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It used to be just a cute bedtime sentiment, now it’s not so funny.
Bed bugs were all but eradicated in the US with the advent of DDT, but that powerful pesticide was banned in the 1960s. Now, the infestation of the tiny bloodsucking parasites is getting worse. “It definitely is something growing and I know everybody that’s working with this doesn’t expect it really to get better soon.” [Read more...]
Authorities are monitoring the Wisconsin River after part of the 110-year-old sand levee system broke Sunday in Portage. The condition of the levees remains uncertain and responders are concerned that a complete failure of the levees would result in flooding even farther south.
In one of 83-games this year where an FBS (Division 1) team met/will meet a FCS (Division 1-AA) team, the Badgers rolled over Austin Peay 70-3. The number of points scored and margin of victory set records for Wisconsin in each category in the modern day era (since 1946).
Wisconsin QB Scott Tolzein went over 200-yards for the 10th time in his career. Running back John Clay posted 100-yards rushing for the 16th time in his career while finding the endzone for the 10th straight game. Badger Head Coach Brett Bielema talks about the win:
Saturday, the Brewers announced their 2010 Robin Yount Awards recognizing their Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year. Bevard County (High A) Outfielder Erick Komatsu and Wisconsin (Low A) Pitcher Jake Odorizzi took home the hardware.
Komatsu hit .323 with 5-homers and 63-RBI this season. He also added 28-steals and led the Florida State League in Runs and On-Base Percentage. Odorizzi posted a 7-2 record as a starter with a 3.20 ERA and contributed to a no-hitter for the T-Rats in late August.
The Brewers closed out the home portion of their 2010 schedule with a 7-1 victory over the Florida Marlins Sunday at Miller Park. Chris Capuano earned the victory with 6-innings of 4-hit baseball.
The game was an emotional one for fans and players. Prince Fielder was replaced by a pinch runner after an 8th inning walk and was given a standing ovation by the home crowd. All signs point to Fielder being dealt in the offseason for pitching. If that is the case; Prince will have only good memories of Milwaukee:
AUDIO: Prince Fielder on what he will remember about Milwaukee :14
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