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Gov Doyle ready to talk tire tax

September 16, 2009 By

Governor Jim Doyle began the Chinese portion of his trade mission to the Far East today. He is prepared to get heat from China’s leaders over President Obama’s recent order to impose tariffs on the imports of tires from that country.

Chinese officials have criticized the tariffs as an unfair trade restraint.

Doyle plans to meet with China’s deputy commerce secretary, who’s a strong supporter of free trade. The Governor expects “some real rhetoric and discussion” about the tire tariffs. Doyle plans to remind the officials that he’s looking for ways to promote economic development in both Wisconsin and in China.

AUDIO: Doyle anticipating Chinese reaction (MP3 :66)

Business executives are also on the 10-day trade mission, which began last Sunday. Japan was the first stop

Filed Under: Business, Politics & Government

Madison drowning victim’s body recovered

September 16, 2009 By

For the second time this week, a body has been recovered from Madison’s Lake Monona. Tuesday night, the body of David Fritz was found near the Olbrich Park boat landing. The 39 year old Madison man went missing Monday night after an abrupt turn on his boat ejected Fritz, his wife and twin sons. They were rescued by nearby boaters, but Fritz was not. An autopsy on Fritz’s body will be conducted today.

Dane County Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman Elise Schaefer says searchers are persistent. “We never really technically call off a search, as long we know that there’s somebody out there, they’ll continue to look, and they’ll be out there every day.” Also this week, the body of Warren Roecker of Madison was found near Olin Park. “Our divers have been working a lot,” says Schaefer. Fritz was the fourth person to drown in Madison lakes since August.

WIBA’s Chandra Lynn contributed this report

Filed Under: Human Interest

Rams sign former Packer, Martin

September 16, 2009 By

Ruvell MartinFormer Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ruvell Martin is expected to practice with his new team, the St. Louis Rams today.  The two sides reached a contract agreement on Tuesday.

Martin joins a Rams team that was shutout in their opener against Seattle on Sunday.  He was one of four receivers in for tryouts in St. Louis yesterday (Tuesday).  Martin spent the last three seasons with the Packers, and was waived in the teams final cut-down this fall.

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Brewers in giving mood, fall to the Cubs

September 16, 2009 By

Milwaukee Brewer pitchers showed off their generous side last night (Tuesday), walking 12 Chicago hitters in a 13-7 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field.  They also hit three batters, including two with the bases loaded.

The Brewers fell behind early, then scored 5-runs in the 5th inning to retake the lead before wildness set in.

Yovani Gallardo was saddled with the loss, working 5 1/3 innings, allowing seven runs on seven hits and five walks with five strikeouts. 

After Gallardo left, the bullpen picked up where he left off.  In all, Brewers pitchers walked or hit 15 batters, 7 of which scored for the Cubs.

AUDIO: Reliever Todd Coffey says he was awful in relief. :14

Geovany Soto homered and drove in three runs for the Cubs.  Corey Hart had a 2-run double and Mike Cameron a 2-run single to cap off a 5-run inning for the Brewers.  The Cubs have won the first two games in the four-game series.  Game three is tonight.

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Brewers release 2010 schedule

September 16, 2009 By

The Milwaukee Brewers released their 2010 schedule, which starts with Opening Day on Monday, April 5 against the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park (1:10pm).

The 2010 season, which will be the Brewers 40th Anniversary campaign, starts at home for the first time in three years.  Following the three game series with the Rockies, the Brewers will take a day off and then welcome the St. Louis Cardinals to town.

In inter-league action, the Brewers will host the Texas Rangers (June 11-13), as well as the Minnesota Twins (June 22-24) and the Seattle Mariners (June 25-27).  The Brewers road action against the American League will include stops in Minnesota (May 21-23) and Los Angeles of Anaheim (June 14-16).

Home game times have been changed slightly for the 2010 season, with all games at Miller Park scheduled for first pitch at 10 minutes past the hour.  Weekday night games will begin at 7:10 p.m. while weekday day games will start at 12:10 p.m. in April and May (excluding Opening Day) and 1:10pm in June, July, August and September.  Saturday games will start at 6:10 p.m.  All Sunday home games are scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m.

The Brewers will play two exhibition games to be played at Miller Park.  The Brewers will face Detroit on Friday, April 2 at 7:10 p.m. and again on Saturday, April 3 at 1:10 p.m.

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