News Archive for December 19, 2012
Walker declares weather emergency
By STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
Gov. Scott Walker issued an executive order declaring a State of Emergency in response to the upcoming winter storm. Heavy snowfall and strong winds are expected to be moving across the state beginning later tonight. The executive order will ready the Wisconsin Emergency Management, the Wisconsin National Guard, the State Patrol, and other Wisconsin state agencies.
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First Amendment predictions for 2013 include disputes over leaks
By GENE POLICINSKI - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
On the national-security front, expect Congress and the nation in 2013 to visit again the free-speech and free-press issues surrounding news sources and the leaking of secrets and classified documents.
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Janesville, Beloit locations now getting state certification
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Wisconsin economic development officials are expected in Rock County today to do what local economic development officials did more than two years ago.
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Area crews ready for season's first storm
By STAN MILAM - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
ELKHORN --
Living in Wisconsin means being no stranger to winter driving. But the Rock County Sheriff's Office believes it's necessary to remind motorists that extra caution is needed when roads are snow-covered and slippery.
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Malmanger steers Craig to win
By KEN VELOSKEY - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Craig High put its act together and posted a 58-52 victory over visiting Mount Horeb in nonconference boys basketball Tuesday.
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Sheriff's office gives unused medications to HealthNet
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Unused prescription drugs from the Rock County Jail soon will benefit low-income Rock County residents who don't have health insurance.
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Whitewater boys earn first victory
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
Whitewater High's boys basketball team found the victory column Tuesday night.
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Watchdog group contemplates suing Lake Geneva over zoning
By STAN MILAM - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
LAKE GENEVA --
A local government watchdog group is considering a lawsuit against Lake Geneva over zoning related to a proposed development.
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Third period goals sink Bluebirds
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
The third period proved to be the downfall for the Janesville Bluebirds on Tuesday night.
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Police dealing with rumors, threats in area schools
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Police in Janesville and Milton are dealing with threats—and rumors of threats—at local schools.
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Wilmot boys' offense stops Comets
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
Wilmot High scored at least 20 points in each quarter and rolled past visiting Delavan-Darien, 87-52, in a Southern Lakes Conference boys basketball game Tuesday night.
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Clinton man sentenced on drug charges
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
MADISON --
A drug investigation that took place last summer has resulted in prison time for two men from Clinton, according to a news release from the United States Department of Justice western district of Wisconsin.
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Parker gymnasts win dual meet
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
Hailey Leisten and the Janesville Parker gymnastics team soared to its first Big Eight Conference win Tuesday night.
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Janesville man sentenced to 28 years in prison for beating death
By ANN MARIE AMES - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Rock County Judge James Daley sentenced Michael R. Paul to 28 years in prison and 12 years of extended supervision for death of Lisa M. Schaefer, 49.
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Groups bundle up to make winter warmer for residents in need
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Do winter gloves, mittens, hats and scarves tumble from your entry closet when you open the door?
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Blumer leads Milton past Lake Geneva
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
Milton High withstood visiting Lake Geneva Badger's third-quarter rally Tuesday for 48-39 victory in nonconference girls basketball.
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Public record for Dec. 19, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
Date changed in DDSD English class for Spanish speakers
By DELAVAN-DARIEN SCHOOL DISTRICT - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
DELAVAN --
Due to a scheduling conflict, the English Language Class for Adult Spanish Speakers offered by the Delavan-Darien School District now starts Jan. 15.
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Storm still on track for southeast Wisconsin
By STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
WALWORTH COUNTY --
A major winter storm is still on track to affect southern Wisconsin and the western Great Lakes region, beginning tonight and continuing into Thursday night. Low pressure will organize in the southern plains today and then track northeast into northern Illinois Thursday morning. Heavy snow and severe blowing snow will result in near zero visibility and whiteout conditions at times, and extremely hazardous travel conditions across southern Wisconsin. The heavy snow and blowing will likely cause road closures in rural areas. The heavy wet snow and strong winds will also cause scattered power outages.
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New online Wisconsin map pronounces names
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
MADISON --
Have a hard time pronouncing Oconomowoc?
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GM to buy back 200M shares as part of gov't exit
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
DETROIT --
The Treasury plans to sell its remaining stake in General Motors over the next 15 months, allowing the automaker to shed the stigma of being partly owned by the U.S. government.
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Kenosha museum features 'Lincoln in the Movies'
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
KENOSHA --
While this year's Golden Globe-nominated movie starring Daniel Day-Lewis is getting lots of attention, it's not the first film about Abraham Lincoln.
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Jennings helps Bucks beat Pacers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
Mike Dunleavy scored 17 points off the bench, including grabbing a key rebound and scoring on a putback after missing a 3-pointer with 1:35 left, to help the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the Indiana Pacers 98-93.
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10 Things to Know for Today
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.
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Death notices for Dec. 19, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
Farmers worry about dairy prices as deadline nears
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
As the nation inches toward the economic "fiscal cliff," anxiety is growing in farm country about an obscure tangent of the Washington political standoff that reaches into the dairy industry and, indirectly, into the household budgets of consumers who buy milk and cheese.
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Christmas sweets take the stage in Delavan tonight
By STAFF - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
Rehearsal was in full swing earlier this week as St. Andrew's Parish School students practiced for their Christmas program, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. today, Dec. 19, at the school, located at 115 S. Seventh St., Delavan.http://walworth.www.clients.ellingtoncms.com/admin/news/stories/47729/#
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A little silence might help bring clarity
By KATHLEEN PARKER - Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
WASHINGTON --
America isn't much comfortable with silence or vacancy. We are all about the talk. And since the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., this is all we are talking about.
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