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Wisconsin DNR Investigating Dogs Killed By Poison

April 19, 2019 - 4:30pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said it’s investigating cases of dogs and other wildlife that died as a result of poisoning in several counties in northern Wisconsin, including Florence, Marinette and Bayfield counties.

Wisconsin's Unemployment Rate Is Holding Steady, Report Says

April 19, 2019 - 5:00am

Preliminary numbers from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Wisconsin's unemployment rate remains at 2.9 percent.

Wisconsin's Congressional Delegation Split On Mueller Report's Findings

April 18, 2019 - 4:30pm

Wisconsin’s congressional delegation is weighing in on the release of a redacted report on special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 presidential election.

Trump To Hold April 27 Campaign Rally In Green Bay

April 16, 2019 - 1:30pm

President Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in Wisconsin on the night of the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C.

US Rep. Mike Gallagher Pushes For Log Trucks To Be Allowed On Wisconsin's Interstates

April 16, 2019 - 5:25am

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher would like to see log trucks allowed on Wisconsin's interstates. He says current, outdated rules push heavy log trucks onto state and county roads, creating a safety risk.

Mural Celebrating Native Americans Unveiled At Lawrence University

April 11, 2019 - 3:55pm

A group of more than a dozen Native American students from Lawrence University and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay spent a week creating a mural on the north-facing wall of the Buchanan Kiewit Wellness Center at Lawrence University that was unveiled Thursday.

Report: More Than 1K Wisconsin Bridges In Need Of Repair

April 9, 2019 - 2:30pm

Wisconsin has 14,275 bridges. Of those, 1,054 — or 7.4 percent — have been deemed structurally deficient in a new report.

Karl Rove, David Axelrod Visit UW-Green Bay With 'Point/Counterpoint'

April 4, 2019 - 12:10pm

Karl Rove and David Axelrod visited UW-Green Bay as part of their "Point/Counterpoint" presentations.

Some Outdated Wisconsin Malls See Success In Redevelopment While Others Struggle

April 3, 2019 - 6:05am

Malls in urban and suburban areas are being redeveloped with housing and office space, but that approach might not be viable in smaller Wisconsin markets where distressed malls are having a harder time coming back to life.

State Attorney General: Steven Avery Shouldn't Get New Trial

April 2, 2019 - 3:00pm

Steven Avery is serving life for the 2005 murder of Theresa Halbach. He wants a new trial but Attorney General Johsn Kaul says the request "should be denied."

Here's How Many Wisconsin Voters Are Going To The Polls Today

April 2, 2019 - 1:05pm

Wisconsin voters are stopping by their neighborhood libraries and churches today to cast ballots in the spring election. Spring elections typically have lower turnout than those in the fall. State, county and municipal election officials predict this year will differ little from that trend.

Federal Judge Sends Oil Spill Response Plans Back To Pipeline Agency

April 1, 2019 - 12:35pm

A federal judge is asking the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to take another look at oil spill response plans the agency approved for Enbridge’s Line 5 that runs under the Straits of Mackinac.

Shopko To Shutter Remaining Stores, Optical Lab

March 29, 2019 - 1:20pm

Shopko will shutter its remaining 39 stores and its optical lab by June 16, leaving about 1,715 people without jobs.

Water Quality Expert Calls Fox River PCB Cleanup Settlement Momentous

March 29, 2019 - 10:45am

Earlier this month, the cleanup of a toxic chemical in the Fox River reached a milestone when a federal judge approved a settlement holding the paper companies who released the toxin into the river responsible for final cleanup costs.

As Feds Propose Mammogram Changes, Wisconsin Already Grappling With Issue's Complexities

March 29, 2019 - 6:00am

For the first time in 20 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday proposed changes to regulations governing mammography facilities. Wisconsin already has a similar policy on the books, but some patient health advocates in the state say it's past time that such standards are adopted nationwide.

Wisconsin's Congressional Delegation Divided On What's Next After Mueller Report

March 28, 2019 - 4:15pm

Wisconsin's congressional delegation is divided along party lines on whether U.S. Attorney General William Barr should release the full report by special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election.

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Wisconsin DNR Investigating Dogs Killed By Poison

Wisconsin's Unemployment Rate Is Holding Steady, Report Says

Wisconsin's Congressional Delegation Split On Mueller Report's Findings

Trump To Hold April 27 Campaign Rally In Green Bay

US Rep. Mike Gallagher Pushes For Log Trucks To Be Allowed On Wisconsin's Interstates

Mural Celebrating Native Americans Unveiled At Lawrence University

Report: More Than 1K Wisconsin Bridges In Need Of Repair

Karl Rove, David Axelrod Visit UW-Green Bay With 'Point/Counterpoint'

Some Outdated Wisconsin Malls See Success In Redevelopment While Others Struggle

State Attorney General: Steven Avery Shouldn't Get New Trial

Here's How Many Wisconsin Voters Are Going To The Polls Today

Federal Judge Sends Oil Spill Response Plans Back To Pipeline Agency

Shopko To Shutter Remaining Stores, Optical Lab

Water Quality Expert Calls Fox River PCB Cleanup Settlement Momentous

As Feds Propose Mammogram Changes, Wisconsin Already Grappling With Issue's Complexities

Wisconsin's Congressional Delegation Divided On What's Next After Mueller Report

With Mayoral Election Looming, Candidates Talk Green Bay's Pothole Problems

Report: New Solar, Wind Could Replace Coal While Cutting Costs

Door County Park Set To Expand By More Than 70 Acres

Northern Lights Might Make An Appearance This Weekend

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