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Real Life Bonnie and Clyde in Central Wisconsin?
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Last Updated: 5:50 PM 02/03/12 - A 32-year-old Mattoon man, James M. Paul, was arrested Wednesday in connection with a crime spree that spans several central Wisconsin counties. Investigators continue to look for his female accomplice. (Full Story) |
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4 Killed in Wis. Home in Apparent Murder-Suicide
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Last Updated: 4:47 PM 02/03/12 - Police in De Pere say four people are dead in an apparent murder-suicide. (Full Story) |
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Propane Tank Truck Explodes in Rock County
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Last Updated: 4:34 PM 02/03/12 - Rock County Dispatch reports a propane tank truck explosion west of Whitewater. (Full Story) |
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Badger State Games Get Underway This Weekend
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Last Updated: 5:48 PM 02/03/12 - The mild weather isn't helping with the snow, but that isn't stopping a variety of winter sports from happening this weekend. Athletes of all ages are competing at the Badger State Games, which includes the sports of curling, billiards, alpine and nordic skiing, bowling, and figure skating. (Full Story) |
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- Wis. board posts Kleefisch recall petitions online
The state board overseeing elections in Wisconsin has now posted online the petitions seeking the recall of Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch. Board staff scanned 140,123 petition pages for Kleefisch's recall. You can see them for yourself at http://gab.wi.gov. - Wis. Governor to Meet with District Attorney
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he is voluntarily meeting with a district attorney leading a secret investigation into former close aides that has already led to indictments against five people. - Wis. Court Vacates Ruling on Recall Signatures
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has vacated an order that would require state election officials to be more aggressive in ferreting out fake or duplicate signatures on recall petitions. - Wisconsin Assemblyman Carries Concealed Weapons During Debates
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The Republican lawmaker who presides over the state Assembly says he's been carrying a concealed weapon during floor sessions. - Milwaukee County Supervisor Charged with Taking Bribe
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Prosecutors have charged Milwaukee County Supervisor Johnny L. Thomas with accepting a bribe in exchange for promoting a company on a county contract.
- 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. - Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace since June
Manufacturing grew in January at the fastest pace in seven months, boosted by a rise in new orders. The report bolsters other data showing the U.S. economy started the year strong. - Obama Seeks Small-business Investments, Tax Breaks
President Barack Obama says he wants Congress to act quickly on bipartisan legislation that would extend tax breaks for small business and to help startup businesses raise money. He says he would sign the legislation "right away."
- UW-Parkside Tightens Security after Racial Threats
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside has tightened security after racially-motivated threats were made against black students. Authorites report a noose, threatening fliers, and a note were found in a residence hall on the campus. - Hate Crimes Reported on UW-Parkside Campus
Officials at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are promising quick action against anyone responsible for recent hate crimes on campus. University officials say a noose was found in a common area of a residence hall Wednesday night. - Special School Board Meeting to be Held in Antigo
The Antigo School Board is holding a special meeting next Thursday to discuss the status of four employees on paid leave. - 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. - Gov. Walker to Visit Schofield Wednesday during "Turning Around Wisconsin" Tour
Governor Scott Walker will be in central Wisconsin Wednesday morning for his “Turning Around Wisconsin” tour. The governor spoke at Stanley-Boyd Elementary school last Thursday, but canceled his Schofield appearance due to weather.
- Body of Fallen Soldier Returned Home to Mayville
The body of a soldier from Mayville returned to his hometown Friday. Hundreds of people lined the streets of Mayville to pay their respects to 1st. Lieutenant David Johnson. The 24-year-old was killed in action in Afghanistan on Jan. 25. - Wis. Regulators Schedule Hearings on Power Line
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The public will get a chance next month to sound off on a proposal to build a power line from Alma to Holmen in western Wisconsin. - Weekend Brings Multitude of Family Fun
This weekend brings a wide variety of family friendly fun to Northcentral Wisconsin. - Bon Iver Makes Splash on National Music Scene
A Wisconsin man is making a huge splash on the national music scene. Bon Iver is the stage name of 30-yr-old Justin Vernon, from Eau Claire, and this year, he's nominated for three of the biggest national Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist. - Woman Charged With Selling Fake Facebook Stock
OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) -- As Facebook announces plans for going public with a stock offering, an Oshkosh woman is charged with selling fake shares of the Internet social networking company.
- Feb. 3: National Wear Red Day
Feb. 3, 2012 is National Wear Red Day. The goal of the movement is to spread awareness about the seriousness of cardiac disease, especially among women. Health experts say most women don't realize, it's their number one killer. That's why the American Heart Association has made the entire month of February American Heart Month. - Wisconsin Among States included in Michael Foods Egg Recall
A Minnesota food company is widening its recall of hard-cooked eggs because of a potential for listeria contamination. - Susan G. Komen for the Cure Halts Partnerships with Planned Parenthood
NEW YORK (AP) -- The nation's leading breast-cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is halting its financial partnerships with numerous Planned Parenthood affiliates. - New Report Puts Wis. Medicaid Shortfall at $141M
A new report by Wisconsin's nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau says the state's Medicaid programs face a $141 million budget shortfall by July 2013. - Drug Approved to Treat Cystic Fibrosis' Root Cause
The first drug that treats the root cause of cystic fibrosis won approval Tuesday, offering a life-changing treatment for a handful of patients with the deadly illness, and broader hope for thousands more patients suffering from the inherited disease.
- 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.
- Ohio State AD Defends Meyer's Recruiting Practices
Coaches from Michigan State and Wisconsin have publicly questioned the Buckeyes' recruiting practices. - Marcum, Brewers Settle On 1-year Deal
Marcum is eligible for free agency after this season. - Madison Sweetens Offer to Keep WIAA Tournaments
Madison is stepping up efforts to keep the state boys and girls basketball tournaments. - Thursday Scores & Highlights
Wild Rose, ranked 10th in division 4 boys hoops and tied for 1st in the CWC-10, fell to Tigerton on Thursday night. D.C. Everest has a chance to share Valley hockey title with win over SPASH. - Packers Name Clements New Offensive Coordinator
The Green Bay Packers didn't have to look far to find their new offensive coordinator, promoting quarterbacks coach Tom Clements to replace Joe Philbin.
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