Racine News
Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension plans underfunded
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee said Friday that its employees' pension plans are underfunded, confirming one of the fears expressed by Catholic Church employees since the archdiocese filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Jan. 4.
Clutch play leads King past Hamilton
Austin Malone-Mitchell's steady play in the second half and clutch free throws in overtime helped the Generals, who are ranked second in the area by the Journal Sentinel, beat fifth-ranked Hamilton, 75-74.
Ryan to deliver GOP State of the Union response
Reflecting his own rising prominence and the role the budget is playing in national politics, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan of Janesville has been selected to give the GOP's televised remarks after President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Packers see shorter, higher punts as way to control Hester
The prevailing wisdom on how to neutralize Chicago's Devin Hester on punt returns is kick toward the sidelines. Some say that's the worst thing to do.
Cudahy urges razing O'Donnell Park
Milwaukee County should abandon its plans to fix O'Donnell Park and instead demolish it and the nearby county Transit Center to make way for a new, world-class Milwaukee Public Museum and additional development, according to Milwaukee businessman/philanthropist Michael Cudahy.
Donation adds brilliance to Falls police department's 'sunshine fund'
The Menomonee Falls Police Department's "sunshine fund," built up over three decades on change from the department's soda vending machine, is no nickel and dime operation now. Clara Schwarz, who died at age 93 in 2009, has seen to that.
