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Hundreds Of Escapes From State Deer Farms Reported Since 2013

December 14, 2018 - 1:00pm

Hundreds of escapes were reported at deer farms and hunting preserves across Wisconsin between 2013 and 2018. Two of the farms from which deer escaped later tested positive for the fatal neurological disorder chronic wasting disease.

Walker Signs Bills Limiting Gov.-Elect Tony Evers' Power

December 14, 2018 - 9:45am

Gov. Scott Walker signed several new laws that will limit the power of his successor, Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers, on Friday in Green Bay.

To Boost School Safety, Wisconsin School District Buys Wound Kits, Trains Teachers To Control Bleeding

December 14, 2018 - 5:00am

A school in southeastern Wisconsin is using state Department of Justice funds to buy kits to control bleeding and hopes to have its teachers trained to use them by the end of January.

Fate Of Enbridge Pipelines May Send More Oil Through Wisconsin

December 13, 2018 - 5:10pm

Minnesota and Michigan have been at the center of controversial pipeline projects involving Canadian-firm Enbridge Energy. However, the fate of the company’s pipelines is likely to impact how much oil will flow through Wisconsin.

Mount Pleasant Has Acquired 85 Percent Of Land Needed For Foxconn Development

December 13, 2018 - 2:40pm

One of Racine County’s largest property owners is selling about 10 acres of land to the Village of Mount Pleasant for the Foxconn development.

Wisconsin Ranks Worst In Country For Excessive Drinking

December 13, 2018 - 5:55am

Clean air and high graduation rates weren't enough to boost Wisconsin’s score this year in United Health Foundation’s annual health rankings.

Kenosha Teacher On Paid Leave After Using Racial Slur In Classroom

December 13, 2018 - 5:55am

Video of a high school teacher in Kenosha using a racial slur in the classroom has prompted an investigation by the school district, leave for the teacher and activist calls for staff sensitivity training.

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Reluctantly Passes Lake Superior Fishing Rule

December 12, 2018 - 4:55pm

The state Natural Resources Board approved an emergency rule for commercial fishing on Lake Superior during a meeting Wednesday.

Authorities Investigating Anti-Semitic Video Depicting Baraboo High School Staff, Students

December 12, 2018 - 3:10pm

Police are investigating an anti-Semitic video that satirizes the controversial prom photo and features edited photos of Baraboo High School students and staff.

Public Questions Chemical Safety Board Over Husky Explosion

December 12, 2018 - 12:55pm

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board provided new details on the investigation into the Husky Energy fires and explosion this past spring that prompted an evacuation of the city during a public hearing Wednesday in Superior.

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Hundreds Of Escapes From State Deer Farms Reported Since 2013

Walker Signs Bills Limiting Gov.-Elect Tony Evers' Power

To Boost School Safety, Wisconsin School District Buys Wound Kits, Trains Teachers To Control Bleeding

Fate Of Enbridge Pipelines May Send More Oil Through Wisconsin

Mount Pleasant Has Acquired 85 Percent Of Land Needed For Foxconn Development

Wisconsin Ranks Worst In Country For Excessive Drinking

Kenosha Teacher On Paid Leave After Using Racial Slur In Classroom

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Reluctantly Passes Lake Superior Fishing Rule

Authorities Investigating Anti-Semitic Video Depicting Baraboo High School Staff, Students

Public Questions Chemical Safety Board Over Husky Explosion

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