Wisconsin
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Wis. cheese factory to drop ‘gruyere’ from nameMay 10, 2012 8:16 am - MONROE, Wis. — A cheese producer in Monroe will drop the word “gruyere” (groo-YAYR’) from one of its cheese names, giving in to pressure from its Swiss parent company an...
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2 face trial in fatal La Crosse shootingMay 10, 2012 7:00 am - LA CROSSE, Wis. — Two men accused of fatally shooting a young La Crosse woman during an attempted robbery will face trial. A judge in La Crosse County has found probabl...
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12th person granted immunity in Wis. John Doe caseMay 10, 2012 7:00 am - MILWAUKEE — A secret Milwaukee County investigation that has already led to criminal charges against five people close to Gov. Scott Walker took a step forward Wednesday...
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Wisconsin boy recovering after pit bull attackMay 09, 2012 8:48 am - TOMAH, Wis. (AP) — A 7-year-old boy from Tomah (TOH’-mah) who received more than 100 stitches and staples after he was attacked by a pit bull is home from the hospital a...
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Milwaukee mayor to face Walker in Wis. RecallMay 09, 2012 8:42 am - MADISON, Wis. — Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett won the Democratic primary Tuesday in Wisconsin’s historic recall election, leaving him with a short four weeks to make the c...
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Hostess notifies Wisconsin of 184 layoffsMay 09, 2012 8:00 am - MADISON, Wis. — Wholesale baking company Hostess Brands Inc., has notified the state it may lay off more than 180 workers in Wisconsin as part of its plan to get out of ...
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2 Dems square off in Wis. Lt. Governor primaryMay 08, 2012 7:18 am - MADISON, Wis. — The Democratic race for governor is drawing most of Wisconsin’s attention, but the less prominent race for lieutenant governor could also be important. T...
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Wis. state parks in line for campsite upgradesMay 08, 2012 7:00 am - MADISON, Wis. — Nearly 20 state parks are developing plans to add or upgrade dozens of electric campsites. Work is expected to begin this spring on as many as 66 new or ...
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Lake Express ferry starts for the seasonMay 07, 2012 10:26 am - MILWAUKEE — The high-speed ferry that connects Wisconsin and Michigan by water is up and running for the season. The Lake Express started on Friday, making two ...
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Baby sleeping with mother is electrocutedMay 07, 2012 7:33 am - MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office says an infant girl is electrocuted while sleeping with her mother. The medical examiner’s report says 3-mont...