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State Republican Convention Lacks Big Out-Of-State Speakers

May 3, 2013 - 7:02pm

The 2013 Republican Party of Wisconsin Convention will be held near Wausau tomorrow.

Many state political conventions in Wisconsin draw a politician from another state who's considering a run for national office. But this year, some of the bigger names in the Republican Party are already from Wisconsin. Those...

Walker Will Be Absent From Fishing Opener, But Urges Anglers To Hit Lakes

May 3, 2013 - 6:25pm

The snow and ice in northern Wisconsin could discourage anglers from attending tomorrow's opening day of the inland waters fishing season.

But Governor Scott Walker hopes many anglers still do head to open-water lakes, though he's postponed the governor's traditional opening day fishing event.

"Fishing will be open
...

Software Company Protests New Single-Vendor System In Schools

May 3, 2013 - 6:02pm

The Department of Public Instruction has rejected the company Skyward's protests over a school software contract to an out-of-state company.

More than 200 people attended a rally this afternoon at Skyward headquarters in Stevens Point, many of them company workers afraid of losing their jobs if the decision isn't...

Researchers Begin Study On Farm Children's Health

May 3, 2013 - 5:27pm

Researchers in Wisconsin have begun a study on the health of children who grow up on farms.

Farms can be dirty and full of germs, which it turns out can be good for a baby's immune system. Previous studies have shown that farm babies are less likely to suffer...

Energy Provider Works To Restore Power In Wake Of Snowstorm

May 3, 2013 - 5:13pm

Xcel Energy is getting help from bordering states to restore electricity for all its customers in northwestern Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota.

At the peak of yesterday's snowstorm 64,000 customers had lost power. By noon today, fewer than 5,000 were without power. Xcel Energy's Brian Elwood says the...

Tourism Economy Expanding In Wisconsin

May 3, 2013 - 4:38pm

Tourism dollars were up slightly in Wisconsin last year, according to a new study released by the Department of Tourism.

The study found the tourism economy grew 5 percent last year, bringing in $16.8 billion to the state. Most of that money is generated from lodging, food and...

It's Final: Walker Won't Attend Fishing Opener

May 3, 2013 - 3:32pm

It appears Governor Scott Walker won't be able to make the Governor's Fishing Opener on Saturday.

After more than a foot of snow at the airport in Cable, local Chamber of Commerce director James Bolen says nature rules.

"His office is looking at the weather and scheduling and the airport
...

Bill Would Expand Rights Of Landlords

May 3, 2013 - 3:10pm

A plan that would chip away at a variety of tenants' rights is making its way through the Wisconsin legislature.

Landlords would gain power to manage their properties in a variety of ways under this bill. It would let them evict a tenant if a crime is committed on...

La Crosse Priest, Remembered For Missionary Work, Nominated For Sainthood

May 3, 2013 - 2:30pm

The Catholic Diocese of La Crosse wants to see one of its former priests become a saint.

Father Joe Walijewski was ordained in 1950 in the Diocese of La Crosse. Throughout his life, the priest worked in Wisconsin parishes and as a missionary in impoverished parts of South America. Fr....

Man Arrested For Arson Of St. Croix County Elementary School

May 3, 2013 - 1:20pm

A 24-year-old man from the Village of Roberts has been arrested in connection with a fire causing more than $1 million in damage to a local school.

Justin Nelson was formally charged in St. Croix County Circuit Court today with arson, criminal damage to property, and burglary.

Law enforcement and fire...

On OSHA Anniversary, Labor Calls For Updated Worker Safety Laws

May 3, 2013 - 7:00am

While Wisconsin's legislature reviews workplace safety rules for public workers, a longshot proposal in Congress would strengthen federal rules for private employees.

In a press conference at the State Capitol, local labor officials marked the anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) by reading the names of workers killed...

Particular Counties See More Heating Assistance Requests

May 3, 2013 - 7:00am

Statewide figures show that despite this year's colder and longer winter, about the same number of people applied for federal heating assistance in Wisconsin as last year.

People who need help paying their heating bills can apply for Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) federal funds until mid-May. The...

May Snowstorm Leaves 30K Without Power

May 2, 2013 - 8:13pm

The May snowstorm slopping across northwestern Wisconsin has left numerous cars in ditches and 30,000 people without power.

The latest numbers have 12 inches of snow in Saxon, 14 inches in Grandview, 16 inches near Hayward, and about a foot and a half in Ashland. Ashland Daily Press...

Walker, State Dems React To Findings Of WEDC Mismanagement

May 2, 2013 - 7:38pm

Both Governor Scott Walker and state Democrats reacted today to a report accusing the state's economic development agency of mismanagement.

Walker says many of the problems identified in a scathing audit of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) were already known and are being...

Fox Cities: A Model For School-Based Mental Healthcare?

May 2, 2013 - 7:06pm

While Wisconsin may generally lag other states in the psychiatric services offered in its schools, it has one exception: Fox Cities.

When Karen Johnston calls the Fox Cities a "model" for school-based mental healthcare, she's not exaggerating - she's got hard numbers to prove it. The former director of Catholic...

Zipcar Opens Location In East-Side Milwaukee, As Car Sharing In WI Grows

May 2, 2013 - 6:17pm

The car-sharing business is growing in Wisconsin, with Milwaukee announcing its first off-campus car-sharing outlet.

Zipcar, which is now owned by the Avis Budget Group has set up a site on Milwaukee's East Side, which has a lot of people and not much parking space. Having a firm in that...

Curly Lambeau Honored At His Alma Mater

May 2, 2013 - 5:23pm

Curly Lambeau is being honored with a plaque at his alma mater, East High. The plaque is meant to inspire current students to achieve.

The name of the Packers' founder is forever associated with the team and the its home field. Allstate insurance company is presenting schools around the country with...

DOJ Says WI Education Dept. Must Enforce Disability Law In Voucher Schools

May 2, 2013 - 4:49pm

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says the state's education department must provide more oversight of disabled students at private voucher schools.

The letter to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) from the DOJ was obtained by Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and says...

Ongoing Snowstorm Causes Power Outages, Road Accidents

May 2, 2013 - 1:54pm

The snowstorm in northwestern Wisconsin has dumped more than a foot of heavy wet snow, and is paralyzing travel and knocking out power.

The storm stretches from Eau Claire to Ashland, and more snow is on the way this afternoon.

Xcel Energy is trying to restore power to 16,000...

Sen. Fitzgerald says GOP can agree on budget

May 2, 2013 - 10:45am

A key lawmaker says it's normal for Senate Republicans to have some disagreements on the state budget, and he says he's confident deals will be reached.

Republicans control the state Senate 18 to 15. But at least a couple of GOP Senators are calling for an increase in local school...

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State Republican Convention Lacks Big Out-Of-State Speakers

Walker Will Be Absent From Fishing Opener, But Urges Anglers To Hit Lakes

Software Company Protests New Single-Vendor System In Schools

Researchers Begin Study On Farm Children's Health

Energy Provider Works To Restore Power In Wake Of Snowstorm

Tourism Economy Expanding In Wisconsin

It's Final: Walker Won't Attend Fishing Opener

Bill Would Expand Rights Of Landlords

La Crosse Priest, Remembered For Missionary Work, Nominated For Sainthood

Man Arrested For Arson Of St. Croix County Elementary School

On OSHA Anniversary, Labor Calls For Updated Worker Safety Laws

Particular Counties See More Heating Assistance Requests

May Snowstorm Leaves 30K Without Power

Walker, State Dems React To Findings Of WEDC Mismanagement

Fox Cities: A Model For School-Based Mental Healthcare?

Zipcar Opens Location In East-Side Milwaukee, As Car Sharing In WI Grows

Curly Lambeau Honored At His Alma Mater

DOJ Says WI Education Dept. Must Enforce Disability Law In Voucher Schools

Ongoing Snowstorm Causes Power Outages, Road Accidents

Sen. Fitzgerald says GOP can agree on budget

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