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Dog sitters, take note.The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a homeowner who allowed an acquaintance with two dogs to move in. One of the dogs bit a woman and the court said in the unanimous opinion that the homeowner can be held legally responsible for the injuries, even though she was not the dog's owner.
OSHKOSH
Black swastikas were found spray-painted on a Jewish temple and Methodist church in Oshkosh, and police say they're still looking for suspects.The damage was discovered Christmas Eve at B'Nai Israel Congregation and Algoma Methodist Church.
MILWAUKEE
AirTran Airways says it will establish a secondary hub in Milwaukee, in addition to its main hub in Atlanta.The discount carrier said Tuesday at least 50 pilots and 50 flight attendants will be based in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE
AirTran Airways says it will establish a secondary hub in Milwaukee, bringing at least 100 jobs to the area.The discount carrier said Tuesday at least 50 pilots and 50 flight attendants will base their operations in Milwaukee. The move means the southeast Wisconsin city joins Atlanta as an AirTran hub.
MADISON
Dog sitters, take note.The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled against a homeowner who was allowing an acquaintance with two dogs to move in. One of the dogs bit a passer-by and the court says the homeowner can be held legally responsible for the injuries, even though she was not the dog's owner.
NEENAH
Bemis Co. said Tuesday that it is in talks with the Justice Department over concerns related to its proposed $1.2 billion acquisition of Rio Tinto PLC's Alcan Packaging Foods America operations.The Neenah, Wis. maker of flexible packaging and pressure-sensitive materials did not disclose specifics about its discussions with the Justice Department. Bemis announced its planned acquisition of the Rio Tinto subsidiary in July.
BARABOO
A former Madison weatherman has reached a plea deal on a charge that he sexually assaulted a young girl.Monday's deal means 45-year-old Jeffrey F. Smith of Merrimac could avoid a felony conviction.
MARSHFIELD
A Marshfield Clinic doctor has been arrested after allegedly acknowledging he touched at least two sedated female patients.The 47-year-old Marshfield man was arrested Monday following a three-month investigation. He was forced to resign from the clinic earlier this year.
MADISON
Madison Children's Museum has received a $250,000 grant from an independent federal agency.The grant will go toward its $10 million project to move the museum from its State Street location to a new facility on the Capitol Square. It closes Jan. 4 to prepare for the move and is scheduled to reopen in mid-August.
MADISON
A new report estimates that property taxes in Wisconsin are going up over 4 percent this year.The Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance estimates the increase will be 4.2 percent but final numbers won't be known until the spring. Last year the average statewide increase was 4 percent.
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