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Gard supports Neumann for guv

May 12, 2010 By
Cate Zueske, Mark Neumann, John Gard, Sue Neumann (PHOTO: Jackie Johnson)

Cate Zueske, Mark Neumann, John Gard, Sue Neumann (PHOTO: Jackie Johnson)

John Gard wants Mark Neumann to be Wisconsin’s next governor.

The former state Assembly Speaker is a co-chair of Neumann’s gubernatorial campaign. Gard says he’s got a lot of respect for his former Assembly colleague and current Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker — who’ll face Neumann in the primary election — but Gard believes Neumann is best suited to be the state’s chief executive.

“I believe Mark Neumann is in the best position to lead the state forward and also the best position to defeat Tom Barrett.” [Read more...]

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A loophole in the smoking ban?

May 12, 2010 By

Key supporters of a statewide smoking ban disagree that a potential loophole exists.

The question was raised after Governor Jim Doyle signed legislation this week that clarifies the rules for outdoor smoking areas in bars and restaurants. Under the bill, open-air smoking rooms are allowed as long as 25-percent of the walls are covered with open windows. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Medicine

Badgers get home game in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

May 12, 2010 By

For the second straight year, the Wisconsin men’s basketball team will find itself defending its home court in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.  The Badgers have drawn a home game against North Carolina State in the 2010 Big Ten/ACC Challenge. 

The Badgers will host the Wolfpack on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at the Kohl Center. 

Last season, Wisconsin knocked off eventual national champion Duke, 73-69, in the decisive game of the 2009 Challenge, helping the Big Ten secure its first overall victory in the history of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.  The Badgers also handed the Blue Devils their first-ever loss (in 11 games) in the Challenge.

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Madison squatters evicted

May 12, 2010 By

Some squatters in a foreclosed home in Madison are being given the boot.

Madison Police told Desiree Wilson to leave the property on Madison’s West side this morning, and she complied. The single mother of two had moved into the vacant home this week, despite not having permission from the owner or the bank that holds a lien on the property. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest

Remembering a devastating storm

May 12, 2010 By

It’s been ten years since a massive storm ripped through Manitowoc County community of St. Nazianz, and residents are spending today reflecting on the damage done.

Fire Chief Fritz Keoppen says weather warnings came in about 11:20 that morning from neighboring counties about baseball-sized hail. Then, shortly before noon, the sky was as black as midnight. He says the storm came on fast and left just as quickly, but within just a few minutes it had ripped the town apart. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Weather
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