Tozer could secure his 700th career coaching victory Sunday

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 6:21pm

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Wave will look to give head coach Keith Tozer his 700th career coaching victory Sunday afternoon at the U.S. Cellular Arena as the Wave play host to Syracuse for the first time in franchise history.

In the only previous meeting between the two clubs on Jan. 13 in upstate New York, Milwaukee shook off a slow start that saw them trailing 8-7 at the half to take down the Silver Knights 15-12. Marco Terminesi notched six points with one 3-points goal, one 2-point goal and an assist while captain Greg Howes slotted home the game-winner in the third minute of the final quarter.

Syracuse will make its maiden voyage into Milwaukee on Sunday in hopes of busting out of a five game slump. The Silver Knights suffered a franchise worst 21 point loss at the hands of Missouri, giving up a league high 33 points in the contest, the most points allowed in the MISL since Rockford put 34 in against Philadelphia on Mar. 14, 2010.

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Two more doctors cited for writing fake sick notes

Submitted by FOX6Now Web Team

Friday, January 27th, 2012, 5:49pm

MADISON (AP) — The Madison School District has released additional sick notes given to Capitol protesters last year which show two more doctors provided the excuses the district deemed to be fraudulent.

Fifteen doctors who signed the notes have not faced sanctions from the state Medical Examining Board. The notes were written after hundreds of teachers called in sick last February, closing schools for four days. School district officials required the absent employees to provide notes documenting a doctor visit. The district docked pay from employees who didn’t have a legitimate excuse.

The protests erupted after Gov. Scott Walker proposed cutting collective bargaining rights for most state workers.

The State Journal says a committee of the board plans to decide next month whether to investigate additional doctors.

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Cedarburg Library to host Wisconsin Native American Culture presentation

Submitted by Chris Patterson, Blocks Manager

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 2:40pm

Cedarburg Library to host Wisconsin Native American Culture presentation

Wish you knew more about the very first Wisconsin settlers?

Join the City of Cedarburg this Saturday, January 28, 1pm as we continue our 100 Year Anniversary celebration with a program by Mr. Richard J. Gonzalez, M.A.:

“Wisconsin Native American Culture”

Mr. Gonzalez’s presentation will be lively & interactive and will appeal to all ages. Many of the Native American artifiacts which he will have on hand are from the Cedarburg & Grafton areas, & some of the arrowheads were actually found on his property & are many thousands of years old.

Mr. Gonzalez, who is of the Iroquois Confederation, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, Turtle Clan, is uniquely qualified to speak about this subject.

The Cedarburg Library is located at W63 N583 Hanover Ave.

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Thompson: Would have OK'd 'really high-speed rail'

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Monday, January 23rd, 2012, 2:58pm

Thompson: Would have OK'd 'really high-speed rail'

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson, who was Wisconsin’s governor for 14 years, said he would have taken a different approach than Gov. Scott Walker’s rejection of $810 million in federal money to create a high-speed rail line between Milwaukee and Madison. “I’m not going to criticize Governor Walker,” Thompson told a luncheon audience Monday at the Milwaukee Press Club downtown. “He made a decision, and I support him.” However, Thompson, who formerly chaired the Amtrak board, said he would have accepted the money and changed the terms... ... Read More

Energy assistance grant money now available

Submitted by Dustin Alexander, Community Reporter

Monday, January 23rd, 2012, 5:38am

Energy assistance grant money now available

The winter time can propose financial hardship for many families and individuals who are already financially challenged. Deciding whether to pay utility bills or buy needed food or medication is usually a dilemma for many American's. Wisconsinites now have financial assistance they may qualify for.

In a press release from U.S. Senator Herb Kohl's Office in Washington, D.C., it states, “The federal government released $26,292,906 in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to Wisconsin”.

The funding is part of more than $863 million released nationwide by the Administration. Senator Kohl has been a long time supporter of LIHEAP. This month, Kohl sent a letter, along with his colleagues, to the President urging him to maintain funding levels for this vital program.

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Snow storm hurls through FOX 6 viewing area

Submitted by Dustin Alexander, Community Reporter

Saturday, January 21st, 2012, 12:50pm

Snow storm hurls through FOX 6 viewing area

FOX 6 News reports that as of Friday evening road conditions had begun to improve. The afternoon commute on Milwaukee area roads and highways was a bit challenging, but a plethora of snow removal trucks got the upper hand Friday evening.

Overnight temperatures dipped into the single digits as Mitchell Airport worked to resume flights delayed earlier in the day. Check flight times here.

Temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 25 degrees on Saturday with a few flurries in the morning and a low of 19 degrees for the evening hours. Sunday sees a bit of a warm-up with a little afternoon rain. The upcoming weather should make commuting and daily, outdoor tasks rather interesting.

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