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Indian wheat rots in the open after bumper harvest - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The edible grain would be repacked in fresh sacks and sold, said a caretaker, who spoke on condition of anonymity as he did not wish to be identified. Four bumper harvests over the past five years have swelled food grain production across the states of ...
Obama voices his support for gay marriage - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Senior administration officials said Obama came to the conclusion that gay couples should have the right to legally marry earlier this year and had planned to make his views known publicly before the Democratic National Convention in early September.
Latino Community Center lays off workers - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Since February there have been difficulties getting paid on time, according to one worker who asked not to be named. Paychecks that were supposed to be issued March 30 weren't issued until April 18 but were backdated, the worker said.
Daniel Bice Labor group's pro-Falk TV ads vanish - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Other labor officials, who asked not to be named, said Wisconsin for Falk is aiming to be back on TV as early as Monday. The hope is that more union money will flow in soon, and the political tide will turn. With the May 8 primary just around the ...
FBI investigating sports agent - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A second ex-employee confirmed that she quit Elite, although she asked that her name not be used since she does not "want to be associated or affiliated" with Jenson or Elite. The woman confirmed Winters' description of why she and others quit.
Voter thwarted in Waukesha for lack of ID - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The woman, who asked not to be identified because she and her mother were embarrassed, said she ended up calling the Government Accountability Board for help. Kevin Kennedy, executive director of the board, confirmed Tuesday that the incident happened.
Activities of former Cain operative scrutinized - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"I don't believe that," the source said. "Remember that there are a lot of people with a lot of zeros behind their names who are really pissed off." Along with his campaign work, Block spun off a handful of organizations from Americans for Prosperity, ...
Mental health care advocate born of adversity - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Agreed, said a friend of hers from those days who asked not to be named because of concerns about her ex-husband. She and Neubauer were in the same ward at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, a private facility in Wauwatosa. "I hated Mary's guts at first," ...
Death in squad car leaves trail of anger, doubt - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The woman asked not to be identified in the newspaper, saying she feared retaliation by police. She later told the district attorney's office she saw numerous officers hitting, kicking and using Tasers on Williams, which Chisholm said is not consistent ...
Dahmer tour attracts protesters but few customers - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A woman, who declined to give her name, ran out of the van carrying a sign that read, "Our city will be shamed again." James Oshkeshequoam, a 54-year-old roofer who was not taking the tour but happened to be on 2nd St. called to the protester.
Walker not playing the best defense - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"That's problematic," said a Democratic strategist, who asked not to be named. "It's been very erratic, and it hasn't helped him." Several of the PR experts noted that Walker has been very passive throughout the 21-month investigation.
Kenosha health care worker now at center of Braun controversy - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
It was Laurenzi, according to a source close to the situation, who collected the urine sample from Braun at Miller Park on Oct. 1. Laurenzi did not respond to repeated calls to his cell phone number requesting comment. His listed address is in Kenosha ...
Cost, employee impact likely influenced Kohl's decision - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
One Kohl's headquarters employee, who asked not to be identified, said among workers he knows, those without children liked the idea of working downtown because of its night life and other attractions. But employees with children in school or child ...
Walmart will close Northridge area store - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
However, the Servite Drive property apparently has deed restrictions that prohibit Walmart from adding a supermarket use, the source said. Nelson confirmed that the property has deed restrictions but declined further comment. The Northridge area store, ...
More charges expected against ex-Walker staffers, sources say - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The upcoming charges, sources said, will not mark the end of the 20-month criminal investigation. The next phase, insiders say, is focusing on the role some of Walker's closest associates and county employees had in a real estate deal involving a ...
Mass exodus continues at UW - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"He's gone," a source said. "That's not good." Rudolph, who has been on Bret Bielema's staff since 2008, agreed to a position under new Pittsburgh coach Paul Chryst. Rudolph also was UW's recruiting coordinator and has been hailed as an outstanding ...
Thompson could promote Wolf to McKenzie's post - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
In fact, sources said general manager Ted Thompson will promote Eliot Wolf in the not-too-distant future, perhaps to McKenzie's position of director of football operations. The Oakland Raiders announced Friday that McKenzie had agreed to become the ...
Ball mulling a return to Badgers - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
However, a source close to the team said Wednesday that Ball is leaning toward returning to UW for his senior season but wants to take time to ensure he is confident in his decision. Eligible underclassmen have until Jan. 15 to declare for the 2012 ...
UW staff sees more changes - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"Parents and kids love him," the source said. With Rudolph staying, Bielema must hire a tight ends coach, a receivers coach and a quarterbacks coach. He wants at least one of those coaches who have experience calling plays, but it is clear he wants ...
Offensive coordinator Philbin starting to interview for head coaching jobs - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The first took place Wednesday night in Kansas City, the source said, confirming an earlier report from ESPN.com, and the other will take place later this week. The source would not reveal with what team the other interview will take place. ...
Downtown Milwaukee's Boston Store to stay open - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
That source asked not to be identified because of the sensitive nature of negotiations regarding the Boston Store's lease. The Boston Store chain's owner, Bon-Ton Stores Inc., declined to comment. Mary Kerr, Bon-Ton's vice president of investor and ...
Jennings expected to miss just 2-3 weeks with knee injury - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Late Sunday night a source said Jennings had torn the medial collateral ligament, but on Monday coach Mike McCarthy announced it was just a partial tear or sprain and that Jennings would definitely be back in time for the Packers' first playoff game ...
Bon-Ton deal would extend downtown leases - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
That source asked not to be identified because of the sensitive nature of the talks. A formal request for state financing hasn't been submitted, said Tom Thieding, spokesman for Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Department of City Development ...
Finley's versatility makes him a potent weapon - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
"I think he is critical," said an NFC personnel executive who asked not to be identified. "Look at the Packers and those receivers and think about that. I'm sure he's helping out Jordy. Jordy is playing his (butt) off from what I've seen. ...
Justice Prosser not participating in cases because of health issue - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Madison - State Supreme Court Justice David Prosser is not participating in any oral arguments this month because of a health issue that is not life-threatening, sources close to Prosser said. ...