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Judge, Walker Respond To Lincoln Hills Attacks By Inmates
Governor Scott Walker wants an interim superintendent to run the state's troubled juvenile institutions in Lincoln County. Both the governor and Federal Judge James Peterson issued responses to Sunday...
Oct 25, 2017
Lakeshore Holiday Parade
A date has been set for the Lakeshore Holiday Parade. The 29th incarnation of the event will take place on November 22nd, and will begin at 6:30 PM in downtown Manitowoc. While a theme has not been se...
Oct 25, 2017
Manitowoc Sheriffs Office $500 Cash Reward in Theft and Vandalism Case
The Manitowoc County Sheriffs Office Is offering a reward for any information leading to the arrest of those responsible for theft and vandalism of signs in the Town of Gibson. Throughout October, roa...
Oct 25, 2017
Walker OKs Boost Of Mental Health Treatment Funds
Wisconsin's mental health and drug abuse programs will get more funds to treat low income people. Governor Scott Walker and the state's health services agency said Tuesday they would provide an extra ...
Oct 25, 2017
With Lack Of Details, Extension Fears Loss Of Service, Jobs
It's been two weeks since we first learned that the University Extension Service could be dissolved into the Madison campus. We still don't know much more -- and that's led to speculation by Extension...
Oct 25, 2017
Waupaca County Investigates Apparent Murder/Suicide
Waupaca County sheriff's deputies say a man apparently shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself. It happened Tuesday morning near Weyauwega (why'uh wee'guh), and it's being investiga...
Oct 25, 2017
Milwaukee School of Engineering Receives $34 Million Donation
The Milwaukee School of Engineering is receiving a 34-million-dollar gift from an alumnus and his wife. Dwight and Dian Diercks donated the money to build a new academic facility and launch a next-gen...
Oct 24, 2017
Bradley Center Will Not Be Blasted To The Ground
Milwaukee's main downtown arena will not be imploded after the final event is held there next summer. The Milwaukee Bucks, the main tenant at the Bradley Center, say they've hired a Minneapolis firm t...
Oct 24, 2017
Federal Lab To See If UV Light Can Save Bats From Fatal Fungus
A lab in Madison will find out if ultraviolet light can effectively kill the fungus that threatens bats, while saving Wisconsin farmers in the process. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has gi...
Oct 24, 2017
Poll: Almost Two Thirds Say Foxconn Not Worth It Or Not Sure
A newly released poll shows that only 38 percent of southeast Wisconsin residents think Foxconn will be worth what state taxpayers put up for it. The Marquette Law School surveyed 12-hundred adults in...
Oct 24, 2017