by Brian Moon | Apr 30, 2010
The new law in Arizona that cracks down on undocumented persons has groups on both sides of debate blaming the federal government. Dave Gorak of the Midwest Coalition to Reduce Immigration says if the federal government were doing its job with enforcement, including...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 30, 2010
Starting May 7th Fire Departments across Fond du Lac County will be participating in the Red Shirt Friday program. It’s a nationwide program that shows support for U.S. troops. The Fond du Lac County Fire Chiefs Association has given it a bit of a different twist,...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 30, 2010
A dog was reunited with his owner in western Wisconsin on Thursday, two days after being left for dead with a hunting arrow in the chest. Dr. John Swingle says it’s a miracle that the arrow he removed from Buster the Boxer didn’t hit any vital organs. The...
by Andrew Beckett | Apr 30, 2010
Wisconsin residents on the waiting list for BadgerCare Plus will have access to a temporary health insurance program, under legislation signed into law by the Governor Friday. The bill authorizes the creation of a BadgerCare Plus Basic program, which is designed to...
by Andrew Beckett | Apr 30, 2010
Since going up about a month ago, the state’s new online registry for organ, tissue, and eye donors has proven quite popular. Kathy Schultz with Donate Life Wisconsin, which helps operate the registry, says over 10,000 people have already signed up. Schultz says...
by Bill Scott | Apr 30, 2010
When it comes to sports mascots, the San Diego Chicken still rules the roost, but Milwaukee’s “Racing Sausages” are holding their own according to the voting public. The “Chicken” ranks first in Forbes Magazine’s survey of the...
by Bill Scott | Apr 30, 2010
The Green Bay Packers open their 3-day rookie orientation camp today. The teams draft choices, undrafted free agents and 11 first-year roster players will go through workouts the next three days. Packers first round draft pick Bryan Bulaga (pictured) is glad to have...
by Bill Scott | Apr 30, 2010
The Milwaukee Bucks look to wrap up their best of 7 opening round playoff series with the Atlanta Hawks at the Bradley Center. The Bucks beat the Hawks in Atlanta on Wednesday to become the first team in the series to win a road game. The Bucks now lead the series 3...
by Bill Scott | Apr 30, 2010
The San Diego Padres tied a team record with 7-straight singles during a 5-run fifth inning, including pitcher Wade LeBlanc’s career-high third hit of the night. The Padres went on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-0 last night. The National League West leaders...
by Bill Scott | Apr 30, 2010
According to free agent cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones, the Packers were one of four teams who have contacted him. Jones told Sporting News Radio that none of the teams has made a move toward inviting him for a tryout or signing him to a...
by Jackie Johnson | Apr 30, 2010
An attorney General candidate is getting in campaign mode… Jackie Johnson report 1:40 hassettDNA1va043010
by Bill Scott | Apr 30, 2010
Wisconsin Badger sophomore linebacker Chris Borland (pictured), senior left tackle Gabe Carimi, senior tight end Lance Kendricks and senior offensive lineman John Moffit are among the 75 players on the 2010 Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List, which was announced...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 30, 2010
The speeches inside Immanuel United Methodist Church in Kenosha were hot, but a march to the Kenosha County Jail and to Congressman Paul Ryan’s office was peaceful during a protest of the country’s immigration policies. The Reverend Dannis Jacobsen from...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 30, 2010
An overturned cattle truck a Highway 151 bypass in Fond du Lac blocked off traffic for several hours Thursday. A southbound semi-truck overturned in the median. The driver, 55-year-old Patrick DeGeneffe of Chilton, told State Troopers, a gray vehicle, possibly an SUV,...
by Andrew Beckett | Apr 30, 2010
The state Legislature adjourned for the year without action on a bill that would have enabled the creation of Regional Transit Authorities for Southeastern Wisconsin and the Fox Cities. Now, some transportation groups are warning that failure to act could have...
by Bob Hague | Apr 29, 2010
Does Harley-Davidson’s future hinge on leaving Wisconsin? Harley-Davidson operations communications manager Pat Sweeney says management on Thursday shared with workers company-wide the conclusions of a competitiveness study which has revealed significant gaps....
by Andrew Beckett | Apr 29, 2010
Senator Russ Feingold says a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in January rolled back a large number of laws controlling campaign spending by large groups and corporations, which need to be restored. The decision in the Citizens United case effectively removed limits on...
by Brian Moon | Apr 29, 2010
With the use of methamphetamine among Native Americans twice that of other ethnic groups, the feds are trying discourage its use with a new campaign targeting Indian Country. Gil Kerlikowske, the “drug czar,” says the ads were developed with input from tribal groups...
by Bob Hague | Apr 29, 2010
Madison’s Mayor is weighing on a proposed goose kill. “We need to explore all the options, but safety is paramount,” says Mayor Dave Cieslewicz about plans to kill up to 100 Canada Geese at Madison’s Warner Park. He emphasizes that the big...
by Jackie Johnson | Apr 29, 2010
Honoring those killed or injured at work on Workers’ Memorial Day (Wednesday). Jackie Johnson report 1:31 workers1va042810
