News Archive for February 7, 2013
In Texas schools, failing grade for Bible courses
By CHARLES C. HAYNES - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
A study examines elective Bible courses offered in 57 Texas school districts and three charter schools and concludes that “evidence of sectarian bias, predominantly favoring perspectives of conservative Protestantism, is widespread.”
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Milton's Natter signs to go to Lincoln to play for Huskers
By ERIC SCHMOLDT - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
MILTON --
A.J. Natter made a commitment and stuck with it. Milton's defensive end estimates he had a dozen scholarship offers by April of last year and more could have rolled in.
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US Cellular to move and expand
By MARCIA NELESEN - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
JANESVILLE --
A new U.S. Cellular regional center—the largest in the state—should open before the holiday season at the former site of Arby's Restaurant on Milton Avenue, according to city and company officials.
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Craig's Speth heads to Tenn.-Chattanooga
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Craig High senior Monica Speth signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play Division 1 women's soccer for the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
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BTC may choose Milton to expand
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
MILTON --
More than 300 students could be attending a new Blackhawk Technical College campus in Milton in 2014 if plans go forward.
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Depth propels Warhawk women
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
UW-Whitewater's women's basketball team seems to have a different hero each game. The Warhawks' depth has been a key to remaining in first place in the WIAC.
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High court OKs cops' GPS use in burglary case
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
MADISON --
Police did not violate a Wisconsin man's constitutional protections against unreasonable search and seizure when they impounded his car and secretly installed a GPS device on it, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
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Whitewater men roll over Platteville
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
A big first half carried the UW-Whitewater men's basketball team Wednesday night.
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Authorities seek help identifying man
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying a man they say stole expensive rings from Kohl's department stores in Janesville, Wausau and Moline, Ill.
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Big Foot lineman Cary signs with ND
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
WALWORTH --
Garrett Cary, who helped lead Walworth Big Foot to the Division 4 state title game this past season, signed a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday with the University of North Dakota.
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Public record for Feb. 7, 2013
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
Janesville Performing Arts Center in need of volunteers
By SHELLY BIRKELO - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Peggy Vechinsky is not an artist or performer, but she has always supported the arts. The Janesville woman was the first volunteer for the Janesville Performing Arts Center before it opened its South Main Street facility in September 2004.
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State Democrats plan mining listening session
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
MADISON --
Democrats are planning their own public hearing in northwestern Wisconsin on a Republican bill that would overhaul the state's mining regulations.
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Weather-related closings in Walworth County
By STAFF - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
WALWORTH COUNTY --
Closings in Walworth County for Thursday, Feb. 7:
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New plastics recycling study shows potential for economic growth
By WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
MADISON --
Wisconsin could realize substantial economic rewards and jobs growth by recycling more of the plastics that currently end up in its landfills, concludes a recent study commissioned by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Candidates for state Supreme Court to be at forum
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
MILWAUKEE --
All three candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court are scheduled to appear at a public forum together for the first time.
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DDHS to host second annual ‘Hot Chili, Cool Jazz’ concert
By DELAVAN-DARIEN SCHOOL DISTRICT - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
DELAVAN --
Mark your calendar for a fun evening in Delavan filled with "Hot Chili" and "Cool Jazz."
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Woman evicted from rat-infested home
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
PLOVER --
A Plover woman has been ordered to leave her rat-infested mobile home.
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Elkhorn teen receives volunteer honors
By STAFF - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
ELKHORN --
Quentin Cauffman, 19, of Elkhorn, was one of eight Wisconsin students recognized by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards 2013, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding works in community service and volunteering.
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State companies sought for Australia trade mission
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
MADISON --
Wisconsin companies are being sought for a trade mission to Australia in May.
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Milwaukee schools looking for teachers
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
MILWAUKEE --
The state's largest school district is looking to hire 700 teachers and other school faculty.
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Walker proposes spending more on mental health, Assembly creates task force
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
MADISON --
Gov. Scott Walker said Wednesday he will propose increasing funding for mental health services across the state by nearly $29 million, a move motivated in response to a series of mass shootings in recent months including two in Wisconsin.
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Packers WR Donald Driver calls it a career
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
GREEN BAY --
Donald Driver found a way to retire in style. On Wednesday, the popular Green Bay Packers wide receiver celebrated his 14-year career during an event at Lambeau Field.
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Utah big men lead Jazz to 100-86 win over Bucks
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
SALT LAKE CITY --
Enes Kanter had been in a major slump his last three games, shooting a combined 3 of 13 for seven points. The big man was a difference-maker Wednesday night in Utah’s 100-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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Palestinian officials urge Obama to push for peace
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
RAMALLAH, WEST BANK --
Palestinian officials said Thursday they hope President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to the region signals readiness to re-engage in Mideast peace efforts, but that negotiations can only resume if Washington is ready to get tough with Israel.
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Wisconsin tops Iowa in double overtime 74-70
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
MADISON --
The Badgers, who were shooting less than 62 percent from the foul line going into Wednesday night, hit 13 of 14 free throws in two overtime periods to beat Iowa 74-70.
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10 things to know for Thursday
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
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Death notices for Feb. 7, 2013
By GAZETTE STAFF - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
Darien woman gives viewers a look at ‘The Bachelor’ life
By STAFF - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
DARIEN --
Kristi Kaminski, a Darien native, got booted off ABC-TV’s ‘The Bachelor’ after episode three, but she’s viewing the experience as simply another step, according to an interview on Milwaukee’s WISN-TV Channel 12.
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CWD found in Waukesha County deer
By WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
MADISON --
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials have confirmed that a Waukesha County deer has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. This is the first CWD-positive deer in the county.
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State Supreme Court: Walworth County police use of GPS in burglary case OK
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
MADISON --
Police did not violate a Wisconsin man's constitutional protections against unreasonable search and seizure when they impounded his car and secretly installed a GPS device on it, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.
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BIFF: Teaching a new generation of filmmakers
By DENNIS HINES - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
BELOIT --
Thirteen-year-old Mackenzie Hopfauf has aspirations of producing and directing films and hopes the Beloit International Film Festival will be just one step toward her goals.
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When violence hits a nerve
By ESTHER J. CEPEDA - Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
CHICAGO --
Did a 15-year-old's death really strike a chord nationally because she had, a week before, been to our nation's capital performing at the inauguration festivities?
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