News Archive for November 14, 2009
A risky setting for NYC trial of 9/11 suspects
By DEVLIN BARRETT - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
WASHINGTON --
The venue for the biggest trial in the age of terrorism means prosecutors must balance difficult issues such as rough treatment of detainees and sensitive intelligence-gathering with the Justice Department's desire to prove that the federal courts are able to handle terrorism cases.
WIAA football playoff update
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Big Foot beats Lodi
Do you have unclaimed property?
By CATHERINE IDZERDA - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
JANESVILLE -- From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, State Treasurer Dawn Sass will be at the Rock County Courthouse encouraging people to check the state’s database for unclaimed property.
Economy, holidays contribute to rise in shoplifting
By TED SULLIVAN - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
JANESVILLE --
Shoplifting reports are up since the recession began in 2008 and typically spike before the Christmas shopping season, according to a Gazette analysis of Janesville police data.
Spending drops but levy increases in proposed Edgerton budget
By STACY VOGEL - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
EDGERTON -- The Edgerton City Council kept a tight hold on the city's purse strings in the 2010 proposed budget, but it tentatively approved a new police officer—one with four legs that's paid in kibbles.
Kids collect for cold and flu season
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
JANESVILLE --
The sound of a child's cough worries any mother. But the worry that stabs in the pit of a mom's stomach is all the sharper if she's got no money for rent or food.
Jets give NAHL commish good show
By KEN VELOSKEY - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
JANESVILLE -- Season-best crowd watch Jets lose
Public record for Nov. 14, 2009
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Homeowner cited in incident
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
The owner of the home in which an alleged sexual assault took place in Milton has been cited for allowing underage drinking in her home, according to the Milton Police Department.
Combines combine to harvest 70 acres near Sharon
By ANN MARIE AMES - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
SHARON TOWNSHIP --
In this wet, cold fall, a dry day such as Friday was precious to grain producers.
But not so precious that a dozen of them couldn’t take a break and get a neighbor’s soybeans picked.
Elkhorn to hear comments on budget
By PEDRO OLIVEIRA JR. - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
ELKHORN -- The Elkhorn City Council is scheduled to hear public comment on the city’s 2010 budget at Monday’s meeting.
Police panel chairman resigns
By ANN MARIE AMES - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
DARIEN -- The chairman of the village of Darien's most-watched committee has resigned.
No. 21 Wisconsin beats Michigan 45-24
By CHRIS JENKINS - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
MADISON --
Scott Tolzien tied a career high with four touchdown passes and scored on a sneak, and No. 21 Wisconsin made Michigan's miserable Big Ten season even worse with a 45-24 victory Saturday.
Stylish finish
By JOHN BARRY - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
MADISON -- Seniors Jennah Haney of Milton High and Emily McClellan of Delavan-Darien High win state swimming titles
Obama urges Congress to put off Fort Hood probe
By PHILIP ELLIOTT - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Congress to hold off on any investigation of the Fort Hood rampage until federal law enforcement and military authorities have completed their probes into the shootings at the Texas Army post, which left 13 people dead.
WIAA girls state swimming and diving
Friday's Division 2 results
Death notices for Nov. 14, 2009
By GAZETTE STAFF - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
Investigating Medill 'Innocence Project' could chill students' reporting
By GENE POLICINSKI - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
A scene in the 1987 movie "The Untouchables" shows Sean Connery as a Chicago beat cop instructing federal agent Kevin Costner on how to play tough in the Windy City. Connery finishes his bare-knuckles-to-handguns lesson with this flourish: "… and that's the Chicago Way!"
Obama must seek change in Chinese policies that harm U.S. workers, consumers
By MICHAEL J. WILSON - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
WASHINGTON -- This month President Obama will meet with Chinese leaders to discuss, among other things, trade. If he tries to negotiate anything other than a typical free-wheeling North American Free Trade Agreement-style contract, his critics will predict doom and call him a protectionist.
China-U.S. partnership mutually beneficial to consumers and workers of both nations
By JOHN MANZELLA - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
BUFFALO, NY -- President Obama’s coming visit to China is an opportunity for the United States to deepen its Chinese relationship and pursue a more sincere partnership.
