Feds reject Kenosha casino
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on January 7, 2009 - 9:47 p.m.
The federal government has rejected the latest bid to open a huge Indian casino in Kenosha's Dairyland Greyhound Park, though a spokesman for the project immediately said the tribe would fight the decision in federal court, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has reported. "Our project hit another speed bump," Evan Zeppos, ...
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Kutter plans expansion
Posted by JIM LEUTE on January 7, 2009 - 2:34 p.m.
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Friday's episode of 'Supernanny' to feature Evansville family
Posted by GINA DUWE on January 7, 2009 - 2:22 p.m.
EVANSVILLE--Mark your calendar or set your DVR for Friday night when an Evansville family will appear on ABC’s “Supernanny.” The show will feature the Kerns family—Shawn, Shannon, their 4-year-old twin boys and 18-month-old daughter. The show will air at 8 p.m. Friday on ABC. The show brings British nanny Jo ...
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Janesville snow-day makeup day proposed
Posted by FRANK SCHULTZ on January 7, 2009 - 2:16 p.m.
JANESVILLE -- Janesville School District Superintendent Tom Evert is proposing that the schools make up for a December snow day by holding school Friday, Jan. 23. Jan. 23 is the last day of the first semester. It had been designated a day off for students but a teacher work day. ...
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State grant funds transportation study in Rock County
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on January 7, 2009 - 1:08 p.m.
From the WCLO newsroom: Janesville Transit Director, Dave Mumma, is very happy to see some grant money coming from the state, considering the request was in competition with many others. Mumma says the $44,000 will be used to look at the feasibility of establishing commuter service between Janesville, Milton, and ...
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Wis. union appeals decision allowing 'gag orders'
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on January 7, 2009 - 10:10 a.m.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A union is challenging state agencies' routine use of "gag orders" to keep employees from discussing misconduct investigations. The orders are issued by the Department of Corrections, the Department of Health Services and other agencies. They prohibit employees under investigation from discussing it with anyone except ...
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Wheatland rebuilds after January tornadoes
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on January 7, 2009 - 8:09 a.m.
WHEATLAND, Wis. (AP) — It was a year ago that two rare winter tornadoes struck Kenosha County and churned through the small community of Wheatland. Nearly every house in one neighborhood was reduced to rubble. And residents there continue to rebuild their lives. Gary and Marta Kerkman lost the house ...
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Groups condemn UW plan to perform abortions
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on January 6, 2009 - 12:46 p.m.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Anti-abortion groups on Tuesday condemned a University of Wisconsin plan to provide second-trimester abortions at a Madison clinic and questioned whether it was legal. UW Health spokeswoman Lisa Brunette said its gynecologists plan to begin performing abortions for patients between 13 and 22 weeks pregnant at ...
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Wisconsin vets see pet owners cutting back on care
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on January 6, 2009 - 11:21 a.m.
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (AP) — Some Wisconsin veterinarians say they've noticed people skipping appointments to save money as the economy worsens. Dr. Teresa Case-Doney of Klondike Kennels and Veterinary Services in Marshfield says postcards sent to remind pet owners about vaccinations are drawing fewer responses. Case-Doney says she doesn't think pet ...
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Veteran federal judge Shabaz says he will retire
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on January 6, 2009 - 9:42 a.m.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — U.S. District Judge John Shabaz says he's stepping down after 27 years on the federal bench in Madison. The 77-year-old judge says in a letter to President Bush he will retire from regular active service on Jan. 20, the day Barack Obama will be sworn in ...
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Gambling help line has record use
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on January 6, 2009 - 8:47 a.m.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group that counsels gambling addicts says its help line received a record number of calls in 2008. The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling says it's 24-hour hotline received at least 12,000 calls last year — a 28 percent increase over the previous year. The council's ...
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New stores to open, others to expand at Janesville Mall
Posted by SHELLY BIRKELO on January 6, 2009 - 5:29 a.m.
JANESVILLE—Zumiez, a new store that provides customers with cutting-edge clothing styles, music and hard goods for skate, snow, surf and active young lifestyles, will take over the former Wilson’s Leather space at the Janesville Mall, 2500 Milton Ave. Construction starts in February and the store will be open by April. ...
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New Edgerton Hospital on track for spring: CEO
Posted by STACY VOGEL on January 5, 2009 - 8:11 p.m.
The new facility planned for Edgerton Hospital and Health Services should break ground in spring, CEO Jim Pernau said tonight. Pernau and Jim Schultz, hospital foundation chairman, spoke to the city council about their latest plans for the "healthy village." The organization plans a $25 million to $30 million hospital ...
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Milton golden eagle observes first day of Assembly
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on January 5, 2009 - 4:30 p.m.
MADISON (AP) — The number of political independents in the Wisconsin state Assembly chamber increased by one on Monday. But this new independent wasn’t one of the 99 lawmakers starting their new session. It was Wapaha, a golden eagle from the Hoo’s Woods Raptor Center in Milton. The 10-year-old eagle ...
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Oshkosh defense contract could be worth $1 billion
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on January 5, 2009 - 11:31 a.m.
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — The defense-related division of Oshkosh Corp. has received a defense contract that could be worth as much as $1.12 billion over 10 years. The contract with the Defense Department's Defense Logistics Agency calls for replacement parts for military trucks. The one-year deal can be renewed annually ...
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7-year-old victim was quadruplet
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on January 5, 2009 - 8 a.m.
BEAVER DAM, Wis. (AP) — A crash on an icy Dodge County highway killed a 7-year-old Beaver Dam boy and injured his three quadruplet siblings and his parents. The family's sport utility vehicle spun out of control and rolled over on Highway 151 near Beaver Dam Saturday night. The child ...
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Diversity Action Team to interview city council
Posted by BETH WHEELOCK on January 5, 2009 - 4:26 a.m.
From the WCLO newsroom: The City of Janesville is focusing on diversity, including minority recruitment in the Janesville Police Department. The Diversity Action Team hopes to extend that focus to other areas of the city. Jeanne Carfora with the Diversity Action Team is organizing a panel forum with the City ...
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Ice, speed and unfastened seat belt led to boy's death
Posted by ASSOCIATED PRESS on January 4, 2009 - 3:42 p.m.
BEAVER DAM — A 7-year-old Beaver Dam boy died after his family’s sport utility vehicle spun out of control and rolled over on icy Highway 151 in Calamus. The boy was thrown from the vehicle when it crashed Saturday night. Sheriff’s officials say the SUV was traveling too fast for ...
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Woman critical after 7-car accident
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on January 4, 2009 - 10:25 a.m.
JANESVILLE – A Palmyra woman was reported in critical condition at Janesville Mercy Hospital on Sunday after a series of crashes involving seven vehicles on Highway 26 north of Janesville on Saturday night. Barbara L. Briggs, 53, had to be extricated from the car before being taken to Mercy. Her ...
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Rock County roads dangerously slick
Posted by GAZETTE STAFF on January 3, 2009 - 9:02 p.m.
JANESVILLE -- Janesville police report Highway 26 north of Highway 14 is closed in both directions because of ice-related traffic accidents. Numerous vehicles slid off the road as freezing rain has apparently coated the roadway, said Lt. Keith Lawver of the Janesville Police Department. Roads are icing up all over ...
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