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Bon-Ton Inc. Likely To Liquidate

April 17, 2018 - 10:05am

In Bon-Ton Inc.’s bankruptcy auction Monday, the only two bids were for liquidation, that according to two sources speaking to Reuters.

Pushing Back On Despair Among Western Wisconsin's Dairy Farmers

April 17, 2018 - 8:30am

As the dairy industry struggles with low prices in the face of a long-mounting milk glut, more farmers are finding that their woes are escalating.

Lawrence University To Pay Tuition For Students Who Can't

April 17, 2018 - 6:15am

Lawrence University in Appleton is joining the ranks of Ivy League schools across the nation in at least one respect: by paying tuition for students who can't.

Facing Declining Enrollment And Financial Instability, Catholic Schools Struggle

April 17, 2018 - 6:00am

Facing declining enrollment and financial instability, Catholic schools are disappearing in Wisconsin and across the nation, experts say.

Distracted Driving Is Bigger Problem Than Thought, Study Claims

April 16, 2018 - 4:15pm

Distracted driving might be worse than we think. New data claims 69 million drivers use their phones behind the wheel every day.

Walker Says He Won't Leave Office For Trump Administration

April 16, 2018 - 4:05pm

Gov. Scott Walker said Monday he won't leave the governor’s office to serve as a member of President Trump's administration, even if he's offered the opportunity.

Winter Weather Puts Wisconsin Farmers Slightly Behind Schedule For Fieldwork

April 16, 2018 - 3:20pm

With most of the state under several inches of snow, some Wisconsin farmers are starting to worry about a late start to this year's growing season.

Starting Seeds Indoors Jumpstarts The Growing Season

April 16, 2018 - 2:20pm

Growing vegetables from seeds started indoors can be fun and rewarding.

Republican Lawmaker Joel Kleefisch Calls It Quits

April 16, 2018 - 11:05am

Rep. Joel Kleefisch of Oconomowoc announced Monday he won't run again. Kleefisch is married to Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, and he told reporters their daughters are 15 and 12 and have never known a parent who hasn't worked in politics.

State Supreme Court Set To Hear Case From Former Marquette Professor

April 16, 2018 - 10:10am

A dispute between Marquette University and a conservative former professor at the Milwaukee school is going before the Wisconsin Supreme Court this week to decide whether the teacher's termination was because of a blog post or his conduct. Former political science professor John McAdams says in a lawsuit he was...

Eau Claire Wants To Be Carbon Neutral By 2050

April 16, 2018 - 10:00am

The Eau Claire City Council has approved a plan to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.

Spring Snowstorm Brings Records To Wisconsin

April 16, 2018 - 9:15am

The weekend storm set snowfall records in Green Bay, Appleton and Wausau. In Wisconsin, the storm ranks as the all-time second largest snowstorm in Green Bay at 23.5 inches and a record April total of more than 35 inches there, according to the National Weather Service.