

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 8:43 a.m. June 24, 2009

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal investigators are in northwest Iowa looking for what caused a small plane to crash near Sheldon, killing all three people on board. Authorities with ...
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Wis. Legislature still looking for budget deal

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:18 a.m. June 24, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle wants the Legislature meeting in special session Wednesday to pass part of the state budget that will bring in $74 million in federal ...
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Power outage reported in Fourth Ward

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 7:16 a.m. June 24, 2009

JANESVILLE—Fifty-five customers in the Fourth Ward remain without power after an Alliant Energy transformer experienced a problem early Wednesday morning. The outage was discovered just after 6 a.m. when someone ...
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Heat advisory: Another hot day

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 4:44 a.m. June 24, 2009

From the National Weather Service: The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a heat advisory, which is in effect from noon Wednesday to 7 pm Wednesday evening. High temperatures ...
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Part-timers will clean schools. Janesville School Board decides

Posted by FRANK SCHULTZ at 11:18 p.m. June 23, 2009

JANESVILLE – The Janesville School Board voted Tuesday to hire part-time workers to help clean the newly expanded high schools. The administration had asked for new custodians to cover six ...
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National Weather Service investigating report of tornado touchdown

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 10:56 p.m. June 23, 2009

National Weather Service officials are still investigating a tornado reported near the town of Milton on Tuesday. Officials from the service’s Sullivan office are scheduled to visit the area around ...
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Multivehicle accident in Walworth Township

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 6:31 p.m. June 23, 2009

Police are at the scene of a multivehicle accident at Highway 67 and County F in Walworth Township just east of Williams Bay. Delavan police are blocking traffic in the ...
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Many state offices will close extra days under furlough plan

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 4:49 p.m. June 23, 2009

MADISON - Many state offices would be closed four additional days over the next two years, under a plan to furlough state employees to help chip away at a budget ...
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Walworth County authorities issue 277 citations, arrest 7 during Phish concert

Posted by PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. at 2:46 p.m. June 23, 2009

Walworth County law enforcement authorities issued 277 citations and arrested seven attendees during last weekend’s Phish concert at Alpine Valley Music Theater.
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I-90/39 traffic slowed near Madison

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 2:43 p.m. June 23, 2009

MADISON – Traffic was slowed Tuesday afternoon on an entrance ramp to Interstate 90/39 near Madison. The State Patrol reports a “pavement blowout” caused the slowdown. Affected is the entrance ...
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Wis. court ruling clears path for charges

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:35 a.m. June 23, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling that cleared the way for identity theft charges against a man accused of driving his boss ...
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High temps help corn crops

Posted by KATHLEEN FOODY at 10:27 a.m. June 23, 2009

Sunday marked the first day of summer and brought higher temperatures and new hope for local farmers. Standing water in many parts of Rock County forced farmers to plant later ...
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Pet owners reminded about hot weather risks

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:15 a.m. June 23, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — With temperatures expected to soar near 90 Tuesday, a Wisconsin humane officer is reminding pet and livestock owners to take extra care to protect their animals ...
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Wis. DNR to watch for drunken boaters

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:23 a.m. June 23, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Conservation wardens and boat patrol officers plan to step up enforcement of drunken boating this weekend in Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources says it will ...
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Janesville schools may exceed budget

Posted by FRANK SCHULTZ at 6:28 a.m. June 23, 2009

For the first time in recent memory, the Janesville School District likely will spend more than its annual budget. The district estimates it could be as much as $600,000 over ...
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Watch ESPN video about Janesville

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 4:43 a.m. June 23, 2009

Janesville and Beloit will be the focus of an ESPN report Sunday. Unfortunately, it won’t be about an athletic achievement. Three one-minute pieces covering the effects of the recession—and the ...
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Heat advisory issued

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 4:29 a.m. June 23, 2009

From the National Weather Service: A heat advisory remains in effect from noon Tuesday to 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. High temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s, and dew ...
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Drunken golf cart driving results in several tickets

Posted by MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE at 9:47 p.m. June 22, 2009

Jun. 22--RICHFIELD -- After drinking at least 10 beers at a golf course on state Highway 167 and being left behind by the relatives who brought him there, a South ...
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Janesville principal candidate named

Posted by FRANK SCHULTZ at 4:45 p.m. June 22, 2009

Stacy Kelley, principal of East Troy Elementary School, is being recommended for the job of principal at Janesville's Roosevelt Elementary School. The Janesville School Board will likely approve Kelley for ...
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Janesville street work announced

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 4:05 p.m. June 22, 2009

JANESVILLE – The city of Janesville announced Monday that intermittent curb and gutter replacement will take place on the following streets from now through July 2. -- Monterey Lane, from ...
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Sealcoat operations begin; drive cautiously

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 1:47 p.m. June 22, 2009

JANESVILLE--Motorists are advised to drive cautiously on County D, E and H from Hanover to Highway 213 during sealcoat operations scheduled to begin this week, according to Ben Coopman, Rock ...
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Marathon County Police: Drowning victim had been drinking

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 12:40 p.m. June 22, 2009

WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — The Marathon County Sheriff’s Department says a 23-year-old man who had been drinking tried to swim across a lake near Wausau and drowned. The sheriff’s department ...
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Immigrant groups seek driver's card, tuition break

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:33 a.m. June 22, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Advocates are making a final push to convince Wisconsin lawmakers to cut tuition rates and create a new driver's card for illegal immigrants. Supporters plan a ...
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Mercy trauma center is keeping patients in town

Posted by GINA DUWE at 7:27 a.m. June 22, 2009

Since becoming a trauma center, Mercy Hospital has cut patient transfers 10 percent. Mercy Hospital spent years ramping up its technology and staff to earn the state designation of level ...
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City council to hold hearing on street conversion

Posted by BETH WHEELOCK at 4:27 a.m. June 22, 2009

From the WCLO newsroom: A street conversion would allow emergency vehicles better access to Mercy Hospital, according to the Janesville Fire Department. Mercy officials are requesting a portion of North ...
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Janesville Legion splits in 5-Star Tournamenttar Tournament

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 12:14 a.m. June 22, 2009

Janesville’s American Legion baseball team lost to Ham Lake, Minn., 6-5, and defeated Union Grove, 8-7, Sunday to finish with a 2-2 record in the 5-Star Tournament at Riverside Park. ...
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Stricker is 10 shots back

Posted by TOM MILLER at 12:03 a.m. June 22, 2009

Steve Stricker begins his final 12 holes of the U.S. Open today 10 shots behind co-leaders Lucas Glover and Ricky Barnes. Stricker started play Sunday at 1-under, but shot 2-over ...
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More of state budget taken up by loan payments

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 3:05 p.m. June 21, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Repaying the state’s debt will take a greater share of Wisconsin’s revenue in the coming years. By 2012, the annual payments on state debt will likely ...
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Green and gold worried about being in the black

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:46 a.m. June 21, 2009

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers haven’t been sacked by the recession despite a rough season on the field and significant financial challenges off it, but officials ...
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Better feta: Cheese production up 7 percent

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:40 a.m. June 21, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Production of specialty cheeses in Wisconsin rose 7 percent in 2008 and the state is poised to set an all-time milk production record. That’s according to ...
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Interstate now open

Posted by CATHERINE IDZERDA at 7:44 p.m. June 20, 2009

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 90/39 are now open. For about three hours Saturday both lanes were closed because heat had caused the road to buckle.
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Eastbound Interstate lanes closed

Posted by CATHERINE IDZERDA at 5:10 p.m. June 20, 2009

Both lanes of eastbound Interstate 39/90 north of Edgerton are closed due to the road buckling in the heat, according to a news release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. ...
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Severe thunderstorm warning for Rock County

Posted by TOM MILLER at 7:02 p.m. June 19, 2009

The National Weather Service out of Sullivan has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Rock County until 8 p.m. The storm is coming out of Illinois. The storm is forecast ...
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Wisconsin flags at half staff Saturday

Posted by CATHERINE IDZERDA at 5:58 p.m. June 19, 2009

Gov. Jim Doyle has directed flags to be flown at half staff from sunrise to sunset Saturday. The request honors Wisconsin State Trooper Jorge Dimas who died while recovering from ...
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Interstate 43 detours

Posted by CATHERINE IDZERDA at 5:40 p.m. June 19, 2009

From 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, traffic northbound from Beloit on Interstate 43 will be detoured due to construction. Drivers should take the Clinton exit to Highway 140 north to ...
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Milwaukee firefighters rescue woman stranded atop car

Posted by MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE at 2:38 p.m. June 19, 2009

MCT REGIONAL NEWS By Linda Spice Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (MCT) Jun. 19--Several drivers stranded by high waters abandoned their vehicles during overnight storms, but at least one woman waited atop ...
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Weather causes damage in Rock, Walworth counties

Posted by TED SULLIVAN at 12:35 p.m. June 19, 2009

JANESVILLE -- No tornadoes were spotted in Rock or Walworth counties after Friday's early morning thunderstorm, but winds did wreak havoc on trees and power lines. “I would say it ...
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Tub Run will affect traffic

Posted by KATHLEEN FOODY at 9:22 a.m. June 19, 2009

The 15th annual Tub Run for the Muscular Dystrophy Association will roar through Janesville Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. Motorists are advised to plan around the charity ride. About ...
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Craig's basketball court is too long

Posted by FRANK SCHULTZ at 8:50 a.m. June 19, 2009

No harm, no foul, as they say in the sports world. Such is the case in Craig High School’s new fieldhouse, which has a basketball floor sized for the college ...
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UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch still in effect

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 7:20 a.m. June 19, 2009

From the National Weather Service: The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 3 p.m. for Rock County. Click here for the latest radar ...
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Company making cancer-screening tool moves to Wis.

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:11 a.m. June 19, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A company developing new technology to screen for colorectal cancer is moving from Massachusetts to Madison. The state Department of Commerce awarded the Exact Sciences Corp. ...
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Storms make noise, cause little damage

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 5:06 a.m. June 19, 2009

Many Southern Wisconsin residents woke early this morning to storms marching across the area. Tornado sirens were sounded twice--first at 1 a.m. and again at 1:25 a.m--Friday morning in Rock ...
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Bay Port edges Wilmot in Division 1 title game

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 10:32 p.m. June 18, 2009

Bay Port High School captured first WIAA state state title by outlasting Southern Lakes Conference champion Wilmot, 3-2 in eight innings, in Thursday night’s Division 1 at Fox Cities Stadium ...
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Edgewood dominates Division 2 title game

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 10:24 p.m. June 18, 2009

Madison Edgewood (25-4) scored in every inning except the fourth as the Crusaders hammered Bloomer, 13-3 in six innings, in Thursday to win the WIAA Division 2 state championship at ...
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Kenosha St. Joseph rules Division 3 baseball

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 10:20 p.m. June 18, 2009

Kenosha St. Joseph (19-9) shocked once-beaten Marathon (30-2) with three runs of the top of the seventh inning Thursday and went on to a 4-2 victory that gave the Lancers ...
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Rock County under tornado watch until 4 a.m.

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 9:35 p.m. June 18, 2009

Southeastern Wisconsin including Rock County has been placed under a tornado watch by the National Weather Service until 4 a.m. From the service: THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED ...
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Legislators still hopeful for Kenosha plant after Chrysler meeting

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:51 p.m. June 18, 2009

WASHINGTON — Describing talks as difficult, Rep. Gwen Moore says she’s still not sure if Chrysler can be persuaded to keep a Kenosha, Wis. plant open for business. The Democratic ...
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Stricker 1 over in suspended U.S. Open

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 4:23 p.m. June 18, 2009

Edgerton’s Steve Stricker was at 1 over par after six holes today when the rain-soaked first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament on the Black Course at Bethpage State ...
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State moves to lower hunting age

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 3:45 p.m. June 18, 2009

MADISON — Wisconsin lawmakers moved Thursday to lower the hunting age by two years to 10 and offer youngsters reduced license fees in an effort to preserve the state’s hunting ...
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Car submerged; no serious injuries

Posted by FRANK SCHULTZ at 1:59 p.m. June 18, 2009

JANESVILLE – A vehicle is submerged in the Rock River, and a woman involved in the incident was taken away by ambulance at about 1:55 p.m. Thursday. The woman appeared ...
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Marion wins Division 4 state baseball title

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 1:43 p.m. June 18, 2009

With runners at second and third in the bottom of the seventh, Ethan Miller struck out the next three batters to give Marion High School (27-2) a 6-5 win over ...
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Wis. budget in limbo until Tuesday

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:58 a.m. June 18, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A special committee of legislative leaders won't convene to work out a state budget deal until at least Tuesday, if it's even needed. The Democratic-controlled Senate ...
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Elkhorn man pleads guilty in swindling case

Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK at 11:17 a.m. June 18, 2009

Headlines from WalworthCountyToday.com
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UPDATED: Severe thunderstorms possible

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 10:05 a.m. June 18, 2009

The National Weather Service says there’s a moderate risk for severe thunderstorms in southern Wisconsin starting Thursday afternoon and continuing into the night. Some storms could bring damaging winds, large ...
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BTC budget boosts tax levy

Posted by FRANK SCHULTZ at 8:51 a.m. June 18, 2009

The Blackhawk Technical College Board approved a budget with a 4.9 percent tax levy increase after a public hearing Wednesday. No members of the public spoke at the hearing. The ...
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Wis. superintendent to be inaugurated

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:57 a.m. June 18, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Incoming state Superintendent Tony Evers (EE'-vers) plans to hold his inauguration ceremony in a Milwaukee elementary school July 6. Evers says taking the oath and starting ...
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Wis. Senate pass budget that removes new oil tax

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 4:13 a.m. June 18, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Taxes on capital gains would go up by nearly half a billion dollars over the next two years, but there would be no new tax on ...
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Janesville Legion wins season opener

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 12:58 a.m. June 18, 2009

Janesville’s American Legion baseball team opened the season Wednesday night with a 12-1 rout of Genoa City in five innings at Riverside Park. For a full story and box score, ...
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Lakeside falls, Edgewood advances in Division 2 state baseball

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 12:54 a.m. June 18, 2009

Bloomer High School’s baseball team spoiled Lakeside Lutheran’s first visit to the WIAA state tournament with a 13-0 rout of the Warriors in the Division 2 semifinals Thursday night at ...
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Fitchburg disturbance leads to fatal shooting

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:48 p.m. June 17, 2009

FITCHBURG, Wis. (AP) — Dane County authorities have released the identity of a man shot to death in the city of Fitchburg early Wednesday. Police said a disturbance developed at ...
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Porkfest sold out

Posted by ANN MARIE AMES at 6:56 p.m. June 17, 2009

JANESVILLE--If you haven't already gotten your pork chops, you should make different dinner plans. The annual Rock County Porkfest is sold out of chops, according to Janesville Gazette reporters on ...
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Madison police raid alleged cockfighting site

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 6:35 p.m. June 17, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison authorities seized more than three dozen roosters allegedly used for cockfighting. The raid of a south side residence also resulted in the arrest of a ...
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Doyle disagrees with senate Dems' budget revisions

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 3:24 p.m. June 17, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle says he disagrees with a couple of the major state budget revisions being pushed by Senate Democrats. Doyle said Wednesday he favors keeping ...
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Feds release details on high-speed rail funds

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:57 a.m. June 17, 2009

CHICAGO (AP) — The Obama administration has released criteria for $8 billion in stimulus money for high-speed rail that appear to give front-runner status to projects in the Midwest and ...
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Janesville man gets 25 years prison in Monterey Park attack

Posted by TED SULLIVAN at 11:54 a.m. June 17, 2009

JANESVILLE -- A Janesville man accused of robbing a teenage couple and raping the girl in Monterey Park in September 2007 was sentenced Wednesday morning to 25 years in prison. ...
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Senate Dems want to cut oil tax

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:10 a.m. June 17, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats who control the state Senate want to eliminate a new tax that could increase the cost of gasoline that was approved earlier by the Assembly. ...
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UPDATE: Traffic flow normal again in area of accident

Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO at 9:10 a.m. June 17, 2009

BRADFORD TOWNSHIP--Traffic flow is no longer restricted and was rerouted for 20 minutes this morning when Rock County Sheriff's Office deputies and personnel from the Clinton Fire Department reported to ...
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Monitoring season begins at Wis. beaches

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 8:41 a.m. June 17, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Going to a Wisconsin beach and want to know its water quality? Local governments monitor the latest conditions at 120 Lake Superior and Lake Michigan beaches ...
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Janesville will look for cost savings

Posted by MARCIA NELESEN at 6:37 a.m. June 17, 2009

Last year, cuts in salaries, personnel and services were off the table. This year, nothing is. The city council is facing an estimated $1.8-million deficit in 2010, and that’s after ...
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BTC to hold public hearing on budget

Posted by BETH WHEELOCK at 4:16 a.m. June 17, 2009

From the WCLO newsroom: The Blackhawk Technical College Board is holding a public hearing on its 2009-10 budget Wednesday. Andy McGrath, manager of grant administration and budget development, says the ...
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Wilmot, Bay Port reach state title game

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 11:30 p.m. June 16, 2009

Quincy Berg pitched a two-hitter Tuesday night to lead Wilmot High School’s baseball team past Eau Claire North, 4-0, in the WIAA Division 1 state semifinals at Fox Cities Stadium ...
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Wisconsin submits its incentives to GM

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 5:36 p.m. June 16, 2009

As expected, Wisconsin has submitted its proposal to General Motors to reopen its Janesville factory to make the company’s new small car. Zach Brandon is executive assistant at the state ...
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A short trip home aboard Air Force One

Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK at 4:27 p.m. June 16, 2009

Today's headlines from WalworthCountyToday.com
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Craig falls in state baseball tourney

Posted by GAZETTE GAZETTE at 3:57 p.m. June 16, 2009

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Darien board member pleads guilty

Posted by ANN MARIE AMES at 2:58 p.m. June 16, 2009

ELKHORN--A Darien Village Board member this morning pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to identify the sponsor of a campaign flier. Debi Olmstead, 185 Andrea Ave., Darien, accepted a ...
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JTS South Jackson Street bus route altered

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 2:20 p.m. June 16, 2009

JANESVILLE--The Janesville Transit System's Kellogg Avenue and Nightside West bus routes will detour from their normal routes beginning at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 17. Southbound buses will turn left off ...
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Lions Beach water quality advisory lifted

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 12:34 p.m. June 16, 2009

JANESVILLE--Leisure Services has lifted the water quality advisory from Lions Beach and will soon remove the warning signs. Follow up water tests at the beach, 1401 Palmer Drive, confirm the ...
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Wis. Supreme Court upholds drunken driving arrest

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 12:04 p.m. June 16, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has ruled police lawfully arrested a man for drunken driving in Maple Bluff. The opinion Tuesday says police watched Mitchell Lange crash ...
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Wilmot wins in state baseball tourney

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:51 a.m. June 16, 2009

Landon Tenhagen’s RBI double in the bottom of the seventh inning gave Wilmot High School’s baseball team a 4-3 victory over Kimberly in the WIAA Division 1 state quarterfinals this ...
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Wis. Senate Democrats to take up budget Wednesday

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:24 a.m. June 16, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin state Senate is scheduled to begin debating the state budget Wednesday. Senate Democrats met into the night on Monday behind closed doors to discuss ...
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Wis. court rejects tribe's bid for tax refund

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 8:53 a.m. June 16, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has denied the Ho-Chunk Nation's attempt to receive thousands of dollars in cigarette tax refunds from the state. The tribe was seeking ...
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Childless adults can apply for insurance benefit

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 6:55 a.m. June 16, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Low-income adults who don't have children can now apply to receive health insurance under an expanded state program. Gov. Jim Doyle says applications are being accepted ...
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Teachers, students to lobby on school funding

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 6:40 a.m. June 16, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Students, teachers, parents and others plan to march on the state Capitol in Madison Tuesday to lobby lawmakers about education issues. The Walk on the Child's ...
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Rockport pools open this week

Posted by BETH WHEELOCK at 5:17 a.m. June 16, 2009

From the WCLO newsroom: Janesville's city pools are starting to open for the summer. Swimmers can first take the plunge into Rockport Pool. Recreation Director Bonnie Davis says Rockport's main ...
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Darien board puts officer back on call list

Posted by ANN MARIE AMES at 11:12 p.m. June 15, 2009

DARIEN--The Darien Village Board on Monday night voted 4-3 to put officer Craig Konopski back on the call list “with the hours he had before.” The call list includes names ...
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Part of South Jackson Street will close Wednesday

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 4:07 p.m. June 15, 2009

JANESVILLE--The city of Janesville will close Jackson Street between Elliott Street and Jatco Drive starting at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday. The Union Pacific Railroad will be working on an emergency repair ...
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats talking budget

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:44 a.m. June 15, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats in the Wisconsin state Senate planned to meet Monday afternoon to discuss changes they want to make to the budget. The Democratic-controlled Assembly passed its ...
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St. Lawrence Avenue, Water Street to close Wednesday

Posted by STACY VOGEL at 10:39 a.m. June 15, 2009

From the city of Janesville St. Lawrence Avenue between South Main Street and South Water Street and South Water Street between East Van Buren and St. Lawrence Avenue are scheduled ...
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Goodwill accepting old computers

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:37 a.m. June 15, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Disposing of old computer parts just got a little easier in Wisconsin. Many Goodwill donation centers in the state started taking old computer equipment this week ...
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3 killed in 2 motorcycle crashes

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 6:56 a.m. June 15, 2009

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Three motorcyclists have died in two separate crashes in southeastern Wisconsin. Two people on a motorcycle were killed Sunday night when they collided with a vehicle in ...
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City may buy properties to expand park

Posted by MARCIA NELESEN at 4:20 a.m. June 15, 2009

Two potential city purchases in the Look West district could address two foreclosed homes, one of which is in bad condition, and expand Washington Park. Some of the money would ...
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Democrats to use new media to attract voters

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:07 p.m. June 14, 2009

MADISON — Wisconsin Democrats used their state convention to show off plans to use new forms of media to reach voters. As the Democrats began to gather at a hotel ...
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Update: Lanes cleared in Stoughton

Posted by STACY VOGEL at 7 p.m. June 14, 2009

All lanes are now open following clean-up of a crash on Interstate 90/39 near Stoughton. Traffic was still moving slowly at 6 p.m. because of congestion, according to a news ...
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Traffic backed up near Stoughton

Posted by STACY VOGEL at 5:28 p.m. June 14, 2009

Traffic is down to one lane in both directions surrounding a crash on Interstate 90/39 near the 151 mile marker near Stoughton, according to a news release from the Wisconsin ...
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Miller Park friendly to vegetarians

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 4:06 p.m. June 14, 2009

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Miller Park may have the Racing Sausages and a long history of grilling meat at tailgates, but the home of the Milwaukee Brewers has cracked a top ...
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Chippewa Falls teen drowns

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:05 p.m. June 13, 2009

CHIPPEWA FALLS — Divers recovered a teen’s body from the Chippewa River Saturday after a report of a possible drowning in the Chippewa County town of Eagle Point. The sheriff’s ...
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Police seek stray cat

Posted by STACY VOGEL at 8:43 p.m. June 13, 2009

Janesville police are looking for a stray cat that bit a man this afternoon. A black, short-hair cat bit a 32-year-old man at 3:15 p.m. as the man was entering ...
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Update planned on Great Lakes agreement

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 3:47 p.m. June 13, 2009

NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario — The United States and Canada say they will update a key agreement to protect the Great Lakes. Environmental groups have pushed the leaders of both countries ...
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Assembly passes budget

Posted by MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE at 1:49 p.m. June 13, 2009

The State Assembly passed its version of the next state budget early Saturday -- a budget Republicans opposed because of what they said was a record $2.1 billion in tax ...
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Monroe softball team reaches state title game

Posted by at 12:42 a.m. June 13, 2009

Monroe High School’s softball team is back in a familiar spot, giving the Cheesemakers a chance to make up for lost time. The Badger South champions slipped past Port Washington, ...
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Packer stars at political event

Posted by STACY VOGEL at 10:26 p.m. June 12, 2009

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The biggest star at the Wisconsin Democratic Party convention isn’t a politician. It’s Charles Woodson, the starting cornerback on the Green Bay Packers. Woodson introduced ...
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Man arrested in Lake Geneva bomb threat

Posted by STACY VOGEL at 5:50 p.m. June 12, 2009

A 19-year-old Genoa City man has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat called into Badger High School, Lake Geneva, this morning, according to a news release from the ...
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Janesville man in court on hit-and-run death

Posted by TED SULLIVAN at 3:57 p.m. June 12, 2009

JANESVILLE—A Janesville man pleaded not guilty Friday to charges stemming from the death of a man killed in a hit-and-run crash. Omar Miguel Lopez, 24, of 2323 Mt. Zion Ave., ...
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Animal cruelty charges against snowmobiler dismissed

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 1:38 p.m. June 12, 2009

WAUPACA — Five felony charges of cruelty to animals have been dismissed against a man accused of running over and killing deer with his snowmobile. Robby Kuenzi’s attorney successfully convinced ...
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Darien to consider officer’s status

Posted by ANN MARIE AMES at 8:14 a.m. June 12, 2009

The Darien Village Board on Monday could have a chance to overturn a decision the previous board made about the village’s police department. The board Monday could put officer Craig ...
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Rock County Board supervisor confirmed by one vote

Posted by BETH WHEELOCK at 4:44 a.m. June 12, 2009

The nameplate for the newest Rock County Board supervisor was ready and waiting at his desk, but Wayne Gustina's appointment was far from a done deal. The county board confirmed ...
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Milton council appoints its newest member

Posted by GINA DUWE at 10:29 p.m. June 11, 2009

MILTON--Fred Hookham said he brings no agenda to the Milton City Council, but wants to help lead the city on the best possible path on a variety of big issues ...
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Water advisory issued for Lions Beach

Posted by CATHERINE IDZERDA at 5:19 p.m. June 11, 2009

A water quality advisory has been issued for Lions Beach, 1401 Palmer Drive, Janesville. The advisory is the result of a higher than normal count of E. coli bacteria. “Water ...
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Former Milton woman arrested in teen heroin overdose case

Posted by TED SULLIVAN at 12:50 p.m. June 11, 2009

MILTON -- A former Milton woman was arrested Wednesday in connection with the heroin overdose of three teens, police said. Lori C. Bone, 32, formerly of 438 Woodcrest Lane, Milton, ...
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Skating center reopens

Posted by CATHERINE IDZERDA at 11:20 a.m. June 11, 2009

The Janesville Ice Skating Center has reopened. Following several infrastructure repairs, the Janesville Ice Skating Center, 821 Beloit Ave. Public skate session fees are $5 for adults and $4 for ...
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UPDATE: Crews respond to anhydrous ammonia spill

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 10:19 a.m. June 11, 2009

THE LATEST: The spill has been cleaned up. The sheriff's department reports that Avalon Road from County J to Townhall Road is still closed but should open up by 3:15 ...
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Deer ticks creep their way into southeast Wisconsin

Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK at 8:08 a.m. June 11, 2009

Today's headlines from WalworthCountyToday.com
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Arrests made in fatal drive-by shooting

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:29 a.m. June 11, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Madison police say two 16-year-olds have been arrested in a fatal shooting on the city's west side. They are being held in the Dane County Jail ...
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State budget cuts not quite so grim for Rock County

Posted by BETH WHEELOCK at 5:51 a.m. June 11, 2009

From the WCLO newsroom: As the state budget stands now, Rock County government won't see as large a cut in state aid as previously thought. Assistant County Administrator Phil Boutwell ...
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Democrats would allow gas price hike

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 8:49 p.m. June 10, 2009

MADISON — Assembly Democrats have agreed to a proposal that would allow oil companies to add another 4 cents per gallon at the pump. Democrats on Wednesday agreed to change ...
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Janesville triple homicide suspect granted change of venue

Posted by TED SULLIVAN at 4:47 p.m. June 10, 2009

JANESVILLE -- Janesville’s triple homicide suspect will be tried before jurors from outside Rock County, a judge decided. James Koepp, 50, can’t get a fair trial with local jurors because ...
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Lawmakers issue statement after GM meeting

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 2:18 p.m. June 10, 2009

Members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation issued this statement after meeting with General Motors officials on Wednesday afternoon: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold and Representatives ...
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Wis. schools get sense of how much they'll be cut

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:38 a.m. June 10, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A new analysis gives Wisconsin schools a sense of how much money they will be losing under the proposed state budget. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau analysis ...
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Wis. high court ducks ruling in stadium name case

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:59 a.m. June 10, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court is declining to weigh in on a dispute over the name of the football stadium at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Veterans are ...
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Assembly Democrats make changes to budget

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:25 a.m. June 10, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Two dozen Department of Natural Resources service centers would remain open under action taken late Tuesday night by Assembly Democrats. Speaker Mike Sheridan's spokeswoman Becky Sweeney ...
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Fire destroys abandoned building

Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO at 6:15 a.m. June 10, 2009

ORFORDVILLE—An abandoned structure at 8309 W. Laird Road in Newark Township was destroyed by fire early today. Orfordville firefighters were called to the scene at 4:25 a.m. today, according to ...
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Wisconsin delegation to meet with GM officials

Posted by BETH WHEELOCK at 5:14 a.m. June 10, 2009

From the WCLO newsroom: General Motors will hear an argument for bringing production of small cars to Janesville's assembly plant. U.S. Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold and Representatives Tammy ...
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Badger falters in state golf tourney

Posted by GAZETTE GAZETTE at 11:40 p.m. June 09, 2009

Frustrating was the key word to describe Lake Geneva Badger’s second day at the WIAA Division 1 state golf tournament. As a team, Badger High fell out of contention for ...
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Craig heads to state

Posted by GAZETTE GAZETTE at 11:34 p.m. June 09, 2009

If you keep throwing your body against the door, eventually you’ll break that door down. After being eliminated at the sectional level the previous four seasons, Janesville Craig High School’s ...
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Ozga finishes second in state golf

Posted by at 5:07 p.m. June 09, 2009

Dan Ozga, an Edgerton High School junior, shot a 4-over-par 76 today and finished second with a 147 total in the WIAA Division 2 boys state golf tournament at University ...
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Craig baseball team advances to sectional final

Posted by at 4:46 p.m. June 09, 2009

Janesville Craig High School’s baseball team outlasted Oconomowoc, 9-7, in WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal game today at Riverside Park. Madison West edged Madison Memorial, 2-1, in the first semifinal ...
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Edgewood tops Edgerton baseball team

Posted by at 4:23 p.m. June 09, 2009

Madison Edgewood rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the first inning to defeat Edgerton High’s baseball team, 7-3, in a WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal game today at Dodgeville. Portage ...
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Rock Aqua Jays to resume shows

Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO at 1:46 p.m. June 09, 2009

JANESVILLE--The Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show Team will resume their water ski shows at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 14, on the Rock River at Traxler Park. This is the ...
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Teacher prep-time bill goes to governor

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 12:18 p.m. June 09, 2009

MADISON — The state Senate has approved a bill that would include class-preparation time in teachers’ contract negotiations. The Democratic-authored measure would make prep time a mandatory subject of collective ...
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148 Wis. schools fail federal standards

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:52 a.m. June 09, 2009

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The number of Wisconsin schools that didn't meet standards set by the federal No Child Left Behind Act dropped from 156 to 148 this year. Four entire ...
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Sheridan says no major budget changes

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:49 a.m. June 09, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan said Tuesday he does not expect Democrats to propose major changes to the state budget. Sheridan said Democrats were discussing making "tweaks" ...
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Milton Township lifting slow-no wake

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 10:47 a.m. June 09, 2009

MILTON TOWNSHIP—Milton Township has asked the Rock County Sheriff’s Office to lift the slow-no wake restriction Friday on the Rock River since the river is falling below flood stage in ...
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Favre family books rooms for Viking game

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:03 a.m. June 09, 2009

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Brett Favre's family is ready for his return to Green Bay if he plays for the Minnesota Vikings. Favre's family and friends have booked 25 ...
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Janesville firefighters contain small house fire

Posted by KATHLEEN FOODY at 9:46 a.m. June 09, 2009

Janesville firefighters were called to a house fire in the 400 block of north Chatham Street at 8:42 a.m. Tuesday. A fire commander on scene said there was smoke visible ...
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Businesses opposed to Wis. budget sign petitions

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:22 a.m. June 09, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — More than 2,100 Wisconsin business leaders have signed petitions objecting to tax increases and other proposals in the state budget. The state's largest business lobbying group ...
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Latest robbery bears similarities to Lake Geneva holdup, police say

Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK at 8:58 a.m. June 09, 2009

Tuesday's headlines from WalworthCountyToday.com
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Assembly Democrats postpone golf fund-raiser

Posted by MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE at 7:48 a.m. June 09, 2009

Madison Assembly Democrats canceled a June 15 fund-raiser Monday after being bombarded with criticism for scheduling the campaign event despite promises in February to eliminate fund raising during budget deliberations. ...
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Wis. astronaut returns to space

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:08 a.m. June 09, 2009

WINTER, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin astronaut Jeffrey Williams will make his third trip into space on board the Russian Soyus rocket this September. Williams will return to the International Space ...
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Franklin placed on ‘watch list’

Posted by FRANK SCHULTZ at 5:41 a.m. June 09, 2009

Most groups of students at Franklin Middle School have met government standards for academic improvement this school year, but one group did not. That group, students with disabilities, did not ...
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Alex Gaugert, Ozga shine at state

Posted by GAZETTE GAZETTE at 12:51 a.m. June 09, 2009

Alex Gaugert had just carded a 1-under-par 71 in the WIAA Division 1 boys state golf meet held Monday at University Ridge. That left him in a three-way tie for ...
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District pushes off referendum survey

Posted by STACY VOGEL at 9:07 p.m. June 08, 2009

The Milton School District approved a plan to conduct a professional survey of the community regarding a referendum but did not approve a date for the survey, practically guaranteeing it ...
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Janesville, Fulton lifting slow-no wake

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 3:50 p.m. June 08, 2009

Two municipalities have requested the Rock County Sheriff’s Office lift slow-no wake restrictions on some parts of the Rock River. The city of Janesville requested the restrictions be lifted Monday ...
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UPDATE: Storm warning issued

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 2:13 p.m. June 08, 2009

UPDATE: The severe thunderstorm warning area was over Lake Michigan and the extreme northeastern corner of Illinois as of 4:33 p.m. The thunderstorm watch was limited to Racine, Kenosha and ...
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Walworth County man critical after crash

Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK at 12:48 p.m. June 08, 2009

Headlines from WalworthCountyToday.com
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Wis. Legislature to act quickly to avoid shortfall

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:15 a.m. June 08, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Legislature is moving quickly to avoid ending the current fiscal year with a $200 million deficit. Gov. Jim Doyle's administration warned in a letter ...
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Proposal allows 10-year-olds to hunt with mentor

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:45 a.m. June 08, 2009

WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — Supporters say that allowing 10-year-olds to hunt in Wisconsin under the close supervision of an adult is a way to preserve the state's hunting heritage. The ...
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Obama's visit to Green Bay will be at high school

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:24 a.m. June 08, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Barack Obama's visit to Green Bay on Thursday will be a town hall meeting at Southwest High School. The White House released some details for ...
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Janesville assessment notices to be distributed

Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO at 9:33 a.m. June 08, 2009

JANESVILLE--The City of Janesville Assessor’s Office will mail 2009 assessment change notices on or about Wednesday. Property owners should allow as much as a week for notices to arrive in ...
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2 dead in crash of small plane

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 6:58 a.m. June 08, 2009

TOWNSHIP OF CLEVELAND, Wis. (AP) — A Jackson County sheriff's official says two people have died in a plane crash south of Fairchild. Chief Deputy Mark Moan says the crash ...
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Legislature’s proposal for landfill fees could cost Janesville

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 5:59 a.m. June 08, 2009

A proposed increase in state landfill fees could force Janesville to consider charging residents for garbage collection. Even though the city owns the landfill, it could owe an additional $127,000 ...
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Authorities seek help with Mississippi River spill

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:51 p.m. June 07, 2009

WINONA, Minn. (AP) — Authorities are asking for tips on what might have caused a diesel spill last week that caused a 6-mile slick on the Mississippi River. Inspectors in ...
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Edgerton city hall project still a go after recount

Posted by ANN MARIE AMES at 12:30 p.m. June 07, 2009

EDGERTON--After a hand count of all 751 ballots, the results of Tuesday's referendum will stand in the city of Edgerton. The recount showed that 384 people voted "yes" and 367 ...
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Circus World Museum seeks old photos

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:50 a.m. June 07, 2009

BARABOO, Wis. (AP) — The Circus World Museum in Baraboo is looking for old photographs of the original interior of a Ringling brothers’ building on its site. The museum will ...
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Whitewater's Dennis wins track title

Posted by at 11:26 p.m. June 06, 2009

Whitewater High junior Jacob Dennis wasn’t the least bit intimidated when he prepared to race in the WIAA Division 2 state finals for the 200-meter dash at Veteran Memorial Field ...
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Demos wins state title

Posted by GAZETTE GAZETTE at 11:21 p.m. June 06, 2009

It was cold. It was rainy. It was an ugly day for a state track and field meet. Shelby Demos, though, had a particular goal in mind, and she wasn’t ...
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Wisconsin high school holds graduation in church

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 8:28 p.m. June 06, 2009

BROOKFIELD, Wis. (AP) — A public high school graduation for Brookfield East students happened without incident on Saturday, days after a federal judge allowed the district to hold the ceremony ...
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GM workers in Tenn. want to go ’small’ again

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 1:15 p.m. June 06, 2009

By BILL POOVEY Associated Press Writer SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) — Two decades after General Motors Corp. launched Saturn as its import-fighting, small car division in Tennessee, GM has 2,500 ...
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Athletes rave about La Crosse’s new stadium

Posted by MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE at 9:07 a.m. June 06, 2009

MCT REGIONAL NEWS By John Casper Jr. The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. (MCT) Jun. 6--LA CROSSE -- The first winner at this year’s WIAA track and field state meet wasn’t ...
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Craig blanks Beloit in baseball

Posted by GAZETTE GAZETTE at 12:04 a.m. June 06, 2009

This time, Brett Fredricks didn’t have to share the no-hitter, and he can thank Janesville Craig’s offense for that. For a full story, read Saturday's Janesville Gazette, read online in ...
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Some wake restrictions lifted from Rock River

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 11:09 p.m. June 05, 2009

Three municipalities have requested the Rock County Sheriff’s Office lift the slow/no wake restrictions on some parts of the Rock River. The towns of Rock and Janesville have requested the ...
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Minnesota man dead after fall in Wisconsin park

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:59 p.m. June 05, 2009

ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. (AP) — A Minnesota man is dead after falling about 40 feet from a cliff along the St. Croix River on the Wisconsin-Minnesota border. The Polk ...
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Edgerton city hall vote challenged

Posted by BETH WHEELOCK at 6:32 p.m. June 05, 2009

The vote to approve $1.2 million on a new city hall in Edgerton will be recounted. Tuesday, voters approved the binding referendum by 17 votes. 752 voters cast ballots. On ...
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Janesville man to stand trial in hit-and-run death

Posted by TED SULLIVAN at 2:52 p.m. June 05, 2009

JANESVILLE -- A Janesville man was ordered to stand trial Friday in the death of a man killed in a hit-and-run crash. Omar Miguel Lopez, 24, of 2323 Mt. Zion ...
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Janesville Jets unveiled as city's new hockey team

Posted by JOHN MCPOLAND at 1:27 p.m. June 05, 2009

It's wheels-up for the Janesville Jets, the newest member of the Junior A North American Hockey League.
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Janesville replaces principals

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 11 a.m. June 05, 2009

JANESVILLE – Superintendent Karen Schulte is recommending that Janesville schoolteachers Kurt Krueger and Veronica McMahon fill vacant principal positions starting July 1. Krueger is recommended for the position of principal ...
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Historical Society starts search for new executive director

Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO at 10:40 a.m. June 05, 2009

JANESVILLE--The Rock County Historical Society is looking for a new executive director, its executive board announced today. “While it is expected that the post will be filled by September, the ...
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6 seniors banned from commencement over prank

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:25 a.m. June 05, 2009

BROOKFIELD, Wis. (AP) — Six seniors who built a swing set on the roof of Brookfield East High School won't be allowed to participate in their graduation ceremony Saturday. The ...
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While mom tanned, newborn left in hot car, police say

Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK at 9:11 a.m. June 05, 2009

A woman who went into a Twin Lakes tanning spa while her newborn slept in a hot car has been charged with two counts of reckless endangerment, according to court records.
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Police confiscate drugs, cash, loaded weapon

Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO at 8:06 a.m. June 05, 2009

JANESVILLE—A 24-year-old Janesville man is in custody after the Janesville Police Department executed a search warrant at his residence, 1205 W. Burbank Ave., and found 3.3 pounds of marijuana valued ...
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Vehicle crash deaths down

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:50 a.m. June 05, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The number of motorists killed in traffic crashes last month was the second lowest since World War II, but motorcycle fatalities climbed significantly. State transportation officials ...
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Stimulus money could help HealthNet

Posted by MARCIA NELESEN at 5:56 a.m. June 05, 2009

Federal stimulus money could be just the medicine that HealthNet needs to serve a growing number of uninsured clients. The Janesville City Council on Monday will consider how to allocate ...
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Milton soccer team loses

Posted by TOM MILLER at 12:30 a.m. June 05, 2009

A young Milton High girls soccer team battled top-ranked Kenosha Bradford to the end before falling, 1-0, in a WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal Thursday at Kenosha. The Red Hawks ...
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Road worker struck, killed in Dane County

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 5:24 p.m. June 04, 2009

BURKE — A pickup truck struck and killed a road worker near Sun Prairie on Thursday. Dane County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Elise Schaeffer says the truck was traveling north on ...
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Milton falls in sectional softball

Posted by GAZETTE GAZETTE at 4:35 p.m. June 04, 2009

Alyse Mikolas hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run second inning as Kenosha Bradford topped Milton, 5-1, in the WIAA Division 1 sectional softball semifinals today at Verona. Bradford ...
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Monroe tops Edgerton for sectional softball title

Posted by at 4:27 p.m. June 04, 2009

Meghan Roberts pitched a one-hitter as Monroe High School's sofball team defeated Edgerton, 3-0, for a WIAA Division 2 sectional championship today at Lake Delton.

Meggie Schmidt's first-inning single was ...
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Janesville school director moving to La Crosse

Posted by FRANK SCHULTZ at 3:18 p.m. June 04, 2009

JANESVILLE – A high-ranking Janesville School District official is leaving the district to take a similar job in the La Crosse School District, officials confirmed. Steve Salerno has been director ...
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Milwaukee officials report first swine flu death

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 12:15 p.m. June 04, 2009

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee officials say an adult in the city is the first in Wisconsin to die from swine flu. City Health Commissioner Bevan Baker said Thursday that the ...
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UW System leaders say furloughs will be difficult

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 12:09 p.m. June 04, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin System leaders are describing just how difficult it will be to furlough employees for up to eight days for each of the next ...
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New law delays opening of Janesville's pools

Posted by MARCIA NELESEN at 10:54 a.m. June 04, 2009

The opening of Janesville's city pools will be delayed so the city can modify drain systems to comply with a new federal safety law. All five pools in the city ...
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Catholics oppose change in transportation costs

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:56 a.m. June 04, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Catholic Conference opposes a change in the proposed state budget that would lower the amount of public money going to families who send their ...
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Obama appoints Cameron Davis as Great Lakes czar

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 8:38 a.m. June 04, 2009

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — President Barack Obama has named Cameron Davis, president of a Chicago-based environmentalist group, to oversee the administration's initiative to clean up the Great Lakes. Davis ...
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Two arrested in heroin investigation

Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO at 8:27 a.m. June 04, 2009

JANESVILLE—A Chicago man and a Beloit woman were arrested Wednesday by Janesville police after its street crimes unit conducted an investigation into the sale of heroin in the 500 block ...
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Lake Geneva woman is ghost scene investigator

Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK at 8:27 a.m. June 04, 2009

Today's headlines from WalworthCountyToday.com
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Attorneys who defend poor want a raise

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 6:38 a.m. June 04, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorneys who are paid by the state to defend the poor say they deserve a raise. The State Bar of Wisconsin and the state public defender's ...
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New hockey team to announce nickname

Posted by TOM MILLER at 12:54 a.m. June 04, 2009

Janesville’s Junior A hockey team will get one of those five nicknames when Wisconsin Hockey Partners announces the winner of the fan voting at a Friday press conference. For a ...
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Demos, Pregont lead local track competitors

Posted by TOM MILLER at 12:52 a.m. June 04, 2009

Led by defending Division 1 girls high jump champion Shelby Demos of Janesville Parker High, a number of Janesville athletes and relay teams could crack the top six at the ...
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Edgerton rings up regional baseball title

Posted by TOM MILLER at 12:48 a.m. June 04, 2009

Edgerton High’s baseball team won its second consecutive WIAA Division 2 regional title by beat Rock Valley Conference rival Beloit turner, 8-4, Wednesday. The Tide (17-5) plays Madison Edgewood (21-3) ...
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Evansville gets no-hit in regional final

Posted by TOM MILLER at 12:45 a.m. June 04, 2009

Madison Edgewood pitcher Chris Ritter threw a no-hitter to lead the Crusaders past Evansville High, 6-0, in a WIAA Division 2 regional final baseball game Wednesday at the Bishop O’Connor ...
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Van Allen Road closed until June 12

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 1:43 p.m. June 03, 2009

JANESVILLE--Van Allen Road, from Highway14 to Avalon Road, will be closed until 4 p.m. Friday, June 12, for road construction, according to Rock County Highway Superintendent Hal Mayer. No detour ...
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Judge throws out most claims in student's death

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10:24 a.m. June 03, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Dane County judge has thrown out most of the wrongful death claims by the family and fiance of a slain university student. Twenty-one-year-old Brittany Zimmermann ...
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Man loses appeal in child pornography case

Posted by DAN PLUTCHAK at 9:01 a.m. June 03, 2009

June 3, 2009 headlines on WalworthCountyToday.com
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Evansville trying to buy properties to fix water issues

Posted by GINA DUWE at 7:32 a.m. June 03, 2009

The city hopes to negotiate the purchase of land from two property owners as part of a continuing effort to address a west-side flooding problem, City Administrator Dan Wietecha said. ...
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Edgerton voters approve city hall referendum

Posted by BETH WHEELOCK at 4:35 a.m. June 03, 2009

From the WCLO newsroom: Edgerton voters approve building a new city hall, and its $1.2 million price tag. Tuesday's referendum passed by 17 votes, with 752 ballots cast. Mayor Erik ...
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Illinois man alleges he was robbed of cash while buying back his stolen car

Posted by MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE at 10:01 p.m. June 02, 2009

By Linda Spice/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel An Illinois man came to Madison and made some new friends who turned out to be anything but buddies after they robbed him, stole his ...
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Main break closes southbound lanes of N. Parker

Posted by GAZETTE STAFF at 2:58 p.m. June 02, 2009

JANESVILLE--A water main break has closed the Southbound lanes of North Parker Drive between Sherman Avenue and East Memorial Drive, according to a city news release. Southbound traffic is being ...
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Brewers shake up bullpen, cut RHP Julio

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 1:01 p.m. June 02, 2009

The Milwaukee Brewers made big changes to their thin bullpen on Tuesday.
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Juvenile boys held in fatal crash

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:45 a.m. June 02, 2009

Two boys who were allegedly fighting over the steering wheel moments before a fatal car crash are facing homicide charges in juvenile court.
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Dominion gives $1M to free clinics in 14 states

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 8:18 a.m. June 02, 2009

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Free health clinics in 14 states are getting financial help from Dominion Resources Inc. Richmond-based Dominion announced Tuesday that it's giving $1 million in grants to ...
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GM owes Johnson Controls $32.8 million

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 5:07 a.m. June 02, 2009

MILWAUKEE (AP) — General Motors has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and it owes Wisconsin's largest company $32.8 million. Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls produces electronics on instrument panels, seats and consoles ...
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Obama plans visit to Green Bay

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 7:03 p.m. June 01, 2009

MADISON (AP) — President Barack Obama plans to visit Green Bay on June 11. White House spokeswoman Amy Brundage said Monday that the president will be in Green Bay that ...
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Aqua Jays cancel more shows

Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO at 12:47 p.m. June 01, 2009

JANESVILLE--The Rock Aqua Jays water ski shows scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, and Sunday, June 7, are canceled due to high water, said Joel Shapiro, club president. This now brings ...
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Janesville GM plant designated as standby

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 11:02 a.m. June 01, 2009

JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — General Motors says its assembly plant in Janesville is still in the running to produce small cars. GM spokesman Chris Lee said Monday Janesville is one ...
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Police request felony charges in heroin overdose

Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO at 10:46 a.m. June 01, 2009

MILTON—Milton police are recommending one juvenile and one adult be charged with felonies in conjunction with a May 16 incident in which three juveniles overdosed on heroin in Milton, according ...
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Firm tied to Wis. Lt. Gov. settles pollution case

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 10 a.m. June 01, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A company partly owned by Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton's family will pay $325,000 for violating Wisconsin pollution laws at a De Pere foundry. A settlement approved ...
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Wis. group condemns doctor's homicide

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 9:35 a.m. June 01, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Right to Life says the group "strongly condemns" the shooting death of an abortion doctor in Kansas. The anti-abortion organization said in a statement Monday ...
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Counselors support Madison students

Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS at 6:52 a.m. June 01, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Counselors are available at two Madison schools Monday to support students dealing with a car crash that killed one teen and critically injured two others. Fifteen-year-old ...
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JEA, school board disagree over closed meetings

Posted by BETH WHEELOCK at 5:20 a.m. June 01, 2009

From the WCLO newsroom: As negotiating teams from the Janesville Education Association and Janesville School Board prepare for their next contract bargaining session, the two parties disagree about one basic ...
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