by WRN Contributor | Feb 25, 2009
Legislation at the state capitol restricting phosphorous in fertilizer passes one hurdle. The measure aims to protect Wisconsin lakes from algae blooms, so says Dan Kohler, Wisconsin Environment Director. He explains the legislation restricts phosphorous as a nutrient...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
Former Racine Mayor Gary Becker, who's pleaded not guilty to child porn & Internet sex sting charges, has been cleared to leave Wisconsin, on modified bond, to enroll in a sex addiction treatment center near Philadelphia. Racine County Circuit Judge Stephen...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
A bill to protect breastfeeding mothers from being harassed has passed the state Senate. The legislation would protect the rights of a mother to breastfeed her child in public or private. State Senator Fred Risser of Madison says there's no law against it right...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
Tribal Leaders are calling for the state's help in improving the quality of life in northern Wisconsin. During the annual State of the Tribes address at the Capitol Tuesday, Sokaogon Chippewa Chairman Arlyn Ackley called on lawmakers to help expand road access in...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
The Fiscal Responsibility Summit ijn Washington looked at healing our economy and each other. Congressman Ron Kind says the bi-partisan gathering Monday focused on fiscal challenges including what he calls the biggest financial burden in the future, rising health care...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
According to Tom Haudricourt's Journal Sentinel Brewers Blog , Brewers prospect Brett Lawrie (pictured) will be on the roster for Team Canada for the World Baseball Classic this spring. Lawrie has already played for the Canadian Junior Team in the World...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
The Wisconsin men's hockey team was making a strong push towards the top of the WCHA standings. But after being swept by Denver over the weekend at the Kohl Center, the Badgers find themselves in 4th place in the league, 1-point behind 3rd place Colorado...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
Marquette climbed to 8th in the men's A.P. Top 25 college basketball poll, up two spots from 10th a week ago. They climb to 10th in the coaches Top 25 poll, up from number 11 last week. The Golden Eagles are getting ready for tomorrow (Wednesday)...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha lined up his starting rotation for exhibition play. Right hander Jeff Suppan (pictured) will start the exhibition opener tomorrow (Wednesday) against Oakland. He'll be followed in the rotation by Yovani...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
A pair of Wisconsin Badger defenders, Deandre Levy and Jonathan Casillas didn't work out yesterday at the NFL Scouting Combine because of injuries. Levy strained a hamstring during warm-ups and decided not to run the 40-yard dash. The defensive back...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
Wisconsin's governor is traveling to Spain for a close look at commuter rail options. With a federal stimulus plan directing funding towards increasing commuter rail systems in the Midwest, Governor Jim Doyle says it's a good idea to know what's on the...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
A proposal to allow police to pull over drivers just for not wearing a seatbelt is facing opposition at the Capitol. The proposed state budget includes a provision that allows primary enforcement for seat belt violations. State Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-Waunakee) says...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
The governor's budget could be a "quandary" for schools. Part of Governor Doyle's budget proposal would eliminate caps on teacher salaries. Todd Berry of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance says that could lead to funding problems for many school...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 24, 2009
More money could soon be coming your way! You don't have to do anything; your paycheck will increase almost automatically. "Most of us will start seeing an increase in our take-home pay this spring as employers adjust the amount of tax withheld from our...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 23, 2009
Governor Doyle's call for a statewide smoking ban will face opposition. Several state lawmakers say they'll fight the proposal, but whether they'll be able to carry the day or not is in question. More local governments around Wisconsin are passing their...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 23, 2009
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the ratings of Milwaukee-based Marshall & Ilsley Corporation (M&I) and its subsidiaries. The downgrade reflects the view of the New York ratings agency that M&I's credit profile has been materially...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 23, 2009
A great big reminder to get your colon checked. Visitors to the state Capitol get a chance to tour a giant colon set up inside the rotunda — all for a good reason, of course. "Colon cancer is one of the most preventable and detectable forms of cancer facing...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 23, 2009
Wisconsin has begun the process of formally asking for federal stimulus money. Governor Jim Doyle was in Washington D.C. Monday to submit the state's plans to use the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create jobs and rebuild the economy. Doyle and other...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 23, 2009
First District Congressman Paul Ryan has been chosen to be a part of today's White House summit on fiscal responsibility. Calling it "an explosion that is about to occur," the Janesville Republican says his biggest concern lies with all the debt from...
by WRN Contributor | Feb 23, 2009
25 year old Matt Liebsch (pictured #7) won the 2009 American Birkebeiner cross country ski race. The Plymouth, Minnesota native finished the 50-kilometer race from Cable to Hayward in 2 hours, 11 minutes, 47.9 seconds. 28 year old Rebecca Dussault of Gunnison,...
