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  • Confessions of a Money Manager: Stock market cool on alternative energy -- you shouldn’t be

    The Capital Times – 2 hrs 18 mins ago  

    A phalanx of environmentalists has gathered in Copenhagen, Denmark, to deliberate on global warming and its potential impact on human civilization. It could be the most important conference since the Allies decided the fate of Europe after World War II. Unfortunately, investors have not grasped the gravity of this pivotal event. You can tell by how they’ve treated alternative energy stocks. The ... Full Story »

  • Speed trap avoidance goes high tech -- and police don't mind

    The Capital Times – Fri Dec 11, 8:24 am ET  

    So your radar detector's obsolete and "Paul Revere" headlight flashes from oncoming motorists are increasingly rare. But you still want to zip merrily down the highway without the worry of a speed trap. You might be able to improve your odds by checking Speedtrap.org, CopSpy.com, or even more advanced services that will feed your in-vehicle GPS device with warnings as you approach an officer ... Full Story »

  • The 11th Frame: Live PBA action on TV finally set to return

    The Capital Times – Fri Dec 11, 7:08 am ET  

    Unless you've managed to insulate yourself from the results, this season's PBA TV finals on ESPN haven't contained any suspense. Full Story »

  • Reject taxation without representation for Milwaukee schools

    The Capital Times – Fri Dec 11, 6:09 am ET  

    Gov. Jim Doyle continues to promote his wrongheaded proposal to give the mayor of Milwaukee the power to appoint the Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent and give that appointee sweeping financial authority over budget decisions, labor negotiations and school closings. Full Story »

  • Paul Burger: Thanks to stranger in the storm

    The Capital Times – Fri Dec 11, 6:09 am ET  

    Dear Editor: This week I moved to Madison from the South, where it’s every man for himself. A friend and I arrived on Tuesday evening as the snow was beginning to pile up. Full Story »

Portage Daily Register

The Sauk Prairie Eagle

Isthmus

  • Madison in the movies: Behind the scenes

    Isthmus – Mon Dec 7, 12:52 pm ET  

    If most of the Hollywood movies filmed on location in Madison are bad, it's not the fault of the dedicated local folks who worked with the producers, directors and stars, meeting often outrageous demands. Mary Idso, former assistant director of the now-closed Wisconsin Film Office, tells hilarious and hair-raising stories about dealing with the big-budget productions that rolled into the area. Full Story »

  • Madison in the movies

    Isthmus – Sun Dec 6, 1:09 am ET  

    Is there a Madison curse for Hollywood movies? Almost every big-budget project filmed on location here is an artistic failure, even if it stars foolproof actors like Julia Roberts, Michelle Pfeiffer or Johnny Depp. Full Story »

  • UW orchestra and Despite the Chaos join forces

    Isthmus – Sun Dec 6, 1:09 am ET  

    Rock and classical music may seem like strange bedfellows, but if you examine the evidence, they've been having a love affair for quite some time. Full Story »

  • CunninLynguists take a rap trip

    Isthmus – Sun Dec 6, 1:08 am ET  

    American road stories have held a mystique at least since Jack Kerouac penned his classic Beat Generation novel. This year, CunninLynguists made road stories the central theme of their rap verses. The Kentucky hip-hop duo released Strange Journey: Volume 1 in spring, followed by Volume 2 last month. Full Story »

  • Step Afrika! explores a percussive movement tradition

    Isthmus – Sun Dec 6, 1:08 am ET  

    Although Overture Center does its best to play safe, every now and then the performance palace's programmers go out on a limb and bring in an edgy, must-see show. Step Afrika! is one of those. Steeped in African American history, mashed up with South African roots and slicked with contemporary production values, this rhythm company serves up a supersize shot of soul. Full Story »

Baraboo News Republic

Reedsburg Times-Press

  • Rock Springs man co-authors Lombardi book

    Reedsburg Times-Press – Wed Dec 9, 12:12 pm ET  

    Rock Springs author Royce Boyles (second from right) and legendary 1960s Green Bay Packer Dave Robinson (far right) signed copies of their newly released book "The Lombardi Legacy: Thirty People who were Touched by Greatness" at Fedderly Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Reedsburg Tuesday. Full Story »

  • Winter weather calls for disaster kits

    Reedsburg Times-Press – Wed Dec 9, 12:12 pm ET  

    MADISON - The Badger Chapter of the American Red Cross is warning area residents to use caution during the first major winter storm of the season. With eight to 12-plus inches of snow forecasted, people are encouraged to prepare. Full Story »

  • Rock Springs Library events upcoming

    Reedsburg Times-Press – Wed Dec 9, 12:12 pm ET  

    ROCK SPRINGS - Join us for these events at the Rock Springs Public Library at 101 1st St. in Rock Springs! Baking Bread with Sandy is set for Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Sandra Byers makes the most wonderful bread, and will share her no-kneading secrets with you! Full Story »

  • Lend me your llama

    Reedsburg Times-Press – Wed Dec 9, 11:57 am ET  

    They were pretty sure no llamas were present in Bethlehem for Christ's birth, but they thought this friendly guy would add some life. Full Story »

  • No tax breaks this year

    Reedsburg Times-Press – Wed Dec 9, 11:56 am ET  

    REEDSBURG - Based on past and current economic trends and budget forecasts, it's no surprise that everyone can expect to be paying a bit more in property taxes this year. Full Story »

Wisconsin Dells Events

  • Area digs out from blizzard

    Wisconsin Dells Events – 1 hr 51 mins ago  

    As the snowflakes started falling Tuesday, residents in south central Wisconsin hunkered down and prepared for a winter storm that would drop about a foot of snow on the Dells area. Tuesday night's storm closed down garbage service, streets, driveways, businesses, local offices and schools Wednesday, but things started returning to normal Thursday after Wednesday night's blizzard warning expired. Full Story »

  • Village lowers assessment for Great Wolf

    Wisconsin Dells Events – 1 hr 51 mins ago  

    Almost a year after settling an assessment-related court case with Great Wolf Lodge, the Lake Delton Board of Review decided to lower the business' 2009 assessment, too. Full Story »

  • BID hears proposal for portable video sign

    Wisconsin Dells Events – 1 hr 51 mins ago  

    Wisconsin Dells could benefit from having a large, transportable video screen downtown to carry advertisements or live images of concerts blocks from the staging area, business owner Mark Sweet told the city's Business Improvement District Committee at a meeting Tuesday. Full Story »

  • Pedro's to provide free Christmas dinner for needy

    Wisconsin Dells Events – 1 hr 51 mins ago  

    Families with limited resources have an invitation to eat a free traditional holiday meal at Pedro's Mexican Restaurant on Christmas Day. Full Story »

  • Holiday Train nets $13,000 plus

    Wisconsin Dells Events – Tue Dec 8, 5:36 pm ET  

    Although the decorative lights were whitewashed by a setting winter sun, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train rolled into Wisconsin Dells Sunday afternoon ready to spread holiday cheer. As it has the past three years, the Holiday Train, which has been operating since 1999, stopped at the Dells train depot so musicians could perform a handful of songs. This year's experience, however, was unlike ... Full Story »

Juneau County Star-Times

  • City Center Motel owner can't be found

    Juneau County Star-Times – 33 mins ago  

    The city of Mauston may have to demolish the City Center Motel without the help of its owner. "We had trouble locating the gentleman so we had to post a notice in his [local] newspaper in Illinois," said city Administrator Brian Yerges. Full Story »

  • Village of Necedah sets 2010 budget and levy

    Juneau County Star-Times – 1 hr 3 mins ago  

    Adjustments to tax districts related to prior investments and about $26,000 less state-funding led to a 3 percent increase in the village of Necedah's tax levy for the 2010 general obligations budget the Village Board adopted Thursday night. Full Story »

  • Family begins process to annex property into Mauston

    Juneau County Star-Times – 1 hr 3 mins ago  

    The Mauston Common Council voted Tuesday evening at City Hall to accept the petition for annexation of the Phillips farm, located in the town of Lemonweir on Sherman St. or Highway G near I90/94 east of Mauston. Full Story »

  • Turtle Dunk ready to dive in to benefit Relay for Life

    Juneau County Star-Times – 1 hr 3 mins ago  

    You'd have to be crazy to dive into the chilly depths of Castle Rock Lake at the height of winter — that is, unless you had a really good reason for doing so. Full Story »

  • Events center approved

    Juneau County Star-Times – Tue Dec 8, 7:08 pm ET  

    The Juneau County Agricultural, Industrial and Recreation Society, commonly known as JCAIRS, announced the receipt of a $529,000 Community Development Block Grant at their regular meeting Monday, Dec. 8 at Hatch Public Library in Mauston. Full Story »

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