by Bob Hague | Nov 21, 2014
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin says the House can still act on immigration reform – if chooses to. The Wisconsin Democrat said President Barack Obama acted on the issue because House Republicans chose not to. “Today marks the 512th day since the U.S. Senate...
by Andrew Beckett | Nov 21, 2014
If you’re buying the Thanksgiving dinner, expect to pay five percent more than last year. That’s according to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, which surveyed grocery stores in almost two dozen cities. It found that the typical Thanksgiving dinner for...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 21, 2014
Wisconsin’s Bad River Indian tribe will be part of a new federal effort to return reservation lands to tribal ownership. Deputy Interior Secretary Mike Connor said Thursday that 21 Indian communities in 12 states — including the Bad River tribe near...
by Andrew Beckett | Nov 21, 2014
A U.S. Senator from Wisconsin is accusing President Obama of using an “executive fiat” to tackle immigration reform, and warns the move could result in a strained working relationship with Republicans for the coming session of Congress. The President on...
by Bob Hague | Nov 21, 2014
Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators are both pleased by the appointment of Judge Pamela Pepper as U.S. Federal District Judge for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Pepper, of Milwaukee, was confirmed Thursday by the Senate to replace Charles Clevert. The 50-year-old...
by Bill Scott | Nov 21, 2014
The Wisconsin Badger women’s basketball team blew a 17-2 first half lead and fell to Vanderbilt 67-58 in women’s college action Thursday night at the Kohl Center. The Badgers (1-1) increased their lead to 17 points with 11:45 left in the half, but...
by Bill Scott | Nov 21, 2014
Four champions were crowned on day 1 of the WIAA State Football Championships at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison. D-4 Somerset 28, Little Chute 16 D-5 Lancaster 41, Amherst 21 D-6 Fond du Lac St. Mary’s Springs 37, Darlington 28 D-7 Owen-Withee 17,...
by Bob Hague | Nov 21, 2014
Bond has been set at a million dollars for a Kenosha man accused of the violent murder of his 11 month-old daughter on Tuesday. The accused, 34 year-old Russell Rose, allegedly told police that he killed the child to “rid her of the evil inside her” and to...
by Bob Hague | Nov 20, 2014
Budget requests from Wisconsin government agencies exceed expected state revenues in the next two-year budget cycle. Those numbers will be a starting point for Republican Governor Scott Walker and GOP legislators as they begin the task of putting together a state...
by Bill Scott | Nov 20, 2014
St. Norbert College has a new head football coach today. Steve Opgenorth has resigned his position after just one season. The school promoted Defensive Coordinator Dan McCarthy to the post effective immediately. McCarthy just finished his first season as the Green...
by Jackie Johnson | Nov 20, 2014
The program began in 2004. Each year, the souvenir focuses on a specific aspect of the state’s historic Capitol building. The 11th annual ornament features a replica of the Assembly chamber, its large mural, and Civil War mascot Old Abe above the speaker’s...
by Bill Scott | Nov 20, 2014
Just saw the YouTube movie trailer for “Pitch Perfect 2”. I was told Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews and his biceps had a small part in the upcoming movie. Have a look for yourself!
by Bill Scott | Nov 20, 2014
There’s absolutely no way the Packers would consider letting Randall Cobb leave in free agency. He’s proven this season to be both available and highly dependable as a receiving threat, giving the Green Bay Packers one of the top receiving duo’s...
by Andrew Beckett | Nov 20, 2014
Wisconsin’s unemployment rate fell to a new post-recession low last month. Figures released by the state Department of Workforce Development on Thursday show Wisconsin’s unemployment rate fell to 5.4 percent in October, down a tenth of a point from...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 20, 2014
The victim of a Racine domestic violence incident is dead and her estranged husband is jailed on charges of that include homicide, mayhem, and kidnapping. Police say the 36-year-old victim from Arlington Heights, IL had come to a friend’s house in Mount Pleasant...
by Bill Scott | Nov 20, 2014
Owen-Withee captured the WIAA Division 7 State football championship this morning, knocking off Pepin/Alma 17-12. Owen-Withee rushed for 240 yards and a touchdown in the win. The Division 6 title game between Fond du Lac Springs and Darlington kicks off at 1pm at Camp...
by Bob Hague | Nov 20, 2014
A lobbying group representing school district administrators in Wisconsin has unveiled an education policy wish list. About 100 administrators gathered in Madison on Wednesday to present a set of detailed recommendations. John Forester is with the Wisconsin School...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 20, 2014
Kenosha Police are recommending homicide, substantial battery, and arson charges against a 34-year-old man for the death of his infant daughter. Police Chief John Morrisey says the death of 11-month-old girl on Tuesday is one of the most violent he’s ever seen...
by Jackie Johnson | Nov 20, 2014
Governor Scott Walker is in Florida for a meeting of the Republican Governors Association. He says immigration reform has always been a “political tool” for President Obama. “If he was serious about it … he would have dealt with it when he had...
by Bill Scott | Nov 20, 2014
The Green Bay Phoenix women pulled off a road upset, knocking off 24th-ranked Purdue 81-78 in double overtime at Mackey Arena on Wednesday night. Kaili Lukan scored 23 points, including two free throws with 9 seconds left in double overtime, to help the Phoenix to the...
