Koch Brothers Spend $700,000 on Ads Defending Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker faces a growing recall effort, but he's got some powerful, moneyed, and familiar friends to help him defeat it: The Koch brothers.
http://news.yahoo.com/koch-brothers-spend-700-000-ads-defending-wisconsin-180639979.html

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:06:39 -0800

Former aide to Wisconsin governor pleads guilty

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - A former aide to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges of soliciting campaign contributions while she was supposed to be working at her government job, and agreed to assist in the investigation into illegal fundraising. Darlene Wink, 61, a former assistant to Walker when he was Milwaukee County Executive, was charged late last month along with ...
http://news.yahoo.com/former-aide-wisconsin-governor-pleads-guilty-230608691.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:06:08 -0800

Wisconsin man accused of Lake Elmo, Hudson crime spree wins appeal

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has thrown out the confession of a man who allegedly robbed an armored vehicle in Hudson the day after shooting a woman in Lake Elmo.
http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_19912241?source=rss

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:28:32 -0800

Former Wisconsin athletic official faces second allegation

MADISON, Wis (Reuters) - University of Wisconsin police are investigating a second allegation of misconduct against former athletic department official John Chadima, previously accused of making unwanted sexual advances toward a male student at a party. Chadima resigned last month after the first student said the senior associate athletic director tried to fondle him at a celebration before the ...
http://news.yahoo.com/former-wisconsin-athletic-official-faces-second-allegation-223238239.html

Published: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:32:38 -0800

Who’s progressive in Wisconsin

T he 2012 U.S. elections could be the most exciting and consequential in years. In Wisconsin, we might be looking at political Armageddon. Wisconsin is a swing state in the presidential race. There is a wide-open contest for the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Herb Kohl . Read full article >>
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/scott-walker-fighting-a-good-fight-in-wisconsin/2012/02/06/gIQAtLL5uQ_story.html?wprss=rss_homepage

Published: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:26:07 -0800

More accusations against ex-Wisconsin official

MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin campus police have opened an investigation into new misconduct allegations against a former top athletic official who resigned after he was accused of sexually assaulting a student at a Rose Bowl party.
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Published: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:27:04 -0800

Wisconsin-Green Bay women win again

Unbeaten Wisconsin-Green Bay is showing no sign of sliding from its lofty ranking Julie Wojta scored 14 of her 16 points in the first half and the 10th-ranked Phoenix routed Wisconsin-Milwaukee 85-39 on Saturday night. Green Bay (20-0, 10-0 Horizon League), which entered with its highest ranking ever, coasted to its 40th straight regular-season victory.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaaw/recap?gid=201202040652

Published: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:41 -0800

Wisconsin-Milwaukee women lose to No. 10 Green Bay

Wisconsin-Milwaukee got another look at No. 10 Wisconsin-Green Bay on Saturday night, and the Panthers just couldn't keep up with the Phoenix. Angela Rodriguez scored 12 points, but Milwaukee lost 85-39 to unbeaten Green Bay. Panthers coach Sandy Botham was impressed. "I don't even think Baylor can (beat them)," Botham said with a smile.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaaw/news?slug=ap-t25-milwaukee

Published: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:02:47 -0800

Wisconsin's Bielema adds former Badger Faulkner to staff

Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema has hired Eddie Faulkner to coach the team's tight ends.
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/17155742/wisconsins-bielema-adds-former-badger-faulkner-to-staff/rss

Published: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:53:04 -0800

Wisconsin tea party leaders upset with recall decision that doesn't allow outside challenges

Leaders of two tea party groups said a decision Tuesday by Wisconsin's elections board not to accept third-party evidence of fraud in recall petitions targeting Republican Gov. Scott Walker put the integrity of the election in jeopardy.
http://www.twincities.com/wisconsin/ci_19916070?source=rss

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:13:46 -0800