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Error Puts Nearly Everyone on Honor Roll at Sun Prairie High Last Updated: 11:27 AM 05/09/08 - At first glance, it seems like it was a very good quarter at Sun Prairie High School: About 80 percent of the students made the honor roll. But school officials say that was a mistake. A district official used the wrong grade point average to put together the third-quarter list. (Full Story)

Stevens Point Students Gear Up for 150th Anniversary Last Updated: 8:54 PM 05/08/08 - Some 2nd and 3rd grade students at the McKinley Center are preparing for the 150th birthday of Stevens Point. In honor of the once in a lifetime celebration, students are getting creative by bringing their favorite books to life through a float that will be in the parade on May 17th. The celebration is titled 'Contributions We have Made' focusing on what community members and business have done for the city. (Full Story)

Workers: UW Safety Program Turned Away Students Following Zimmermann Murder Last Updated: 4:01 PM 05/05/08 - Employees say a University of Wisconsin-Madison program that walks students home safely at night has been understaffed when its services are in high demand after a student's murder. (Full Story)

State: 30 Percent Rise in Daycare Complaints Due to Awareness Last Updated: 10:38 AM 05/05/08 - The number of complaints against licensed daycare centers in Wisconsin has risen 30 percent in the last seven years. But state officials say that's largely because parents are becoming more involved. The state received about 1,150 complaints in 2000. Last year that number jumped to almost 1,500. (Full Story)

Counselors Remain Available After Wisconsin Rapids Student Dies in Crash Last Updated: 10:21 AM 05/05/08 - The principal at Wisconsin Rapids' Lincoln High School says counselors will continue to be available this week for anyone who needs support following the death of a student on prom night during the weekend. (Full Story)

Marian College in Fond du Lac Becomes Marian University Last Updated: 11:39 AM 05/02/08 - Marian College says it is changing its name to Marian University. The name change took effect Thursday and was announced Friday after passage of resolutions by the Marian Board of Trustees and the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes. (Full Story)

Wisconsin Teacher Benefits Pegged at Higher Than National Average Last Updated: 11:44 AM 05/02/08 - A Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance analysis of census figures puts Wisconsin's teacher benefits at 50 percent higher than the national average, or sixth-highest among all states. But the group's director, Todd Berry says teacher salaries in the state are slightly lower than the national average. (Full Story)

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