News Archive for July 25, 2012
Cullen's departure could be bad news for state's Democrats
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
MADISON --
Sen. Tim Cullen is making waves that could erode the Democrats' chances to retain control of the Senate in November, a political observer says.
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Milton plan loses energy
By NEIL JOHNSON - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
MILTON --
A plan to relocate most of the city of Milton's municipal offices into the former ANGI Energy Services building has fizzled, officials said.
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Phillies rally again to beat Brewers 7-6 in 10
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
PHILADELPHIA --
Jimmy Rollins hit an RBI single off Francisco Rodriguez with two outs in the 10th and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 to complete their first three-game sweep of the season on Wednesday.
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Beloit cleans up after Tuesday morning storm
By MARCIA NELESEN - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
One of the strongest windstorms in recent memory swept along the Wisconsin/Illinois border early Tuesday morning, toppling trees and leaving thousands without electricity.
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Rock County 4-H Fair STAR winner is texted to the top
By RYAN BROEGE - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Tuesday night's talent show at the Rock County 4-H Fair was easy on the ears, despite a voting glitch.
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Business park deemed shovel-ready
By JIM LEUTE - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
EDGERTON --
Rock County now has its third shovel-ready business park, and one economic development official said it's just a matter of time before companies start building on the properties.
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Rock County receives $450,000 health grant
By GINA DUWE - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
For years, the health of Rock County residents has ranked near the bottom compared to the rest of the state. Officials identified many needs to improve the county's standing and started talking about solutions.
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Platinum Plan: School district to ramp up minority effort
By FRANK SCHULTZ - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Janesville public school teachers are set to learn more this fall about ways to teach a growing number of minority students.
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Rock County 4-H Fair 2012 royalty named
By RYAN BROEGE - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
JANESVILLE --
Milton made a strong showing for the second year in a row at the 2012 Rock County 4-H Fair Royalty coronation ceremony Tuesday night.
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Cullen casts off caucus
By STAN MILAM - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
MADISON --
Sen. Tim Cullen, D-Janesville, announced Tuesday he will no longer be part of the Senate Democratic Caucus and might bolt from the party to become an independent.
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Public record for July 25, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Packers defense under microscope
By CHRIS JENKINS - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Under general manager Ted Thompson, the Green Bay Packers always have looked first to the draft as the right way to build a contender. That philosophy was readily apparent in the way Thompson tried to fix one of the league’s leakiest defenses this offseason.
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Cards’ Carpenter doesn’t know if he’ll return
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
ST. LOUIS --
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter expects to begin a rehab program next week following surgery to relieve nerve compression that left his arm and much of the right side of his body numb.
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Murphy supports keeping 16-game season
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
GREEN BAY --
Estimated 12,500 attend annual meeting
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Opponents’ approach to Penn State should be interesting
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Will opponents be angry or take pity?
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Death notices for July 25, 2012
By GAZETTE STAFF - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Fear prompts gun sales, panic after Colo. massacre
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
DENVER --
Firearms sales are surging in the wake of the Colorado movie theater massacre as buyers express fears that anti-gun politicians may use the shootings to seek new restrictions on owning weapons.
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New Bears’ GM likes where he’s sitting
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
BOURBONNAIS, ILL. --
The Bears made some big changes on the heels of an 8-8 finish, starting right at the top.
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Phillies rally for 7-6 win over Brewers
By ROB MAADDI - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
PHILADELPHIA --
Zack Greinke pitched an outstanding game. The bullpen let him down.
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Lovable loser: Winless thoroughbred farm’s top promoter
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, July 25, 2012
GEORGETOWN, KY. --
A horse that never posed in the winner’s circle is living the good life this summer on a scenic Kentucky farm, and his losses could mean a big win for retired thoroughbreds.
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