Walker fuels speculation in Iowa
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker fueled speculation about his presidential aspirations with a speech in Iowa Thursday night. Walker spoke of his childhood years in Iowa, made sure the audience knew he is among nation's younger governors, touted his victory in that contentious recall election, and offered a "pathway" for his party in 2014 and beyond. "I think we need to be more optimistic," he said. "I think we need to speak in terms that are more relevant and I think we need to be more … [Read More...]
Spending cut and tuition freeze for UW
There were plenty of recriminations Thursday night, as the legislature's Joint Finance Committee voted on a budget amendment for the University of Wisconsin System. The budget panel's vote came nearly a month to the day since UW System President Kevin Reilly was called before the same committee, to explain a $648 million dollar surplus, accumulated mostly through tuition increases. Committee members voted 14-2, with Democratic Senators Jennifer Schilling and Bob Wirch joining majority … [Read More...]
Arrest in fatal Superior shooting
A man was arrested at a Duluth, Minnesota motel Thursday night, following a fatal shooting in neighboring Superior. The Duluth News Tribune reports that the Superior Police Department called the midday death of a man found in a parking lot with a gunshot wound “suspicious.” The injury had initially been reported as self-inflicted. Duluth police made the arrest at 5:55 p.m. at a motel in West Duluth. The suspect was being held Thursday night in the St. Louis County Jail awaiting charges … [Read More...]
Big blaze battled in Allouez
A large apartment complex fire in the Village of Allouez has caused injuries to three firefighters, but all the residents at home at the time were able to make it out safely from the 74-unit complex. The Hilltop Place Apartment fire initially started in the basement. Crews arrived on the scene at about 11:30 Thursday morning. Green Bay Metro Fire Department Lieutenant Nick Craig said it’s an older building and stretches a block long. Chatter among displaced residents say the fire started … [Read More...]
Craigslist joke backfires
A joke has resulted in a felony charge against a western Racine County man. Jason Willis, 30, has been charged with felony "identity theft" for allegedly placing an ad on craigslist that resulted in a nearly naked man knocking on his neighbor's door. According to court documents, the victim called the Racine County Sheriff's Office last November because someone wearing only a coat kept ringing her doorbell. An investigation revealed several internet postings in the victim's name soliciting … [Read More...]
Titletown Report
Lacy puts toe injury behind him
Rookie running back Eddie Lacy showed up for the Green Bay Packers rookie orientation camp on Friday, ready to pick up where he left off. Several teams passed on him in the NFL Draft because of toe surgery nearly a year and a half ago. As concerning as that might be, Lacy has put that [...]
