Articles filed under Wisconsin
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Sewer explosion in Milwaukee causes power outageFeb 11, 2013 6:33 am - MILWAUKEE — An underground explosion in downtown Milwaukee knocked out power to hundreds of customers. Firefighters found thick, black smoke pouring from a manhole Sund...
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On the road: A winter safari in CedarburgFeb 10, 2013 5:00 am - Midwest Wisconsin winter safari It's a winter safari on Wisconsin's frozen savanna for Cedarburg's annual WinterFest. Hop aboard the Safari Tram to get to the ...
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Ground conditions prime for winter activitiesFeb 09, 2013 7:00 am - MADISON, Wis. — As the East Coast deals with a massive snowstorm, Wisconsinites who embrace winter sports are grateful for just enough snow to enjoy the outdoors. State ...
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Japan’s increased beef demand good news for Wis.Feb 08, 2013 6:35 am - MADISON, Wis. — Japan is buying more American beef, which is good news for Wisconsin’s 14,000 cattle farmers. A Wisconsin Public Radio report says Japan used to restrict...
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Milwaukee schools looking for teachersFeb 07, 2013 6:48 am - MILWAUKEE — The state’s largest school district is looking to hire 700 teachers and other school faculty. Milwaukee Public Schools is holding a series of recruitment ev...
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Woman evicted from rat-infested homeFeb 07, 2013 6:45 am - TOWN OF PLOVER, Wis. — A Plover woman has been ordered to leave her rat-infested mobile home. Portage County health officials say Darlene Flatoff has kept more than 300...
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Karl Rove to discuss ‘12 election at Ripon CollegeFeb 06, 2013 7:09 am - Associated Press RIPON, Wis. — Former Republican top aide Karl Rove is expected to discuss last year’s elections during an upcoming speech at Ripon College. Rove used to...
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Amtrak rider arrested with 7 pounds of marijuanaFeb 06, 2013 7:00 am - LA CROSSE, Wis. — Police were ready for a suspicious Amtrak passenger when he arrived at the La Crosse train station. Authorities in Portland, Ore., alerted local polic...
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Aging population blamed for Wisconsin job woesFeb 05, 2013 7:00 am - MILWAUKEE — A new report blames Wisconsin’s aging population and lack of business start-ups for job growth that has lagged behind other states since the mid-1990s. The ...
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Wisconsin homicide probe leads to sexual assault chargesFeb 04, 2013 9:59 am - MADISON, Wis. — Authorities say a cold case investigation into a Waupaca (wah-PAK’-ah) County double homicide 21 years ago has led to charges in a 1990 sexual assault. ...