by Bob Hague | Nov 30, 2017
As the U.S. Senate continues it’s work on a tax reform package, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin is making a prediction. “I’m not a guy who’s in the guarantee business, because I can only control this side of the Capitol. I am very...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 30, 2017
A state lawmaker is urging colleagues of both parties to consider prison reforms that could take pressure off the troubled Lincoln Hills juvenile facility. Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) is proposing legislation that would turn Lincoln Hills into an adult...
by Bill Scott | Nov 30, 2017
Last season, Wisconsin Badger coach Paul Chryst shared Big Ten Coach of the Year honors with Penn State’s James Franklin. After leading the Badgers to a 12-0 record this season, Chryst was voted unanimously as the Coach of the Year by the coaches and media....
by Bill Scott | Nov 30, 2017
Just a day after 12 members of the Wisconsin defense earn All-Big Ten honors, eight members from the offensive side of the ball were honored by the Big Ten on Wednesday. Freshman tailback Jonathan Taylor and offensive linemen Beau Benzschawel and Michael Deiter were...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 29, 2017
Oshkosh Corporation is hoping to move into its new headquarters by the fall of 2019. The Fortune 500 company considered several locations, before formally picking a site in Oshkosh one week ago. The city agreed to sell part of the Lakeshore Municipal Golf Course off...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 29, 2017
The issue of possible dairy farm expansion and environmental concerns took center stage in Kewaunee County, during a public hearing Tuesday morning where the DNR took testimony on permits for five large operations. Ahead of that hearing, one of the farmers up for...
by Andrew Beckett | Nov 29, 2017
Governor Scott Walker is calling for a national marketing campaign designed to attract talented young workers and military veterans to come to Wisconsin. The governor on Wednesday proposed a $6.8 million effort to build the state’s workforce with people...
by Bill Scott | Nov 29, 2017
Paul Chryst has told his team all season, not to worry about the College Football Playoff rankings. Just keep winning the next game on their schedule and things would work out. It took 12 wins, but the Wisconsin Badgers (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) are finally there, ranked...
by Bill Scott | Nov 29, 2017
The Wisconsin Badger women’s volleyball team had two players named to the 2017 All-Big Ten team. A pair of middle blockers, junior Tionna Williams and freshman Dana Rettke were both named to the squad. Rettke and teammate, setter Sydney Hilley were named to the...
by Bill Scott | Nov 29, 2017
The Marquette women’s basketball team had an easy time of it on Tuesday night, blowing out Loyola (Illinois) 92-30 at the Al McGuire Center. Amani Wilborn had 19 points and nine rebounds in the 62 point win. The 62-point margin of victory is a program record....
by Bill Scott | Nov 29, 2017
Giannis Antetokounmpo entered Tuesday night’s game in Sacramento as the NBA’s leader in minutes played. Last night, he needed just 26 minutes to scored 32 points and lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-87 win over the Sacramento Kings. The win gave the...
by Andrew Beckett | Nov 28, 2017
A provision included in the recently enacted state budget could make it much harder for any teacher not in a public school to be licensed by the state. The change created a lifetime educator license, eliminating professional development requirements and replacing the...
by Bob Hague | Nov 28, 2017
Efforts are underway in the state Assembly, to help the state’s Foster Care system. Members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care held hearings around the state. The 13 member panel was co-chaired by Representative Pat Snyder of Schofield. “We...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 28, 2017
The numbers are in from the nine-day gun deer season, and hunters bounced back from a slower opening day. The Department of Natural Resources says hunters bagged nearly 196,000 deer during the season that ended Sunday, down 0.8 percent from last year. Kevin...
by Bob Hague | Nov 28, 2017
Republican Governor Scott Walker’s attendance at a conservative student group’s event has liberals and Democrats in the state fuming. Walker is so far the only elected official who’s confirmed to attend Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit in...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 28, 2017
Members of the Mount Pleasant Village Board have given unanimous approval for the biggest economic development deal in Wisconsin history. The vote on Monday gives Foxconn Technology Group about $764 million dollars in local incentives to build a flat-screen plant...
by Andrew Beckett | Nov 28, 2017
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers does not want the Department of Justice representing him a lawsuit challenging the powers of his office. The governor ordered the attorney general to represent Evers’ agency in a lawsuit filed by the...
by WRN Contributor | Nov 28, 2017
Steven Avery’s motions to reconsider an earlier decision that denied him a new trial, have once again been rejected by a judge. Avery is seeking a new trial for the 2005 murder of photographer Teresa Halbach, and is currently serving life in prison. Statements...
by Bob Hague | Nov 28, 2017
Leaders in the state Assembly brought staff together on Tuesday morning, for a refresher on the chamber’s sexual harassment policies. “We have always had a strong policy, making sure that we are a zero tolerance (workplace),” said Speaker Robin Vos....
by Bill Scott | Nov 28, 2017
Wisconsin Badgers Junior linebacker T.J. Edwards and junior defensive back Nick Nelson earned consensus first-team All-Big Ten honors, while defensive back D’Cota Dixon was named first team by the coaches on Tuesday. They’re among 12 Badger...
