Stories published August 27, 2008

Beloit police investigate shooting
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Suspects in custody
Kutter Harley-Davidson joins in anniversary celebration
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Thousands of bikers expected in Janesville area
SBA loans for flood damage come to Rock County
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Over $2 million is sent to flood victims in Rock County
On abortion issue, Pope Pelosi stands at the gate
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
St. Augustine was resurrected as Pelosi was trying to respond to the question that refuses to die: When does human life begin?
Board cuts proposed spending to help taxpayers
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
The Janesville School Board has cobbled together a variety of budget cuts and cost-shifting to reduce property taxes.
Sports fees get big thumbs down
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Nineteen parents, students and coaches addressed the Janesville School Board on Tuesday night, and all but one adamantly opposed an increase in sports fees.
Man in wheelchair injured in car accident
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
A man hit by a car while crossing a Whitewater street in his wheelchair Tuesday was in critical condition this morning at a Madison hospital.
Master of carnival games will be at Walworth County Fair
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Tom Burdette knows how to beat those pesky, tricky carnival games that suck money from players hoping to win plush, jumbo-sized stuffed animals.
DNR grants ethanol plant's request
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
A new piece of equipment for a Milton ethanol plant could be a chance for the plant to resolve its issues, a spokeswoman for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday.
Public record for Aug. 27, 2008
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Death notices for Aug. 27, 2008
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Charter, Big Ten Network strike a deal
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Charter Communications has agreed "in principle" to a multi-year commitment to carry the Big Ten Network on its expanded basic cable lineup in Big Ten states.
Lake dredging referendum price tag could be $1.75 million
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Evansville residents might vote Nov. 4 whether Lake Leota should be dredged at a cost of no more than $1.75 million.
Students spread out in Whitewater
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
A growing number of UW-Whitewater students are inhabiting single-family homes and neighborhoods, and some residents aren't happy about it.
City, school address housing concerns
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Whitewater is trying to nip in the bud what some residents say is the eventual death of their neighborhoods as more and more single-family homes are "converted" to student rental properties.
Craig volleyball opens with seven matches; Parker has three
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Craig volleyball recorded two victories, three losses and pair of splits while Parker won one of three matches in competition Tuesday.
Craig, Parker tennis teams breeze in league openers
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
The Big Eight Conference season got off to a rousing start Tuesday with wins for both the Craig and Parker tennis teams.
Parker golfers bounce back with two wins
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Janesville Parker High's girls golf team got back to their winning ways Tuesday.
Craig tennis lineup gets a new look after successful season
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
The Janesville Craig High girls tennis team is having a moving sale.
Labor woes fail to derail LaborFest and its spirit, organizers say
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
LaborFest will be the same as it's been in recent years, said Bert Brookens, president of the Labor Fest Committee. There have been no cutbacks on entertainment.
Green fits Parker tennis squad
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Green is the theme for Janesville Parker High School's girls tennis team this season.
Bliss Communications, WISC join forces
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Bliss Communications and WISC-TV Channel 3 have firmed up a partnership that company managers say offers benefits for both operations and will lead to improved news coverage of Rock County.
Darien firefighters want chief to take action against troublesome employee
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
The five firefighters who have resigned from the Darien Fire Department are upset that officials are slow to take action against an assistant chief.
Memorial to Katrina victims taking shape
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Six mausoleums for the unclaimed dead of Hurricane Katrina stand on what was vacant land just five weeks ago, as New Orleans scrambles to complete a memorial by Friday's third anniversary of the storm.
Sheets masters Cardinals in 12-0 win
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Finally, Ben Sheets had the upper hand against the St. Louis Cardinals. He picked a perfect time to best a team that has given him fits, beating them in a game with postseason implications.
School board reduces tax levy increase
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
By making voluntary budget cuts, the board reduced the tax levy increase from 8.9 percent to 3.7 percent.
Snappers tumble in extra innings
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
The Beloit Snappers fell to the visiting Kane County Cougars in Midwest League baseball Tuesday.
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