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Balance Of Legislative Power Not Impacted By 2 Republican Resignations

The Republican Party retains control of the Legislature, despite the announcement that two G-O-P members are resigning to take positions with the Walker administration. Senator Frank Lasee (luh SAY) a...

Local Slant on Influenza Outbreak

Winter and influenza goes hand in hand, and this year is no exception. 23 states, including Wisconsin, are seeing widespread cases of the virus. Manitowoc County Health Officer, Amy Wergin said the pe...

.5% Sales Tax Takes Effect in Brown County

As the Manitowoc County Board continues to discuss the possible implementation of a half percent sales tax, Brown County's 72 month trial period with the tax began yesterday. In May, the Brown County ...

Wisconsin Rapids Man Charged With Child Sex Crimes

A 42-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man tells investigators he was trying to protect children from sex trafficking when he responded to a Craigslist ad. Investigators aren't buying that story. Jared Teche ...

Governor's Office Rejects Call For Trempealeau County DA Investigation

The chief legal counsel to Governor Scott Walker says she doesn't believe a suspension of Trempealeau County District Attorney Taavi McMahon is warranted at this time. Katie Ignatowski investigated cl...

Racine Woman Accused Of Threatening Roommates Guest With Knife

Disorderly conduct charges have been filed against a 58-year-old Racine woman accused of threatening visitors to her home with a knife. Rosemary Hobson was arrested Wednesday. Her roommate told police...

Final Day for Spring Election Candidacy Paperwork

Today marks the final day for those interested in running in the 2018 Spring Election to file candidacy paperwork. Over the past week there were several individuals who filed their paperwork. Incumben...

Green Bay Man Missing since December 22nd

The family of a missing Green Bay man is beginning to fear the worst. 25 year old Ryan Riebe went missing on December 22nd, the same night an unidentified individual fell though the ice on the East Ri...

Milwaukee Police Look For New Year's Eve Murder Suspect

Milwaukee police are trying to find out who shot a 42-year-old man to death about two hours before the new year came in. The victim's name hasn't been released. Police say the shooting report was rece...

DNR Ends Spraying Program For Gypsy Moth Infestation

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports it is ending an aerial pesticide spraying program for about 50 eastern counties. The effort had been aimed at slowing the spread of the leaf-eatin...