January 27, 2012

DMV proposes service center changes

With new Voter ID requirements set to begin next year, the state is working to make it easier to access Division of Motor Vehicles service centers across the state. The law passed earlier this year requires the DMV to offer at least 20 hours of service a week in each county.

The DMV Field Services Director Kristina Boardman says an initial review of hours across the state showed at least 32 counties fell short of the 20 hour requirement. A draft plan from the agency would adjust the number of center locations and add about 625 hours per week for customers to access services to obtain a photo ID card. [Read more...]

Woman charged in baby’s death

Charges have been filed against a Polk County mom in the death of her young daughter.

On the evening of July 11th, Jennifer Kuhn found her two-year-old daughter Allaina Kuhn under a dresser in her room. It appeared the dresser fell on the girl. The dresser weighed 40 to 50 pounds and it usually had a 20 pound TV on it.

Polk County District Attorney Dan Steffen says, in the state’s opinion, with underlying “negligent” action this death was not just an accident. The DA says [Read more...]

Labor Deal Done

It’s time for football again with the NFL and its players agreeing on a 10-year CBA.  Packers president Mark Murphy says he’s glad to get the deal done and the 10 year deal is good for both the players and the owners. The Packers will report on Friday and have their first practice on Saturday. The Family Night Scrimmage will be on August 6th at Lambeau Field.   Murphy also says that he’s not sure if or when the Packers will get to visit the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl Championship.

Audio: Mark Murphy on labor deal. :19

Bielema Voted Best Big Ten Coach

Big Ten Media has voted Badgers head coach Bret Bielema as the league’s best coach.  Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz finished 2nd in the voting, followed byNebraska’s Bo Pelini.  The Badgers were also picked to win the Big Ten Leaders Division, whileNebraska was tabbed as the preseason favorite in the Legends Division.

Erin Hills Gets Ready For U.S. Amateur

Monday was Media Day at Erin Hills in preparation for the 2011 U.S. Amateur which is coming up August 22-28 at both Erin Hills and Blue Mound Golf & Country Club. Defending 2010 Amateur Champion Peter Uihlein was on hand to play Erin Hills for the very first time on Monday.  The course is also tabbed to host the 2017 U.S. Open.

Audio: Uihlein Comments on Erin Hills. :14