Articles filed under Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Gov. Walker forms group to boost possible 2016 bidJan 26, 2015 10:00 pm - MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday that he formed a political organization to help boost a potential 2016 presidential run, th...
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Hartland high school students visit with therapy dogsJan 26, 2015 10:00 pm - HARTLAND, Wis. (AP) - A high school in Waukesha (WAW'-kih-shaw) County is hosting visits from therapy dogs to help students cope with the stress of finals week. Hundreds...
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Homicide trial postponed due to Wisconsin Crime Lab 'issues'Jan 26, 2015 10:00 pm - PORTAGE, Wis. (AP) - A Columbia County judge postponed a homicide trial after questions were raised about the analysis of some evidence by the Wisconsin Crime Lab. Judge...
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Walker proposes 13 percent cut, more freedom for UW SystemJan 26, 2015 10:00 pm - MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The University of Wisconsin System will be given more autonomy, while having its state funding slashed by 13 percent over the next two years, under ...
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Wisconsin governor proposes plan to help fund Bucks arenaJan 26, 2015 10:00 pm - MILWAUKEE (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker proposed a plan Tuesday that calls for Wisconsin to help build a new basketball arena for the Milwaukee Bucks with $220 million in bon...
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Advocates seek gray wolf status change to pre-empt CongressJan 26, 2015 10:00 pm - BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Wildlife advocates have petitioned federal officials to reclassify gray wolves as a threatened species, hoping to retain at least some protections...
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Production under way at Grammer AG in TupeloJan 26, 2015 10:00 pm - TUPELO, Miss. (AP) - A German auto parts maker has started production of commercial-vehicle suspension seating just 12 months after starting construction. Grammer AG off...
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UW System critic blasts governor's autonomy planJan 26, 2015 10:00 pm - MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker's plan to give the University of Wisconsin System more freedom would allow it to impose unchecked tuition increases and potentiall...
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Wolf on dog attacks increaseJan 26, 2015 10:00 pm - TOWN OF BREED, Wis. (AP) - Wildlife experts say wolves have killed or seriously injured six dogs in Wisconsin this month. That's double the highest number for January in...
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Norridge woman steers bus to safety after driver collapsesJan 26, 2015 10:00 pm - KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) - A 48-year-old Norridge woman is considered a hero by many after preventing a serious tour bus accident in Kenosha County after the driver suffered a...