LOCAL NEWS
Congressman Paul is on a top 50 list
Congressman Paul Ryan finds his name on the "Most Beautiful People on Capital Hill" list
Female football player, mother file lawsuit
A former football player at Evansville High School and her mother have filed a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination by coaches and staff.
Advocates push for human services
Money's going to be tight for Rock County service providers, just like it will be for everyone in the near future.
Woman injured in hit-and-run crash
By GAZETTE STAFF | 8/7
A Brodhead woman was is serious condition this morning at University Hospital, Madison, after a truck that fled the accident scene Wednesday night hit the backend of her car.
Owners of flooded properties must make decisions
Some city residents with flood-damaged properties are "at the ends of their ropes," and a meeting tonight will start the process for those who eventually decide to accept buyouts, a city employee said.
Aqua Jays prepare for nationals
The Rock Aqua Jays have been flooded with challenges this season. The team has skied only one complete show, which was at the Wisconsin State Water Ski Show tournament.
Darien firefighters resign; more could follow
As many as five members of the Darien Fire Department left their gear at the fire station Tuesday night, a move that could signal their resignations.
Committee chooses site for new city hall in Edgerton
The Edgerton Ad-Hoc City Hall Committee at its meeting Wednesday night chose the parking lot at the corner of Albion and Fulton streets, next to the existing municipal building, as the best site to build a new city hall.
Sex offender faces child pornography charges
By GAZETTE STAFF | 8/7
A registered sex offender living in Whitewater has been charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography after a search of his residence.
City, YMCA take step to develop park
After nearly two years of discussion, Milton and the YMCA of Northern Rock County took a concrete step Wednesday toward making their dream for Crossridge Park a reality.
Protesters rounded up by Beijing police
By AUDRA ANG | 8/7
At least two women who have protested being evicted from their homes ahead of the Olympics were rounded up and taken to a police station, amid ramped up efforts Thursday by activists to use the games to spotlight their causes.
City of Janesville may buy some flooded homes
Flood victims may have buyer for their homes.
GM discloses deal to salaried employees
Salaried GM workers in Janesville see transition package
City continues search for manager
The hiring of Jay Winzenz as interim city manager gives the Janesville City Council time to complete a second search for a new manager, council President Amy Loasching said this morning.
COUNTRY NEWS
Travis Tritt, Marty Stuart Reunite
Aug. 7, 2008 — Longtime friends Travis Tritt and Marty Stuart have plans to tour together later this year, and it appears they’ll also be collaborating on Travis’ next album, likely to be released in 2009.
New Taylor Swift Song Goes for the Gold
Aug. 7, 2008 — Taylor Swift’s sophomore album is one of the most-talked-about projects coming this fall, and fans can get a listen to a part of it simply by watching the Olympics.
Tim McGraw Sued for 11-Year-Old Song
Aug. 7, 2008 — Tim McGraw, two songwriters, two producers and several music companies are all named as defendants in a $20-million copyright lawsuit filed by Texas songwriter James Martinez. One of the writers, Mike Reid, has been on the defense before: He’s a former NFL defensive tackle and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. James filed the suit in March 2007 in Corpus Christi, accusing Tim, Mike, songwriter Craig Wiseman and producers James Stroud and Byron Gallimore of ripping off his song "Anytime, Anywhere Amanda" in writing and recording the 1997 hit "Everywhere."
Keith Urban Makes "Fashion" Statement
Aug. 7, 2008 — Keith Urban’s current single, "You Look Good In My Shirt," has a fashion-conscious lyric, and while Keith usually plays his concerts in a T-shirt and jeans, there was a time when he was much more dressy. He was "always immaculately dressed" when he lived and performed in Australia prior to his move to the U.S., Keith said in the <em>Fashion Rocks</em> insert in <em>GQ</em> magazine.
Joe Diffie Tackles Live Album
Aug. 7, 2008 — Joe Diffie has a concert set on Friday at Billy Bob’s Texas, billed as the World’s Largest Honky Tonk, and Joe plans to use the occasion to capture his own honky-tonk attitude on the first live album of his career.
Ralph Stanley Earns Governor’s Award
Aug. 7, 2008 — Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley will receive one of his home state’s highest accolades Sept. 17 when he’s presented the Governor’s Award for the Arts during a ceremony at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond.
GAC & Music Nation Announce Next GAC Star Finalists
August 6, 2008 — Great American Country (GAC) and Music Nation have selected the six finalists in GAC’s first-ever nationwide talent competition, "The Next GAC Star," a search for the next country music star. Finalists J.C. Andersen, Tyler Barham, Angela Engelman, Megan Conner, One Night Rodeo and Lane Turner were chosen out of thousands of independent country artists around the U.S. who uploaded videos, MP3s and photos online, at GACTV.com/star.
Jamey Johnson’s Weird Band Name
Aug. 6, 2008 — "In Color" singer Jamey Johnson released his new album, That Lonesome Song, Tuesday. Oddly enough, the liner notes give producer credit to the Kent Hardly Playboys — a tongue-in-cheek slam of his backing band. Kent Hardly Play, Boys?
Clay Walker Leads Country Benefits
Aug. 6, 2008 — Clay Walker will launch the inaugural Band Against MS Bike Team ride Oct. 4-5 in Middle Tennessee to raise money for the battle against multiple sclerosis. The team will take part in the Bike To Jack & Back ride, which starts in Franklin, Tenn., and extends 75 miles to Lynchburg, the home of the Jack Daniels Distillery. After an overnight stay, all the bikers — an expected 750 or more — will return the next day.
Dolly Parton Dishes on Hollywood
Aug. 6, 2008 — When Dolly Parton performed at the historic Greek Theatre in Hollywood this weekend, she couldn’t help laughing about one of Tinsel Town’s favorite obsessions: celebrity-watching. Dolly’s had her name in the headlines at the grocery-store check-out stand plenty of times in her career, so she knows the effects public gossip can have on a psyche. And she’s also smart enough not to take any of it too seriously.
Toby Keith Feels Branded
Aug. 6, 2008 — One of Merle Haggard’s very first hits was a song called "Branded Man" about a former convict who continued to pay for his crime even after leaving prison. It makes sense that Merle and Toby Keith are friends, because Toby now feels as if he’s been branded by the colors of the American flag. It’s been six years since he had a hit with "Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)" — almost seven years since the terrorist attack on American soil that inspired the song. Despite the passage of time, and his continued ability to launch new material onto the radio, Toby is astounded to find that that song is still the one by which much of the media judges him.
Sugarland Climbs Another Mountain
Aug. 6, 2008 — Sugarland notched a No. 1 country album with the release of the duo’s new Love On The Inside CD, and now they’ve hit the top of yet another chart: They were listed at No. 1 yesterday in USA Today’s Mediabase country singles chart as "All I Want To Do" received more airplay than any other song in the genre in the previous week.
