Publication: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First reported 16 mins ago - Updated 16 mins ago - 1 reports

Walker's week ahead: Connecticut, New York City, Iowa

From Madison and beyond, a daily dose of political news and glimpses behind the scenes Gov. Scott Walkers big week of campaigning out east and in Iowa begins Monday with an appearance in Connecticut that is already generating heat.The Connecticut Democratic ... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 16 mins ago]

Entities: New York City, Walkers, Republican Party (US), Fundraising

First reported 56 mins ago - Updated 56 mins ago - 1 reports

Group seeks volunteers to plant 500 vegetable gardens

The Victory Garden Initiative is seeking volunteers to plant 500 vegetable gardens in Milwaukee this month.The nonprofit is named for efforts during World War I and II to have people grow food to support the war effort. It encourages people to plant gardens ... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 56 mins ago]

Entities: Vegetables, Milwaukee, World War I, Habitat

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Marquette University

New Marquette PhD, expert in educational humor, to meet funnyman Dr. Bill Cosby

It may seem like a no-brainer that a professor with a sense of humor sets the stage for better learning.Marquette University PhD candidate Stephen Halula wanted to prove that when he set out on his dissertation, "Humor in Education." So he examined research ... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Bill Cosby, Education, Marquette University, Coffee, Storify Inc

First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

Madison officers kill man rushing them with sword

The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Madison police killed a man charging them with a sword after a daylong standoff on the city's far east side.Dane County sheriff's deputies were unsuccessful in serving the man with an eviction notice at his condo ... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Police, Constructive Eviction

First reported 3 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 1 reports

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Neenah filled with historic homes, parks

In the late 1800s, Neenah's reigning paper tycoons Kimberly, Clark, Babcock and Shattuck, founders of the Kimberly-Clark Corp. built imposing mansions on E. Wisconsin Ave. near the shore of Lake Winnebago to show off their wealth and status. Other industry ... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 3 hours ago]

Entities: Neenah (United States), Lake Winnebago (United States), Fox River (United States), Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Historical Society

First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 2 reports

Sam's Club

Walmart, Sam's Club proposed for Oconomowoc's Pabst Farms site

A Walmart supermarket and discount store and Sam's Club store are being proposed for Oconomowoc's Pabst Farms site, where city officials had once hoped to see a regional mall developed.The 151,000-square-foot Walmart supercenter and 136,000-square-foot ... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Sam's Club, Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Peter Bell

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated 12 hours ago - 2 reports

Midwest should have ample electricity for hottest summer days

A national electricity reliability organization is forecasting electricity supply challenges in Texas and southern California this summer but says the Midwest region should continue to have more than enough power to meet its needs.The North American Electric ... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 12 hours ago]

Entities: We Energies, Power Plant, NERC North American Electric Reliability Corpor...

First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 2 reports

MPS leader Horton had passion for helping children

Barbara Horton talked about all children in Milwaukee as if they were her own.They were always "our babies." And they needed help: education, support, mentoring, a chance to pursue a promising future.The desire to improve the institutions in Milwaukee ... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 19 hours ago]

Entities: Milwaukee, Education, Howard Gardner, Carroll University, Capella University

First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 2 reports

Men with long guns rob McDonald's in Menomonee Falls

Two armed men, wearing bandanas over their faces, robbed a McDonald's in Menomonee Falls on Thursday night, police said.The incident happened about 11:30 p.m., according to the Menomonee Falls Police Department. The men were carrying long guns and left ... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 22 hours ago]

Entities: McDonald's Corporation, Cash Robbery, Police

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 2 reports

Racine day care workers accused of filming beating plead not guilty

Two Racine day-care workers accused of filming the beating of a child pleaded not guilty to child abuse related charges Thursday, the Journal Times reports.Former Bundles of Blessings Kids Kare employees Jakitta M. Hollins, 22, of Caledonia, and Krystina ... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - May 17 2013]

Entities: Workers, Child Abuse, Crime

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 2 reports

Court-martialed veteran still gets job preference, Wisconsin court rules

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee must give a job applicant veteran's preference even though the Navy discharged him for bad conduct after a court martial, the state Court of Appeals ruled Thursday.State law says military veterans get preference points ... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - May 17 2013]

Entities: Discharge, Court Martial, University of Wisconsin System, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 2 reports

Milwaukee County court commissioner sentenced for tax violations

A Milwaukee County court commissioner has been convicted of felony tax violations that will likely cost her her job and, at least temporarily, her law license.Geneva McKinley, 49, was sentenced Thursday to five days in jail as a condition of 18 months ... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - May 17 2013]

Entities: County Court, Taxes, Probation, Chief Judge, Circuit Judge

Quotes

"I started out working on my doctorate as a hobby," Halula said. "Some people play softball; I took college courses. And while it was a hobby to start with, it became a passion."

New Marquette PhD, expert in educational humor, to meet funnyman Dr. Bill Cosby [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 1 hour ago]

"Engine Two found a fully involved car fire on arrival" the fire department statement said

Car fleeing bullets crashes, burns; 2 injured [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 5 hours ago]

"The 18-year-old robbery suspect died despite efforts of the Milwaukee Fire Department who treated him at the scene" said the statement from Capt. Victor Beecher

Suspected armed robber, 18, shot and killed on north side [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 5 hours ago]

Flanner believes that setting up farms in "underutilized" urban spaces helps connect city dwellers "with the food chain, helps them learn where food comes from, how a carrot grows - and that has a positive impact on food choices." And he says the company is always looking to expand its rooftop empire, keeping a bird's eye out for suitable buildings

Brookfield native brings farming to the rooftops of Brooklyn [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 13 hours ago]

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