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Could Matthews be the next great defensive star? (AUDIO)

September 27, 2010 By

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews is entering just his

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second season, yet he’s already being talked about as one of the next potentially great defensive players in the game.

As a rookie, Matthews finished with 10 quarterback sacks.  Through the first two games this season, Matthews has 6 already.  He could be in store for another big night tonight, facing the Chicago Bears and their right tackle Kevin Schaefer.  Schaefer has 91 starts as a starter in Atlanta, Cleveland and Chicago, but his days are well past him.  He’s starting because Bears starter Chris Williams went down with a hamstring injury last week in a win over the Dallas Cowboys. [Read more...]

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Kratz attorney calls resignation a good call

September 27, 2010 By

A removal hearing for Calumet County’s district attorney may no longer be necessary. An attorney for D.A. Ken Kratz said Monday that his client plans to resign. Kratz came under fire nearly two weeks ago after the public learned about a series of sexually suggestive text messages that Kratz sent to a domestic abuse victim, while he was prosecuting her ex-boyfriend. Since then several other women have come forward, saying Kratz sent them inappropriate messages, and the state received three verified complaints seeking to have Kratz removed from office. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crime & Courts, Human Interest, Politics & Government

Ed Thompson has cancer

September 27, 2010 By

Ed Thompson has cancer. The younger brother of former Governor Tommy Thompson made the announcement on a cable television program he’s hosted for the past ten years, and that news was noted by WisPolitics.com. Thompson, the former two-term mayor of Tomah who’s running for state Senate, said doctors detected a spot on his pancreas while he was being treated for a common intestinal ailment. Thompson said his prognosis is good if he receives prompt treatment. He plans to meet with his doctor this week to schedule surgery.

Thompson said he’ll continue to campaign despite his illness. The former Libertarian is running as a Republican against incumbent Democrat Kathleen Vinehout of Whitehall in the 31st state Senate District.

Filed Under: Human Interest, Politics & Government

Eyes on the levee

September 27, 2010 By

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Authorities are keeping an eye on a weakened levee on the Wisconsin River while residents in Sauk and Columbia Counties have fled their homes. Kathy Johnson with Columbia County Emergency Management says although people had been told to evacuate their homes some ignored the order and might be stuck in their houses right now.

A partial breach occurred Sunday near Portage on the 100-year-old sand levee leading to flooding of an access road in the Blackhawk Park area where about 300 people live. DNR engineers continue to monitor the levee and prepare for possible failure of the structure.

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Filed Under: Weather

Sexting DA Kratz intends to resign

September 27, 2010 By

Ken Kratz intends to resign before he can be removed as Calumet County’s district attorney for accusations of sending sexual text messages. “I’ve had recent contact with Mr. Kratz and he intends on resigning, but the date is not set yet due to medical criteria which may make a determination as to when that specific date will be,” says Robert Craanen, Kratz’ attorney. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crime & Courts
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