Racine Mayor John Dickert wanted President Barack Obama to see what Racine has done with a lot of the stimulus money during Wednesday’s visit. He told Obama, “We’re doing great things. We’re doing a lot of progressive things with the money they’ve given us.”
Delfino to return to Bucks in 2010-11
July 1, 2010 By
Forward Carlos Delfino will return to the Milwaukee Bucks next season. Delfino comes fairly cheap by NBA standards, costing the Bucks $3.5-million.
Delfino started 66 games for the Bucks last season, averaging 11 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists a game.
The Bucks now have Delfino and newly acquired Corey Maggette at small forward for the upcoming season.
Bucks agree to 5-year deal with Gooden
July 1, 2010 By
According to Yahoo Sports, the Milwaukee Bucks have reached agreement on a five-year, $32-million contract with free agent Drew Gooden.
Gooden has played for 8 different teams in 8-seasons and is looking for some stability with the Bucks.
The Bucks are still trying to work out a new deal with free agent John Salmons who played 30 games with Bucks last season, averaging 19.9 points a game.
Critics turn out for Obama visit
July 1, 2010 By
President Obama’s visit to Racine Wednesday brought critics of the administration’s policies. Members of Kenosha’s UAW Local 72 came to Racine because of the pending closing of the nearby Chrysler engine plant. The plant is closing after the administration bailed out the auto company. Local 72 President Glenn Stark said their message for the president was that products that could be made in Kenosha shouldn’t be produced in other countries.
New OWI laws take effect
July 1, 2010 By
Starting today, drunk drivers caught by police in Wisconsin will face tougher penalties.
A number of law changes take effect July first that will increase jail time and fines for those convicted of an OWI, along with making the fourth offense a felony. The new laws make a first OWI arrest a criminal charge if a passenger in the car is under the age of 16. They will also require ignition interlock devices for first time offenders with a BAC above .15. [Read more...]
