WISCONSIN

EVANSVILLE - Republican Governor Scott Walker and Democratic challenger Tom Barrett began a final push Saturday to connect with voters in person before Tuesday’s recall election. The drive to oust Walker was spurred by anger over his plan to end most public workers’ collective-bargaining rights. Walker said he had to make the move to balance the state budget, but Democrats portrayed the measure as an attack on organized labor. (AP)

CALIFORNIA

2 deputies charged in gun scheme

SACRAMENTO - Two sheriff’s deputies have been charged in federal court with abusing an exemption in state law that lets peace officers buy weapons that are illegal for civilians to own. Ryan McGowan, 31, and Thomas Lu, 42, allegedly acted as straw buyers to purchase automatic pistols and rifles, which they then sold to unqualified buyers through a licensed dealer who also faces federal charges. The pair allegedly made thousands of dollars over four years. (AP)

INDIANA

Relative accused in killing of couple

MISHAWAKA - An Indiana man has been charged with murder in the deaths of his brother and sister-in-law, who authorities say were fatally shot in their home while their children listened. The St. Joseph County prosecutor’s office filed two murder charges and a weapons charge Saturday against 41-year-old Steven Clippenger of South Bend, who is being held without bond. Authorities also charged a woman they said was Clippenger’s accomplice. (AP)