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Big Snow Doesn't Ease Drought Much

December 24, 2012 - 6:03pm

Two recent snowstorms that blanketed southern Wisconsin with up to 19 inches of snow and west central Wisconsin with up to 16 inches will help with the state's drought conditions but by no means end it.

Powerful winter storms like the one that shut down much of the southern half of...

Kenosha Casino: Will 2013 Be The Year?

December 24, 2012 - 5:58pm

This year may end with the fate of the Menominee Tribe's proposed casino in Kenosha, much in question. Local officials are still speaking out in favor of the project, despite a new roadblock from Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.

The governor could eventually veto the proposed off-reservation casino. Walker says if the...

2013 Wish List: Education

December 24, 2012 - 5:49pm

We're checking the last item off our Washington Wish List this morning. Classroom aide Kay Hansen of Denmark and school board member Tim Sievertson of Elk Mound spoke with Terry Bell.

Snowmobilers Getting The Bug After Winter Storms

December 24, 2012 - 5:31pm

A couple of winter storms this month is giving snowmobilers an itch they haven't been able to scratch for a few years. After several bad snow years, this winter holds a lot of promise.

Dale Beissell runs Big Boyz Toyz snowmobile repair shop in Winter. He says his area thrives when...

Shelters Seeing More Cats

December 24, 2012 - 5:11pm

Last winter's mild temperatures has lead to somewhat of a population explosion among cats. Shelters around the state are taking in more cats than usual.

Archie is a grey, short-haired cat, and he's just one of the 60 to 100 cats the Coulee Region Humane Society will see on any given...

Court Upholds Domestic Partnership Registry

December 24, 2012 - 4:51pm

Gay rights advocates have won a legal battle in Wisconsin. A state appeals court has upheld the state's domestic partnership registry for same-sex couples.

Democrats created the registry in 2009. It gives same-sex couples a variety of legal protections including hospital visitation rights and the right to make end of life...

Barrett Asks State For More Foreclosure Funds

December 24, 2012 - 4:47pm

Milwaukee officials stood inside a cold, abandoned house Friday, and asked the State of Wisconsin to send over more foreclosure assistance money that was used elsewhere in the state budget.

A national legal settlement about foreclosures and mortgage abuses this year sent Wisconsin more than $100-million. Governor Walker diverted $24 million...

Snow Brings Out The Lambeau Shovelers

December 24, 2012 - 4:40pm

This week's snowfall brought back a Green Bay tradition. People lined up this morning to clear snow off the bleachers at Lambeau Field.

With every measurable snowfall the Packers put out the call for people to shovel out Lambeau Field. A team spokesman says they hoped to get up to...

Travel Returning To Normal After Storm

December 24, 2012 - 4:34pm

Friday PM: Travel is slowly returning to normal after much of southern Wisconsin was hit with a major snow storm.

Things are looking up this afternoon for drivers, as roads and highways are mostly plowed and covered in salt.

Wisconsin Emergency Management spokesperson Scott Liebur says road crews still have some work...

NRA Proposal Gets Mixed Reviews In Wisconsin

December 21, 2012 - 7:34pm

The National Rifle Association's proposal to put armed police officers in every school in the nation is getting both yay's and nay's from state and local officials in Wisconsin.

The NRA's proposal unveiled today calls on Congress to act now and put armed and trained security officers in every school before...

Snowstorm Still Affecting Travel

December 21, 2012 - 1:55pm

Wisconsin's Department of Transportation says travel conditions are beginning to improve after yesterday's storm, but that many roads are still partially or completely covered with ice and snow. Southern Wisconsin's first major snowstorm of the year left as much as 19 inches of heavy, wet snow on the ground.

Crews are...

Milwaukee Mayor, Police Chief Want NRA To Ease Gun Control Opposition

December 21, 2012 - 1:02pm

The National Rifle Association is scheduled to hold a news conference Friday regarding last week's school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. After high-profile shootings in the Milwaukee area this year, some community leaders hope the NRA will soften its opposition to more gun controls.

A gunman killed a half dozen worshippers at...

ACLU Wants Changes At Milwaukee County Jail

December 21, 2012 - 12:58pm

Wisconsin's ACLU wants a court to require the Milwaukee County Jail to hire a medical director and a chief psychiatrist. It says the jail is not living up to a court order to improve health care services for inmates.

A 2001 court settlement required the jail to report to an...

Counties, Police Unions Disagree Over Jailer Classification

December 21, 2012 - 12:50pm

Wisconsin counties and police unions are in disagreement about the employment classification of jailers. More counties are dropping jailers' protected status, meaning they won't be represented by unions.

In a press release, Chippewa County Administrator Frank Pascarella says the county is changing the job classification of jailers from the protective category...

Milwaukee Mayor And Police Chief Call For Gun Limits

December 21, 2012 - 12:46pm

Milwaukee's mayor and police chief stood next to confiscated rifles Thursday, and spelled out several changes they'd like to see in national and state gun laws.

Mayor Tom Barrett and Police Chief Ed Flynn invited the media in to see some of the 264 military-style assault weapons that Milwaukee Police say...

Wisconsin Adds 10,000 Private Sector Jobs In November

December 21, 2012 - 12:35pm

The latest monthly survey of Wisconsin employers shows an increase of more than 10,000 private sector jobs last month, putting the state back in positive territory for 2012.

These monthly estimates are frequently revised, but if this one holds up, it would be one of the state's best months for...

Police Investigate Rumors Of Mayan Calendar-Related Violence

December 21, 2012 - 12:29pm

Law enforcement agencies are working closely with school districts to ensure a quick response to a crisis. But several events are feeding the school rumor mill this week.

Superior Police Chief Chuck LaGesse has stepped up police presence in and around schools, "There's rumors that on December 21 there'll be...

Storm Disrupts Thursday Travel

December 21, 2012 - 12:24pm

The winter storm that dropped more than a foot of snow on some parts of Wisconsin also disrupted travel.

Dane County Airport spokesman Brent McHenry said with the exception of a few early Thursday morning, all flights were either cancelled or delayed, and the airport wasn't expecting any takeoffs later in...

State Urges Limited Travel This Evening

December 20, 2012 - 7:27pm

Blizzard conditions are expected to continue into the night across southern Wisconsin, and state officials are urging people not to travel unless necessary. The National Weather Service says wind gusts of up to 50 mph are possible tonight, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation says that is creating unsafe...

Snow Adds Up; Branches And Power Lines Come Down

December 20, 2012 - 3:32pm

As snowfall from today's storm across much of southern Wisconsin continues to add up, Emergency Management officials say it is causing some power outages. Heavy, wet snow sticking to branches weakened by the summer's drought is causing some branches to fall onto power lines. Shortly before 1pm, about 7500 customers...

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Big Snow Doesn't Ease Drought Much

Kenosha Casino: Will 2013 Be The Year?

2013 Wish List: Education

Snowmobilers Getting The Bug After Winter Storms

Shelters Seeing More Cats

Court Upholds Domestic Partnership Registry

Barrett Asks State For More Foreclosure Funds

Snow Brings Out The Lambeau Shovelers

Travel Returning To Normal After Storm

NRA Proposal Gets Mixed Reviews In Wisconsin

Snowstorm Still Affecting Travel

Milwaukee Mayor, Police Chief Want NRA To Ease Gun Control Opposition

ACLU Wants Changes At Milwaukee County Jail

Counties, Police Unions Disagree Over Jailer Classification

Milwaukee Mayor And Police Chief Call For Gun Limits

Wisconsin Adds 10,000 Private Sector Jobs In November

Police Investigate Rumors Of Mayan Calendar-Related Violence

Storm Disrupts Thursday Travel

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Snow Adds Up; Branches And Power Lines Come Down

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