News Archive for August 27, 2012
Polarized to a draw
By MICHAEL GERSON - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
TAMPA, FLA. --
Here's the state of the race as Election 2012 enters the stretch.
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Bielema not surprised Wilson starting for Seahawks
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
MADISON --
Some people might be surprised that rookie Russell Wilson is the Seattle Seahawks’ starting quarterback. His college coach isn’t one of them.
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New grading system seeks to improve schooling by the numbers
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Jimmy will no longer get an "A" in reading. He might get a 3. Or a 4. A-B-C-D-F is out. 4-3-2-1 is in for elementary school report cards in the Janesville School District.
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163 years of Walworth County's best as county fair opens Wednesday
By STAN MILAM - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
ELKHORN --
In one glorious week, 75 turkeys will be evaluated in the sheep judging ring, dueling lawyers will set aside legal differences to make bluegrass music, antique tractors will pull and models will show off the latest in duct tape fashion.
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Area Republicans in Tampa to support Romney/Ryan
By STAN MILAM - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
TAMPA, FLA. --
An area delegate and two area alternates are in Tampa this week to help the Republican Party nominate Mitt Romney for president and Paul Ryan for vice president.
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Fun work, if you can get it
By ESTHER J. CEPEDA - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
CHICAGO --
Generation Y’s entire academic career was spent being told that learning had to be fun—so why wouldn’t it be their employers' responsibility (perhaps in concert with some helpful tips from mom?) to ensure that employees today feel nurtured and fun-focused during the workday?
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Snappers fall in 13 innings
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA --
The Cedar Rapids Kernels scored two runs in the bottom of the 13th inning Sunday to defeat the visiting Beloit Snappers, 9-8, in Midwest League baseball.
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Raptors win, advance to grand championship series
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
NEOSHO --
The Milton Junction Pub Raptors won a 3-2 thriller Sunday over Neosho to advance to the Rock River League grand championship series.
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Police chief asks Latinos for help, sees better days ahead
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Police Chief Dave Moore dropped by at a back-to-school picnic for Latino students and their families Sunday at Palmer Park.
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Public record for Aug. 27, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
Rally held for Paul Ryan in Janesville
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Paul Ryan’s hometown welcomed him like a hero Monday as he made his first appearance here since Mitt Romney picked him as his running mate.
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Ryan's life changes in ways big and small
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
It's safe to say that until recently, Republican Paul Ryan had never visited a lemonade stand with a dozen Secret Service agents in tow. And he almost certainly hadn't discussed the tightness of his shirts during a national radio interview. Or been asked to play "word association" by a TV reporter.
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Lake Geneva Police investigate bomb threat report
By STAFF - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
LAKE GENEVA --
Lake Geneva Police are investigating a bomb threat made at a local hotel and restaurant Friday.
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State ranks near the bottom for charitable giving
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
Wisconsin ranks near the bottom of states for charitable giving, according to a new study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
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Bass caught by UW-Whitewater student ounces from record
By STAFF - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
WHITEWATER --
A University of Wisconsin-Whitewater biology student who is also a member of the school’s fishing team, got a near record-breaking catch near Edgerton last week, according to a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story.
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Les Paul’s first guitar on display in Waukesha
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
WAUKESHA --
Les Paul's first professional guitar is on display at the Waukesha County Museum.
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Walker forced to choose in red/blue battle
By STAFF - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
WAUWATOSA --
Gov. Scott Walker had to take a stand Friday night in a red versus blue fight, according to a news report by 620WTMJ Radio.
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Plane makes emergency landing in Mount Pleasant
By STAFF - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
RACINE --
A small plane had to make an emergency landing in a bean field in southeastern Wisconsin after releasing a group of skydivers.
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Isaac crossing Gulf with New Orleans in crosshairs
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
KEY WEST, FLA. --
Tropical Storm Isaac targeted a broad swath of the Gulf Coast on Monday and had New Orleans in its crosshairs, bearing down just ahead of the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
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Seattle names Russell Wilson starting QB
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
Pete Carroll and John Schneider were overjoyed during the April NFL draft when the Seattle Seahawks were able to grab Russell Wilson in the third round. Even they couldn't anticipate that Wilson would be the Seahawks' Week 1 starter.
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Briscoe holds off teammate Power to win in Sonoma
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
SONOMA, CALIF. --
Ryan Briscoe hadn't celebrated an IndyCar victory in two years, so it's no wonder he stalled his car during his post-race burnout.
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Watney's victory timely
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. --
Even after a year that didn't come close to his expectations, Nick Watney wasn't about to give up on his season. Amazing how one week changed his outlook in so many ways.
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State DNR exceeded hunter recruitment goals
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
MADISON --
Wisconsin wildlife officials say they exceeded hunter recruitment goals over the last year.
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15-year-old amateur Lydia Ko becomes youngest LPGA Tour winner
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
COQUITLAM, BRITISH COLUMBIA --
Lydia Ko won the Canadian Women's Open on Sunday to become the youngest winner in LPGA Tour history and only the fifth amateur champion.
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Japan dominates to win World Series
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PA. --
Japan beat Tennessee 12-2 in the Little League World Series title game Sunday.
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Death notices for Aug. 27, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
Actress Tyne Daly stumps in Whitewater, Beloit, Janesville for president
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
WHITEWATER --
An actress known for her roles on the television shows "Cagney and Lacey" and "Judging Amy" stumped for President Barack Obama in Wisconsin.
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Update: Sugar Creek bank robbery suspect identified
By STAFF - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
WALWORTH COUNTY --
The FBI is investigating the robbery of a bank Friday in the town of Sugar Creek, while the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department is handling the investigation of an officer-involved shooting related to the robbery suspect, according to a release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office.
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Tidal wave offers Milwaukee new generation of lawmakers
By STEVEN WALTERS - Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
Collectively, the seven departing Milwaukee legislators have more than 105 years of Capitol experience. They are also almost half of the 15 Democrats seen as Milwaukee-first lawmakers.
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