News Archive for December 15, 2011
A plea to politicians: Tell the truth about ‘school prayer’
By CHARLES C. HAYNES - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
WASHINGTON --
The claim that public schools are hostile to Christians may rev up caucus-goers in Iowa, but there’s only one problem: It isn’t true.
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Time magazine calls Janesville's Paul Ryan a man to watch
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
Who made the biggest impact on the planet Earth this year? Time magazine says Janesville's Paul Ryan is right up there with the heavy hitters.
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Ryan challenger releases poll, sees opportunity for a win
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
Even as Rep. Paul Ryan's fame grows nationally, he may be facing his toughest re-election challenge.
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Whitewater High graduate Zweifel earns Gagliardi Trophy
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
DUBUQUE, IOWA --
Maybe Michael Zweifel knew what he was doing when he chose to wear No. 1. Statistically, he's the No. 1 receiver in the history of college football.
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UW-Whitewater men fall for first time
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
STEVENS POINT --
Chris Davis scored a game-high 41 points Wednesday, but it wasn't enough as visiting UW-Whitewater suffered its first loss of the season, 79-77, to UW-Stevens Point in WIAC men's basketball.
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Evansville's Wietecha seeks new challenge
By GINA DUWE - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
EVANSVILLE --
Evansville City Administrator Dan Wietecha is ready for a new challenge. He told the city council Tuesday night he plans to seek a new job in the coming year.
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Fans prep for UW-W championship game
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
WHITEWATER --
Hoards of UW-Whitewater football fans and alumni are expected to make the 760-mile trip to Salem, Va., this week to see the Warhawks battle Mount Union on Friday night for a chance at a third consecutive Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl title.
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UW-Stevens Point routs UW-Whitewater women
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
WHITEWATER --
UW-Whitewater paid for a poor first half with a 71-50 defeat Wednesday to undefeated UW-Stevens Point in WIAC women's basketball.
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Police seek help identifying vandals
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
WHITEWATER --
The Whitewater Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying those who vandalized Birge Fountain at 1:50 a.m. Sunday.
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Stute named to replace Thompson
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
JANESVILLE --
The Rock County Board of Supervisors' Ag and Extension committee appointed a new department head at its Wednesday meeting.
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Do the Packers chase 16-0 or rest their key players?
By BARRY WILNER - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
GREEN BAY --
The Packers will need to decide whether to stick with their stars and other regulars or rest them to prepare for the playoffs and, hopefully, another Super Bowl title.
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Public record for Dec. 15, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
Operations begin at Rock Prairie Dairy
By CATHERINE IDZERDA, NEIL JOHNSON - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
BRADFORD TOWNSHIP --
On Wednesday, more than 500 cows and dozens of workers were settling into their new home at the Rock Prairie Dairy.
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Teen wins tickets to football heaven
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
JANESVILLE --
Middle school can be tough on a kid. Chase Glissendorf found that out in sixth grade. He was the target of daily name-calling. Assistant Principal Andre Bennett noticed.
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Why the DIII championship just might be the greatest of all college bowl games
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
SALEM, VA. --
So who was Amost Alonzo Stagg? Former Delavan Enterprise sports editor, and UW-Whitewater grad, Jim Reinking has some insight on the man.
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More seasoned greetings: It's another ho-ho-Horowitz Christmas
By RICK HOROWITZ - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
Tough times? Try tunes! We've got political carols! Financial carols! Scandal carols! Carols from the world of sports!
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IndyCar: Wheldon killed when head hit fencing post
By JENNA FRYER/ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
Dan Wheldon was killed when his head hit a post in the fencing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway — contact that created a "non-survivable injury" to the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner.
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Con: The problem is producing more medical grads, not increasing Medicare fees for doctors
By WAYNE MADSEN - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
WASHINGTON --
If there are serious doctor shortages looming in our future, they are more likely attributable to the rapid growth of people older than 65 rather than a flight of health care providers.
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Pro: Reasonable reforms can provide fair fees for physicians and ensure patients receive quality treatment
By REP. TOM PRICE - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
ROSWELL, GA. --
If fewer and fewer physicians are able to participate in Medicare because of regulations and low reimbursement, the promise of Medicare and the health of our nation will be compromised.
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Construction waste facility gets initial OK from DNR
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP --
In a preliminary assessment, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says a proposed construction materials waste processing facility in the Town of Lafayette should not have a negative impact on the environment.
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'The Artist' speaks up with 6 noms to lead Globes
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. --
Silent film is taking over Hollywood’s awards scene. The silent-era tale “The Artist” heads the Golden Globes with six nominations, among them best comedy or musical, and acting honors for its French stars, Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo.
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Wisconsin's Ball, Zeitler earn All-American honors
By MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
MADISON --
Wisconsin junior tailback Montee Ball and senior guard Kevin Zeitler on Wednesday were named first-team All-Americans by The Associated Press.
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Jennings' injury creates opportunity for Jones
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
GREEN BAY --
With star wide receiver Greg Jennings out for a few weeks with a sprained left knee, now might be the time for the Green Bay Packers to rediscover James Jones.
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Fredricks wins 500 title on long track
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
WEST ALLIS --
Heather Richardson and Janesville native Tucker Fredricks won 500-meter titles Wednesday night at the U. S. Speed Skating Long Track Championships.
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Wheldon details to be revealed
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
IndyCar officials plan to announce today their initial findings from the investigation into Dan Wheldon's fatal accident.
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Ramirez, Crew finalize $36 million deal
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
MILWAUKEE --
With Prince Fielder all but gone and Ryan Braun facing a possible 50-game suspension, the Milwaukee Brewers needed another source of offense.
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Death notices for Dec. 15, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
Mild winter ahead, according to Lake Geneva caterpillar
By CSI MEDIA STAFF - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
LAKE GENEVA --
If a woolly bear caterpillar captured by a Lake Geneva 8 year old is any indication, we could be in for a mild winter.
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Wrong way to fight a slur
By ESTHER CEPEDA - Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011
CHICAGO --
It's fine to flag the term "anchor baby" as derogatory, but it's an ineffectual defense against hysterical nativists who love this put-down and will continue to use it regardless of whether any reference book considers it inappropriate or not.
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