by Bob Hague | Mar 27, 2014
Governor Scott Walker reacted Wednesday to the latest Marquette Poll, which shows the Republican incumbent’s seven-point lead over Democratic challenger Mary Burke is nearly unchanged from the previous poll, conducted in January. The close numbers didn’t...
by Jackie Johnson | Mar 26, 2014
A new Marquette poll shows the governor still leads his likely challenger heading toward Wisconsin’s gubernatorial election this November. Republican Governor Scott Walker’s seven-point lead over Democratic challenger Mary Burke — former commerce...
by Bob Hague | Mar 26, 2014
The Waukesha County District Attorney’s office confirmed Wednesday that charges of sexual assault against state Representative Bill Kramer are under review. Waukesha Now reported that the charges against the Republican lawmaker were referred to District Attorney...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2014
Some homeowners saw their flood insurance rates double or triple recently, after FEMA approved new flood plain maps. Green Bay was impacted more than any other community in the state, but a local Realtor doesn’t expect that to have a major effect on home sales....
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2014
A new lottery phone scam is targeting Wisconsin consumers, with callers telling people they are eligible for unclaimed Powerball prizes. The state Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says the scam involves the caller asking a person to pick...
by Bob Hague | Mar 26, 2014
With more and more people are crossing borders or even oceans for medical treatments, a UW Law School Professor wants to raise awareness about “stem cell tourism.” Alta Charo, Warren P. Knowles Professor of Law and Bioethics, says unscrupulous operators...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2014
A 57-year-old Oconto man faces sexual assault charges on allegations that he inappropriately touched an eight-year-old girl. Jer Lovaj was a teacher at Green Bay’s Anne Sullivan elementary school. Court records say a girl in his class reported last month that...
by Bill Scott | Mar 26, 2014
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free-agent guard/forward D.J. Stephens to a 10-day contract today. Stephens joins the Bucks from Ilysiakos in the Green League, where he signed after going undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft. The former Memphis Tiger has appeared in 18...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2014
A Stevens Point man accused of sexual assault has been rearrested. 32-year-old Steven Tibbetts was charged earlier this month with two counts of second degree sexual assault, after allegedly drugging and assaulting an 18-year-old woman. Officials say more women have...
by Bill Scott | Mar 26, 2014
The Chicago Bears released defensive end Julius Peppers in a salary dump and he was quickly signed by the Green Bay Packers. The National Football Post first reported this morning, that the Bears have turned around and signed former Minnesota Vikings defensive end...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2014
Damage to a number of headstones in Racine’s historic Mound Cemetery has evoked a range of emotions, and the strong desire to find whoever is responsible. Police reports indicate that almost two dozen markers were damaged outright or pushed over sometime between...
by Bill Scott | Mar 26, 2014
Reports on Monday had Shaka Smart set to take the Marquette Golden Eagle head coaching job, replacing Buzz Williams, who left to take the Virginia Tech job. Two days later, it appears Smart is staying at Virginia Commonwealth (VCU) instead of taking the job in...
by Bill Scott | Mar 26, 2014
Barring any late changes, it would appear the Milwaukee Brewers 25-man roster is set with opening day next Monday drawing closer. The Brewers optioned reliever Rob Wooten and utility player Elian Herrera to Class AAA Nashville, and left-hander Tom Gorzelanny will open...
by Bill Scott | Mar 26, 2014
At the NFL owners meetings on Tuesday, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy revealed the Packers plan to move tackle Bryan Bulaga back to right tackle, allowing David Bakhtiari, who is entering his second NFL season, to stay on the left side. McCarthy also told...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 26, 2014
A New London man has been ordered held on a high cash bond in Waupaca County Circuit Court, in the death of his young son. Lance S. Vandenbusch, 36, is charged with first degree reckless homicide in the death of his 3-year-old child in December. The criminal complaint...
by Andrew Beckett | Mar 25, 2014
About one of every three packs of cigarettes sold in Wisconsin are either counterfeit or are not taxed properly, according to the Tax Foundation. The groups says the Badger State is the nation’s fifth-largest importer of smuggled cigarettes. A new report from...
by Bob Hague | Mar 25, 2014
Governor Scott Walker signed his package of tax cuts into law in a ceremony at a Shawano County farm on Monday. It includes more than $500 million in property and income tax cuts. The governor’s office has said that the average Wisconsin homeowner can expect to...
by Jackie Johnson | Mar 25, 2014
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke reveals five-point job-creation plan. In discussing her 35-page proposal with journalist Mike Gousha at Marquette University Law School, the former Trek Bicycle executive compared her economy-boosting plan to Republican...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 25, 2014
A Waupaca County man died in a house fire early Tuesday morning, after apparently trying to save the family dog from the blaze. According to the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Department, 82 year old Wayne Tesch died from smoke inhalation sustained in the early...
by WRN Contributor | Mar 25, 2014
Soda taxes don’t lead to lower obesity rates. That’s the finding of a study by UW Madison sociology professor Jason Fletcher. He said higher soda prices might lead to fewer purchases, but that’s not the end of the story. “They they drink other...
