Community : Yesterday, today and tomorrow Nov 20, 2008
Jake was a Squad Assault Weapon Gunner (SAW) with the Golf Company 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment out of Madison from 2001-2007. He spent one tour in Iraq and is a Corporal. (Forest Republican, WI)
Wisconsin football championship weekend Nov 20, 2008
THE CHAMPIONSHIPS: The 33rd Annual Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Football State Championships will be held Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20- 21, at Camp Randall Stadium on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wis ... The undefeated Hilbert Wolves (13-0) make their seventh appearance in a WIAA Football State Championship game on Thursday at 10am at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin taking on the undefeated Burlington Catholic Central Hilltoppers (13-0) for... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Christmas in the big cities: Milwaukee and Chicago offer plenty of ways to find your holiday spirit Nov 20, 2008
Millennium Park is located on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison streets. Go to for more about the park s holiday events. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
DATCP Board Members Comment on Activities Nov 20, 2008
For its Nov. 12 meeting, the board of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection moved to the UW-Madison Microbial Sciences Building where it also held a public symposium in the afternoon ... The next meeting of the DATCP is scheduled to be held on Dec. 10 in Madison. (Agri-View, WI)
November Brings Change to WCA Nov 20, 2008
Its new address will be 2 East Mifflin Street, Suite 600, Madison, WI 53703 ... These individuals must submit letters of reference to UW-Madison by December. (Agri-View, WI)
UW's Knight, SCSU's Hirsch, UMD's Winberg Named WCHA Players of the Week Nov 20, 2008
Winberg, who is currently No. 4 in assists in NCAA Div. 1 Women's Hockey with 12 in 12 outings, leads the Bulldogs in scoring with 14 points. - The Western Collegiate Hockey Association today announced it's players of the week for November 19-25. (Wcha.com)
Badgers Prefer Unbeaten Streak to Winless Start Nov 20, 2008
The Badgers stay on the road for a trip to St. Cloud this week, and, amid an extensive tournament break, their following four WCHA games are all against Alaska Anchorage, in Madison Dec. 5-6, and at Anchorage Jan. 9-10. After that, eight of Wisconsin s final 12 WCHA games are at the Kohl Center. (Wcha.com)
Journal Sentinel, ex-partner split on lecture series Nov 20, 2008
Hunter recently received a $50,000 grant from the Dr. Judith Stitt Woman Faculty Scholar Grant by the Wisconsin Women s Health Foundation, Madison. Corrinne Hess. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Breakdown: Wisconsin vs SIU-Edwardsville Nov 19, 2008
After opening its season just two days ago, the Wisconsin men's basketball team welcome's D-1 newcomer Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville to the Kohl Center tonight. The game will be the first of four games the Badgers will play over the course of the next six days. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Player reaction: post Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Nov 19, 2008
- Four Wisconsin basketball players recorded double-digit scoring nights against D-1 newcomer Southern Illinois-Edwardsville as UW coasted to an easy 88-58 win. Following the game, Marcus Landry and Jon Leuer talked to the media. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Post Southern Illinois-Edwardsville: notes and quotes Nov 19, 2008
All but one Wisconsin men's basketball player stepped on the Kohl Center court Tuesday night. Of those 15 players that saw game action, 12 scored as the Badgers routed Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 88-58. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
UW pounces on Cougars in 30-point rout Nov 19, 2008
- Following its nail-biting season opener against Long Beach State, the Wisconsin basketball team dominated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Tuesday night at the Kohl Center. Following his team's 88-58 win, UW head coach Bo Ryan addressed the media. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Leuer, Landry help UW dominate the Cougars Nov 19, 2008
Leuer, Landry help UW dominate the Cougars. Leuer, Landry help UW dominate the Cougars. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Boy dies, father found shot in SUV in Madison Nov 19, 2008
- Madison authorities say a 12-year-old boy died after being shot by his financially troubled father who then shot himself. Both were found in a parked sports utility vehicle and rushed to the hospital. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Leuers 19 points leads No. 25 Wisconsin Nov 19, 2008
MADISON Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan has been known to have big men who can play from the perimeter. Six-foot-10 sophomore Jon Leuer showed Tuesday night he may have what it takes to be the next one. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Badgers And Cougars Do Battle In Madison Nov 19, 2008
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NDSU men hoping to appear in the Big Dance Nov 19, 2008
"We just bonded very quickly on the scout team," said Nelson, a 3-point shooting guard from Madison, Wis. They bonded enough to pull off an upset at nationally ranked Wisconsin as freshmen, and enough to knock off nationally ranked Marquette as sophomores. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Falcons Host Chadron State and Milwaukee Nov 19, 2008
Last Opponent from Wisconsin The last team Air Force played from the state of Wisconsin was the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007. The Falcons lost to the Badgers, 74-60, on Dec. 9, 2007 in Madison. (Airforcesports.com)
Helping Hands Nov 19, 2008
MADISON - This time around, didnt have to dominate for the University of mens basketball team to win. Landry scored 15 points and three other Badgers scored in double digits as Wisconsin (2-0) defeated Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (1-3) 88-58 on Tuesday night. (BadgerNation.com)
Hodag! musical opens Thursday Nov 19, 2008
After premiering in Madison in April, the play made its way north and was performed in Rhinelander on July 18, 1964. Hodag. (Forest Republican, WI)
Three WCHA Series on Schedule for Upcoming Weekend of Nov. 21-23, No. 1-Ranked UW to Take on No. 3 UNH in Florida Nov 19, 2008
Caitlin Hogan and the Huskies Won Twice at MSU. Golden Gophers Host MSU, Bulldogs Host UND, Huskies Host BSU; Top-Ranked Badgers, No. 2 Minnesota, No. 7 Minnesota Duluth, St. Cloud State All Post League Sweeps Nov. 14-16; Three WCHA Teams Ranked among Nation's Top 10 in Latest National Poll. (Wcha.com)
UW's Geoffrion, UM's Kangas & SCSU's Weslosky, UND's Eidsness & MSU's Thompson Named Red Baron® WCHA Players of the Week Nov 19, 2008
UW's Geoffrion, UM's Kangas s Weslosky, UND's Eidsness Thompson Named Red Baron WCHA Players of the Week. Wisconsin's Blake Geoffrion is the WCHA Offensive Player of the Week for Nov. 18-24. (Wcha.com)
Cricket wireless service launches in Milwaukee Nov 19, 2008
The Cricket footprint, which covers approximately 3,390 square miles in the greater Milwaukee area, also includes coverage in Racine, Kenosha and Madison. The service also is offering Cricket Broadband, which allows customers unlimited Internet access anywhere in Cricket's coverage areas on their desktop or laptop computers. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Newkirk garners Big Ten accolade Nov 18, 2008
- Just a couple days after his team's thrilling come from behind win over rival Minnesota, Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema addressed the media at his weekly press conference. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Thomas back from Madison Nov 18, 2008
Paul Day BadgerBlitz. With two official visits now behind him, Cedar Hill (Texas) two-star cornerback Darius Thomas says he's nearing his college decision. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Men's Top 25 Basketball Schedule Nov 18, 2008
No. 21 Davidson vs. James Madison at the Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, Okla ... No. 4 UCLA vs. Michigan at Madison Square Garden, 9:15 p.m. ... No. 10 Duke vs. Southern Illinois at Madison Square Garden, 7 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
No. 25 Wisconsin holds off Long Beach State 68-61 Nov 18, 2008
Wisconsin's Jon Leuer (30) shoots against Long Beach State's Brian Freeman Sunday in Madison ... MADISON (AP) Marcus Landry is being asked to do a lot for the Wisconsin men s basketball team this season. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
LCCT to bid farewell to Ebert at open house Nov 18, 2008
He has accepted a position in Madison as co-director of the Wisconsin Film Festival, coordinated by the University of Wisconsin- Madison s Art Institute. Tell us what you think. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Marathon County Announces Seehafers As 2011 Farm Technology Days Hosts Nov 18, 2008
According to a 2004 UW-Madison analysis (the most recent available), agriculture employs 10,427 residents in the county over 12 percent of the total county workforce at that time. In 2004, Steve Deller, professor of agriculture and applied economics, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UW-Madison, analyzed the most recent economic data and reported ... Other on the Executive Committee for the 2011 event are: Len Bayer, Country Fresh Meats, Weston; Sandi Cihlar, farmer; Scott Mickelsen,... (Agri-View, WI)
Election Wrap-Up n How Will Wisconsin’s Pork Industry Be Affected? Nov 18, 2008
WPA has the good fortune of working with the very qualified staff of DeWitt, Ross, ns in Madison. Ron Kuehn, Jordan Lamb, and Matt Moroney of the DeWitt staff provide excellent leadership, direction and oversight of the state legislative and rules processes. (Agri-View, WI)
Senator Barack Obama Is Now the President-Elect Nov 18, 2008
- The Livestock Facility Siting Review Board will meet on Nov. 21 at DATCP headquarters in Madison. The main issue on the agenda will be the board s review of the Van Dyke v. Racine County (Noble Farms). (Agri-View, WI)
It's Another Full Slate of WCHA Series on schedule for Nov. 21-22 Weekend; Minnesota, Wisconsin UP Unbeaten Streaks; Five Points Separate Top Seven Clubs Nov 18, 2008
Minnesota No. 1, CC No. 3, DU No. 10, MSU No. 11, SCSU No. 17, UND No. 20. UAA, UW, UMD Receive Votes; WCHA Teams 19-8-4 in Non-Conference Play. (Wcha.com)
Media firm advances beyond traditional services Nov 18, 2008
Schuch Jr. held a series of television and radio sales positions and finally served as local sales manager at Madison NBC affiliate WMTV-TV (Channel 15) ... TAP Media had 50 stations in its Ask the Expert network when it sold the business in 2003 for an undisclosed amount to of Madison. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Man wanted in Ga. and Wisc. arrested in Rexburg Nov 18, 2008
Cowgill is currently being held in the Madison County Jail. Article Rating. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Post Long Beach State: notes and quotes Nov 17, 2008
Long Beach State gave the Wisconsin men's basketball team a solid effort, but UW used a late Marcus Landry three-pointer to seal its season opening win. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Player reaction: Long Beach State Nov 17, 2008
- The Wisconsin men's basketball team was clinging to a one-point lead before Trevon Hughes dished to Marcus Landry on the perimeter. The wide-open senior fired the shot and drilled the three to give UW a four-point lead it would not relinquish as the Badgers beat Long Beach State 68-61 in the season opener. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Badger basketball begins season today Nov 17, 2008
The Wisconsin men's basketball begins regular season play today when Long Beach State comes to the Kohl Center. A season ago, the Badgers won a school-record 31 games en route to an outright conference championship and Big Ten tournament championship. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Badgers grind out season-opening win Nov 17, 2008
- Led by Marcus Landry's career-high 23 points, the Wisconsin men's basketball team defeated the Long Beach State 49ers, 68-61, to open its season. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
No. 8 Duke rallies past URI for 82-79 victory Nov 17, 2008
8 Duke rallies past URI for 82-79 victory:/n/a/2008/11/17/sports/s013257S50. 8 Duke rallies past URI for 82-79 victory:/n/a/2008/11/17/sports/s013257S50. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Badgers' Jefferson out of hospital after concussion Nov 17, 2008
Wisconsin sophomore wide receiver was released from a Madison, Wis. hospital Sunday after sustaining a concussion in the Badgers game against Minnesota on Saturday afternoon. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Olson: SNL boosts its image with political content Nov 17, 2008
She works in Madison for the television program Discover Wisconsin. Visit her online at. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Physician shortage plagues rural areas Nov 17, 2008
The supply of physicians will not keep up with the demand of patients as the population ages, Dr. Carl Getto, senior vice president of medical affairs at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, told the Chicago Tribune ... According to Dr. Byron Krouse, director of the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM) at the UW-Madison, around 60 percent of students educated in medical schools in Wisconsin leave the state for their residency programs ... To make matters worse,... (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Wisconsin' Jefferson expected to leave hospital Nov 17, 2008
Badgers' KyleJefferson exepcted to leave hospital - NCAA Football - SI.com. Posted: Monday November 17, 2008 1:53AM; Updated: Monday November 17, 2008 1:53AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Block School Nov 17, 2008
MADISON - The numbers dont seem to add up, but the University of mens basketball team was able to grind out a 68-61 win over Long Beach State in the season opener Sunday. Despite shooting just 36 percent in the second half and committing more turnovers than the 49ers, the Badgers pulled a close win in a game that came down to the wire. (BadgerNation.com)
Mystery of burned hawks near Janesville is solved Nov 17, 2008
MADISON Dianne Moller, a raptor rehabilitator from Milton, Wis. was mystified when the burned hawks started showing up about eight years ago. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
News : Dinesen house receives additional funding for restoration Nov 17, 2008
In August and September, additional funds were received from the Madison Community Foundation and Northwoods Niijii. These funds met the requirement of the Jeffris Family Foundation Challenge Grant made earlier and their funds will be forthcoming. (Forest Republican, WI)
Badgers storm back in second half to retain the Ax Nov 16, 2008
The Wisconsin football team was again sprinkled with boo's as its players headed into the locker room trailing 21-7 to rival Minnesota Saturday afternoon. When the third quarter started, UW could have let its three first half turnovers weigh heavy and continue its flat performance. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
The axe stays in Madison Nov 16, 2008
- The Wisconsin football team went into the locker room for halftime on the wrong side of a 21-7 score. However, UW came roaring back in the second half to retain the axe with a passionate 35-32 win. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
UW-Minnesota breakdown Nov 16, 2008
Over the course of the past 118 meetings with Minnesota, the Wisconsin football team has developed a bitter rivalry with its border state Gophers. Later today, the 119th meeting between the two schools will occur as both teams try to improve their bowl positions and take possession of Paul Buyan's Axe. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Five things to watch: Minnesota Nov 16, 2008
Associated PRess BadgerBlitz. Last season, the Wisconsin football team went to the Metrodome and won a high-scoring affair with the one-win Gophers. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Post Minnesota notes and quotes Nov 16, 2008
Post Minnesota notes and quotes. Post Minnesota notes and quotes. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
No Trace of Missing Wisc. Woman in Latest Searches Nov 16, 2008
" Sidie's former husband, Doug, told authorities she walked away from the home they shared the previous Friday night after they argued. He reported her missing the next day. Authorities have said the couple were divorced but had been reconciling. Doug Sidie has met with investigators on several occasions and been "very cooperative," and he also joined in the search one day, LaBarbera said. "It's got to be pretty difficult for him, too," he said. Related Stories Scores of volunteers searched the... (Fox News)
Medical tests 'encouraging' on Badgers' Jefferson Nov 16, 2008
ESPN - Medical tests 'encouraging' on Wisconsin Badgers' Kyle Jefferson. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Family history quest should result in story Nov 16, 2008
He received his bachelor s degree in history from UW-Madison and a dual master s degree in history and library science for UW-Milwaukee. He currently works as the Reference Archivist at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison ... Stop in and visit the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center located at 30 West Mifflin Street, Madison, Wisconsin or visit their Web site at. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
State prepares new tools for snow storms Nov 16, 2008
State officials are preparing new physical and virtual tools to avoid a snow disaster such as the one that stranded more than 2,000 vehicles overnight in February on Interstate 39-90 between Madison and Janesville. For openers, retractable barriers have been installed at every Interstate on-ramp from the Badger Interchange at the intersection of I-39-90 and I-94 on Madison s Far East Side south to the Wisconsin-Illinois border, said Doug Dembowski, supervisor at the state traffic operations... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Norovirus outbreak grows at UW-Madison Nov 16, 2008
(AP) - A suspected norovirus outbreak at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is growing. UW officials say 63 students have become sick in Sellery Hall since Nov. 7. (WKOW-TV.com)
Spartans top Heels in field hockey Nov 16, 2008
"At the 32:31 mark, Melanie Brill scored her fifth goal of the season, assisted by senior Kate Scholl and sophomore Kiki Norbruis to give UNC a 2-1 lead.MSU answered just over five minutes later on the team's first corner of the half. Geraldine Raynor sent a straight shot into the goal, assisted by Gwen Riley and Michelle Ciliberti.ALSO SATURDAYMORE FIELD HOCKEYWAKE FOREST 7, AMERICAN 1: Hilary Moore and Minou Gimbrere scored two goals each to lead the third-seeded Deacons past visiting American... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bringing the House of Pain Nov 16, 2008
MADISON -- The University of football team received a momentum-booster from the most unsuspecting candidate: the House of Pain. In a come-from-behind effort, the Badgers capped their rally after Jump Around blared over the Camp Randall speakers to defeat , 35-32, on Saturday. (BadgerNation.com)
UM Women's Tennis Announces 2009 Spring Schedule Nov 16, 2008
Miami will spend the first four matches at home as they kickoff the year against four Sunshine State opponents, beginning with Atlantic Sun Conference newcomer Florida Gulf Coast on Jan. 23 and concluding with Conference USA member UCF. That stretch of home contests includes hosting the Indoor Qualifier where the Hurricanes will have the chance to qualify and proceed on to Madison, Wisconsin where they would compete in the National Team Indoor Championships on Feb. 12-15. In late February, UM... (Hurricanesports.com)
LHI scrutinized for handling of 9/11 responder insurance, care Nov 16, 2008
MADISON Like thousands of other Americans, Judy Wolff, a nurse s aide at Holmen High School, dropped everything and rushed to New York City after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to see how she could help. A volunteer with the American Red Cross, Wolff went to the World Trade Center site to help victims and their families get food vouchers and pay bills. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
State budget blame game, plenty to go around Nov 16, 2008
MADISON If Gov. Jim Doyle and Republican and Democratic lawmakers now find themselves in a 5 billion budget hole, it s because they ve all done part of the shoveling, budget experts said. At least 1. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fewer younger voters turn out, but they still make their mark Nov 16, 2008
Turnout at Winona precincts with a traditionally high number of college voters Lake Lodge, Madison Elementary and Kryzsko Commons on WSU s campus, among others was not significantly higher this year compared with 2004. There also was not a significant increase in same-day registration, a tool many students use to vote in Winona if they are from out of state and cannot get home to vote on Election Day. (Winona Daily News, MN)
I. Bernard Weinstein, Who Studied Causes of Cancer, Dies at 78 Nov 16, 2008
I. Bernard Weinstein was born in Madison, Wis. He earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Wisconsin before conducting research at Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Alaska Anchorage, Minnesota State, St. Cloud State Record Noteworthy Victories to Open Weekend Series Nov 16, 2008
Jon Olthuis backstopped the Seawolves over the Sioux on Nov. 14. Seawolves Upend Host UND Friday; Mavericks Topple Defending WCHA Champ CC; Huskies Down No. 4 DU; Wisconsin Moves Unbeaten Streak to Four with Tie at UMD; Unbeaten Minnesota Takes on Michigan Tech Saturday and Sunday. (Wcha.com)
Obama Mulls Hillary, Richardson As Sec. of State Nov 16, 2008
Associated Press writers David Espo, Jim Kuhnhenn and Liz Sidoti in Washington, Richard Richtmyer in Albany, N.Y., and Scott Bauer in Madison, Wis. contributed to this report. (Newsmax)
