News Archive for October 29, 2012
Suspect arrested after fleeing Whitewater police with children in tow
By STAFF - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
WHITEWATER --
A male suspect who took two children from a Whitewater residence during a family disturbance Monday afternoon and fled from police was arrested by the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, according to a news release from the Whitewater Police Department.
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Go vote, it’s your duty
By ESTHER J. CEPEDA - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
CHICAGO --
While it would be nice if every politician did consistent outreach to historically marginalized voting groups, no citizen of voting age should be waiting for a special invitation to turn out. It’s our job and there is no good excuse for failing to show up to vote.
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Open enrollment benefits some and hurts others
By GINA DUWE - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
EVANSVILLE --
Area school districts winning the battle of school choice generally have continued to gain students while districts losing students continue to lose more, according to data from districts in Rock and Walworth counties.
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Edgerton considers referendum for senior center
By NEIL JOHNSON - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
EDGERTON --
While the Edgerton School District's potential $9 million referendum awaits a vote on Nov. 6, a separate spending referendum by the city could be on the ballot next spring.
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Ringhand, Schmidt vie for 45th Assembly
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
EVANSVILLE --
The two women vying for the 45th Assembly District bring local government experience from their communities in western Rock County.
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Act 10 remains a key issue in 32nd Assembly District
By STAN MILAM - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
ELKHORN --
Republican Tyler August said he's comfortable with controversial decisions he made in his first term as 32nd Assembly District representative, but his Democratic and Libertarian opponents said those decisions are reasons voters should consider a change.
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Obama and Romney: Where they stand on the issues
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
WASHINGTON --
A look at where Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican presidential rival Mitt Romney stand on a selection of issues.
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Public record for Oct. 29, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
'Tammy vs Tommy' Senate race enters home stretch
By SCOTT BAUER, ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
MADISON --
Who wins the "Tammy vs. Tommy" U.S. Senate race may come down to who is better at convincing voters that their opponent isn't who they appear to be.
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Emails shed light on Ryan, Walker relationship
By SCOTT BAUER, ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
MADISON --
Rising political stars and personal friends, Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker worked quietly behind the scenes to coordinate public policy, avoid each other's limelight and steer clear of political minefields that would haunt their campaigns, according to more than 1,000 pages of internal emails obtained by The Associated Press. But there was at least one pointed snub between them, too.
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Fund established for Delavan girl, 11, killed in car crash
By STAFF - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
FONTANA --
A fund has been established in memory of Avery McCarthy, the 11 year-old Delavan girl who was killed Oct. 24 in a single-car crash on Wisconsin Highway 89 in the town of Whitewater.
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Study: Cranberries have bigger economic impact
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
WHITEWATER --
New research says Wisconsin cranberry industry has a bigger impact on the state's economy than many believed.
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Banged-up Badgers welcome bye week
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
MADISON --
Wisconsin’s ground game is suddenly stuck and quarterback Joel Stave is nursing a bad shoulder. But there’s one bright spot for the Badgers as they head into the bye week: They still have a clear path to the Big Ten title game.
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NYC braces for wall of water from superstorm
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
NEW YORK --
After days of seeming to take a looming superstorm in stride, New Yorkers gathered supplies or tried to get out of the way as forecasters warned that a wall of water could hit the nation's largest city.
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Giants beat Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings for sweep
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
DETROIT --
The San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro delivered a go-ahead single with two outs in the 10th inning that lifted the Giants to a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers and complete a World Series sweep.
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Death notices for Oct. 29, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
State DNR board adds to Rock County wildlife areas
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
ROCK COUNTY --
The state Natural Resources Board has added 655 acres of Rock County wildlife habitat by accepting a pair of land donations and recommending a $540,000 purchase.
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New Wisconsin drivers soon can't use cell phones
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
FOND DU LAC --
There's a new law in Wisconsin that prohibits new drivers from using cell phones.
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Capitol aides find ways to campaign
By STEVEN WALTERS - Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
As November elections approach, party leaders tell top aides: You will be taking a leave of absence to campaign for me or others. Those leaders can also hint that campaigning might also be a good use of vacation time.
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