Johnson Controls says convertible notes exchange offer expiresMILWAUKEE — Johnson Controls Inc. said Friday that its convertible notes exchange offer has expired. Wis. lawmakers try to toughen drunken driving laws, but 1st offense stays a traffic violationMADISON, Wis. — Unlike the criminal penalties it can draw elsewhere, a first-time drunken driving offense in Wisconsin will still mean a mere traffic ticket under a proposal lawmakers have touted as getting tough on the issue. Analyst says beverage shares to improve, rates PepsiCo Inc. as top in sectorMILWAUKEE — Shares of the beverage sector, including companies such as PepsiCo Inc. and Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc., have been underperforming the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index and offer attractive valuations for investors, an analyst said Thursday. Brazilian beef producer JBS to become world’s largest meat maker with Pilgrim’s Pride dealMILWAUKEE — A Brazilian meat conglomerate could leap ahead of American meat producer Tyson Foods Inc. to become the world’s largest meat company with two deals announced Wednesday that would expand its interests in beef, dairy and chicken. Brazilian beef producer JBS to buy majority of Pilgrim’s Pride out of bankruptcy for $800MMILWAUKEE — Chicken producer Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. confirmed Tuesday that Brazilian beef producer JBS SA will buy a majority stake in the company for $800 million in a deal that will let Pilgrim’s Pride emerge from bankruptcy protection. Oshkosh gets $189.1 million Army deal for latest mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehiclesWASHINGTON — Oshkosh Corp. recently received a $189.1 million contract from the Army to buy additional mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles, and related items, the Pentagon said late Monday. New items at Odd Wisconsin exhibit range from Casablanca script to Lewis and Clark journalMADISON, Wis. — An original script from the movie “Casablanca,” a journal from the Lewis and Clark Expedition and one of the world’s first atlases are among the new items at the Wisconsin Historical Museum’s exhibit of odd items. Barley, hops, yeast, fermentation: Tour Wisconsin’s craft breweriesMILWAUKEE — Wisconsin lost its unofficial beer capital designation when large brewers moved away decades ago, but the state’s reputation remains strong among beer-lovers as brewpubs and microbreweries have taken the reins — with nearly 70 around the state. Man accused of attacking Milwaukee’s mayor pleads not guilty by reason of mental diseaseMILWAUKEE — The man accused of attacking Milwaukee’s mayor last month has pleaded insanity to four charges, including first-degree reckless injury. Martin Wolman, retired publisher of Wisconsin State Journal, dies at 90MADISON, Wis. — Martin “Murph” Wolman, a retired publisher of the Wisconsin State Journal who started out selling newspapers on the streets of Madison when he was a boy and moved up through the ranks, died Saturday. He was 90. Milwaukee County DA charges suspected serial killer in deaths of 5 more womenMILWAUKEE — A suspected serial killer has been charged in the slayings of five more women in Milwaukee. Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said Thursday that he filed the additional charges against Walter E. Ellis, who now faces five counts of first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of first-degree murder — the equivalent charge that was state law when the deaths occurred. Wisconsin baby born at 9:09 on 9/9/09 weighing 9 pounds, 9 ouncesLA CROSSE, Wis. — No doubt. The nines have it. Chuck Berendes of La Crosse said he will never forget the birthday of this third child, born Wednesday on the ninth day of the nine month in the year 2009. GM offers refund to car buyers as part of new marketing campaign to win back consumersMILWAUKEE — Looking to regain consumers’ trust, General Motors Co. said Thursday new car buyers will be able to return their vehicles within two months of purchase for a full refund, part of a long-awaited new marketing campaign for the biggest American automaker. Neb. CSI chief accused of falsifying evidence records found not guilty on federal chargesOMAHA, Neb. — A federal jury has acquitted a Nebraska crime-scene investigator accused of falsifying records in a 2006 double-murder case and depriving two men initially charged in the slayings of their rights. Man wrongfully convicted in homicide accuses police in federal lawsuit of coercing witnessesMILWAUKEE — A man who served 13 years in prison before his homicide conviction was overturned sued the city of Milwaukee and its police department Thursday, the same day authorities filed new charges against a man whose DNA they say was found on the victim. Attorneys for man granted new trial in runaway’s slaying say he plans to sue Milwaukee policeMILWAUKEE — A man whose homicide conviction was overturned after he served 13 years for the slaying of a teenage runaway will sue Milwaukee police, his attorney said Thursday, days after authorities said DNA linked another man to the crime. Wis. lawmakers demand answers after alleged serial killer’s DNA vanishes from prisonMADISON, Wis. — Legislators demanded to know Wednesday why an alleged serial killer’s DNA sample never made it to crime analysts and what state police and prison officials are doing to make sure swabs from other convicts make it to the lab. Consulting firm picked for $81 million UW computer project reeling from accounting scandalMADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin System acknowledged Wednesday the high-priced consultant working on its $81.4 million payroll project is reeling from an accounting scandal that is raising questions about its future. Mercury Marine to repay Oklahoma tax credits because it plans to move 380 jobs to Wis.OKLAHOMA CITY — Boat engine manufacturer Mercury Marine plans to repay tax credits it received from Oklahoma now that it plans to move jobs from the state. Milwaukee man linked by police to serial killings ordered held on $1 million bondMILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee man police have linked to the slayings of nine women since 1986 has been ordered held on $1 million bond during an initial court appearance. States race to reform education policies in competition to qualify for federal stimulus fundsMADISON, Wis. — Three cash-strapped states may find themselves left at the starting line in the competition for more than $4 billion in education stimulus funding if they don’t amend laws that prevent student test results from being tied to teacher evaluations. Smithfield Foods posts bigger fiscal 1st-quarter loss on hefty chargesMILWAUKEE — The nation’s largest pork producer, Smithfield Foods Inc. said Tuesday it posted a bigger first-quarter loss as one-time charges and lower domestic hog prices hurt results, despite curtailed production. Milwaukee police arrest local man in connection to the slayings of 9 women since 1986MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police have arrested a man in connection to slayings of nine women dating back to 1986. Milwaukee police talk to ‘person of interest,’ call news conference to discuss serial killingsMILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee newspaper reported Monday that local police had arrested a suspect in connection with the killings of seven women, including six suspected prostitutes, over a 21-year period that started in 1986. Newspaper reports arrest made in Milwaukee serial killings case; police call news conferenceMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Milwaukee police have arrested a suspect in connection with the killings of seven women over a 21-year period that started in 1986. Mercury Marine union approves wage, benefit concessions in vote with 850 jobs at stakeWAUSAU, Wis. — The union at an eastern Wisconsin boat engine maker approved a sweeping package of wage and benefit concessions Friday that the company said it needed to keep 850 manufacturing jobs from moving to Oklahoma. Analyst raises Gap target, estimates on Old Navy performanceMILWAUKEE — An analyst on Friday raised her estimates and price target for Gap Inc. on the retailer’s sales performance last month, primarily in its Old Navy segment. Former Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman sentenced in Wisconsin to 6 months in prison for tax evasionMADISON, Wis. — A federal judge on Thursday sentenced former major league pitcher Jerry Koosman to six months in prison for not paying his taxes. Union calls new vote on Mercury Marine’s proposed wage and benefit concessionsFOND DU LAC, Wis. — The union at Mercury Marine says there will be another vote on a package of wage and benefit concessions the company says it needs to keep 850 jobs from moving from Wisconsin to Oklahoma. Video shows Wisconsin state lawmaker running red light and smashing into a bicyclistMADISON, Wis. — Video taken from inside a city bus shows a Wisconsin state lawmaker running a red light and smashing into a bicyclist. |
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