Wisconsin same-sex couples begin registering under state’s new domestic partnership lawMADISON, Wis. — Same-sex couples in Wisconsin have started signing up for the state’s new domestic partnership registry. Ky. man agrees to return to Wis. to face charges in 1980 slayings of high school sweetheartsLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky man has agreed to return to Wisconsin to face charges he killed a couple nearly 30 years ago and dumped their bodies in the countryside. Ky. man charged in 1980 slaying of Wis. couple slaying makes 1st court appearanceLOUISIVLLE, Ky. — A Kentucky man arrested in the slaying of a Wisconsin couple nearly 30 years ago has pleaded not guilty at his first court appearance. Republic Airways parent completes acquisition of Midwest Airlines for $31M in cash and debtMILWAUKEE — Republic Airways Holdings says it has completed its acquisition of privately held Midwest Airlines for $31 million in cash and debt. Analyst rates utility sector “Neutral,” citing uncertain energy demand, recessionNEW YORK — An uncertain energy demand outlook will pressure utility companies in the short run, said an analyst as he rated the sector “Neutral,” adding that it may take several quarters until an economic recovery and new policies boost the sector. Oshkosh posts 3rd-quarter loss as low demand for construction activity hurts some unitsOSHKOSH, Wis. — Vehicle maker Oshkosh Corp. said Thursday it posted a narrower fiscal third-quarter loss amid continued weak demand in segments affected by construction activity Space travel startup Virgin Galactic gets $280M boost from Abu Dhabi fund buying 32 pct shareOSHKOSH, Wis. — British billionaire Sir Richard Branson signed a deal Tuesday to sell about a third of his space travel startup Virgin Galactic to a Mideast investment fund, giving the venture an influx of cash at a time when the global recession has dried up funding sources. Wis. panhandler accepts $1 from man, then grabs all of his money and punches him in the faceMADISON, Wis. — Madison police said a panhandler accepted $1 from a good Samaritan, then grabbed the rest of the donor’s cash and punched him in the face. Police said the panhandler approached a 50-year-old man Monday evening and asked for 40 cents. Authorities said the man pulled out $14 and handed $1 to the man. The man allegedly grabbed the entire wad of cash and walked away. Consumer confidence falls again as Americans keep fretting about job securityNEW YORK — Americans are looking past the stock market surge and signs of a stabilizing economy and focusing on something more personal — job worries. The final frontier: Earthlings get up-close look at Virgin Galactic spaceship launcherOSHKOSH, Wis. — Hundreds of earthlings turned their faces to the sky Monday to see an airplane built to launch a ship into space, watching the gleaming white craft soar overhead. 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. Plum Creek Timber’s 2Q profit up slightly on gain from sale of Wisconsin timberlandSEATTLE — Plum Creek Timber Co., a real estate investment trust, said Monday its second-quarter net income rose slightly as it benefited from a $23 million gain stemming from the sale of Wisconsin timberland. Virgin Group chairman hopes to have spaceship ready in time to take parents for a rideOSHKOSH, Wis. — Virgin Group’s billionaire chairman Richard Branson says he hopes to have a spaceship ready in time to take his 92-year-old father and 89-year-old mother into space with him. AP IMPACT: Cash-strapped states raid 911 call-center funds collected from wireless billsNEW YORK — More than $200 million collected from cell phone users for upgrades to the 911 system has been diverted in the last two years to plug state budget holes, keep campaign promises and, in at least one case, buy police uniforms, an Associated Press analysis has found. Wis. man who chained 2 men in basement and sexually assaulted them gets 50 years in prisonWISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. — A Wisconsin paper mill worker has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting two young men he kept chained at his home. Leader of Wis. religious group gets 2 years in prison for hiding corpse in followers bathroomMAUSTON, Wis. — The leader of a Wisconsin religious order has been sentenced to two years in prison for hiding a dead follower’s body on a toilet for weeks so he could collect her Social Security payments. 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. ‘Slow and steady’ wins 114-pound circus tortoise a week of freedom after Wisconsin showMADISON, Wis. — A massive tortoise who left the circus and took his show on the road for six days has been found and is expected to be back with his circus family soon. Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crash into southern Wisconsin homeWienermobile crashes into southern Wisconsin home MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. — One southern Wisconsin homeowner is probably not in love with the Oscar Mayer wiener. Driver of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile goes forward instead backward, crashes into Wis. homeOscar Mayer Wienermobile crashes into Wis. home MOUNT PLEASANT, Wisconsin — One southern Wisconsin homeowner is probably not in love with the Oscar Mayer wiener. The famed hot dog’s Wienermobile crashed Friday into the deck and garage of a home in Mount Pleasant, about 35 miles south of Milwaukee. Far from Mexico, investigators fight major cocaine operation in the heartlandWATERTOWN, Wis. — In this Midwestern town 1,500 miles from Mexico, in a place that proudly proclaims itself the birthplace of kindergarten, Coco the cocaine kingpin flourished. 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. Wisconsin court says drunken concert goer did right thing by trying to sleep it offMADISON, Wis. — An Illinois teen knew he was too drunk to drive home after a Dave Matthews Band concert south of Milwaukee. So he fell asleep in his car, only to be awoken by a state trooper. Clarification: Congress-National Motto storyMADISON, Wis. — In a story July 14, The Associated Press reported that “In God We Trust” has appeared on U.S. currency since 1957. The motto appeared on paper currency for the first time that year. It first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864. |
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