Articles filed under Wisconsin
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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...
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2 children hospitalized after ingesting gasolineMay 07, 2012 7:33 am - TOWN OF MEDINA, Wis. — Dane County sheriff’s officials say two young children are hospitalized after swallowing gasoline. Deputies were called to the Town of Medina Sun...
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Hank Aaron trail to get $27K sculptureMay 07, 2012 7:33 am - MILWAUKEE — The Hank Aaron State Trail is in line for a new sculpture. Mineral Point artist Peter Flanary created a work entitled “Bridge.” The sculpture, valued at $27,...
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Madison Wisconsin couple wins 'Amazing Race'May 06, 2012 11:00 pm - MADISON, Wis. - A Madison couple who appeared on the CBS reality-TV show "The Amazing Race" outlasted 10 other couples to claim top honors and a $1 million grand prize. ...
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Loch Ness monster ordered to leave Wisconsin riverMay 04, 2012 4:29 pm - Associated Press EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — The Loch Ness monster is on vacation in Wisconsin — and state officials want the legendary lady to leave. Department of Nat...