by Bob Hague | Sep 30, 2013
As the threat of a federal government shutdown looms, members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation are pointing to a lack of leadership, but who gets tarred with that allegation depends on the accuser’s party affiliation. “fundamentally I see a...
by Andrew Beckett | Sep 30, 2013
Anti-smoking groups are calling on state lawmakers to change how certain tobacco products are taxed in Wisconsin. A proposed bill at the Capitol would require several candy-flavored tobacco products to be taxed as if they were cigarettes. Currently, Allison Miller...
by WRN Contributor | Sep 30, 2013
The pilot of a small plane was able to escape without injury, after the aircraft crashed while trying to land. The Marathon County Sheriff’s Department says the pilot was trying to land the plan at a private air field Sunday afternoon, when it was hit by a gust...
by Amy Winder | Sep 30, 2013
September 15, 1984. The Badgers were 1-0 as they went on the road for their game against the Missouri Tigers, who had lost their season opener against Illinois. For the first three quarters, it looked like Mizzou would hand the Badgers their first loss of the year....
by WRN Contributor | Sep 30, 2013
Madison will become the center of the dairy industry this week, as the World Dairy Expo gets underway. State Ag Secretary Ben Brancel says they expect tens of thousands of visitors from across the country and around the world to turn up for the event, which runs...
by WRN Contributor | Sep 30, 2013
As the state rolls out an awareness campaign aimed at preventing heroin abuse, one Wisconsin lawmaker is talking about how addiction impacted his family. Republican state Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette) says his daughter Cassie got hooked on heroin in high...
by Bill Scott | Sep 29, 2013
Jimmie Johnson held off teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. down the stretch to win for a record eighth time at Dover International Speedway. The entire top 10 Sunday was made up of Chase for the Sprint Cup championship drivers. Joey Logano, Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch rounded...
by Bill Scott | Sep 29, 2013
The Milwaukee Brewers 2013 baseball season came to a close Sunday afternoon with a 3-2 loss to the New York Mets at Citi Field. It was another solid outing for Marco Estrada, who allowed just two hits and one run over seven innings. Estrada struck out eight and...
by Bill Scott | Sep 29, 2013
The Milwaukee Brewers announced that all member of the 2013 Major League coaching staff will return for the 2014 season under fourth-year manager Ron Roenicke. President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Doug Melvin said, “While this season has not been...
by Bill Scott | Sep 29, 2013
The Ohio State Buckeyes won their 17th straight game on Saturday night, knocking off the Wisconsin Badgers 31-24 in Columbus. The three-time defending Big Ten Champion Badgers had little answer for the Buckeyes speed, but they didn’t give up. Several...
by WRN Contributor | Sep 28, 2013
Charity rubber duck races have become a common fundraiser in communities across Wisconsin. However, there are new concerns that they might actually be illegal under state gambling laws. The issue came to the attention of state Representative Andre Jacque (R-De Pere)...
by Andrew Beckett | Sep 27, 2013
Open enrollment through the federal health exchange begins on October 1, and state officials say they are ready for next week’s launch of the new federal health insurance exchange. State Deputy Insurance Commissioner Dan Schwartzer says they have done all they...
by WRN Contributor | Sep 27, 2013
A Wood County Sheriff’s Deputy is recovering after being attacked by dogs. It happened just after 5:00 p.m Thursday in Pittsville. Sheriff Tom Reichert said the deputy initiated a traffic stop, when the driver, 48-year-old Cora Fuller, ran from her vehicle and...
by Bob Hague | Sep 27, 2013
A state lawmaker wants to criminalize intoxicated co-sleeping deaths, and provide education to help prevent them from occurring. It can happen when a parent gets drunk or high and then gets in bed with an infant. “It came to light for me, unfortunately, with a...
by WRN Contributor | Sep 27, 2013
There’s some regret from Madison Police Chief Noble Wray as he retires with a high-profile homicide that’s as yet unsolved. Brittany Zimmerman, a University of Wisconsin student, was murdered in her downtown apartment in April of 2008. “There’s...
by Andrew Beckett | Sep 27, 2013
Authorities in Manitowoc County says they have taken down the largest marijuana-growing operation ever discovered in the area. About 285 marijuana plants were seized a week ago by the Metro Drug Unit on land near the Town of Mishicot. Many of the plants were as high...
by Andrew Beckett | Sep 27, 2013
Governor Scott Walker has signed a Declaration of Emergency for the high-rise bridge in Green Bay that sagged two feet earlier this week, forcing officials to shut down a major route through the city. The executive order makes the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge eligible...
by Bob Hague | Sep 27, 2013
Neither of Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators want to see a federal government shutdown, but they remain divided on Obamacare. “I do not want to play brinksmanship,” Republican Senator Ron Johnson said in an interview with WRN on Thursday. “I...
by Bill Scott | Sep 27, 2013
The Wisconsin Badgers (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) face the Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0, 0-0) in Big Ten Conference play Saturday night in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes get Braxton Miller (QB) back after missing two weeks with a knee injury. They are expected to give backup Kenny...
by Bill Scott | Sep 27, 2013
The Milwaukee Brewers scored four runs in the second inning and knocked off the New York Mets 4-2 in their series opener at Citi Field in New York last night. Rookie Johnny Hellweg made his 7th start of the season. He had to be removed after four innings because of...
