News Archive for February 2, 2011
Some Walworth County schools to remain closed Thursday
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
School closures for Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011
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Rock County authorites dig out from blizzard
By STAN STRICKER - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
Rock County Sheriff's Office and City of Janesville Public Works invest time and money to meet needs
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Janesville City Council President learns from within
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
Several jobs may be considered
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Storm blog: Looking back on the blizzard of 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
County Living Blog: Updates from the winter storm of 2011
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Man arrested in death of woman found in rural ditch
By TED SULLIVAN - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
A Racine County man was arrested Tuesday in the death of a missing woman found in a ravine in rural Avon Township.
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Kilar’s Field of Dreams misses grant
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
WHITEWATER --
Organizers for Treyton Kilar’s Field of Dreams are shifting their focus to other fundraising efforts after their bid to win a $250,000 grant through Pepsi fell short.
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Warhawks put stamp on honor squad
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
WHITEWATER --
UW-Whitewater placed five former players on D3foot ball.Com's 2000-09 all-decade team Tuesday.
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Report: Stoughton Trailers to reopen Evansville plant
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
Stoughton Trailers might reopen its Evansville plant, according to a published report.
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Arts alliance announces award nominees
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
Some awards will be judged. Others will be bought—more or less. The United Arts Alliance on Tuesday announced the nominees for the 2011 Janesville Area Creativity Awards.
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Elkhorn man commits suicide in Milwaukee County jail
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
MILWAUKEE --
Milwaukee County authorities say an Elkhorn inmate has committed suicide at a county correctional facility.
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Lake Geneva students return after bomb threat
By KEVIN HOFFMAN - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
LAKE GENEVA --
Lake Geneva schools were back in session Tuesday after an e-mailed bomb threat cut classes short Monday.
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Public record for Feb. 2, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
Fishers charged in fish kill
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
SUMNER TOWNSHIP --
Two commercial fishers face fines and felony charges of killing nearly 700 game fish while netting carp in Lake Koshkonong last fall and then burying the fish along a shoreline in a plot to hide the kill, according to a criminal complaint.
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Super deal: Tickets are part of grand event
By TOM MILLER - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
It’s not often that I hold two small pieces of cardboard worth thousands of dollars. That was the case for two days last week.
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A foot of snow doesn't slow down these artists
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
They've worked through bitter cold and temperatures warm enough to kick up a sweat. So, a foot of snow wasn't about to slow down competitors who began work today in Lake Geneva at the U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting Competition.
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I-43 in Walworth County open, but caution urged
By NEWS RELEASE - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
Plows have opened up I-43 in Walworth County, however the Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center continues to urge people to stay off the roads:
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Motorists trapped overnight on Chicago's Lake Shore Drive
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
CHICAGO (AP) - Dozens of motorists were stranded for hours on Chicago's iconic Lake Shore Drive after it was shut down as a blizzard battered the city.
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Death notices for Feb. 2, 2011
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
Wednesday Shopper deliveries suspended
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
Due to the severe winter storms, delivery has been suspended for the Wednesday Shopper in Walworth County, the Janesville Messenger and the Stateline News.
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Danger continues with cold and wind
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
JANESVILLE --
With any luck, most everyone heeded the warnings and hunkered down overnight. Now it’s time to deal with Wednesday.
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Idling squad car sparks Geneva Town Hall fire
By DAN PLUTCHAK - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
GENEVA TOWNSHIP --
An idling squad car started on fire this morning, and flames spread to the Geneva Town, damaging a significant portion of the building.
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Live webcams: Lake Geneva buried in snow
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
Live webcams in and around Lake Geneva, Wis.
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Gazette delivery delayed, e-edition available free
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
WALWORTH COUNTY --
Due to the severe winter storm, the Gazette won't be sending carriers out on their routes at their usual time.
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I-43 through Walworth County remains impassable
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
WALWORTH COUNTY --
Interstate 43 from Beloit to Mukwonago remains impassable this morning, according to the Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center. The Wisconsin State Patrol along with the Wisconsin National Guard are sweeping those roads looking for any stranded motorists.
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As the rest of us look to dig out, sculptors begin snow removal, too
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
As the rest of us hope to begin digging out from more than a foot of snow, sculptors taking part in the U.S. Nationals Snow Sculpting Championships in Lake Geneva will begin a more demanding snow removal project
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Jones: NFL won't turn cold shoulder for Super Bowl
By SCHUYLER DIXON - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
FORT WORTH, TEXAS --
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn't worried that the NFL will turn a cold shoulder to his billion-dollar showplace after the first Super Bowl week in Dallas-Fort Worth arrived with a big chill.
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Rodgers handles media blitz
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
ARLINGTON, TEXAS --
Charles Woodson only gave Aaron Rodgers this advice: "Don't say anything stupid."
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Packers' Raji makes the most of his chance to dance
By BRANDON GEORGE - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
ARLINGTON, TEXAS --
Raji became a YouTube sensation for his dance following his first career touchdown in the Packers' 21-14 victory over the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship Game.
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One more victory would cement Aaron Rodgers' title legacy
By TARA SULLIVAN - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
ARLINGTON, TEXAS --
If Rodgers should beat the Steelers on Sunday night, he will match Favre's Super Bowl title total at the same age, 27, that Favre won the big one.
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No. 19 Wisconsin beats No. 11 Purdue
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
MADISON --
Senior Jon Leuer scored 24 points and junior Jordan Taylor added 15 as the Badgers (16-5, 6-3 Big Ten) again showed their ability to bounce back after a loss.
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The uneasy ties of Americans and their government
By CALVIN WOODWARD - Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
WASHINGTON --
Like every leader and many citizens, Barack Obama was searching for the right balance between what government should do for people and what people should do for themselves.
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