Pastors who endorsed candidates wonder why IRS is silent nearly 7 months after protestMILWAUKEE — Nearly seven months after defying a prohibition on endorsing candidates from the pulpit, 33 churches across the country are still waiting to learn whether the Internal Revenue Service will take action against them. Wisconsin passes bill requiring insurers to cover cochlear implants; gov. promises to signMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin could become the first state requiring private insurance companies to cover cochlear implants for children with severe hearing problems. GM’s woes keep eroding brand loyalty, meaning automaker must do still more to woo customersMILWAUKEE — There seemed little chance U.S. car makers could look any worse, but moves like General Motors’ announcement Thursday that it will cut production this summer risk scaring off remaining potential customers and eroding decades of brand loyalty. Wisconsin-Whitewater coach apologizes for crude language after scathing campus editorialMILWAUKEE — The coach of one of the nation’s top Division III football teams has apologized for his expletive-laced remarks and decision to bar reporters after a scathing campus editorial in the student newspaper. Dave Bush holds Phillies hitless for 7 1-3 innings as Brewers defeat the Phillies 6-1PHILADELPHIA — Dave Bush held Philadelphia hitless for 7 1-3 innings before pinch-hitter Matt Stairs homered off the foul pole, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Phillies 6-1 Thursday. Several innings after World Series MVP Cole Hamels was forced to leave after getting hit in the left shoulder by Prince Fielder’s line drive, Bush (1-0) became the big story on the mound. Phillies ace Hamels leaves game against Milwaukee after being struck by line drivePHILADELPHIA — Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels left Thursday’s series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers after being struck in the shoulder by a line drive. Wis. university chancellor resigns amid donors’ criticism, questions about hitting parked carMADISON, Wis. — A central Wisconsin university chancellor announced her resignation Thursday after a series of conflicts with students and donors and questions about how she handled a traffic accident. Obituaries in the news
Obituaries in the news Al Alberts PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Veteran TV talent-show host Al Alberts, one in a long line of South Philadelphia crooners, died Friday in Florida, a son said. He was 87. Braden Looper, Mike Cameron lead Brewers to 3-1 victory over PhilliesPHILADELPHIA — Braden Looper pitched six scoreless innings, Mike Cameron hit a two-run double and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night. Brewers 3, Phillies 1null Journal Communications’ earnings down 98 percent as advertising continues to languishMILWAUKEE — Journal Communications Inc., publisher of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, said Wednesday that its first-quarter profit was nearly wiped out by a steep decline in ad revenue at its publishing and broadcast operations. Black-and-white printing goes green with soy-based printer toner, with promising early resultsSPARTA, Wis. — Every time you print out a page on a laser printer you’re using toner made from petroleum-based products. Now there’s a greener choice that shows promise: a toner product derived from soybean oil. Sightings, photos show cougars are expanding territory in Wisconsin, central USCALEDONIA, Wis. — Anna Lashley can’t forget her surprise when she looked out her kitchen window three years ago just south of Milwaukee and spotted what she believes was a cougar. Phillies 11, Brewers 4null Jamie Moyer earns 248th career win in Phillies’ 11-4 win over BrewersPHILADELPHIA — In a lineup filled with big hitters, Pedro Feliz is giving the Philadelphia Phillies a strong presence at the bottom of the order. National League StandingsPittsburgh 7, St. Louis 1 Philadelphia 5, L.A. Dodgers 3 Coca-Cola 1st-qtr profit drops 10 percent on charges, write-downs and strong dollarMILWAUKEE — Consumers overseas bought more Coca-Cola products in the first quarter than a year earlier, but the company’s first-quarter profit fell 10 percent because of one-time costs and the dollar’s strength abroad, Coca-Cola Co. said Tuesday. In climactic moment, ‘Public Enemies’ author rushes to gangster John Dillinger’s sideMILWAUKEE — When federal agents gun down John Dillinger in front of a theater, the man who runs up to the body is a reporter, his figure barely visible from high above. |
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