Free USC Conference on Sports: “The Olympics” on campus next week The Examiner | L.A. sports fans will have a unique opportunity to learn about sports business and sports event management from the world’s leading experts next week. And thanks to a generous grant from Nike, this special event will be offered free to all wh...
State files charges against day care operator Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State prosecutors in Milwaukee have filed criminal charges against another day care center operator, alleging she charged the state more than $50,000 for care she did not provide, according to the criminal complaint. | The charges are the latest resu...
Fitzgerald: Senate Republicans didn't use redistricting talking points Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Madison - Republicans in the state Senate did not use talking points that told lawmakers to ignore public comments about new election maps, their leader said Tuesday. | "I've never seen that and no other member of my caucus has seen that," ...
Roundy's stock may begin trading Wednesday Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Roundy's Inc. is poised to start trading on the New York Stock Exchange as soon as Wednesday after the company declared its IPO registration statement effective Tuesday. | Shortly thereafter, company executives and directors and its current owner, Wi...
No charges filed yet in UW-Parkside racial case Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Officials continue to investigate two racial incidents of nooses found at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Somers near Kenosha but have not yet sought any charges against anyone, authorities said Tuesday. | Last Wednesday, a noose made of rubb...
Man ruled competent for trial in 2010 Racine slaying Milwaukee Journal Sentinel A Racine man accused in the October 2010 killing of a woman who was planning to hand out $100 in quarters at a Laundromat to people in need has been found competent to stand trial. | Wilbert L. Thomas, 67, who has a history of sexual assaults, had be...
Two-week-old girl dies; cause of death pending Milwaukee Journal Sentinel A 17-day-old Milwaukee girl who died last Friday had a large amount of blood in her nose and airway, but no trauma was found during an autopsy, according to a medical examiner's report released Tuesday. | It was unclear whether th...
Former Walker aide pleads guilty, to cooperate with DA Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Darlene Wink pleaded guilty Tuesday to two misdemeanor charges of fundraising in the courthouse for then Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker's campaign for governor. | Wink, 61, worked as Walker's constituent services coordinator in the county ex...
Menard to pay $1 million to settle discrimination claim Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Menard Inc. has agreed to pay about $1 million to settle a class-action race discrimination claim. | The settlement, which has received preliminary approval from an arbitrator in Chicago, stems from allegations made in 2004 by three black former empl...
Sweet Mullets brewpub coming to Oconomowoc Milwaukee Journal Sentinel An Oconomowoc brewpub is making a splash, and it hasn't even opened yet: was voted "best of the fest" at the Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest last month in Madison for its Wild Buckwheat Red, made from Wisconson buckwheat and hops. | Mark...
Cocoa powder found to benefit heart health, say new studies The Examiner | Regarding the cocoa health benefit studies, see the February 12, 2012 research articles, "Cocoa Offers Consistent Benefits for Heart Health" and from the Harvard Health Newsletter, "Cocoa reduces inflammation associated with heart disease." Also check out the articles, CardioSmart: CardioSmart: Cocoa is Good for Heart Health and How cocoa benefit...
