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Sports weekend preview: Brewers vs. Cubs

Published May 8, 2009 at 2:35 p.m.

Is it wrong for a Brewers fan to verbally abuse a Cubs fan on Mother's Day? We're about to find out. Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Derrek Lee and Cubs -- and no doubt a few thousand of their closest friends -- visit Miller Park this weekend for the second time this season. The three-game series features a game at 7 tonight, when "American Idol" finalist Danny Gokey is throwing out the first pitch and singing the national anthem.

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Bar, restaurant owners react to smoking ban news

Published May 8, 2009 at 11:14 a.m.

Now that state lawmakers have reached a deal to prohibit smoking in virtually all workplaces -- including restaurants and taverns -- we wondered how local business operators would react to the ban, which will start in July, 2010. The plan would replace the hodgepodge of local ordinances restricting smoking that have been passed in dozens of communities, including Madison, Appleton, Eau Claire and, for a time, Wauwatosa. Upon ratification, Wisconsin will be the 26th state to ban smoking in all bars and restaurants, joining Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota.

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Video of the Day: Uecker gets "Late Show" love

Published May 8, 2009 at 10:34 a.m.

Don't be surprised if Bob Uecker makes an appearance on David Letterman's couch soon. Check out these clips to know why.

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Smoking debate leaves a few burning questions

Published May 8, 2009 at 5:27 a.m.

Arguments aside, the way leading lawmakers handled the issue of a potential statewide smoking ban in taverns and restaurants this week was not in the spirit of a more transparent government. The two committee chairman handling the bill -- Jon Erpenbach and Jon Richards -- gave a just a shade more than the required 24-hour notice before holding a hearing and then voting on the bill. With the Democrats now in control of the dome, it's expected that the ban will sail through the Legislature swimmingly.

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Shoreline Redevelopment Plan Picks Up Steam

Published May 8, 2009 at 3:54 a.m.
Starting this month, a number of communities along the Fox River will join together to create a new vision for the river beyond shipping ...

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Collins Pitches a Gem to Help Jaguars to a Win

Published May 8, 2009 at 3:49 a.m.
Ashwaubenon pitcher Melissa Collins cruised through Green Bay East's lineup of batters Thursday ...

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Police Week Ceremony in Green Bay Honors Slain Mexican Police Officer

Published May 8, 2009 at 3:47 a.m.
Dozens of people gathered for the annual Police Week ceremony in Green Bay to honor officers killed in the line of duty. One officer was recognized despite never serving in the United States ...

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Milwaukee rolls out red carpet for "Idol" star Gokey

Published May 8, 2009 at 2:15 a.m.

Danny Gokey is going to get the red carpet treatment in his hometown today. Gokey, a 28-year-old finalist on "American Idol," will make a string of appearances at various locations, where he'll be greeted by enthusiastic fans and recorded by camera crews from the show. Here is a look at the tentative itinerary.

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Neenah teen charged with murder wants trial moved

Published May 7, 2009 at 10:37 p.m.
Associated Press - May 7, 2009 9:45 PM ET ... OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) - A Neenah teen charged with killing his father wants a his June trial moved to another county or a jury from elsewhere to hear the ...

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Parents shrug off swine flu concerns at 2 schools

Published May 7, 2009 at 9:10 p.m.
Many parents of students who attend one of the two Green Bay schools with children of the Brown County adult who has the swine flu said today they were not worried about keeping the kids in class ...

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