by WRN Contributor | Dec 25, 2012
A Wisconsin Congressman is proposing a change in the way people repay student loans after they finish college. US Representative Tom Petri (R-WI) says something needs to be done, because the default rate is climbing as graduates struggle to find a job. The Fond du Lac...
by Brian Moon | Dec 25, 2012
At least one Wisconsin college is reporting a significant turnout for employers doing on-campus recruiting and coming to its job fairs. Laura Kestner-Ricketts, director of career services at Marquette University, says for the fifth year in a row, the university is...
by Jackie Johnson | Dec 25, 2012
The governor talks about the impact of social media during his time in office. “It’s cool,” says Governor Scott Walker about Twitter, Facebook, and email. Wisconsin’s first governor to really make use of social media says it’s a great way...
by Amy Winder | Dec 25, 2012
Wisconsin had played basketball at the UW Field House since December of 1930. But on January 17, 1998 work was completed and the Badgers would step onto the floor at the Kohl Center to take on the Northwestern Wildcats. More than 16,000 fans, thousands more than the...
by WRN Contributor | Dec 24, 2012
A 30 year-old police officer was shot to death on Christmas Eve in the Milwaukee suburb of Wauwatosa. At a mid-day news conference, she was identified as Jennifer Sebena – who joined the police force almost two years ago, after graduating from the police academy at...
by Andrew Beckett | Dec 24, 2012
The head of the Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association says a proposal to end Election Day registration in the state would result in extra costs for local governments. WMCA President Vikki Zuehlke says the move would create a “fiscal burden” for the...
by Bill Scott | Dec 24, 2012
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby’s delicate psyche must be so fragile that Mike McCarthy didn’t want to take any chances with him on Sunday. Why else would the coach pass on a field goal opportunity on 4th and 2 from the Titan 24 yard line with 8:49...
by Bill Scott | Dec 24, 2012
Jim Arts left his job as police chief of the city of Green Bay to become the head of security with the Tennessee Titans. Arts was on the Titans sidelines Sunday and was pressed into service when a fan ran onto the south end of Lambeau Field. After eluding a couple of...
by Bill Scott | Dec 24, 2012
The Green Bay Packers crushed the Tennessee Titans 55-7 on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Even though it came against a bad team with nothing to play for, the Packers were solid in all three phases and were dominant from the very start. AUDIO: Mike McCarthy says his team...
by Bill Scott | Dec 24, 2012
The Green Bay Packers can clinch the 2nd seed in the NFC Playoff’s and a first-round bye following their 55-7 win over Tennessee and last nights Seattle 42-13 victory over San Francisco. The Packers improved to 11-4 on the season, a half game better than the...
by Bill Scott | Dec 24, 2012
Green Bay 53, Wisconsin 38 The Green Bay Phoenix held Wisconsin to 10 first-half points to cruise to a 53-38 win over the Badgers at the Kress Center. Green Bay led by 17 at the half and forced 25 Wisconsin (7-4) turnovers to pull out the win. Green Bay (8-2) won its...
by Bill Scott | Dec 24, 2012
Wisconsin sophomore defenseman Jake McCabe of Eau Claire, has been named captain of the U.S. National Junior hockey team. McCabe is the 3rd straight Badger to captain the squad. Current Badger defenseman John Ramage captained the 2011 team and ex-Badgers forward...
by Jackie Johnson | Dec 24, 2012
Top ten emergency preparedness gifts that can literally safe lives. Put down that ugly sweater and give your friends and family a gift of safety. Wisconsin Emergency Management put together a list of thoughtful gift ideas that can be helpful during critical times,...
by Brian Moon | Dec 24, 2012
Watching your weight may be difficult during holiday parties but a registered dietician has tips on how to make it happen. Barb Troy, a nutrition educator at Marquette University, suggests practicing portion control especially for holiday staples like turkey stuffing....
by Bill Scott | Dec 23, 2012
TE Tom Crabtree posted this picture on his Twitter account. Merry Christmas from the good hands guys, the Packers tight end group!
by Jackie Johnson | Dec 23, 2012
The use of credit cards just may be one of the reasons the Salvation Army kettle drive in Fond du Lac is in danger of failing to meet its goal. Many shoppers have made a habit over the years of dropping their loose change in the red kettles, but considering consumers...
by Jackie Johnson | Dec 23, 2012
A Dane County Sheriff’s Deputy sustains minor injuries after being rear-ended while attempting to direct traffic due to an injury crash investigation. According to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, at about 7:30 Saturday evening, the deputy was sitting in...
