by Bob Hague | Apr 27, 2010
What happens in Wisconsin, on the National Day of Prayer? That depends on who you’re talking to. According to Annie Laurie Gaylor with the Madison-based Freedom from Religion Foundation, organizers can expect state recognition, despite a recent ruling against...
by Bill Scott | Apr 27, 2010
The Green Bay Packers have signed safety Charlie Peprah and released TE Devin Frishknecht. Peprah, a fifth-year player, spent three previous seasons (2006-08) in Green Bay and appeared in 37 games for the Packers. he appeared in two games for Atlanta in 2009....
by Bill Scott | Apr 27, 2010
Outside linebacker Jeremy Thompson has been released by the Green Bay Packers. Thompson is headed for retirement from football after sustaining a neck injury late last season. Thompson was a 4th round pick of the Packers in 2008. He was hospitalized after injuring...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 27, 2010
Police in Oak Creek have fatally shot a suspect who was found in the driver’s seat of a squad car. Police Chief Tom Bauer says the suspect was believed to have burglarized a home, and then was checking other homes in the same vicinity when a citizen reported the...
by Bill Scott | Apr 27, 2010
After the Milwaukee Brewers were swept over the weekend by the Chicago Cubs, they were glad to see the the Pittsburgh Pirates back in town. The Brewers turned a lopsided game in the 8th into a major league blowout by scoring 9-runs in the inning, on the way to a 17-3...
by Bill Scott | Apr 27, 2010
After rebounding from a 3-1 deficit to tie the series at 3-games apiece, the Milwaukee Admirals saw their season come to an end, falling 2-1 to the Chicago Wolves in the 0pening round of the of the American Hockey League playoffs. The Admirals managed just 16 shots...
by Bill Scott | Apr 27, 2010
Milwaukee Bucks guard Carlos Delfino broke out of his shooting slump, hitting six 3-pointers and scoring 22 points to help the Bucks knock off the Atlanta Hawks 111-104 before a sold out crowd at the Bradley Center. The win drew the series even at 2-games apiece. ...
by Andrew Beckett | Apr 27, 2010
State Ag officials are getting set to renew the search for the Emerald Ash Borer in Wisconsin. In the coming weeks, the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection will begin placing traps across Wisconsin that will help detect where the tree-killing...
by Jackie Johnson | Apr 26, 2010
Van Hollen officially announces his reelection bid for a 2nd term as the state’s top cop. It had been assumed, but it’s official now. JB Van Hollen is vying for another four years as Wisconsin’s attorney general. “Even though it was assumed, I...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 26, 2010
In Southern Milwaukee County, a seemingly routine traffic stop leads Oak Creek police to chase a vehicle into neighboring Racine County, followed by a crash into a building, shots fired, and the driver ending up dead. Oak Creek police say a resident called in to...
by Andrew Beckett | Apr 26, 2010
Another Republican has officially entered Wisconsin’s US Senate race. Businessman Dick Leinenkugel announced in Janesville this morning that he will run in the Republican primary for US Senate. The seat is currently held by Democrat Russ Feingold. Leinenkugel...
by Brian Moon | Apr 26, 2010
Prior to wrapping up their session late last week, legislative leadership didn’t bring up the Clean Energy Jobs Act: Democratic candidate for Governor Tom Barrett wishes they would have. He says Wisconsinites are concerned about the $16 billion it takes to buy...
by Jackie Johnson | Apr 26, 2010
The governor is ready to sign the Indian mascot bill. It’s been a hot issue for a long time — whether Wisconsin public schools should continue using Native American mascots, team names and logos. “I think Native American people legitimately have a...
by Bill Scott | Apr 26, 2010
The Milwaukee Bucks can even their best-of-7 opening round NBA Playoff series at 2-games apiece with a win over Atlanta tonight. The Hawks made quick work of the Bucks in the first two games of the series in Atlanta, but on the road, it’s a different story for...
by Bill Scott | Apr 26, 2010
After two poor starts, Jeff Suppan is out of the Milwaukee Brewers starting rotation and lefty Chris Narveson is in. Narveson will pitch the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon. Suppan allowed five earned runs in 4 1/3 innings against...
by Brian Moon | Apr 26, 2010
Educators and school resource officers are gathering in Milwaukee today for a conference aimed at keeping kids safe in the online age. One of the presenters, Justin Patchin of the Cyberbullying Research Center, says data suggests twenty-to-thirty percent of teens have...
by Bill Scott | Apr 26, 2010
Nobody expected the Milwaukee Brewers to roll over the Chicago Cubs like they did the Pirates in a 3-game series last week. But coming off a 3-game sweep of Pittsburgh and outscoring the Pirates 36-1, the Brewers were on a roll. Unfortunately, the Brewers starting...
by Bill Scott | Apr 26, 2010
Wisconsin safety Chris Maragos went undrafted this weekend and signed a free agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers. He’ll head to San Francisco this weekend to participate in the 49ers rookie mini-camp. Maragos received a call from the Niners shortly...
by Bill Scott | Apr 26, 2010
Former Wisconsin player and assistant coach Mark Osiecki has been named head coach of the Ohio State men’s hockey program. Osiecki has been Wisconsin’s top assistant for the past six years, helping the Badgers to the 2006 NCAA title and the 2010 NCAA...
by Bill Scott | Apr 26, 2010
Milwaukee Bucks General Manager John Hammond has been named the 2009-10 NBA Executive of the Year. The Bucks totaled 46 wins in 2009-10, a 12-game improvement from last season, and earned the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2005-06. Hammond’s...
