Ill. man charged with stealing more than $45K in eyeglasses from Wis. stores to satisfy fetishMILWAUKEE — An Illinois man was accused of stealing more than $45,000 worth of eyeglasses from suburban Milwaukee stores because he enjoys being around eyewear. Jerry Lowery, 38, was charged with three counts of armed robbery and one count of fleeing an officer. The charges carry a maximum penalty of more than 120 years in prison and a $310,000 fine. AirTran chief executive says discount carrier not worried about competition in MilwaukeeAirTran Airways sees growth potential in the Midwest, and it has been aggressively expanding service in Milwaukee. But the competition could be stiff, since Southwest Airlines has announced new service to Milwaukee and Republic Airways Holdings says it will buy struggling Midwest Airlines. AirTran Chief Executive Bob Fornaro discussed the issues in the company’s second-quarter earnings conference call with analysts on Wednesday. STIMULUS WATCH: Foreign rail companies eye US stimulus money to build new passenger trainsWASHINGTON — Foreign companies that dominate the international high-speed rail industry are trying to cash in on the Obama administration’s plan to pump billions of dollars into U.S. rail systems to help stimulate the economy. Off-duty firefighters, bystanders rescue woman, 2 children from burning SUV in MilwaukeeMILWAUKEE — Two brothers who are Milwaukee firefighters were off-duty when their wives called them to the scene of a burning SUV that had a woman and her two young children trapped inside. AirTran Airways parent expected to post 2Q profit, a bright spot for the struggling industryATLANTA — AirTran Holdings Inc., operator of discount carrier AirTran Airways, reports second-quarter results on Wednesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Johnson Controls says income fell 63 percent in fiscal 3rd quarterMILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls Inc. said Monday its fiscal third-quarter earnings fell 63 percent, despite cost cutting to control expenses amid weakened economic conditions. Johnson Controls says income falls 63 percent in fiscal 3rd quarterMILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls says its fiscal third-quarter earnings fell 63 percent, even though the auto parts and building products maker cut costs to control expenses amid weakened economic conditions. Analyst boosts estimates for Campbell Soup, says growth opportunities aheadMILWAUKEE — An analyst on Thursday boosted his estimates for Campbell Soup Co., saying he is optimistic about the soup maker’s near-term potential to beat expected earnings. Harley-Davidson makes deeper cuts as 2nd-qtr income falls 91 percent on lower bike shipmentsNEW YORK — Back when the good times rolled, Harley-Davidson Inc. couldn’t keep up with demand for its flashy high-end motorcycles. Now, the party is over and Harley is feeling the hangover. Wis. mother charged with helping son dispose of his girlfriend’s body after alleged stranglingMILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin man accused of strangling his girlfriend enlisted the help of his mother and a friend to burn her body and pour the ashes into a frozen lake, according to criminal complaints filed Tuesday. State-by-state list of cites and areas to receive stimulus money to combat homelessnessState-by-state look at cities, counties and communities where stimulus money will be distributed to combat homelessness and the dollars for each location, according to the Housing and Urban Development Department: Large blaze at Wis. meatpacking plant leads to evacuation of surrounding area; no injuriesCUDAHY, Wis. — A large blaze gutted part of a meatpacking plant south of Milwaukee on Monday and authorities warned thousands of area residents to temporarily evacuate because of the possibility of an ammonia explosion. Firefighters battle large blaze at Wis. meatpacking plant; nearby residents told to leaveCUDAHY, Wis. — Fire crews battled a large blaze at a meatpacking plant south of Milwaukee on Monday, and authorities warned residents within a mile of the plant to leave the area because of the threat of toxic fumes. PepsiCo and Pepsi Bottling to boost Russia stake by $1 billion over several yearsMILWAUKEE — Soft drink and snack maker PepsiCo Inc. announced plans Monday to boost its investment in Russia, continuing a trend of consumer companies seeking growth in emerging markets as their U.S. sales soften. General Mills expects 2010 profit to rise, ingredient costs to moderate in fiscal 2010MILWAUKEE — General Mills Inc. reported Wednesday that its fiscal fourth-quarter profit beat estimates as sales of top brands like Cheerios rose while consumers continued eating at home. Mets CF Carlos Beltran getting second opinion for ailing right knee from Colorado specialistMILWAUKEE — Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran was in Colorado on Monday to have a second opinion on his ailing right knee. Milwaukee man accused of driving drunk on a highway in a golf cartRICHFIELD, Wis. — A South Milwaukee man was accused of driving drunk after trying to use a golf cart to drive home nearly 40 miles away from the golf course where he had been drinking beer. The Washington County Sheriff’s Department said in a release Monday that the 47-year-old man told deputies his relatives had left him behind at the Kettle Hills Golf Course in Richfield Saturday. Brewers’ Miller Park damaged by flooding after strong storms in MilwaukeeMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers’ ballpark sustained significant flood damage during a strong storm early Friday morning, but team officials expect cleanup to be completed in time for the team’s homestand next week. Wisconsin window washer survives 6-story fall from bank, bounces off building’s entryway roofMILWAUKEE — A window washer survived a six-story fall from a bank building with one thought in mind — when was his safety rope going to catch? Judge calls sick pay ordinance unconstitutional for employees in MilwaukeeMILWAUKEE — A judge in Wisconsin has struck down an ordinance requiring private employers to pay sick days for all employees in the city of Milwaukee. Heinz CEO’s compensation falls 5 percent to $13.9 million in fiscal 2009MILWAUKEE — The value of the compensation granted to H.J. Heinz Co. Chief Executive Officer William R. Johnson fell 5.3 percent to $13.9 million in fiscal 2009, when the ketchup and sauce maker’s profit rose about 9 percent, according to an Associated Press calculation of preliminary pay figures disclosed in a regulatory filing. Teen charged with shooting 2 Milwaukee police officers, with 1 in critical conditionMILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee teen accused of shooting and wounding two police officers this week has been charged with two counts of attempted homicide. Correction: Brown-Forman Earns storyMILWAUKEE — In a June 10 story about Brown-Forman Corp.’s earnings, The Associated Press reported erroneously that its Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey brand lost case volume in fiscal 2009. The brand’s case volume was up less than 1 percent, not down 2.1 percent. AirTran CFO says the carrier will have ‘one of the best years’ in company historyATLANTA — While its major competitors suffer, discount carrier AirTran Airways expects to have “one of the best years in the company’s history,” Chief Financial Officer Arne Haak told an investor conference Thursday. Anheuser-Busch to launch wheat version of Bud Light brew in OctoberMILWAUKEE — Anheuser-Busch is launching a wheat version of Bud Light this fall as it looks to keep growing the momentum of its best-selling brand by tapping into the growing wheat segment. 2 Milwaukee police officers expected to survive shooting; police say suspect in custodyMILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police say the two officers shot multiple times by a bicyclist are expected to survive. 2 Milwaukee officers shot multiple times, 1 critically wounded; police say suspect in custodyMILWAUKEE — A bicyclist who was stopped by two police officers Tuesday shot each of them multiple times, leaving one in critical condition, police said. Hormel’s new ads for Spam target recession cooks seeking a change of paceMILWAUKEE — The makers of Spam, long a symbol of frugality, are advertising the often-maligned canned pork as a way to relieve boredom at the dinner table as the recession wears on. Education Secretary Duncan tabs $7M grant for community colleges to help displaced workersMILWAUKEE — The federal government is launching a $7 million grant program to help kick-start training to prepare laid-off autoworkers and other unemployed people for a second career, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity |
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