by WRN Contributor | Mar 23, 2007
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced that three people will be inducted into it's Athletic Hall of Fame in May. Former men's basketball players Tony Bennett and Ben Johnson, and former women's coach Carol Hammerle will be the class of...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 23, 2007
There will be new faces on a couple of Big Ten men's basketball benches next season. Steve Alford has left the University of Iowa to take the head coaching job at New Mexico in the Mountain West Conference. Meanwhile, Minnesota made a huge hire,...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 23, 2007
Jolene Anderson scored 22 points as the Badger women's basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the WNIT with a 67-61 win over Kentucky on Thursday night at the Kohl Center. The win improved Lisa Stone's team to 21-12 on the season. ...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 22, 2007
Wisconsin's former top cop says corporate interests are trying to buy our state Supreme Court election. Former State Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager says Wisconsin citizens have the right to know the source of the money behind interest group advertisements....
by WRN Contributor | Mar 22, 2007
Legislators are seeking to close what they say is a tax loophole for industry. It's a property tax exemption granted to a paper board manufacturer by the state Tax Appeals Commission, and upheld in circuit court. Green Bay Democrat, Senator Dave Hansen , says a...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 22, 2007
A move in the Legislature to increase Wisconsin's beer tax, something that hasn't been done for decades. State Representative Terese Berceau is drafting a bill to increase the tax from two dollars a barrel to ten bucks, with revenues to alcohol treatment...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 22, 2007
A word of warning to young people from the state's Consumer Protection office about traveling sales crews. It's that time of year. Traveling sales crews are starting to recruit young people in Wisconsin. Consumer Protection's Glen Loyd says his office...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 22, 2007
There's a bipartisan effort in the Legislature to address the controversy over Indian mascots in public schools. A bill is being introduced to set up complaint procedure for mascots, logos, or nicknames that may be deemed "offensive." State...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 22, 2007
The Clippers beat the Bucks 104-103 last night at the Bradley Center. Milwaukee trailed by 22 in the 3rd quarter and rallied to make it a game. Michael Redd led all scorers with 27 points. Mo Williams and Ruben Patterson added 20 each for...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 22, 2007
San Diego edged the Brewers 4-3 in Cactus League play on Wednesday. The Milwaukee offense mustered just 5 hits. One of those hits was a JJ Hardy solo home run. Claudio Vargas went 4&1/3 innings, giving up two runs, two hits and striking out...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 22, 2007
Badger goalie Brian Elliot has signed a contract with the NHL's Ottawa Senators. Elliot had record of 51-27-6 in 86 games in a Badgers uniform. He was drafted by the Senators back in 2003.
by WRN Contributor | Mar 21, 2007
As the legislature continues to examine the Governor's proposed biennial budget, Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch (R-West Salem) says he will fight any attempts to include tax hikes. Huebsch says Republicans will pass a budget in the Assembly that does not include...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 21, 2007
Tommy Thompson appears to be putting all his political eggs in the Iowa basket. He's been focusing a lot of time and energy on getting the structure of a campaign in place in Iowa, and meeting with reporters in the offices of a Madison law firm, the former...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 21, 2007
The US Department of Health and Human Services is letting Wisconsinites' know their calls to save SeniorCare are being heard. A message added to the Department's automated phone line this week specifically mentions the program and invites callers to share...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 21, 2007
A David and Goliath battle pits a union local against the parent of Miller Brewing. Judy Burnick is business manager of the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 35 in Milwaukee. In Madison Tuesday, she said workers are concerned that...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 21, 2007
Former governor Tommy Thompson seems to be stepping up is presidential campaign profile. The former Governor will discuss his intentions to run for President later today in Madison. He was questioned about them on CNN Tuesday before a national audience and he's...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 21, 2007
The recent recall of certain pet foods has pet owners on edge. Nearly a hundred different brands of dog and cat food made by the same company, Menu Foods, have been recalled after animals started getting sick. Some died. Mostly from kidney failure. Dr. Sandra Sawchuk...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 21, 2007
A significant step has been taken in cleaning up a polluted piece of property while returning the land to its first owner Who's the polluter? The US Army which manufactured weapon propellant at Badger Ammo from World War two through the Vietnam War. Who...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 21, 2007
A state lawmaker wants to prevent pharmaceutical companies from using expensive gifts to influence doctors. Legislation from State Representative Marlin Schneider (D-Wisconsin Rapids) would make it illegal for pharmaceutical companies to offer gifts to...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 21, 2007
The Milwaukee Bucks look for three wins in a row tonight as they host the LA Clippers at the Bradley Center. New head coach Larry Krystkowiak says that he hasn't changed much since taking over for Terry Stotts last year. He adds that he appreciates...
