News Archive for January 26, 2010
Contemplating regulating
By RICK HOROWITZ - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
When the big boys are imploding and the government steps in as the savior of last resort and keeps them more or less intact—well, you wouldn’t expect the big boys to be permanently humbled. They’re Wall Street, after all, and humility is not a growth stock.
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Beloit pair look to challenge Benedict in 45th
By ANN MARIE AMES - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
BELOIT --
Both have served on school board
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Milton student numbers continue slump
By ANN MARIE AMES - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
MILTON --
The Milton School Board on Monday night reviewed student numbers from an official count taken Jan. 8.
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Edgerton confirms new superintendent
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
EDGERTON --
District’s new leader to take the reins July 1
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Schneider leads Craig to victory
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
JANESVILLE --
It was Becky Schneider’s night, plain and simple.
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UW-Rock County men win on road, women lose
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
UW-Rock County got back to winning ways with a 68-47 victory over Western Tech in nonconference men’s basketball Monday in La Crosse.
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Fund mismanagement allegations arise in Lake Geneva
By KAYLA BUNGE - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
The city personnel committee within the next few weeks will consider what, if any, actions to take against city staff responsible for alleged mismanagement of city funds in violation of state statutes.
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Parkview boys wins 9th straight
By CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
ORFORDVILLE --
Parkview coach Paul Saevre is quick to deflect any credit for the trend his Vikings have set during their nine-game winning streak.
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Janesville City Council sticks with south side site
By MARCIA NELESEN - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Members of the building committee of the Janesville Youth Hockey Club had asked the council to look at other sites, saying the south side site was hindering fundraising. They said they had heard from businesses that were reluctant to donate because the location did not bring people into the city to spend money.
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Darien board settles in open meetings case
By ANN MARIE AMES - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
ELKHORN --
Former and current board members fined
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Jefferson rallies past Whitewater, other scores
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
Jefferson High mounted a huge fourth quarter to post a 46-45, come-from-behind victory over Whitewater in a Rock Valley North boys basketball makeup game Monday night.
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Suspect in gym thefts pleads not guilty
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
ELKHORN --
A Milwaukee man pleaded not guilty Monday to accusations of stealing credit cards from parked cars at two Elkhorn gyms.
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Soccer squeaks back indoors in Janesville
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Starting last weekend, the squeaks of sneakers on varnished hardwood and the thud of the ball are from co-ed soccer games.
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Opening arguments complete in triple murder trial
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Opening arguments in the James Koepp murder trial have been completed.
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NFL heads toward labor showdown
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
NEW YORK --
Rich, powerful and more popular than ever, the NFL gets closer to a doomsday scenario every day.
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Public record for Jan. 26, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
Ford to shift production to Chicago plant, adding 1,200 jobs
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
Ford Motor Co. will bring 1,200 new jobs to Illinois by shifting production of the new Explorer SUV to its Chicago assembly plant, the automaker announced Tuesday.
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Police seek information about fire at Lake Geneva's Hillmoor Golf Course
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
LAKE GENEVA --
Lake Geneva police are seeking information about a possible arson at the Hillmoor Golf Course on Monday.
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US deficit projected at $1.35T
By ANDREW TAYLOR - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
WASHINGTON --
The latest congressional budget estimates out Tuesday predict a $1.35 trillion deficit for this year as the U.S.economy continues to slowly recover from the recession.
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Inmate loses appeal to play Dungeons & Dragons in prison
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
A convicted killer lost his legal battle to play the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game in prison
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Assembly to vote today on youth life jacket bill
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
Children 12 and under would have to wear a life jacket whenever they are on board a boat 26-feet or smaller under a bill scheduled to be voted on Tuesday in the Wisconsin state Assembly.
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Death notices: Utter-Milawski
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
Walworth County death notices for Jan. 26, 2010:
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Brewers opening-day ticket lottery begins today
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
The Milwaukee Brewers are holding a lottery, beginning at 10 a.m. today, that will allow fans a chance to buy tickets to opening day at Miller Park and other marquee games before individual tickets are available.
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Kenosha infant dies while sleeping with father
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
KENOSHA --
A Kenosha 6-month-old boy died Monday after his father apparently rolled on top of him while they were sleeping.
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After two months, no new leads in Whitewater hit-and-run
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
WHITEWATER --
Two months after a UW-Whitewater student was struck by a car on Main Street, the city of Whitewater Police Department has not made any arrests.
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Former Delavan administrator comes under scrutiny as a candidate for Ohio job
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
A former Delavan city administrator has come under scrutiny as a candidate for the city manager's job in Steubenville, Ohio.
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Lawyers hint at strategy
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
JANESVILLE --
Attorneys selecting jurors for a Rock County triple-murder trial on Monday got a head start on making their cases.
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WIAA to decide on football realignment this week
By RICK WEST - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
WALWORTH --
A few weeks ago, it seemed a proposal by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association to eliminate conferences and switch to enrollment-based districts for varsity football this fall was a done deal.
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Death notices for Jan. 26, 2010
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
Horses seized in raid find new homes
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
JEFFERSON --
Eleven horses seized in a raid on a farmette near Whitewater in December were off to new homes Sunday following a sheriff's auction at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
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Web site a hit with gamers, real-life education for students
By LISA M. SCHMELZ - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Spencer Stuart uses his gamer Web site to help teach his students
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Obama revives jobs tax credit
By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
WASHINGTON --
President Barack Obama's push to create jobs includes a new tax credit for small businesses that add employees, an idea that has appeal as the nation struggles with an unemployment rate topping 10 percent.
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Yount’s view on steroids opens eyes to reality
By GAZETTE STAFF - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
MILWAUKEE --
Where other Hall of Famers have brought vitriolic heat since Mark McGwire’s weak confession, Yount pitched perspective.
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Saints prepare for Manning
By MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
INDIANAPOLIS --
If the Saints are going to have a chance against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV in Miami on Feb. 7, they’re going to have to start preparing for quarterback Peyton Manning right now.
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Vikings’ focus on Favre’s future
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. --
The devastated Vikings gathered Monday at their practice facility for exit physicals and meetings with coaches, two weeks sooner than they hoped thanks to that epic overtime loss in New Orleans for the NFC championship.
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