by WRN Contributor | Jun 24, 2008
A couple of Wisconsin business leaders believe America needs to learn anew about an old concept: thrift. With debt crippling many Americans and draining the economy, Bob Pedersen with Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin says the poorest often turn to luck,...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 24, 2008
In a follow up interview about a melee in Milwaukee on Monday, a community organizer suggests the flood damages in that city have been under reported. Lamont Harris with Esperanza Unida says all went well Tuesday, with people awaiting help for flood-related food...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 24, 2008
Are some farming practices making floods worse? UW Madison Geography professor Jim Knox says there were several factors contributing to this month's massive floods, including high corn prices. "With the economic situation, and the move towards ethanol...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 24, 2008
The Dane County Circuit Court Monday dismissed a lawsuit meant to block the DNR's rules on limiting mercury emissions from coal burning power plants. The challenge was brought by Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, the Wisconsin Utility Investors and the...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 24, 2008
Janesville School Board member Tim Cullen is helping coordinate a community response to General Motors intention to close the Janesville Assembly Plant. He says the GM policy makers are all in Detroit so the sooner they can make the case there the better. Cullen and...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 24, 2008
The founder of a Fox Valley based group that helps find missing children and adults is suspended without pay, and off the board of directors. Jay Breyer started Youth Educated in Safety 17 years ago. Board members held a special meeting Monday evening to make the...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 24, 2008
Bucks guard Michael Redd was officially named to the United States Olympic Basketball Team on Monday. USA Basketball released the 12 man roster on Monday, even though many of the names on the list had already been leaked. Redd played for Team USA in the 2007...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 24, 2008
Ben Sheets was fabulous in the Brewers 4-1 series opening win over the Braves on Monday night. The Brewers ace gave up just 4 hits and struck out 7 in his complete game victory that improved his record to 9-1. Sheets didn't give up a hit after the 4th...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 24, 2008
The Brewers signed their 2nd selection in the June Draft late last week. Pitcher Jake Odorizzi out of Highland Park (IL) High School came to terms on a contract. Odorizzi was the 32nd overall selection in the draft earlier this month. He was considered a...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 24, 2008
A new report offers a dreary outlook for the Wisconsin economy. The survey conducted by the Wisconsin Bankers Association shows a majority of financial institution leaders in the state expect economic conditions to remain the same or grow worse over the next six...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 24, 2008
The Marshfield City Council will consider a ban on phosphorus fertilizers Tuesday night. Marty Anderson, chair of the Sustainable Marshfield Committee, says that on most lawns, there's enough phosphorus on most lawns and it doesn't need to be added in. He...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 23, 2008
The heavy rains and flooding earlier this month mean mosquito season is hitting Wisconsin hard. The air is buzzing heavily with the blood sucking insects and UW-Madison entomologist Phil Pellitteri says it's not hard to figure out why. He says all the rain and...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 23, 2008
Federal guidelines prohibit Milwaukee County from profiting from General Mitchell International Airport. County Exec Scott Walker proposes leasing off the airport and using the money to fix the county's crumbling mass transit, something FAA requirements allow....
by WRN Contributor | Jun 23, 2008
An autistic man missing from a camp in northwest Wisconsin was found alive Sunday night. Keith Kennedy was dehydrated with a low body temperature, and lots of bug-bites. But rescuers stabilized Kennedy,25, before flying him to the University of Minnesota Hospital...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 23, 2008
Both Paul and Morgan Hamm were selected to the U.S. men's gymnastics team over the weekend. Paul Hamm, the defending Olympic champion was chosen right after the Olympic Trials concluded. Morgan was added to the squad on Sunday night. Both Hamms have...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 23, 2008
The Brewers pounded out 4 homers and used slick defense to beat Baltimore 7-3 on Sunday afternoon at Miller Park. Prince Fielder hit a pair of homers and Corey Hart and Bill Hall also went deep as the team won their 6th game in 7 tries. For Fielder it was...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 23, 2008
Brewers 3rd baseman Bill Hall continues to get boo'd by fans at Miller Park. A few weeks back Hall's agent told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he wanted to be traded if he was going to be platooned with Russell Branyan at 3rd base. His agent said...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 23, 2008
The Brewers got one of their starters back on Sunday as Rickie Weeks was back in the starting lineup at 2nd Base. Weeks has been out of the lineup since June 7th when he went on the Disabled List with a sprained left knee. Manager Ned Yost has Weeks back in the...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 22, 2008
Click it or Ticket is a success. Buckle up or pay the price. That's what state law enforcement officials kept harping on last month, and, according the experts, that effort was a success in delivering the message to motorists. "The goal of our law...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 22, 2008
As flood waters begin to recede, the State Bar of Wisconsin offers a helping hand to flood victims. If you've got legal concerns following Wisconsin devastating floods, State Bar President Tom Basting says attorneys statewide are standing by to help you with...
