by Brian Moon | May 31, 2011
The Government Accountability Board today approved recall elections against Republican state Senators Rob Cowles, Alberta Darling, and Sheila Harsdorf. The action does not come without controversy as organizers trying to recall Democratic lawmakers say the GAB is...
by Bob Hague | May 31, 2011
The state Supreme Court election is now officially over. “I have reviewed the record. I have reviewed the evidence, I have reviewed the law,” candidate JoAnne Kloppenburg said during a Madison press conference on Tuesday in which she announced she...
by Bill Scott | May 31, 2011
The Division Three College World Series champion will be crowned this morning at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton when Chapman takes on Marietta. On Memorial Day, 9th ranked Chapman nipped Buena Vista 3-2 and #1 Marietta blew out Keystone 11-2. UW-Whitewater was...
by Bill Scott | May 31, 2011
In the Midwest League on Memorial Day, Beloit swept a double header from Clinton 7-1 and 2-1. The Snappers head to Dayton tonight. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers fell in Kane County 5-4. The Rattlers open a three game set at Bowling Green tonight.
by Bill Scott | May 31, 2011
Jim Tressel resigned as Ohio State’s head football coach on Monday amid allegations he failed to report NCAA violation regarding players trading championship memorabilia and autographs for tattoos that led several key player to be suspended for the first five...
by Bill Scott | May 31, 2011
The Brewers road woes continue with a 7-3 loss in Cincinnati. Carlos Gomez and Josh Wilson each went deep for Milwaukee in a three run fifth, but that’s all the offense the Brewers could muster on the night. Jay Bruce collected 3 hits including a homer and a...
by Andrew Beckett | May 31, 2011
Time is running out to register for latest version of the state’s “No Call” list for telemarketers. Consumers have until the end of today to sign up for the spring update of the wildly popular service, which Division of Consumer Protection...
by Bob Hague | May 31, 2011
Wisconsin is one of only two states where injuring or killing someone while driving without a valid license is not a felony. Robert Dams is a former Greendale police chief whose son was killed in 2005 by an unlicensed driver who was issued traffic citations and...
by Jackie Johnson | May 30, 2011
Approximately 400 law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin are taking part in the campaign to aggressively stop every driver they see not wearing a safety belt; Bureau of Transportation Safety’s Major Dan Lonsdorf says that means passengers, too. “Not only...
by Brian Moon | May 30, 2011
The Assembly Judiciary Committee is considering a bill that would automatically let someone off-the-hook for killing a home invader, if they feel their life is in danger. “When an individual is faced with a potential life threatening situation in their home or...
by Bill Scott | May 30, 2011
The WIAA Board of Control approved a 5-year extension of the agreement with the Alliant Energy Center in Madison as the host venue of the State Boys and Girls Hockey Tournaments at Veterans Memorial Coliseum at its May meeting. The Alliant Energy Center is currently...
by Bill Scott | May 30, 2011
The Milwaukee Brewers haven’t fared well on the road this season (8-17), but they continued to show the baseball world that they’ve got the home field thing all figured out. Yovani Gallardo tossed 8-innings of shutout baseball, leading the Brewers to a 6-0...
by Bill Scott | May 30, 2011
UW-Whitewater’s bid to win a second NCAA Division 3 College Baseball title came up short when the Warhawks fell to Chapman 4-2 on Sunday night at Fox Cities Stadium. The Warhawks managed just 5-hits, got picked off base 3-times and committed 4-errors in the...
by Brian Moon | May 30, 2011
Post-traumatic-stress-disorder is a problem for some returning veterans with women being affected differently than men, according to Gundel Metz, who coordinates the women’s veterans assistance program for the State of Wisconsin. Metz says a woman’s...
by Andrew Beckett | May 28, 2011
As garage sale season kicks into full gear this weekend, it’s buyer beware. Bargain hunters are already hitting neighborhoods across the state looking for deals on hidden treasures, and Michelle Reinen with the state Division of Consumer Protection urges...
by Andrew Beckett | May 27, 2011
Challenges brought against recall petitions targeting several state Senators are forcing the Government Accountability Board to delay certifying special elections. The GAB was scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 31st to address challenges to the six remaining recall...
by Andrew Beckett | May 27, 2011
A Dane County judge wants to appoint a mediator to help settle disputes in a lawsuit over public access to the state Capitol building. Judge John Albert made the suggestion Friday, after both sides failed to reach an agreement on appointing a “special...
by Jackie Johnson | May 27, 2011
What’s next for collective bargaining? Legislative leaders could decide to pass the bill again after giving ample notice. A Dane County judge ruled on Thursday that legislators violated the state Open Meetings Law on March 9 when they voted to approve the...
by Bill Scott | May 27, 2011
Outfielder Brandon Boggs has been outrighted to Triple (A) Nashville by the Milwaukee Brewers for the third time this season. The move was made to clear a roster spot for infielder Josh Wilson, who was claimed off of waivers from Arizona on Wednesday. Boggs became...
by Bill Scott | May 27, 2011
Even with the lockout in place, the Green Bay Packers will receive their Super Bowl rings in a June 16th ceremony at Lambeau Field. Contact between players and team officials is generally not allowed during a work stoppage, but the team has been granted an exemption...
