by WRN Contributor | Oct 23, 2007
The University of Wisconsin System was facing a serious funding shortage just a week ago, when it seemed as if the state would never have a budget. Officials had been talking about tuition surcharges, students being left without financial aid, and the possibility of...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 23, 2007
A northern Wisconsin hunter and entrpreneur may have found one way to reduce conflict in the woods. While the DNR and wildlife groups work to familiarize Hmong with the rules surrounding hunting in Wisconsin, Eric Humbert hit on the idea of a "No...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 23, 2007
Former Green Bay Packer Gilbert Brown has been named the head coach of the Milwaukee Bone Crushers of the Continental Indoor Football League. Brown is scheduled to be introduced at a news conference this afternoon in Milwaukee. Brown played 10 seasons in the NFL, all...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 23, 2007
Koren Robinson's been in Green Bay since last Thursday but practiced for the first time with his Packer teammates on Monday. Robinson's 1-year suspension is over. He's been reinstated by the NFL last week. The year-long suspension was...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 23, 2007
The state's doctors are suing, over a raid on the Patients Compensation Fund. It's part of the budget deal to be voted on today: a $200 million transfer from the Patients Compensation Fund into the state's general fund. Mark Grapentine is with the...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 23, 2007
A government watchdog group is raising serious questions about student donations to Wisconsin political campaigns. The review by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign found several donors, who identified themselves as students, gave a total of over $86,000 to statewide...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 22, 2007
After nearly four months of deliberations, the legislative conference committee on Monday night approved a budget agreement that was announced on Friday. Senator Judy Robson (D-Beloit) says it's a deal both sides should be able to accept. The Senate Majority...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 22, 2007
An added measure of safety, on the state's aging deck truss bridges. Wisconsin has fourteen bridges similar in design to the ill-fated I-35 bridge in the Twin Cities. Starting today, they'll be fitted with strain gauge sensors. Wisconsin D-O-T bridge...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 22, 2007
At least one Assembly Republican is raising concerns about the state budget agreement lawmakers are expected to vote on Tuesday. Even though the budget is now almost four months overdue, State Representative Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) says lawmakers shouldn't be...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 22, 2007
After knocking off Northern Illinois 44-3 on Saturday, the Badger football team moved back into the top 25 at #25 in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches poll. The Badgers are still receiving votes in the Associated Press poll. Ohio State remained atop both polls with...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 22, 2007
The first thing that came to my mind when I heard of the unfortunate death of former Packers' great Max McGee was what is a 75 year old man blowing leaves off of his roof. McGee fell to his death on Saturday after falling from that roof. But I quickly...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 22, 2007
A deal's been reached on the state budget, but there still are a lot of questions about the spending plan. Questions, for example, about transportation funding. Legislative leaders say about $400 million is included in the package for the DOT, but Craig Thomspon...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 22, 2007
The Wisconsin Badger wrestling team is ranked No. 12 in the Amateur Wrestling News preseason poll. Aside from the team ranking, eight Badgers are ranked within the top 20 in their respective weight classes. Senior Craig Henning (Chippewa Falls, Wis.) ranks the...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 22, 2007
Pets offer comfort and companionship during trying times for many of us, including our troops. War is arguably one of the most stressful situations one can experience. Many GIs over the years have used animals to defuse tension and keep their sanity. “This is...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 22, 2007
Not a perfect budget, but better than a shutdown. The governor is pleased with the state budget compromise, especially compared with the alternative. Governor Jim Doyle has to make do with a buck a pack increase in the cigarette tax and a one time, $200 million...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 22, 2007
Time is running out for victims of the August floods to register for federal disaster aid. Residents of the 14 counties that were declared disaster areas have until this Thursday to apply for federal aid. Wisconsin Emergency Management's Lori Getter says those...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 22, 2007
The Wisconsin State Patrol wants to make sure the drivers of large commercial vehicles are operating safely on state roads. To help crackdown on unsafe driving, officers will be strictly enforcing traffic laws this week in areas that have seen a high level of...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 20, 2007
Several Wisconsin counties took part in a national effort to round up domestic violence offenders This was Dane County's first year to get involved in national Family Violence Apprehension Detail. Dane County Sheriff's spokesperson Elise Schaffer says...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 19, 2007
Wisconsin's budget deadlock has ended after more than three months. And in order to get the deal done, each side had to give something. "The biggest compromise for Senate Democrats was giving up Healthy Wisconsin , our universal health care plan," said...
by WRN Contributor | Oct 19, 2007
Wisconsin's governor and legislative leaders have brokered a budget deal. Nearly nine months after he first introduced his budget, Governor Jim Doyle is finally able to announce a breakthrough . “This has been a difficult process for all of...
