More than 90 percent of Wisconsin high school students graduated last school year, with slight increases for nearly every minority group even though they still lagged white students.More >>
More than 90 percent of Wisconsin high school students graduated last school year, with slight increases for nearly every minority group even though they still lagged white students.More >>
The Wisconsin Democratic Party has filed a complaint against Republican Governor Scott Walker over his latest television ad. The Democratic Party alleges in the complaint sent to the Dane County district attorney and the...More >>
Jobs and the economy are a hot topic in the recall race, with Gov. Scott Walker touting new data showing that Wisconsin added jobs in 2011 despite previous reports that jobs were lost.More >>
Jobs and the economy are a hot topic in the recall race, with Gov. Scott Walker touting new data showing that Wisconsin added jobs in 2011 despite previous reports that jobs were lost.More >>
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson says the decision to release new jobs numbers early was his alone and not made in consultation with Republican Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson says the decision to release new jobs numbers early was his alone and not made in consultation with Republican Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
Appleton Papers executives say a merger with a Texas acquisition firm will strengthen the Wisconsin company's balance sheet and provide capital for growth.More >>
Appleton Papers executives say a merger with a Texas acquisition firm will strengthen the Wisconsin company's balance sheet and provide capital for growth.More >>
A New York private equity firm plans to buy ThyssenKrupp Waupaca (wah-PAK'-ah) Inc., described by industry experts as the largest independent iron foundry in the world.More >>
A New York private equity firm plans to buy ThyssenKrupp Waupaca (wah-PAK'-ah) Inc., described by industry experts as the largest independent iron foundry in the world.More >>
A panel that advises the U.S. and Canadian governments about the Great Lakes will make Lake Erie's excessive phosphorus levels and algae blooms a priority for study over the next three years.More >>
A panel that advises the U.S. and Canadian governments about the Great Lakes will make Lake Erie's excessive phosphorus levels and algae blooms a priority for study over the next three years.More >>
A law firm has charged the University of Wisconsin-Madison about $43,700 to investigate an athletic official who resigned amid a sexual-assault investigation.More >>
A law firm has charged the University of Wisconsin-Madison about $43,700 to investigate an athletic official who resigned amid a sexual-assault investigation.More >>
Rhinelander High School administrators say the students who walked out of class last week to protest teacher layoffs will be given detention for their actions, but they won't be suspended.More >>
Rhinelander High School administrators say the students who walked out of class last week to protest teacher layoffs will be given detention for their actions, but they won't be suspended.More >>
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wants Republican Gov. Scott Walker to explain why he was allowed to create a defense fund in connection with a secret probe into his associates.More >>
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wants Republican Gov. Scott Walker to explain why he was allowed to create a defense fund in connection with a secret probe into his associates.More >>
Newly released emails show that Gov. Scott Walker tried to keep former Gov. Tommy Thompson at arm's length during Walker's 2010 inaugural ceremonies.More >>
Newly released emails show that Gov. Scott Walker tried to keep former Gov. Tommy Thompson at arm's length during Walker's 2010 inaugural ceremonies.More >>
The Chicago Police Department will be getting a hand from out-of-state officers during the upcoming NATO summit, which is expected to draw protesters to the city.More >>
The Chicago Police Department will be getting a hand from out-of-state officers during the upcoming NATO summit, which is expected to draw protesters to the city.More >>
It didn't take long. When word of spread through social media, hundreds of cars lined up on the streets near a Plover gas station that was selling medium-grade gas for 37 cents a gallon.More >>
It didn't take long. When word of spread through social media, hundreds of cars lined up on the streets near a Plover gas station that was selling medium-grade gas for 37 cents a gallon.More >>
Southwest Wisconsin has some issues with cellphone and broadband service because of its hilly terrain. And, a tourism promoter is turning that negative into a positive.More >>
Southwest Wisconsin has some issues with cellphone and broadband service because of its hilly terrain. And, a tourism promoter is turning that negative into a positive.More >>
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says Gov. Scott Walker is "stonewalling" the public by not releasing more information about his involvement with an ongoing secret criminal investigation and his creation of a legal defense fund.More >>
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says Gov. Scott Walker is "stonewalling" the public by not releasing more information about his involvement with an ongoing secret criminal investigation and his creation of a legal defense fund.More >>
A federal review criticizes Wisconsin's application for flexibility under the federal No Child Left Behind law, saying the state's proposal for holding schools accountable is vague and deficient.More >>
A federal review criticizes Wisconsin's application for flexibility under the federal No Child Left Behind law, saying the state's proposal for holding schools accountable is vague and deficient.More >>
Authorities in southwestern Wisconsin have arrested two people accused of driving a truck that had a portable meth lab in the back seat, next to a 2-year-old girl.More >>
Authorities in southwestern Wisconsin have arrested two people accused of driving a truck that had a portable meth lab in the back seat, next to a 2-year-old girl.More >>
Any good politician knows the importance of finding common ground with a local audience. It's Speechmaking 101, whether accomplished through strategic praise for sports teams, cultural treasures or local figures.More >>
Any good politician knows the importance of finding common ground with a local audience. It's Speechmaking 101, whether accomplished through strategic praise for sports teams, cultural treasures or local figures.More >>
Roughly three-fourths of college graduates in the Duluth area are likely to carry debt. But the Duluth News Tribune found that some have been working hard to avoid it.More >>
Roughly three-fourths of college graduates in the Duluth area are likely to carry debt. But the Duluth News Tribune found that some have been working hard to avoid it.More >>
A teen ministry official says two of the five people aboard a small plane that crashed in Kansas on the way to a Christian youth rally in Iowa were able to walk away from the crash.More >>
A teen ministry official says two of the five people aboard a small plane that crashed in Kansas on the way to a Christian youth rally in Iowa were able to walk away from the crash.More >>
Fifteen buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, people who studied under him or architects who follow his principles will be open to the public next month.More >>
Fifteen buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, people who studied under him or architects who follow his principles will be open to the public next month.More >>
The public will get a chance to sound off on state environmental officials' draft management plan for land along the Wolf River later this month.More >>
The public will get a chance to sound off on state environmental officials' draft management plan for land along the Wolf River later this month.More >>
Shaun Marcum pitched seven strong innings and Edwin Maysonet hit his first career grand slam Saturday to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 8-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. It was the second straight win for the Brewers, who beat...More >>
Shaun Marcum pitched seven strong innings and Edwin Maysonet hit his first career grand slam Saturday to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 8-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. It was the second straight win for the Brewers, who beat...More >>
Republican Senate candidate and hedge fund manager Eric Hovde says the country's ethics, morals and standards are eroding and he's the best one to make courageous and principled decisions.More >>
Republican Senate candidate and hedge fund manager Eric Hovde says the country's ethics, morals and standards are eroding and he's the best one to make courageous and principled decisions.More >>
Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald is drawing on his experience leading the fight to pass Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining changes as he tries to win over Republicans to his campaign for the U.S. Senate.More >>
Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald is drawing on his experience leading the fight to pass Gov. Scott Walker's collective bargaining changes as he tries to win over Republicans to his campaign for the U.S. Senate.More >>
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson tells Republicans he should get their endorsement in the U.S. Senate race because he is battle tested and can start to work immediately in rolling back President Barack Obama's policies.More >>
Former Gov. Tommy Thompson tells Republicans he should get their endorsement in the U.S. Senate race because he is battle tested and can start to work immediately in rolling back President Barack Obama's policies.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker is giving a vigorous defense of his job performance to an adoring crowd at the annual Republican Party of Wisconsin convention.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker is giving a vigorous defense of his job performance to an adoring crowd at the annual Republican Party of Wisconsin convention.More >>
State Sen. Scott Fitzgerald is issuing a "call to arms" to Wisconsin Republicans to rebuff June 5 recalls targeting him, Gov. Scott Walker and four others.More >>
State Sen. Scott Fitzgerald is issuing a "call to arms" to Wisconsin Republicans to rebuff June 5 recalls targeting him, Gov. Scott Walker and four others.More >>
Democratic candidate for governor Tom Barrett is campaigning in western Wisconsin as Republicans gather for their annual state convention in Green Bay.More >>
Democratic candidate for governor Tom Barrett is campaigning in western Wisconsin as Republicans gather for their annual state convention in Green Bay.More >>
Wisconsin state Sen. Alberta Darling is kicking off the state Republican Party convention by saying Gov. Scott Walker will survive a June 5 recall and continue what she calls the "Wisconsin revolution."More >>
Wisconsin state Sen. Alberta Darling is kicking off the state Republican Party convention by saying Gov. Scott Walker will survive a June 5 recall and continue what she calls the "Wisconsin revolution."More >>
Gov. Scott Walker says he has no interest in making Wisconsin a right to work state and he won't allow the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass a bill that would do that.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker says he has no interest in making Wisconsin a right to work state and he won't allow the Republican-controlled Legislature to pass a bill that would do that.More >>
Embattled Gov. Scott Walker says Republicans gathering for the annual state convention this weekend in Green Bay should be focused on ensuring he and five other Republicans survive June 5 recall elections.More >>
Embattled Gov. Scott Walker says Republicans gathering for the annual state convention this weekend in Green Bay should be focused on ensuring he and five other Republicans survive June 5 recall elections.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker says a 2011 video that shows him discussing a "divide and conquer" strategy toward taking on unions was about taking on special interests and protecting taxpayers.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker says a 2011 video that shows him discussing a "divide and conquer" strategy toward taking on unions was about taking on special interests and protecting taxpayers.More >>
Douglas County's district attorney has determined officers involved in the shooting death of a carjacking suspect were justified in using deadly force.More >>
Douglas County's district attorney has determined officers involved in the shooting death of a carjacking suspect were justified in using deadly force.More >>
Southern Illinois University's Board of Trustees has signed off on the hiring of a University of Wisconsin administrator as the new chancellor at SIU's campus in Edwardsville.More >>
Southern Illinois University's Board of Trustees has signed off on the hiring of a University of Wisconsin administrator as the new chancellor at SIU's campus in Edwardsville.More >>
The city of Woonsocket has raised $15,000 for a fund established to defend against a potential lawsuit over a monument topped with a cross that has drawn a complaint from an atheist group.More >>
The city of Woonsocket has raised $15,000 for a fund established to defend against a potential lawsuit over a monument topped with a cross that has drawn a complaint from an atheist group.More >>
A group of Wisconsin high school students just wanted to take a nice lakeside photograph before the prom. Instead, they ended up exerting a little too much "pier pressure."More >>
A group of Wisconsin high school students just wanted to take a nice lakeside photograph before the prom. Instead, they ended up exerting a little too much "pier pressure."More >>
Republican Gov. Scott Walker's administration says new revenue projections show the state will finish the 2011-2013 biennium with a $154.5 million surplus.More >>
Republican Gov. Scott Walker's administration says new revenue projections show the state will finish the 2011-2013 biennium with a $154.5 million surplus.More >>
Two Republican lawmakers are calling on Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to explain his financial plan for the state of Wisconsin should the Democratic challenger win next month's recall election against Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
Two Republican lawmakers are calling on Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to explain his financial plan for the state of Wisconsin should the Democratic challenger win next month's recall election against Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
School administrators in Rhinelander are considering discipline for high school students who walked out of class to protest layoff notices given to four teachers.More >>
School administrators in Rhinelander are considering discipline for high school students who walked out of class to protest layoff notices given to four teachers.More >>
A cheese producer in Monroe will drop the word "gruyere" (groo-YAYR') from one of its cheese names, giving in to pressure from its Swiss parent company and the Swiss Gruyere industry.More >>
A cheese producer in Monroe will drop the word "gruyere" (groo-YAYR') from one of its cheese names, giving in to pressure from its Swiss parent company and the Swiss Gruyere industry.More >>
A 12th witness has been granted immunity in a secret Milwaukee County investigation that has already led to criminal charges against five people close to Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
A 12th witness has been granted immunity in a secret Milwaukee County investigation that has already led to criminal charges against five people close to Gov. Scott Walker.More >>
Public libraries in several states are pulling the racy romance trilogy "Fifty Shades of Grey" from shelves or deciding not to order the best-seller at all.More >>
Public libraries in several states are pulling the racy romance trilogy "Fifty Shades of Grey" from shelves or deciding not to order the best-seller at all.More >>
The Democrats' hope for ousting Scott Walker is a low-key, well-liked Milwaukee mayor whose last brush with fame came when he interceded in a fight outside the Wisconsin State Fair and got badly beaten with a tire iron.More >>
The Democrats' hope for ousting Scott Walker is a low-key, well-liked Milwaukee mayor whose last brush with fame came when he interceded in a fight outside the Wisconsin State Fair and got badly beaten with a tire iron.More >>
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 bankruptcy.More >>
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 bankruptcy.More >>
A 7-year-old boy from Tomah (TOH'-mah) who received more than 100 stitches and staples after he was attacked by a pit bull is home from the hospital and recovering.More >>
A 7-year-old boy from Tomah (TOH'-mah) who received more than 100 stitches and staples after he was attacked by a pit bull is home from the hospital and recovering.More >>
In a show of conservative enthusiasm, a tea-party backed Republican vanquished six-term Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar in a GOP primary and North Carolina voters decided overwhelmingly to strengthen their state's gay...More >>
In a show of conservative enthusiasm, a tea-party backed Republican vanquished six-term Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar in a GOP primary and North Carolina voters decided overwhelmingly to strengthen their state's gay...More >>
A spokesman for President Barack Obama says the president is proud to stand with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett as he prepares to face Republican Gov. Scott Walker in a recall election.More >>
A spokesman for President Barack Obama says the president is proud to stand with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett as he prepares to face Republican Gov. Scott Walker in a recall election.More >>
Major Wisconsin unions that had endorsed Kathleen Falk in the Democratic primary for governor are now backing the winner Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.More >>
Major Wisconsin unions that had endorsed Kathleen Falk in the Democratic primary for governor are now backing the winner Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.More >>
Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk says she will join with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to work for his victory over Republican Gov. Scott Walker in four short weeks.More >>
Former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk says she will join with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to work for his victory over Republican Gov. Scott Walker in four short weeks.More >>
The Republican Party of Wisconsin emailed a statement 30 minutes before polls closed saying Democrats were still divided after the primary by choosing Tom Barrett.More >>
The Republican Party of Wisconsin emailed a statement 30 minutes before polls closed saying Democrats were still divided after the primary by choosing Tom Barrett.More >>
Authorities say a 46-year-old Green Bay woman threw knives at her boyfriend during an argument, then picked one up from the floor and fatally stabbed him. Lois Pilar Velaszquez is charged with first-degree intentional...More >>
Authorities say a 46-year-old Green Bay woman threw knives at her boyfriend during an argument, then picked one up from the floor and fatally stabbed him. Lois Pilar Velaszquez is charged with first-degree intentional...More >>
A criminal complaint filed in Brown County says a Green Bay woman threw knives at her boyfriend during an argument, then picked one up from the floor and fatally stabbed him.More >>
A criminal complaint filed in Brown County says a Green Bay woman threw knives at her boyfriend during an argument, then picked one up from the floor and fatally stabbed him.More >>
Polls are open in Wisconsin for a primary election that will determine who will take on the first-term governor in a historic recall election next month.More >>
Polls are open in Wisconsin for a primary election that will determine who will take on the first-term governor in a historic recall election next month.More >>
The Democratic race for governor is drawing most of Wisconsin's attention, but the less prominent race for lieutenant governor could also be important.More >>
The Democratic race for governor is drawing most of Wisconsin's attention, but the less prominent race for lieutenant governor could also be important.More >>
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett hopes for the chance at a rematch with Wisconsin's Republican Gov. Scott Walker as Democrats decide who will take on the first-term governor in a recall election.More >>
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett hopes for the chance at a rematch with Wisconsin's Republican Gov. Scott Walker as Democrats decide who will take on the first-term governor in a recall election.More >>
The Obama administration will release a short list of options next year for protecting the Great Lakes from Asian carp and other invasive species.More >>
The Obama administration will release a short list of options next year for protecting the Great Lakes from Asian carp and other invasive species.More >>
Democrats are trying to fend off challenges from fake candidates and move on to face three Republican state senators in next month's recall elections. The contests were sparked by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's...More >>
Democrats are trying to fend off challenges from fake candidates and move on to face three Republican state senators in next month's recall elections. The contests were sparked by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's...More >>
The Department of Natural Resources says tests show a deer that tested positive for chronic wasting disease in northwestern Wisconsin did not come from an area where the disease is currently found.More >>
The Department of Natural Resources says tests show a deer that tested positive for chronic wasting disease in northwestern Wisconsin did not come from an area where the disease is currently found.More >>
Former Sheboygan mayor Bob Ryan has pleaded not guilty to charges he grabbed a woman's breasts twice during a drinking binge last July in Elkhart LakeMore >>
Former Sheboygan mayor Bob Ryan has pleaded not guilty to charges he grabbed a woman's breasts twice during a drinking binge last July in Elkhart LakeMore >>
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has canceled a rally in Madison for the day after Tuesday's recall election primary that was to have included all four candidates for governor.More >>
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has canceled a rally in Madison for the day after Tuesday's recall election primary that was to have included all four candidates for governor.More >>
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun have signed a licensing agreement for a new restaurant bearing their names.More >>
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun have signed a licensing agreement for a new restaurant bearing their names.More >>
The leading Democratic candidates in the race to take on Republican Gov. Scott Walker in a recall election next month are making their final campaign stops before Tuesday's primary.More >>
The leading Democratic candidates in the race to take on Republican Gov. Scott Walker in a recall election next month are making their final campaign stops before Tuesday's primary.More >>
Alligator Records says Arkansas bluesman Michael "Iron Man" Burks has died after collapsing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He was 54.More >>
Alligator Records says Arkansas bluesman Michael "Iron Man" Burks has died after collapsing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He was 54.More >>
