Tom Barrett is firing back at Republican criticisms of high speed rail. The Democratic candidate for governor say it’s a good thing Mark Neumann and Scott Walker weren’t around when President Eisenhower proposed an earlier transportation project. “With this line of thinking, we would have said no to the federal dollars to create the Interstate Highway System, because the federal government refused to plow the snow” said Barrett in response to Walker and Neumann claims that the high speed rail will likely require future state subsidies. [Read more...]
Chiefs sign former Badger, Chambers
March 9, 2010 By
The Kansas City Chiefs have resigned unrestricted free agent wide receiver Chris Chambers.
The former Wisconsin Badger standout joined the Chiefs last season and played in a total of 9 games. Chambers finished with 36 catches for 608 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Chambers was Miami’s second round pick in 2001. He played in a Pro Bowl in 2005. He then spent 2007 through 2009 with San Diego before being released and signing with the Chiefs last season. Chambers has 57 career touchdown catches and over 74-hundred receiving yards.
Teen faces adult charges in OD death
March 9, 2010 By
A 14-year-old girl from Edgerton will be tried as an adult in the overdose death of another teen. That’s the ruling today from a Rock County judge regarding one of the teens arrested in last month’s prescription overdose death in the Edgerton area. [Read more...]
Day provides snapshot into domestic violence
March 9, 2010 By
Every year nationwide, one day is selected to give a glimpse at how many people are using domestic abuse services. On September 15th, 2009 1,900 victims accessed service, according to the Wisconsin Coalition against Domestic Violence.
Brewers vs. Cubs today
March 9, 2010 By
The Milwaukee Brewers (2-3) face the rival Chicago Cubs (3-1) in Cactus League play today at HoHoKam Park. Jeff Suppan gets the start for the Brewers, against Cubs right-hander Randy Wells.
This is the starting lineup Ken Macha will go with in today’s game.
Rickie Weeks 2b
Craig Counsell ss
Carlos Gomez cf
Prince Fielder 1b
Jim Edmonds lf
Jody Gerut rf
Adam Heether 3b
Jonathan Lucroy C
Jeff Suppan P
Brewers starting pitchers have yet to allow a run this spring (11ip, 6h, 3bb, 6k), holding opponents to a .162 BA.
The Brewers are also a perfect 8 for 8 in stolen bases so far this spring.
