News Archive for December 28, 2012
Jobs outlook shining brighter
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
Chris Smith was an unemployed carpenter for about two years before he started getting work again last spring.
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Couple with local roots edging closer to the top
By STAN MILAM - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
JANESVILLE --
It wasn't a bad Saturday night for husband-and-wife musicians with humble Midwest roots. While he played with Paul McCartney on TV's "Saturday Night Live" in New York City, she backed up the Rolling Stones during a concert in New Jersey.
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Craig girls get helping hand late
By KEN VELOSKEY - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Craig High had its mettle tested and ran the gauntlet Thursday to spear a thrilling 47-44 girls basketball nonconference victory over Oregon to advance to tonight's Optimist Classic championship against Madison Edgewood.
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Grinnell Hall's Kalkirtz ready to retire ... with no regrets
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
BELOIT --
On the front of his sweatshirt, John Kalkirtz wore a button that read "I Love Beloit." The back of the shirt proclaimed him a "recycled teenager."
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Three-pointers drop Parker girls
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
The three-point shot was the difference Thursday night in a battle of unbeaten girls basketball teams.
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Janesville boy causes scare with AR-15 replica
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Police reminded a Janesville boy of the gravity of recent shooting deaths after reports Thursday that he was walking around his neighborhood pointing a look-alike assault rifle at passing vehicles.
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First-half run sparks Monroe boys
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
A late first-half run proved to be the difference Thursday night for Monroe's boys basketball team.
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State won't place new sex offender in Hanover home
By ANN MARIE AMES - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
HANOVER --
The state does not plan to replace a sex offender who has died while under civil commitment in a home in Hanover, according to a spokeswoman for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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Another late loss for Bluebirds
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
The third period continues to haunt the Janesville Bluebirds.
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The year that was in Wisconsin
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
Wisconsin's governor survived a recall attempt and Janesville's congressman had a shot at becoming vice president.
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Public record for Dec. 28, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
Unemployment increases in most cities, counties
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
MADISON --
Unemployment rates increased in most Wisconsin cities and counties between October and November.
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Background checks for gun purchases in state are up
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
If background checks are any indication, Wisconsin's gun sales seem to be up.
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Chicken alerts family to house fire
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
A western Wisconsin couple can credit a pet chicken for helping save them from a house fire.
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Wis. DOT: Watch out for Superstorm Sandy cars
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
MADISON --
Wisconsin transportation officials are warning car buyers to watch out for vehicles damaged in Superstorm Sandy.
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Wisconsin recalls were among many nationwide
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
MADISON --
Recall elections in Wisconsin this year were high profile, but they were far from the only ones.
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Husband charged in killing of Wisconsin officer
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
An Iraq war veteran told detectives that he stalked his wife for several days while she was patrolling the streets of the Milwaukee suburb where she was a police officer, then ambushed her in the early hours of Christmas Eve and killed her, according to prosecutors.
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Bucks in thick of Central race for now
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
MILWAUKEE --
Before the season, few figured the Milwaukee Bucks would be challenging for the Central Division lead.
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Just like old times: Packers' Grant makes impact
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
GREEN BAY --
If Ryan Grant continues to be productive, he figures to keep getting more time, even with potentially four running backs in the mix for the postseason.
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Ordinary folks losing faith in stocks
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
NEW YORK --
Defying decades of investment history, ordinary Americans are selling stocks for a fifth year in a row.
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10 things to know for Friday
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about Friday.
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Death notices for Dec. 28, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
Wisconsin's SeniorCare program gets waiver
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
MADISON --
Wisconsin's SeniorCare prescription drug program for senior citizens has been granted another waiver from the federal government to continue operating until at least 2015.
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Putin signs anti-US adoptions bill
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
MOSCOW --
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he will sign a controversial bill barring Americans from adopting Russian children, while the Kremlin's children's rights advocate recommended extending the ban to the rest of the world.
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'Soul food' brings together Walworth County seniors, volunteers
By TODD MISHLER - Friday, Dec. 28, 2012
If a person knew nothing else about Beulah Wolline, they quickly learn that she’s staunchly loyal.
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