Ninety-four people were killed in homicides in Milwaukee in 2010, an increase of nearly 31% when compared with 2009, according to statistics from the Police Department.
Sunday Morning Comic: Pearls Before Swine
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Jack’s Back
Golden Lab still remembers his household routine despite years away.
Tracking Scott Walker’s campaign promises
Someone has to do it.
PolitiFact Wisconsin’s new feature, the Walk-O-Meter, will track Walker’s progress on 60 promises over his four-year term in office.
Via PolitiFact | A look at Scott Walker’s campaign promises.
Killer Trucker Gets 25 Years
Stabs fellow Wisconsin trucker, describes the murder as “stupid human pride.”
Via Trucker Gets 25 Years For Road Rage Murder – Madison News Story – WISC Madison.
New year brings new administration, old problems
This year Forbes ranked Wisconsin 43rd of 50 states for business climate. While the state made the top ten for quality of life, it scored poorly in business cost and regulatory environment. The state fared slightly better in the recent CNBC rankings of America’s Top States for Business, reaching 29th.
Badgers Meet Their Match in Heartbreaking Loss to Horned Frogs
The Horned Frogs’ 21-19 victory was a huge statement for all programs that toil in non-automatic qualifier leagues and a reminder to No. 5 UW that your level of play in November, no matter how impressive, is meaningless in January.
Quarterback Andy Dalton was the offensive star for TCU (13-0) and was named offensive MVP. The fifth-year senior completed 15 of 23 passes for 219 yards and a touchdown and rushed nine times for 28 yards and a touchdown.
Via Rose Bowl to be remembered for TCU’s success, UW’s failure – JSOnline.
Doyle Pardons Nearly 200 in 2010
More in 2010 than in previous seven years combined.
Via Doyle pardoned 111 people in last 3 1/2 months in office.
Stick a Fork in It: 2010 News Quiz
President Obama nominated former state Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler for a position on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin in October 2009. When did Butler receive confirmation for this position?
Via Shepherd Express — Stick a Fork in It: 2010 News Quiz.
Janesville police launch OWI tracking map
Project Sober Streets, the product of a six-month initiative by the Janesville Police Department, is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation, Chief David Moore said. It pinpoints offenders through an online map, disclosing their names, addresses, photographs and driver’s license and probation statuses.
Via Janesville police launch OWI tracking map — GazetteXtra.
Wis. man arrested after malnourished animals found
….dead cow, two dead dogs and remains of several other animals.
Among the malnourished and dehydrated animals were 11 head of cattle, six pigs, geese and chickens.
Via Thereporter – Wis. man arrested after malnourished animals found.
Assault Investigation: Madison Adlerman, City Employee
The woman initially filed a complaint with the Madison Police Department in September about an April incident, but the police determined they lacked jurisdiction because the alleged incident happened outside the city and referred the complaint to the Department of Justice.
Via State is investigating Ald. Solomon for alleged sexual assault.
One twin went to UW, the other TCU, they live in LA — seriously
I try to be nice, supportive and friendly,” said Sarah Beattie, 25, the Badgers fan. “But inside, I really hope we win and I’ll be really mad if we don’t.
Via On Campus: One twin went to UW, the other TCU, they live in LA — seriously.
Fear, distrust of new administration prompt uptick in state employee retirements
“It’s sad when you don’t trust the new boss coming in” he said. “It seems like he wants to rip apart state agencies.”
Via State Journal – Fear, distrust of new administration prompt uptick in state employee retirements.
