by Bill Scott | Jan 23, 2014
The Green Bay Phoenix trailed early but rebounded for their 11th straight win, 83-69 over Oakland on Horizon League action on Wednesday night. Keifer Sykes got off to a slow start, but the Phoenix’ guard scored 20 of his game high 27 points in the second half to...
by Bill Scott | Jan 23, 2014
With the Wisconsin defense struggling, it appeared as if the Badgers had just caught a break as Minnesota’s leading scorer, junior guard Andre Hollins suffered an ankle injury just 16 seconds into the game. Minnesota still led from start to finish, holding a...
by Bill Scott | Jan 23, 2014
Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy said he’s in favor of some possible changes to the NFL, including the expansion of the current playoff format. The league is considering adding a team in each conference, make the number of teams go from 12 to 14...
by Andrew Beckett | Jan 22, 2014
Democratic leaders in the state Legislature say the governor’s proposed “Blueprint for Prosperity” is not responsible. Governor Walker outlined a plan Wednesday night in his State of the State address that would use some of a projected state surplus...
by Bob Hague | Jan 22, 2014
Governor Scott Walker used his State of the State address Wednesday night to lay out a blueprint for Wisconsin. As expected, Walker focused on tax relief and his assertion that the state is moving forward. “The state of our state is strong and improving every...
by Jackie Johnson | Jan 22, 2014
In its effort to slow the spread of the tree-killing emerald ash borer in Wisconsin, the state Natural Resources Board approves tighter restrictions for transporting firewood to state camp sites. Campers won’t be allowed to bring firewood into state recreation...
by Jackie Johnson | Jan 22, 2014
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources board approves new deer hunting rules. Governor Walker’s so-called deer czar James Kroll recommended several deer management changes in his report, with the goal of improving Wisconsin deer hunting. One controversial...
by Bob Hague | Jan 22, 2014
A bill that could give bus systems like Valley Transit more financial security could come up for a vote in the Senate next week. The Senate’s transportation committee tweaked the proposal to create a Fox Cities Regional Transit Authority, which would create a...
by Bob Hague | Jan 22, 2014
Access to crucial mental health services could be expanded, under bills now ready for the governor’s signature. The package of legislation passed the state Senate on Wednesday. The bills grew out of the work an Assembly task force on mental health, and passed...
by Andrew Beckett | Jan 22, 2014
Governor Scott Walker will deliver his fourth State of the State Address tonight at the Capitol before a joint session of the Legislature. Walker’s office released excerpts of the speech Wednesday afternoon, showing that the governor plans to deliver the message...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 22, 2014
Investigators say the weekend shootings of three men at a Hudson liquor store involved members of rival gangs from Minneapolis. Saint Croix County prosecutors filed a total of 30 felony charges Tuesday against 22-year-old Guled Abdi and 26-year-old Ahmed Hirsi. Both...
by Bill Scott | Jan 22, 2014
Former NFL and Texas University quarterback Vince Young has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The petition was filed last week in a Houston federal bankruptcy court, listing Young with estimated assets between $500,001 and $1 million and liabilities between...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 22, 2014
Two people found dead in an apartment on Green Bay’s west side were identified Wednesday as a 33-year-old woman and her 9-year-old son. Green Bay police continue to investigate the deaths. Police say they found the bodies of April Veraghan, and her son Damian...
by Bob Hague | Jan 22, 2014
The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa report nothing hazardous was found, in a second recovery of 22 barrels dumped in Lake Superior in the 1950s. The barrels containing munitions parts were initially pulled from the lakebed in 2012 – but were returned to...
by Bill Scott | Jan 22, 2014
The Wooden Award released its Midseason Top 25 list today. That list includes Wisconsin sophomore forward Sam Dekker. Other Big Ten players making the Wooden list are: Keith Appling (Michigan State), Aaron Craft (Ohio State) and Adreian Payne of Michigan...
by Bill Scott | Jan 22, 2014
St. Norbert College women’s basketball coach Connie Tilley looks for her 600th career coaching victory as the Green Knights play at Beloit College in Midwest Conference action. A win tonight would keep the Knights (11-3, 8-1 MWC) in first place in the conference...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 22, 2014
The victim of a shooting at Purdue University Tuesday was a Wisconsin native. 21-year-old Andrew Boldt of West Bend was killed when a fellow student at the university opened fire on the West Lafayette, Indiana campus. Boldt’s grandmother, Joyce Boldt, lives in...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 22, 2014
The state Natural Resources Board will consider new rules Wednesday for how the state handles deer registration. Some tavern owners are complaining the rules will hurt business. The governor’s so-called deer czar James Kroll has recommended a switch to...
by Bill Scott | Jan 22, 2014
Results from an MRI have come back on Milwaukee Bucks point guard Luke Ridnour and they don’t show any kind of fracture. That means Ridnour should be able to play tonight when the Bucks face the Detroit Pistons at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Ridnour hurt his...
by WRN Contributor | Jan 22, 2014
State officials want you to be sure you’re getting what you’re looking for when you find a dog for you and your family. Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Spokesperson Raechelle Cline says you should consider your life situation...
