News Archive for February 15, 2010
Vonn's shin feeling effects of bumpy course
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA --
Clearly, Lindsey Vonn's badly bruised right shin still hurts. Even more clearly, though, it doesn't hurt enough to keep her from being the one to beat.
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Nine Milton teachers growing beards to raise money
By KAYLA BUNGE - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
MILTON --
Students and staff through Thursday will use their nickels, dimes and quarters to kick five teachers out the competition. Those five will shave off their beards.
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Extra qualifiers added for state
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
A number of area swimmers will get a chance to compete at Friday’s Division 2 and Saturday’s Division 1 state meet at the UW Natatorium in Madison after posting WIAA qualifying times in Saturday’s sectionals.
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Delavan builder starts permit site
By ANN MARIE AMES - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
DELAVAN --
Free site compiles documents
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Beloit School Board seeks advice in dealing with challenging budget
By STAN STRICKER - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
Budget projections will be announced at forum
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County gets cash to study airport upgrades
By ANN MARIE AMES - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport will get $480,000 in state grant money for improvements.
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Low primary election turn out expected
By STAN STRICKER - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.
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Work slated soon to remove Yahara River dam
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
PORTER TOWNSHIP --
A cracked and crumbling dam on the Yahara River in northern Rock County is slated to be removed in the next four to six weeks.
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It’s the cat’s pajamas: Local returns home for music clinic
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
FORT ATKINSON --
On Tuesday night, four guys who grew up when show choir was just beginning to become cool will sing and dance their way across the stage at Fort Atkinson High School as “The Cat’s Pajamas.”
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La Prairie farm fends off development
By MARCIA NELESEN - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
JANESVILLE --
It's simple in La Prairie Township. It's farm country. "We're not interested in selling land," David Arndt said. "We don't want development," added Bob Arndt, his brother. "We don't want urban sprawl. We don't want Janesville coming here."'
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Farmer leaves rich soil to the city, worries it will happen again
By MARCIA NELESEN - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Kirk Leach loaded up his family and belongings, drove away his farm tractors, trucks and equipment and tore down his fences and sheds.
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Corporate vs. grassroots: Will 1st District contest turn on money or people?
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
Rep. Paul Ryan has more than $1.5 million on hand to pay for his next campaign for the 1st District congressional seat.
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Parker High School greenhouse project boosts ag education
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Parker High School teacher Karen Smiley now has a greenhouse that will keep agriculture students busy over the winter.
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Public record for Feb. 15, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
Barlass family keeps holding on as Janesville creeps toward Henke Road
By MARCIA NELESEN - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
JANESVILLE --
The bustle of the big city is about 1 1/2 miles from the quiet rural setting of the Barlass farm in Harmony Township.
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Farm feeling the squeeze of development
By MARCIA NELESEN - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
Harold Hanauska sat in the kitchen of the farmhouse where he was born on a wicked cold November day 67 years ago. "Ain't that something?" he asked. "I never moved in my life."
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Shedd Aquarium offers free admission this week
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is offering five straight days of free admission.
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Grand Geneva to host PGA charity fundraising event
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa will be host a unique fundraising golf tournament for the PGA affiliated Caddy For A Cure.
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Beloit Police use Shot-Spotter system
By STEVE BENTON - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
BELOIT --
The Shot-Spotter system is nearing its one year anniversary as part of the Beloit Police department's arsenal of tools to solve crimes
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DNR promotes safety classes to reduce number of boating deaths
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says though many state waterways are ice covered now, it's not too early to think about boating safety.
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Teen cited after snowmobile crash that sends two to hospital
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
A 19-year-old snowmobile driver attempting to do a trick Saturday on Mukwonago's Phantom Lake apparently lost controlling, sending the man and his passenger to the hospital.
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Death notices: Iden
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
Walworth County death notices for Feb. 15, 2010:
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Jimmy Buffett announces return to Alpine Valley
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
EAST TROY --
Jimmy Buffett will return to Alpine Valley Music Theatre near East Troy for one show, June 26, 2010.
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Clinton man arrested after Sunday standoff
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
A Clinton man is in custody at the Rock County Jail after a standoff Sunday night in Clinton Township. Officers from six law enforcement agencies responded to 10406 S. Highway 140 after receiving a report of an armed subject inside the house.
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Opinion: A ‘jobs act’ that kills jobs
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
A CSI Media editorial says global warming bill would be a drain on the Wisconsin economy.
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Student transfers affect finances, staffing for area districts
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
Although it’s only February, area school district administrators are getting an idea of what their enrollments and school budgets will look like in the 2010-’11 academic year, thanks in part to Wisconsin’s open enrollment application period.
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Death notices for Feb. 15, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
UW nets first sweep of Indiana
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
MADISON --
Badgers retain tie for third in Big Ten
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McMurray holds off Earnhardt Jr., wins delayed Daytona 500
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. --
The truth—the hole truth—is that McMurray won the Super Bowl of NASCAR on Sunday in a spectacular finish. Race officials just hope it makes fans forget about a pothole on the track that required two stoppages and delayed stock car racing’s greatest spectacle by more than two hours.
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Luge finally enjoys golden moment
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA --
For a welcome moment, grief gave way to gold in luge.
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Some NASCAR fans wait it out; others decide to leave track early
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. --
Cars were running at Daytona International Speedway with the race red-flagged on Sunday.
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Wade MVP as East tips West
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
ARLINGTON, TEXAS --
Cowboys Stadium draws crowd of 108,713
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Clinton: Iran is becoming a military dictatorship
By ROBERT BURNS - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
DOHA, QATAR --
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday that Iran is becoming a military dictatorship, a new U.S. accusation in the midst of rising tensions with Iran over its nuclear ambitions and crack down on anti-government protesters.
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Beloit Turner turns back Argyle
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
Turner High School rolled past Argyle, 47-24, in nonconference boys basketball Saturday.
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Payday lenders should face tougher limits
By RUTH KOLPACK & TOM BOSWELL - Monday, Feb. 15, 2010
The latest bill offered by Assembly Democrats fails to cap interest rates on payday loans.
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