There’s a move in the state Legislature to limit how much credit card companies can charge Wisconsin businesses. [Read more...]
Packers sign second punter
March 17, 2010 By
After signing former University of Kentucky punter Tim Masthay to a reserve/future contract in January, the Green Bay Packers added a second punter on Tuesday.
Green Bay signed former Australian rules football player Chris Bryan. Bryan punted in the Australian Football League from 2005-08.
Brewers shut Capuano down
March 17, 2010 By
The Milwaukee Brewers shut down left handed pitcher Chris Capuano for a few days after he was diagnosed with inflammation in his pitching elbow. Capuano had been experiencing lingering soreness after an exhibition outing against Cincinnati almost a week ago.
Capuano is coming off of his second Tommy John surgery and is trying to return as a starting pitcher.
In two spring outings, Capuano has allowed 2 runs on 5 hits in 4 1/3 innings.
Targeting gun owners who pose a threat
March 17, 2010 By
Under current law if a domestic or child abuser poses a “significant threat” by the court they are required to give up their firearms, according to Office of Justice Assistance spokesperson Tami Jackson. OJA announced four counties will receive $250,000 in federal stimulus funding to implement a new protocol developed by prosecutors, law enforcement and victims’ rights groups.
The economy/home building connection
March 17, 2010 By
The construction industry hopes spurring the economy will end a swoon in new home starts. Jim Kubasta, an Oshkosh builder, says the souring of the economy over the last few years has had a direct impact on the number of homes his business puts up.
