Articles filed under Wisconsin
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Hurley police ID 85-year-old man killed by SWATJun 24, 2012 7:31 am - HURLEY, Wis. — An 85-year-old Hurley man shot and killed by a SWAT team had a pistol wrestled from his hands several hours before by his apartment manager, the Hurley po...
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Lebowski Fest descends on Milwaukee this weekendJun 22, 2012 7:32 am - MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee bars better stock up on white Russian drink ingredients. Lebowski Fest is hitting Milwaukee, starting Friday with a free outdoor screening of “The ...
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Federal $2M grant to help laid-off Wis. workersJun 22, 2012 7:32 am - MILWAUKEE — The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $2 million grant to help about 755 workers affected by the closure of four Wisconsin manufacturers. The grant is...
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Beloit anthropology professor dies in ChileJun 21, 2012 7:29 am - BELOIT, Wis. — A longtime anthropology professor at Beloit College has died while on a research trip to South America. College spokesman Jason Hughes says Dan Shea died...
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800 wolves in Wisconsin, DNR reportsJun 21, 2012 7:00 am - PARK FALLS, Wis. — Wisconsin wildlife officials estimate as many as 880 wolves roamed the state at winter's end, up slightly from a year earlier. The Department of Natur...
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Sheboygan museum shows off awkward family photosJun 21, 2012 7:00 am - SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — A Sheboygan museum is hosting an exhibit of awkward moments. The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is featuring 51 photos accumulated through the popular...
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Wis. DA: Ill. man tried to steal woman’s passwordsJun 20, 2012 7:12 am - MILWAUKEE — A former Marquette University computer technician is accused of trying to steal a dorm director’s Facebook password so he could log into her account and make...
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Wis. suspends bid process amid tax break offerJun 20, 2012 6:20 am - MADISON, Wis. — The state suspended consideration of bids to operate a new $15 million statewide student information system after it discovered that a Wisconsin-based co...
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Search for fatal Wisconsin shooting suspect continuesJun 19, 2012 8:07 am - SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Sheboygan (sheh-BOY’-gan) police say their search for a fatal shooting suspect is focused in the Milwaukee area. Authorities say the 27-year-old suspe...
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Wisconsin toddler dies 2 days after found in Lake EmilyJun 19, 2012 7:33 am - TOWN OF FOX LAKE, Wis. — Authorities say a 2-year-old boy found unresponsive in a Dodge County lake has died. Sheriff Todd Nehls (nayls) says the Lomira area toddler die...