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
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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