by Andrew Beckett | Apr 30, 2013
The state of Wisconsin will not be getting into the circus business, after the Legislature’s finance committee on Tuesday rejected a provision in the governor’s budget that would have had the State Historical Society take control of the Circus World Museum...
by Jackie Johnson | Apr 30, 2013
As the economy recovers, home builders look for skilled workers. Over the last five years when the home building industry reduced construction, many people left plumbing, carpentry, and other trades required for the home building industry. Andy Inman with T.Wall...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 30, 2013
A proposal from a De Pere Republican aims to crack down on underage drinking. Representative Andre Jacque ants to give bars, liquor stores and other outlets the legal right to sue anyone who buys alcohol illegally. The maximum penalty would be $1,000, and that...
by Bob Hague | Apr 30, 2013
A bill requiring healthy foods to be purchased with “food stamps” has cleared a legislative committee. The amended bill from state Representative Dean Kaufert of Neenah would require FoodShare program participants to spend at least 67 percent of their...
by Bill Scott | Apr 30, 2013
Here’s a look back at the 2013 NFL Draft. I appeared with Missourinet’s Bill Pollock and Kevin McCrarey from the South Carolina Radio Network, a pair of co-workers. Bill Pollock covers the Rams and Chiefs for the Missourinet and Kevin covers the Carolina...
by Bob Hague | Apr 30, 2013
Sturgeon spawning is underway in the waters leading to Lake Winnebago. Warden Supervisor April Dombrowski of Oshkosh said the weekend’s warmer temperatures have heated the water to nearly ideal spawning conditions for the big fish on the Fox, Wolf and Embarrass...
by WRN Contributor | Apr 30, 2013
A veteran in the NBA is the first athlete in the four major professor sports to come out, and the leader of a state gay rights group says it’s incredibly exciting. Katie Belanger of Fair Wisconsin says Jason Collins is clearing the path for other folks to do the...
by Bill Scott | Apr 30, 2013
With the Milwaukee Brewers comfortably out in front against the Pittsburgh Pirates last night, skipper Ron Roenicke flip-flopped his catcher and first baseman. Martin Maldonaldo (1b) moved behind the plate and Jonathan Lucroy (c) played an inning of first base for the...
by Bill Scott | Apr 30, 2013
After Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews signed their blockbuster extensions, the Green Bay Packers still have plenty of salary cap space. Rodgers’ five-year, $110-million extension gives him $54-million in guaranteed money, including a $35-million signing bonus. ...
by Bill Scott | Apr 30, 2013
After being blanked by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers rebounded with 5-home runs and a 10-4 win over the 1st place Pittsburgh Pirates at Miller Park last night. Nori Aoki, Carlos Gomez, Yuniesky Betancourt, Jean Segura and Yovani Gallardo all...
by Bill Scott | Apr 30, 2013
The Green Bay Packers announced the rest of their offseason schedule on Monday. Five of the team’s offseason practices will be open to the public. The open OTA practices are slated for May 21, May 28 and June 11, all Tuesday’s. The two mandatory minicamp...
by Bill Scott | Apr 30, 2013
The Wisconsin Badgers and LSU Tigers have been exploring the possibility of scheduling a non-conference matchup during the 2015 season. Wisconsin is interested in playing that game at Lambeau Field. LSU athletic officials have reportedly stated that they are not...
by Andrew Beckett | Apr 30, 2013
The state Department of Transportation has released a series of proposed cuts aimed at addressing a $63.5 million gap in the state transportation fund, brought on by a decline in fuel tax collections. The cuts include delaying work on portions of Interstate 94 and...
by Brian Moon | Apr 29, 2013
A number of lawmakers and union supporters gather at the state Capitol to commemorate Workers Memorial Day while using it as a platform to call for the strengthening of workplace safety. David Newby, former president of Wisconsin AFL-CIO, says in the most current year...
by Bill Scott | Apr 29, 2013
Wisconsin’s September 28th matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, the game will be played in prime time on either ABC or ESPN. It will mark the fourth time in the last six seasons the two teams have played a night game, and the fifth time since...
by Brian Moon | Apr 29, 2013
The head of the state’s embattled job creation group says the worst days of the agency are behind them. Reed Hall, executive director of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, says they will have a new chief financial officer on board within 30 days and a new...
by Bob Hague | Apr 29, 2013
The high costs of student debt in Wisconsin are having a measurable impact on the state’s economy, according to research from the One Wisconsin Institute. Scot Ross, the group’s executive director, said they surveyed nearly 2700 state residents....
by WRN Contributor | Apr 29, 2013
Air travel across the US was hit be delays last week, after air traffic controllers were furloughed under federal budget cuts from the sequester. However, one Wisconsin Congressman argues the move was unnecessary. Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) says the FAA had the...
by Bill Scott | Apr 29, 2013
The Leaders & Legends didn’t last long in the Big Ten Conference. Expansion has forced realignment in the Big Ten and it’s based largely on geography. Starting with the 2014 season, the 14-teams will be divided up into two 7-team divisions. The new...
by Bill Scott | Apr 29, 2013
Jordan Rodgers was a two-year starter at quarterback at Vanderbilt, leading the Commodores to a 14-11 overall record. Aaron Rodgers little brother will get his first NFL opportunity with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jordan Rodgers signed as an undrafted free agent...
