Wisconsin News and Sports
U.S. Senator Russ Feingold says cutting off embryonic stem cell research would be an inhuman thing to do.
Feingold is attacking Republican opponent Ron Johnson over his opposition to embryonic stem cell research. The Middleton Democrat says Johnson’s support for ending federal funding for the work going on in Wisconsin would drive high tech jobs out of the state, into other states and countries where funding is easier to find. [Read more...]
The Washington D.C. based Brady Center has filed suit against a Milwaukee gun shop on behalf of two of the six Milwaukee police officers injured by guns sold there over a 20 month period. Jonathan Lowy, Director of the Legal Action Project of the Brady Center, said officers Alejandro Arce and Jose Lopez III are heroes. “They literally took bullets to defend and protect the people of Milwaukee, and they deserve better than the irresponsible conduct of Badger Guns,” said Lowy. [Read more...]
Plans are in place for the fifth annual Freakfest in downtown Madison this weekend, but one local official says the cost of keeping it peaceful remains a concern.
City officials began charging admission to the annual Halloween celebration on State Street in 2006, following years of riot-like conditions. The fences will still be up this weekend and there will still be a strong police presence. [Read more...]
Appearing on a Christian radio talk show last January, Republican Lt. Governor candidate Rebecca Kleefisch called gay marriage a slippery slope, and wondered if it could lead to people marrying an inanimate object or a dog.
The remarks are drawing criticism from Democrats and gay rights groups. Fair Wisconsin earlier this month said they’re more in line with ultra-conservative Sarah Palin and not what the state needs in Madison. [Read more...]
At the Big Ten Basketball Media Day today in Chicago, the Wisconsin men’s and women’s basketball teams were both picked to finish lower than 3rd. Only the top three vote getters are released.
On the men’s side, Michigan State is picked to win the Big Ten, followed by Ohio State and Purdue.
Badger senior forward Jon Leuer was named to the Big Ten’s preseason all-conference team. Leuer averaged 15.4 points a game last season, despite missing about half of the Big Ten season.
On the women’s side, the Badger women, after finishing tied for 3rd last season, were picked to finish below that mark this year. Ohio State, Iowa and Michigan State are the top three vote getters.
Wisconsin guard Alyssa Karel (14.3 ppg) was named preseason All-Big Ten by the league’s media.
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