by Bill Scott | Aug 21, 2012
The Green Bay Packers were hoping former first round draft pick Derek Sherrod would battle for the starting left tackle job in training camp. Now it appears the Packers will likely have to settle for Sherrod’s return no later than mid-season. Sherrod broke two...
by Brian Moon | Aug 21, 2012
Mitt Romney For America buses continue touring through Wisconsin today. At visit to the Racine GOP Victory Center Monday, as lightning bolts from a quick thunderstorm served as the backdrop, the bus brought plenty of excitement for the many volunteers. State...
by Bill Scott | Aug 21, 2012
If the Green Bay Packers lost quarterback Aaron Rodgers to an injury, could backup Graham Harrell come in and win a game? That’s one of the burning questions that keeps popping up in Green Bay as the Packers get ready to play preseason game #3 on Thursday night...
by Bill Scott | Aug 21, 2012
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Shaun Marcum pitched the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to a 8-1 win in his 3rd rehab start on Monday night. Marcum allowed 1 run on 4 hits in 6-innings against the Peoria Chiefs in Midwest League action. Marcum has been on the Brewers disabled...
by Bill Scott | Aug 21, 2012
When Milwaukee Brewers rookie Mark Rogers was picked in the first round of the 2004 Baseball Amateur Draft, he wasn’t sure how long it would take to earn his first Major League win. But he certainly didn’t think he’d have to wait until 2012. Rogers...
by Bill Scott | Aug 21, 2012
Wisconsin Badger football coach Bret Bielema released his first depth chart of the season and Waunakee freshman kicker Jack Russell has won the kicking job. Russell will handle field goals and extra points after beating out sophomore Kyle French. The two were neck...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 21, 2012
Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan’s move on to the presidential tickets is creating a windfall of volunteers in his home county. Rock County GOP Chairman Jay Mielke says having the Janesville native on the national political stage has greatly increased involvement...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 21, 2012
Recent rains have caused a slight boost in Wisconsin’s mosquito population, but it’s not likely to get much worse this year. The drought across much of the state this summer held down the worst of the insects. Even with more rain falling in recent weeks,...
by Jackie Johnson | Aug 21, 2012
If you want to avoid a barrage of telemarking calls, especially at dinner time or while trying to catch some Zs, you have until the end of this month to sign up. Wisconsin’s No Call list aims to reduce the amount of unwanted solicitors to both land lines and...
by Bob Hague | Aug 21, 2012
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is offering a new path to become a licensed teacher. DPI’s said the License Based on Equivalency offers a new pathway to a teaching post in a K-through-12 classroom. The requirement of a bachelor’s degree...
by Bob Hague | Aug 20, 2012
An environmental group is declaring a victory for public health and the environment in Milwaukee. Residents in downtown Milwaukee should eventually be able to breathe easier, after We Energies announced new plans to convert its aging, coal-fired Valley Power Plant to...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 20, 2012
A U.S. Senator from Wisconsin is denouncing a fellow Republican’s comment on rape. In a televised interview Sunday on KTVI in St. Louis, U.S. Senate candidate Todd Akin of Missouri defended his position that abortion should be illegal in all cases, even if a...
by Brian Moon | Aug 20, 2012
Democrats are hammering the Mitt Romney campaign because of his running mate’s proposals on Medicare. Congressman Paul Ryan wants to reform the program because of ballooning costs. Marquette University Political Scientist John McAdams says the idea may appeal to...
by Bill Scott | Aug 20, 2012
Philadelphia’s Kyle Kendrick pitched 3-hit ball for 8-innings and beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-0 on Sunday. Kendrick struck out 7 and walked only 1 in the win. AUDIO: Ron Roenicke on Phillies hurler Kyle Kendrick :14 Randy Wolf (3-10) took the loss for the...
by Bill Scott | Aug 20, 2012
As expected, Wisconsin head football coach Bret Bielema picked transfer quarterback Danny O’Brien as the Badgers quarterback to start the season. Bielema made the announcement via Twitter on Sunday, saying O’Brien would start the opener on Sept. 1 against...
by Bill Scott | Aug 20, 2012
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said running back James Starks could still miss at least a couple more weeks, which could give the starting tailback job to start the season to veteran Cedric Benson. Benson worked in full pads for the first time on Sunday and...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 20, 2012
Gay pride was on display in Madison Sunday as several thousand gay-rights activists and supporters gathered for their annual parade around the Capitol Square. “Hey-hey, ho-ho, homophobia has got to go,” chanted the crowd. “We need to come together...
by Bill Scott | Aug 20, 2012
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings returned to the practice field on Sunday after missing more than two weeks with a concussion. As it turns out, Jennings situation was more serious than originally thought. Jennings was diagnosed with a concussion during...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 20, 2012
Heading into the November elections, incumbent state lawmakers will have a huge financial advantage over their challengers. Lawmakers seeking re-election to the state Legislature this fall will be able to outspend their opponents by a ten to one margin; about $3.1...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 20, 2012
Wisconsin property values dropped for a fourth straight year. Preliminary figures show total state property values are down 3.2-percent for 2010. Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance President Todd Berry says the biggest drop was for residential properties, which are down...
