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Safety Tips Hope to Prevent Child Abductions
Last Updated: 7:46 AM 02/10/12 - With the recent failed abduction attempt of a child from a Georgia Wal-Mart, parents are encouraged to remind their children of important tips that can help keep them safe. (Full Story) |
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Judge Allows 2 Claims in Archdiocese Bankruptcy
Last Updated: 8:59 PM 02/09/12 - MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A federal judge is allowing two claims to go forward against the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for alleged sexual abuse by clergy. (Full Story) |
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Judge Denies Request to Stop Voter ID Law
Last Updated: 8:53 PM 02/09/12 - MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A Wisconsin judge has denied a group's request to temporarily stop the state's new voter identification law from taking effect this month. (Full Story) |
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Thermo Fisher Cutting 43 Jobs in Milwaukee
Last Updated: 8:52 PM 02/09/12 - MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. says it is cutting nearly half of its workforce in Milwaukee. (Full Story) |
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- Judge Denies Request to Stop Voter ID Law
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A Wisconsin judge has denied a group's request to temporarily stop the state's new voter identification law from taking effect this month. - Senators Targeted for Recall Submit Challenges
All four Republican state senators targeted for recall have filed challenges to signatures collection on petitions. - Business Group Launches Ad Against U.S. Rep. Baldwin
A business-backed trade group is launching a statewide ad against U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin. - Democrat to Seek Justice Department Probe
A Democratic state representative wants the Wisconsin Department of Justice to investigate the way Republicans handled the redrawing of political boundaries in the state. - Democratic Leader Blasts Walker Over Budget
The Democratic leader of the Wisconsin state Assembly says a new projection showing Wisconsin faces a $143 million budget shortfall illustrates irresponsible action by Gov. Scot Walker.
- Workers, Community Prepare for Brokaw Mill Closure
The village of Brokaw prepares for the closure of a major Wausau area employer, Wausau Paper. - Dept. of Revenue: Want your Refund Faster? E-File
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) officially launches the start of the individual income tax season and encourages you to electronically file your income tax return before the April 17 deadline to get your refund faster. - FBI Warns New Cyber Scam
The DATCP and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are warning the public about a new email phishing scam involving a piece of malware appropriately called “Gameover.” - D.C. Everest Receives Three Bids on Easton School Property
In May the school board voted to close the school along with Schofield Elementary School because of a reduction in state funding. - Treasury Exploring New Types of Debt Securities
The Treasury Department is exploring the idea of issuing two new types of securities as a way of expanding the government's means of financing operations.
- Merrill School Board to Consider Pre-Employment Drug Screening
Thursday afternoon a committee voted to send the drug policy recommendation to the full school board. - UWMC Students Get Relevant Lesson with State's Political Climate
With so much to consider, students at UW-Marathon County are getting a useful lesson in democracy. - Junk Foods Widely available at Elementary Schools
A new study suggests that junk food remains plentiful at the nation's elementary schools despite widespread efforts to fight childhood obesity. - American Cancer Society Offers Scholarships for Young Cancer Survivors
The Midwest Division of the American Cancer Society is offering a limited number of scholarships for young cancer survivors who are planning to attend a university, college, technical or vocational school in the fall of 2012. - Open Enrollment begins Monday for New School Year
Public school open enrollment begins Monday for the next school year.
- Wis. Man Convicted of Causing Girl's Brain Damage
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) -- A jury has convicted a Fond du Lac man of physically abusing a 2-year-old girl who suffered a severe skull fracture and now has permanent brain damage. - Website Helps Companies Looking at Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A new free website has been launched to help businesses looking at locating or expanding in Wisconsin. - Coffee Makers Recalled Over Potential Burn Risk
More than a million coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of reports of the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto people. - Packers to Raise Ticket Prices for 2012-2013 Season
If you're a Packer fan get ready to open your wallet a bit wider next season; it's going to cost you more to go to a Packer game. The team is raising prices between $3.00 and $5.00 per ticket. - Safety Tips Hope to Prevent Child Abductions
With the recent failed abduction attempt of a child from a Georgia Wal-Mart, parents are encouraged to remind their children of important tips that can help keep them safe.
- Thousands Join first lady for 'Let's Move' Outing
There were wild arm swings, sharp robotic turns and pulsing fist pumps. - Test Confirms Appleton Student has Tuberculosis
Health officials say a student at Appleton North High School has contracted tuberculosis, and the city plans to test about 300 students who may have been exposed. - Democrats Call on Walker to Lift Family Care Cap
The four Democrats have sent a letter urging Republican Gov. Scott Walker to lift the enrollment cap on the state's Family Care program that helps keep the elderly and disabled out of nursing homes. - CDC: Fewer Smokers Go to the Dentist
If you're a smoker, the Center for Disease Control & Prevention says you're less likey to visit the dentist. - Junk Foods Widely available at Elementary Schools
A new study suggests that junk food remains plentiful at the nation's elementary schools despite widespread efforts to fight childhood obesity.
- Jimmy Predicts Early Spring, Phil says 6 More Weeks of Winter
Sun Prairie's version of Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil is predicting an early spring. - Weather Cancels Mosinee Fishing Tournament
The Mosinee Area Action Club’s Ice Fishing Jamboree scheduled for Feb 4th, 2012 has been canceled due to weather. - DNR: Wis. River Between Mosinee and Rothschild Dams Unsafe
Wausau Paper and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have issued a joint warning that potentially unsafe ice and river conditions may develop on the Wisconsin River north of the Mosinee Dam, including Half Moon Lake, to the Rothschild Dam due to ice related early seasonal flashboard release atthe Mosinee dam. - Minor Earthquake Rumbles SE Wis.
A minor earthquake rumbled through southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. - Langlade County Ski Hill Now Open
A well-kept secret in Langlade County is now open. Kettlebowl Downhill Ski Area, located northeast of Antigo, is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.
- No. 21 Wisconsin Outlasts Minnesota 68-61 in OT
Jordan Taylor scored 27 points for his first college win in his home state, and No. 21 Wisconsin gutted out a 68-61 overtime victory at Minnesota on Thursday night. - Thursday Night Scores & Highlights
Wausau West defeats Wisconsin Rapids 8-4 in hockey, claiming the Valley Conference title outright. - NC7 Golf Classic Set for July 26-29 at Bull's Eye C.C.
The 52nd NewsChannel 7 Golf Classic will take place at Bull's Eye, with new ways to qualify. - Prentice Boys Hoops Ranked #1 in Division 5
There's a new tenant in the Division 5 penthouse. In the latest coaches poll at Wissports.net, the Prentice boys basketball team is the new #1 team in the rankings. - Pointer Men & Women Defeat Oshkosh
The UW-Stevens Point women's basketball team put together a strong defensive performance on Wednesay evening, forcing 23 turnovers and holding UW-Oshkosh to 37.8 percent shooting from the field en route to a 66-56 victory in Berg Gym. The UW-Stevens Point men's basketball team overcame a six-point halftime deficit against the UW-Oshkosh Titans as it pulled off a 87-83 overtime victory Wednesday evening at Kolf Sports Center.
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