Wisconsin
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Wisconsin ice caves popularity overwhelms park staffFeb 20, 2014 12:01 am - BAYFIELD, Wis. - The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has turned to other agencies for help in handling the thousands of people visiting the area to see the majestic b...
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SW Illinois police nab suspected bank robber who fled on bikeFeb 20, 2014 12:01 am - O'FALLON - Southwestern Illinois authorities say they were able to arrest a suspected bank robber after he pedaled away from the heist riding a bicycle. O'Fallon Police ...
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Records show fundraising tactics of Wis. governorFeb 20, 2014 12:01 am - MADISON, Wis. - Newly released records show Gov. Scott Walker's campaign partnered with Republican lieutenant governor candidate Brett Davis in 2010 to tap wealthy dono...
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Suburban Christian band ascends to the big timeFeb 19, 2014 4:30 am - After a decade of making music, a Christian rock band with close ties to Judson University in Elgin finally is enjoying the spotlight. Citizen Way is composed of two...
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Marquette announces layoffs to trim costsFeb 19, 2014 12:01 am - MILWAUKEE - Marquette University is eliminating 25 staff positions in a cost-cutting move, the university's interim president said Wednesday. In a letter to faculty and ...
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Wisconsin man who killed family reports for jury dutyFeb 19, 2014 12:00 am - A man who killed his wife and two young children 27 years ago has reported for jury duty in Milwaukee County. Keith Kalota was found not guilty by reason of mental dise...
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443 Soldiers mugging around empty casket sparks furorFeb 19, 2014 12:00 am - MILWAUKEE — A group photograph showing soldiers clowning around an empty, flag-draped casket has sparked a furor on Facebook, in military chat rooms and other social med...
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Internet jail visits come with a priceFeb 18, 2014 12:01 am - CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. - Inmates at the Chippewa County Jail can now visit with friends or family face-to-face via the Internet. But those visits come with a price. The j...
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Wisconsin DNR offers free searches for rare speciesFeb 17, 2014 12:01 am - MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin wildlife officials are offering to search 100 properties for rare plants and animals for free. The Department of Natural Resources will choose...
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Great Lakes become nearly covered with iceFeb 14, 2014 4:01 am - CHEBOYGAN, Mich. - From the bridge of the Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw, northern Lake Huron looks like a vast, snow-covered field dotted with ice slabs as big as boulders...