by Bob Hague | Jun 30, 2013
The state budget is signed – but the debate over it likely is far from over. It’s “a great budget for the hardworking taxpayers,” according to Governor Walker, who signed it Sunday at the Pleasant Prairie business of a campaign contributor....
by Brian Moon | Jun 28, 2013
A new political party is gathering in Milwaukee Saturday. The Wisconsin Pirate Party (WIPP) is holding a rally in the city’s downtown. Treasurer Francis Klein says their group which believes in empowering the people through government transparency, personal...
by Brian Moon | Jun 28, 2013
Among the bills Governor Walker signed into law, shortly after taking office in 2011, is a tax credit for businesses that relocate to Wisconsin. Catalyst Exhibits, then-located in Illinois, quickly took advantage of it. “That brought 105 jobs initially up into...
by Andrew Beckett | Jun 28, 2013
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue say more than 70,000 packs of contraband cigarettes were seized this week, as part of an operation carried out by agents. The packs worth $430,000 were taken from FedEx offices in the state. The shipments were...
by Bob Hague | Jun 28, 2013
Under political pressure from Republicans in the legislature, the University of Wisconsin System has rescinded a recent contract with its broadband provider. The UW System itself provides employees and hardware for WiscNet, which is a nonprofit organization providing...
by Bob Hague | Jun 28, 2013
A reminder of the risks posed by lightning, as a young boy was burned when he was struck by lightning in the Wausau area this week. “Since 2006, 64 percent of lightning deaths occurred when people were doing outdoor recreational activities,” said Tod...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 28, 2013
A severe storm left its’ impact on the city of Manitowoc early Thursday evening. The fast moving storm, containing hail as large as golf and tennis balls, hit the area just before 6:00 p.m., damaging homes and vehicles throughout the city. Police said numerous...
by Bill Scott | Jun 28, 2013
Northwoods League Thursday Scores: Lakeshore pver La Crosse 10-5 Eau Claire over Wisconsin Rapids 7-5 Madison over Wisconsin 13-6 Green Bay over Battle Creek 2-1 Northwoods League Friday Games: Lakeshore (18-10) @ La Crosse (18-11) Eau Claire (11-17) @ Wisconsin...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 28, 2013
The defense will make its case today in the trial of Rory McKellips, a former central Wisconsin girls’ high school basketball coach accused of sexually assaulting a player. Marathon County prosecutors rested their case Thursday, after more than three days of...
by Bill Scott | Jun 28, 2013
In past years when the Milwaukee Brewers were going through struggles, the Pittsburgh Pirates were usually just what the doctor ordered. That may not be the case this time around. Milwaukee opens a 3-game weekend series with the Pirates tonight at PNC Park. ...
by Bill Scott | Jun 28, 2013
With the 15th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, the Milwaukee Bucks took Giannis Antetokounmpo out of Greece. Antetokounmpo is a 6′ 9″ forward who is just 18-years. Playing in the Greek A2 League last season, Antetonkounmpo averaged 9.5 points and 5-boards a...
by Andrew Beckett | Jun 28, 2013
A Wisconsin Congressman wants to increase logging in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Speaking on the floor of the US House of Representatives Thursday morning, Seventh District Republican Sean Duffy said there’s been a dramatic drop-off in timber...
by Jackie Johnson | Jun 28, 2013
Secretary of State Doug La Follette finds himself defending his job, again. Two Republican legislators say the offices of secretary of state and state treasurer are obsolete, yet over $2 million in taxpayer are spent on salaries, benefits, and staff. Longtime...
by Andrew Beckett | Jun 28, 2013
As the debate continues on Capitol Hill over immigration reform, state Representative Al Ott (R-Forest Junction) says the issue is being watched closely by farmers in Wisconsin. Ott says agriculture, one of Wisconsin’s largest industries, is heavily dependent on...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 27, 2013
A state lawmaker is pushing a plan that he says would restore the power of local law enforcement to have blood drawn as evidence from suspected first time OWI offenders. State Representative Andre Jacque (R-DePere) says the change is needed because of a recent US...
by Bill Scott | Jun 27, 2013
It was another rough day at the office for the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday. A couple of fielding errors and a bad day at the plate lead to the Brewers 5-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs take the three game series 2-1. Starter Wily Peralta didn’t have great...
by Andrew Beckett | Jun 27, 2013
The rate of job growth in Wisconsin improved in 2012, although new federal figures show the Badger State continues to lag behind the national rate and much of the Midwest. Wisconsin’s private sector jobs grew by 1.4 percent last year, according to the Quarterly...
by WRN Contributor | Jun 27, 2013
Former state Senator Van Wanggaard, who lost the seat in a 2012 recall, made it official Wednesday; he’s running for election next year. Surrounded by Republican leaders from Racine and Kenosha Counties and several of his former legislative colleagues, Wanggaard...
by Bill Scott | Jun 27, 2013
Northwoods League Wednesday Games: Wisconsin over La Crosse 3-1 Eau Claire over Lakeshore 9-6 Wisconsin Rapids over Green Bay 8-6 Madison over Battle Creek 2-1 Northwoods League Thursday Games: Lakeshore (17-10) @ La Crosse (18-10) Eau Claire (10-17) @ Wisconsin...
by Bill Scott | Jun 27, 2013
After 11-years as the Athletics Director at Wisconsin Green Bay, Ken Bothof resigned from the position. Bothof made the announcement Wednesday. He has accepted the same position with Northern Kentucky University. Bothof made the following comments in the press...
