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Early Flood Damage Estimate: $26 Million
The first damage estimates are in from last week's flooding in Wisconsin. State officials report 26-million dollars of damage from massive rains in Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth counties. and a separa...
Jul 20, 2017
Sporting Groups, Ex Wardens Oppose Bill To Limit DNR Warden Patrols
Members of sporting groups join former state D-N-R wardens in opposing a Republican bill to keep wardens off private land unless they suspect violations. Balsam Lake Representative Adam Jarchow (jar'c...
Jul 20, 2017
State Medal Of Honor Recipient Gets Hero's Welcome Home
A Vietnam war hero gets a rousing welcome as he returns to a renovated house that accommodates his wheelchair and physical limits. Gary Wetzel of South Milwaukee came home Wednesday, escorted by polic...
Jul 20, 2017
Dogs Rescued From South Korea Headed to Sheboygan County Humane Society
A group of dogs that were rescued from a dog meat farm in South Korea are on their way to Wisconsin. The Sheboygan County Humane Society is preparing to 6take in the pups, and is attempting to find lo...
Jul 20, 2017
Manitowoc Alderman Found Drunk & Attempts to Climb Cow
A Manitowoc alderman has a court appearance next month to face a charge of operating while intoxicated---first offense. 41- year- old Micheal H. Howe was taken into custody during the early morning ho...
Jul 19, 2017
Lodge Kohler Hotel in Titletown Grand Opening
Green Bay's Titletown district officially has a hotel, after Lodge Kohler opened its doors yesterday. The grand opening ceremony began with a parade, led by the Green Bay Packers' Tundra Line. The hot...
Jul 19, 2017
Appleton Police Attacked by Sexual Assault Suspect
Two Appleton police officers were injured on Tuesday after a surprise attack by a man suspected of sexual assault. 34 year old Kevin VerHoeven voluntarily showed up at the Appleton Police Station for ...
Jul 19, 2017
Sheboygan Woman Facing Sexual Assault Charges
A Sheboygan woman is facing felony sex charges after a popular phone app tipped off a family member of the boy. Sabrina Roehrborn allegedly used the Facebook Messenger app to contact a 14 year old boy...
Jul 19, 2017
Legislative Leaders To Meet With Walker Again On Budget
Republican state legislative leaders are expected to meet again today (Wednesday) with Governor Scott Walker, but it remains to be seen whether they can agree on a new state budget that's 19 days over...
Jul 19, 2017
UW Oshkosh Foundation Dropped From Lawsuit
The U-W Oshkosh Foundation is no longer a defendant in a lawsuit in which two former campus officials are accused of illegally setting aside tax dollars for the group. Dane County Circuit Judge Richar...
Jul 19, 2017