Wisconsin
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Man convicted of murder in mother’s deathNov 16, 2011 11:00 pm - MERRILL, Wis. — Jurors have convicted a man accused of killing his mother in Lincoln County so he could collect an insurance payout. The jury Wednesday convicted 25-year...
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LaserMonks sells Internet business, folds abbeyNov 16, 2011 11:00 pm - SPARTA, Wis. — Monks who operated a multimillion dollar Internet business in rural Wisconsin have sold their company and belongings and have disbanded their small monast...
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Education official to visit Wis. for conferenceNov 16, 2011 11:00 pm - ROTHSCHILD, Wis. -- A top official in the U.S. Department of Education will be in Wisconsin for a rural schools conference. John White, who is the Deputy Assistant Secr...
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Most road work to go on hold over holidayNov 16, 2011 11:00 pm - MADISON, Wis. — Most highway road work will be put on hold over the Thanksgiving Day weekend to help travelers and deer hunters get where they need to be. However, the s...
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Monday is Wisconsin snowplow driver appreciation dayNov 15, 2011 11:00 pm - MADISON, Wis. — With winter fast approaching, Monday has been set aside as a day to recognize snow plow drivers in Wisconsin. Gov. Scott Walker declared it as snowplow d...
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High-speed Lake Express ferry makes plans for 2012Nov 15, 2011 11:00 pm - MUSKEGON, Mich. — The high-speed Lake Express ferry is making plans for the 2012 season after a year that saw service hampered by engine problems. The Lake Michigan fer...
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Fetal-abduction suspect could face assault chargeNov 15, 2011 11:00 pm - MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee woman already charged with killing a pregnant woman and her unborn baby could now face an assault charge as well. Milwaukee County authorities sa...
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Wis. DNR warns hunters to watch for cougarNov 15, 2011 11:00 pm - MADISON, Wis. — State wildlife officials are warning deer hunters to keep an eye out for a cougar roaming west-central and northern Wisconsin. Trail cameras have snapped...
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Defendant changes story on fatal lake crashNov 15, 2011 11:00 pm - MERRILL, Wis. — A man accused of killing his mother surprised those in a Lincoln County courtroom when he changed his story on the witness stand about how she died. Cha...
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Machinists strike Manitowoc Co. crane division Machinists strike Manitowoc Co. crane divisionNov 15, 2011 11:00 pm - MANITOWOC, Wis. — Machinists are walking the picket line at the Manitowoc Co. Nearly 200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers wal...