News Archive for February 22, 2013
Milton, Elkhorn advance two to wrestling semifinals
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
MADISON --
The opening day of the WIAA Individual State Wrestling Tournament was a success for a number of area Division 1 wrestlers.
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East Troy girls finish perfect Rock sweep
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
East Troy High hammered Whitewater, 68-48, Thursday to put an emphatic stamp on an undefeated Rock Valley North season.
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BTC board picks Milton for worker training facility
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
TOWN OF ROCK --
More students will acquire skills to fill an expanding manufacturing workforce in southern Wisconsin if Blackhawk Technical College’s new venture succeeds as officials hope.
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Fans look for answers as softball activity decreases
By MARCIA NELESEN - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Where have all the softball teams gone? And why? Those are questions Janesville city officials and softball enthusiasts are asking as the number of teams playing at Dawson Ball Fields declines.
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State Supreme Court suspends Whitewater attorney’s license
By NICO SAVIDGE - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
MADISON --
The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Whitewater attorney committed three counts of misconduct and suspended his license for 60 days.
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Keenan leads Badger girls
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
Taylar Keenan scored seven of her team-high 17 points in overtime as Badger came from behind to top Burlington 60-58 in a regular season-ending victory Thursday night.
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Town of Janesville delays decision to cut off highway shortcut
By JIM LEUTE - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
TOWN OF JANESVILLE --
Town of Janesville supervisors agreed Thursday that another 10 days of consideration might help them make the best decision to balance safety and convenience on North Hackbarth Road, a local shortcut that has already been the topic of several meetings.
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Group hopes to bridge gap between Janesville, Beloit ... with a bridge
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Members of the Leadership Development Academy of Rock County hope to literally bridge Beloit and Janesville by installing a new crossing over Goose Creek at Big Hill Park.
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Red Hawk girls survive scare from Monroe
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
Milton sunk a free throw with one second left in regulation to send the game to overtime, where the Red Hawks outscored Monroe 12-5 for a regular season-ending road win in the Badger South.
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Beloit Turner School District plans referendum meetings
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
TOWN OF BELOIT --
The Turner School District is planning public information meetings for its April 2 referendum.
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Former Janesville man to serve 10 years for cocaine conspiracy
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
MADISON --
A former Janesville man who pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to distribute cocaine has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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Co-op teams rule sectional gymnastics
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
Co-op teams dominated Thursday night's Division 1 Waukesha West Sectional girls gymnastics meet.
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Craig High School parent-teacher conferences set
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Craig High School, 401 S. Randall Ave., will hold parent-teacher conferences from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, and from 8 to 11 a.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28.
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Warhawk men win, will host title game
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
WHITEWATER --
The UW-Whitewater men's basketball team took care of its business, and then received a gift courtesy of UW-Platteville.
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Nearby 911 call prompts lockdown of Beloit College
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
BELOIT --
Three people were arrested Thursday after an incident that placed Beloit College in lockdown status, according to a news release from the Beloit Police Department.
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US, NATO debate Afghan troop strength after combat
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
BRUSSELS --
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and his NATO counterparts are considering leaving 8,000 to 12,000 troops in Afghanistan after 2014, but a dispute arose Friday between the U.S. and German defense officials over whether that contingent would be an international force or an American one.
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Public Record for Feb. 22, 2013
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
Janesville City Council candidate forum set
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
JANESVILLE --
A Janesville City Council candidate forum is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the program room of Hedberg Public Library, 316 S. Main St., Janesville.
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Parker girls clinch undisputed title with victory over Craig
By ERIC SCHMOLDT - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Parker rode a suffocating first quarter all the way to an outright conference championship.
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Damage estimate placed at $150,000 in Janesville fire
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Lester Dutcher lost everything, including photographs of his late parents, in a Thursday morning apartment fire.
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Mine bill would slash money for environment
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
MADISON --
Republicans' divisive plan to help a mining company open a huge open-pit iron mine in northern Wisconsin would cost the state more than $170 million meant for recycling and environmental protection programs every year, according to new projections.
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Brace yourself: Hart hobbling but optimistic for early return
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
PHOENIX --
Corey Hart has a big brace on his right knee and uses crutches to get around the Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse.
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10 things to know for Friday
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
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UW-Madison, U of M offer free online courses
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
MADISON --
The University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Minnesota are among a growing number of universities offering free online courses through their websites.
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Death notices for Feb. 22, 2013
By GAZETTE STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
Teen reports attempted abduction in Waterford
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
WATERFORD --
Racine County sheriff's officials are adding extra patrols near Waterford schools after a possible child abduction attempt.
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Republican opposition to Walker budget growing
By SCOTT BAUER, ASSOCIATED PRESS - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
MADISON --
Cracks are already starting to show in Republican support for some major portions of Gov. Scott Walker's budget.
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The curtain rises: plenty of local performances to choose
By CSI STAFF - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
WALWORTH COUNTY --
Late winter is a good time to do something indoors, but don’t curl up on the couch. Instead of turning on the television, see a live drama, comedy or musical. Reserve your seats: local theater productions abound in the coming weeks, with a wide offering of performances.
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On immigration, take the lesser of two evils
By CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER - Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
WASHINGTON --
Regrettably, there appears to be zero political will to undertake a kind of definitive solution on immigration reform. Democrats have little real interest in border enforcement. They see a rising Hispanic population as the key to a permanent Democratic majority. And Republicans are so panicked by last year's loss of the Hispanic vote by 44 points that they have conceded instant legalization.
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