by Bill Scott | Aug 31, 2013
The University of Wisconsin, after a sluggish first half, rolled to a 45-0 season opening win over the University of Massachusetts Minutemen at Camp Randall. The Badgers had three running backs go over 100 yards rushing. Redshirt sophomore Melvin Gordon (13 carries,...
by Bill Scott | Aug 31, 2013
Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln 9th grade basketball standout Phillip Flory, made a verbal commitment to Marquette. The 6’2 guard scored in double figures in all four games of the Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook Summer Tournament held in Plymouth in July. Flory is...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 30, 2013
A pair of Republican state Senators want to allow Gogebic Taconite to restrict public access around the site of a proposed iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin. The bill from state Senators Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) and Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) would allow a...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 30, 2013
The Manitowoc County District Attorney’s office will not file criminal charges against a man accused of fatally shooting his brother earlier this summer. Prosecutors have determined that 65-year-old Robert Sullivan acted in self-defense when he shot 62-year-old...
by Jackie Johnson | Aug 30, 2013
Officials want you to have fun this busy travel weekend, but play it safe. It’s not extremely hot like last week, but it’s still hot through Labor Day. It seems obvious, but it’s important to be reminded about the consequences of the heat, which...
by Jackie Johnson | Aug 30, 2013
As President Barack Obama tries to make the case for military action in Syria following alleged attacks on civilians using chemical weapons, the British Parliament votes against any such measures. US Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Oshkosh, says we’ve...
by Bill Scott | Aug 30, 2013
The Milwaukee Brewers have sent reliever John Axford to the St. Louis Cardinals for a player to be named. The 30-year old Axford is 6-7 with a 4.45 ERA in 62 relief appearances this season. Axford didn’t record a save this season, but he ranks second on the...
by Bill Scott | Aug 30, 2013
Just like previous games, the Green Bay Packers used the fourth preseason game to get a long look at their backups, players trying to win a spot on the 53-man roster. The result was a sloppy 30-8 loss to the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Packers...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 30, 2013
State Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp says she will follow a committee’s recommendation in approving a $500,000 grant request. The half million dollar grant was included in the state budget and is designed to promote hunter education and...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 30, 2013
Winnebago County executive Mark Harris has decided against a run for governor. In a statement released this morning, Harris says that, while he has insights and ideas regarding the governance of Wisconsin, he has determined that entering the race “as an...
by Bill Scott | Aug 30, 2013
The Green Bay Packers restructured kicker Mason Crosby’s contract for the 2013 season. His $2.4-million figure for this season has been reduced to $800,000. But Crosby can earn the $1.6-million back if he reaches certain incentives. Crosby can earn $400,000 if...
by Bill Scott | Aug 30, 2013
Milwaukee right-hander Yovani Gallardo pitched seven shutout innings to lead the Brewers to a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park last night. Gallardo allowed 6-hits, walked only one and struck out five as he improved to 10-9 on the season. Gallardo has...
by Bill Scott | Aug 30, 2013
Junior point guard Keifer Sykes finished his foreign tour with another solid outing, scoring 26 points to lead the Green Bay Phoenix to a 75-71 win over the Real Deal Shockers in the Bahamas. Sykes put the Phoenix in front with a three-point play with under 30-seconds...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 30, 2013
Wisconsin wildlife officials are proposing some new rules for how the state will deal with wild animals that have been taken into captivity. The proposal comes after an incident earlier this month in Kenosha County when the state Department of Natural Resources and...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 30, 2013
Harley Davidson’s 110th anniversary celebration is building plenty of excitement among fans of the iconic motorcycles, including Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Walker, who owns a 2003 Road King, has already taken part in one of the rides in Milwaukee this week...
by Bill Scott | Aug 30, 2013
The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired two-time All-Star forward Caron Butler from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for guard Ish Smith and center Viacheslav Kravtsov. Butler started 78 games for the Los Angeles Clippers last season, averaging 10.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 29, 2013
A standoff with police near Oshkosh turned deadly, after police say two people were found dead in a car stopped along Highway 41. Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department Captain Mark Habeck says police pulled over the car late Wednesday afternoon, after the...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 29, 2013
Senator Mike Ellis of Neenah thinks Governor Walker is taking too strong of a stance on the proposed Kenosha casino. The Menominee Indian tribe wants to open one in southeastern Wisconsin, and the governor says all 11 tribes in the state need to sign off on it. The...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 29, 2013
The United Sportsmen of Wisconsin Foundation is a step closer to receiving a $500,000 grant from the state, after a DNR committee voted 4-1 Thursday to recommend that the Secretary approve the request. The decision comes despite concerns from lawmakers and the public...
by Jackie Johnson | Aug 29, 2013
Fast-food workers in Wisconsin walk off their jobs to demand higher wages. Hundreds of low-wage workers in at least three Wisconsin cities join the national effort calling for higher wages, saying it reduces income inequality, stimulates the economy, and offers a...
