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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's withdrawal of his student appointment to the University of Wisconsin's Board of Regents is being criticized by Democratic lawmakers, who claim the nomination was taken away because the student signed a petition calling for the Republican governor's recall two years ago, JSOnline.com reported.Walker has not responded to questions about why he withdrew the nomination of Joshua Inglett, who just completed his sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin at Platteville."We've got plenty of other good candidates and we're not going to get into specifics about it," Walker told reporters. "We've made a decision to withdraw the name in our office and we'll be submitting another name to the board of regents."According to JSOnline.com, Inglett told a Madison television station that his appointment was withdrawn shortly after the governor's office asked him if he had signed the recall petition.When asked if that was accurate, Walker said that he was not involved in...
Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Mike Fiers will miss 9-12 weeks due to a broken right forearm, the club announced on Sunday.Fiers suffered the injury on Satur...
Donald Lutz came through with a two-run single to back six solid innings from Johnny Cueto, as Cincinnati downed Milwaukee, 5-1, in the rubber match of a three-game ...
Matt Dominguez went 2-for-3 with a grand slam and five RBI, while Jordan Lyles worked seven strong innings as the Houston Astros pounded the Milwaukee Brewers, 10-1,...
Got a hankering to repent? There will soon be an "app" for that.A Roman Catholic prelate from Wisconsin will become the first priest to log on to a soon-to-debut sma...
The Cincinnati Reds activated pitcher Johnny Cueto from the 15-day disabled list in time to make the start in Sunday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers.Cu...
The Houston Astros activated outfielder Justin Maxwell from the 15-day disabled list prior to Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.Maxwell has been sidelined...
With the growing scrutiny of government databases and the extent of domestic surveillance, new questions are being raised about a program FBI Director Robert Mueller...
The life story of George Jones will be made into a movie; Merle Haggard gets an honorary degree; the late Buck Owens is awarded the presidential medal; Locash Cowboys survive a bus crash; Kacey Musgrave performs our featured song.
They are long, low, sleek and sexy.Many of the cars at a new exhibit called "Sensuous Steel" are one of a kind. Others are or were owned by famous people. What binds...
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey still tops all National League players in voting for the 2013 All-Star Game.Posey, the reigning NL MVP, has earned 2,606,43...
Former Packers receiver Donald Driver drew a sellout crowd of more than 9,000 fans Sunday for his annual charity softball game."I was successful as I was because of ...
Pro Football Hall of Famer Lem Barney is apologizing for comments he made Friday, when he said the sport might be eliminated in 10 to 20 years because it's so danger...
One person was injured in an early-morning shooting at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Milwaukee police said.Sgt. Mark Stanmeyer said the 23-year-old Milwaukee woman wa...
Wisconsin police would be forbidden from enforcing any new federal gun and ammunition restrictions, bans or registration requirements under a bill a Republican lawma...
Here's the latest goal for food makers: Perfect the art of imperfection.When stretching out the dough for its premium "Artisan Pizzas," Domino's workers are instruct...
Probiotics claim to support immunity and fix everything from bloat to skin trouble, and they're popping up in all kinds of foods and drinks—more than 500 new product...
A Roman Catholic religious order based in the Midwest is releasing an unusually candid report admitting it failed victims of clergy sex abuse.The Capuchin Franciscan...
A pair of old rivals square off Tuesday, as the Milwaukee Brewers pay a visit to the Houston Astros to kick off a three-game series.The former NL Central foes are me...
Bob Bender and Nick Van Exel are following Larry Drew to Milwaukee.The Bucks announced Monday that Bender and Van Exel will be assistants on Drew's staff. Bender als...