News Archive for August 30, 2012
Update: view UW-Whitewater Paralympics
By UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER NEWS RELEASE - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
WHITEWATER --
With 11 national titles, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wheelchair athletes are among the best players in the country. Now, they're out to prove they can compete with the best in the world.
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Harrell has big night, Packers beat Chiefs 24-3
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
GREEN BAY --
Backup quarterback Graham Harrell finally came through with the strong preseason performance the Green Bay Packers were looking for, driving the offense for touchdowns on all three of his possessions in a 24-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Cubs rally, overcome Lucroy's 7 RBIs to beat Brewers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
CHICAGO --
Jonathan Lucroy hit a grand slam and drove in seven runs for Milwaukee, but Alfonso Soriano's RBI single capped a three-run comeback in the ninth inning Thursday that lifted the Chicago Cubs over the Brewers 12-11.
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Grant to target youth alcohol, drug abuse
By RYAN BROEGE - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
EVANSVILLE --
A local group has been awarded a $625,000 grant to aid its efforts in fighting underage drinking and drug abuse in Evansville.
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Five things to do at the Rock River Thresheree
By NEIL JOHNSON - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
EDGERTON --
Anyone near Thresherman's Park south of Edgerton will soon hear the steam-powered engines chugging. The Rock River Thresheree returns Friday through Monday.
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Changes set for 22nd annual LaborFest
By RYAN BROEGE - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
The 22nd annual LaborFest will kick off Friday, and community involvement is the name of the game.
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Police target 'misbehavior' at Edgerton park
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
EDGERTON --
Edgerton's Central Park could be cleaner, quieter and free of "misbehavior," according to the Edgerton Police Department.
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Darien man dies in air crash
By STAN MILAM - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
A Darien man died Wednesday morning when his ultralight aircraft crashed on takeoff from Big Foot Airfield three miles west of the village of Walworth.
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Home repair scam prompts warning
By RYAN BROEGE - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
ELKHORN --
A scam targeting homeowners and people who live alone is afoot in Walworth County, according to the sheriff's office.
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McDade on the improve as Parker golfers collect two wins
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
SUN PRAIRIE --
If Kailey McDade continues at this rate of improvement, she'll be ready for the pro tour in no time.
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Pursuit ends in arrest of Beloit man
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
A Beloit man was arrested on multiple charges Wednesday morning after leading Rock County sheriff's deputies on a high-speed chase, according to a sheriff's office news release.
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Liebetrau hangs on for senior golf title
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Jim Liebetrau survived a meltdown on the final nine Tuesday to win the Janesville Men's City Senior golf tournament by one-stroke over seven-time men's city golf champ Chris Pastore at Glen Erin Golf Club.
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Seniors being honored at Walworth County Fair
By STAN MILAM - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
ELKHORN --
They come from a variety of backgrounds and interests, but five senior citizens being honored at this year's Walworth County Fair all share one quality—volunteerism—that qualifies them as outstanding.
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Snappers win in 12 innings
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
GRAND CHUTE --
Adam Pettersen singled home Stephen Wickens in the 12th inning to give the visiting Beloit Snappers a 6-5 victory Wednesday over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in Midwest League baseball.
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Public record for Aug. 30, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
'Handbook' a concern this school year
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Smiles and cheers dominated the annual staff get-together at Craig High School on Wednesday, but at least one worry was on the minds of hundreds of Janesville School District workers.
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Suspect in sexual assault wants hearing on HIV testing
By STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
ELKHORN --
A former Big Brother charged with repeated sexual assault of two boys has asked for a hearing to decide if he must submit to an HIV test requested by the state.
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Technology takes freedoms forward, law catches up
By GENE POLICINSKI - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
With an eye toward current controversies, it’s worth considering the meandering path in which we have regulated, or decided not to regulate, new media and the technology of providing information, entertainment and communication.
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Beware of fake FBI malware
By STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
GENEVA TOWNSHIP --
A post on the town of Geneva Police Department's Facebook page reported their computer had been hit with fake FBI malware. They warn anyone whose computer is infected to ignore the instructions on the screen, attempt to remove the virus and file a complaint with IC3.
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NASA launches twin satellites to radiation belts
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. --
Twin satellites rocketed into orbit Thursday on a quest to explore Earth’s treacherous radiation belts and protect the planet from solar outbursts.
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Retirement near for Clijsters
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
NEW YORK --
Preparing for what she knew would be her last professional tennis tournament, Kim Clijsters—four-time Grand Slam title winner; mother of 4-year-old Jada—devoted her effort and energy to the U.S. Open.
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Transcript of Rep. Paul Ryan's remarks
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
A transcript of Rep. Paul Ryan’s remarks Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention, as provided by the Republican Party.
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FACT CHECK: Ryan takes factual shortcuts in speech
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
Laying out the first plans for his party’s presidential ticket, GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan took some factual shortcuts Wednesday night.
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Fiers works 7 1-3 innings as Brewers beat Cubs 3-1
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
CHICAGO --
Mike Fiers tossed 7 1-3 solid innings to lead the Brewers to a 3-1 win over the Cubs on Wednesday night, their eighth straight victory against Chicago.
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Ryan promises 'turnaround' for nation if GOP ticket is elected
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
TAMPA, FLA. --
Seizing the Republican National Convention spotlight, vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan welcomed “the calling of my generation” to help lead the country in tough times Wednesday night.
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Death notices for Aug. 30, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
Mitten feud wins for Wisconsin, Michigan tourism officials
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
BELOIT --
The tourism departments in Wisconsin and Michigan have received an award for their ad campaign debating good-naturedly which state looks more like a mitten.
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Ryan's role: Defending Romney and slamming Obama
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
With a no-nonsense tone, Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan embraced his role as Barack Obama's top agitator — and Mitt Romney's chief defender.
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Thursday: your online guide to the Walworth County Fair
By STAFF - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
Look to WalworthCountyToday.com each morning for coverage of the Walworth County Fair, running through Sept. 3.
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Homegrown champions
By MARGARET PLEVAK - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
SPRING PRAIRIE --
Bob Bleser will long remember the 2011 Walworth County Fair in a hit-the-jackpot kind of way. His older daughter Bridget, 15, won grand champion in the beef carcass judging category for the 4-H junior department. His younger daughter, Brooke, 13, won grand reserve champion in the same category.
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Obama, the nonchange agent
By ESTHER J. CEPEDA - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012
CHICAGO --
Glenn Thrush’s book “Obama’s Last Stand” is the latest to illustrate the failed promise of Barack Obama’s opportunity to bring about real change.
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