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Brookfield lawyer pleads guilty to defrauding county of unclaimed funds
Sweat Lodge Lawyers Question Retreat Owner A Brookfield lawyer who was arrested at Holy Hill after missing his first scheduled plea hearing in a massive fraud case, pleaded guilty...


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Wis. judges reconvene case over new GOP-drawn election maps
Democrats outraged by GOP redistricting map MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Federal judges in Milwaukee are reconvening in a case over whether the state's new election maps are constitutional. The case was...
New life for Rosebud, Times theaters?
Sentencing of serial bank robber A bank executive at AnchorBank said Wednesday that the bank, which holds the loan for the two theaters, intends on turning over operation of the two theaters to...
Suspect arrested in Greenfield fires set 30 minutes apart
Walkthrough of fire damage A 60-year-old Milwaukee man is being charged with two counts of arson for allegedly setting fires at two Greenfield businesses on South 27th Street within a 30-minute...
Wisconsin treasurer asks Assembly to vote for eliminating his job
Assembly won't vote on mining bill next week MADISON - The state treasurer of Wisconsin said Wednesday he is asking State Assembly members to vote in favor of an amendment to the Wisconsin...
GAB chief: first Wisconsin election with voter ID 'went reasonably well'
Wis. elections board clarifies student ID rules MADISON - Wisconsin election officials say that the first election in the state with the new Voter ID laws happened with few snags. "It went...
Fire extensively damages Oconto Falls school
OCONTO FALLS, Wis. (AP) -- A fire caused extensive damage to a church school in Oconto Falls, canceling classes on Wednesday. Fire investigators are expected at St. Anthony Parish School to look for...
AT&T to give MPS grant Wednesday
JSOnline: 12 Milwaukee High Schools Identified As Low Performers MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools was scheduled to receive a large corporate grant on Wednesday. AT&T has committed to give...
Melvin says he’ll wait to make offer to Greinke
Greinke a perfect 10 for Brewers Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin won't let the fact Zack Greinke has no agent deter him from making a contract extension offer once he determines...
Lawmakers say they lack the power to change election maps
Assembly set to pass redistricting maps Republican lawmakers said Tuesday that they think they have no power to make changes to election maps they approved last summer, inserting new questions into...
Listecki to lead Ash Wednesday Mass at Pius XI in turbulent time for Catholics
Milwaukee Archbishop unfazed by about 550 sex abuse claims MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's Archbishop was to say Ash Wednesday Mass at a local Catholic high school, all amidst a combination of...
Wisconsin will apply for waiver from No Child Left Behind
Walker, Evers teaming up on school accountaibility MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Wisconsin education officials will apply for a waiver from No Child Left Behind, hoping to join 11 other states that were already...
Former Packer Tauscher backing concussion bill
Packers CB Sam Shields moves past concussion MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Longtime Green Bay Packer offensive lineman Mark Tauscher is throwing his support behind a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature...
Man admits embezzling from Wisconsin, other homeowner groups
Wisconsin homeowners to get $140M under settlement KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The owner of a Kansas City business admitted that he embezzled more than $750,000 from dozens of homeowners associations. ...
Marquette poll: Obama leads all GOP challengers, more rate Walker unfavorably
New poll finds Mayor Barrett leading Democrats in possible recall election MILWAUKEE - A new poll released by Marquette University says that President Barack Obama would beat all of the major...
Short break from wet weather on Wednesday
Light Snow Today MILWAUKEE - Most of the weather patterns this week in Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin involve some sort of precipitation, but not for the early part of Wednesday. ...
Milwaukee Police officers to push for removal of residency requirement
Capitol Chaos: Some Firefighters Fight for Residency Rule MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Police officers are heading to Madison to ask state lawmakers to change the Police Department's residency rules. ...
Former Walker aide Rindfleisch heads to court in John Doe case
Former Walker aide to be arraigned on theft charge MILWAUKEE - A former aide to current Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker when he was Milwaukee County Executive was to head into a courtroom on...
Barrett, Bosman earn mayoral primary election wins
MILWAUKEE - While the prime race on Tuesday's spring primary election day in Southeastern Wisconsin came in Sheboygan with the mayoral recall race, a number of mayors faced primary elections as...
Van Akkeren hopes 'to move forward' after beating Ryan
SHEBOYGAN - The city of Sheboygan will have a new mayor Wednesday after its current mayor was recalled in an election. "(Recalled mayor Bob) Ryan conceded the election and offered to work with...
Shawano County man arrested in death of father
Sheriff's deputy shoots, wounds man in shootout SHAWANO- Authorities say a 20-year-old man is in custody in the death of his father. The Shawano County Sheriff's Office says 53-year-old...
Obama leads GOP challengers in state poll; voters remain divided on Walker
(381) Comments President Obama has double-digit leads over his potential GOP challengers in a new Wisconsin poll conducted Thursday through Sunday by Marquette Law School. In the same poll,...
Oconto Falls school damaged in blaze
(0) Comments Oconto Falls - A fire caused extensive damage to a church school in Oconto Falls, canceling classes on Wednesday. Fire investigators are expected at St. Anthony Parish School to...
Assembly OKs 12-12-12 as Aaron Rodgers day
(10) Comments Madison - The state Assembly has passed a resolution naming a day for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The resolution designates Dec. 12, 2012, as Aaron Rodgers Day....
Packers cite law in ending single-game ticket sales to fans with disabilities
Pennsylvania man named to Packers Fan Hall of Fame A Pennsylvania man whose home is a shrine to the Green Bay...
Oconto Falls fire closes St. Anthony School Ash Wednesday services moved
The Oconto Falls Fire Department responded about 7 p.m. to the school, which is connected to St. Anthony Parish, 253 N. Franklin St., and worked about two hours to get the blaze under control, said...
Fire reported at Marinette Co. meat market
The fire was reported about 4:15 a.m. at the store, W11124 Wisconsin 64, a dispatcher said this morning. Coleman and Brazeau crews responded.No injuries have been reported and the extent of damage...
Man arrested after Superior Liquor store burglary
Police responded about 1:55 a.m. after a window was broken at Superior Discount Liquors, 130 S. Military Ave., said Capt. Paul Ebel.The man was later arrested on foot in the 1700 block of Shawano...
Packers award more than $250,000 in grants
The Green Bay Packers awarded about $255,000 to nearly 80 civic and charitable groups throughout Wisconsin at a special event Tuesday at the Lambeau Field...
A.M. roundup: Sunshine joined by a high near 40, chance of snow Thursday
Today: High near 39 and partly sunny. Wind gusts up to 22 mph.Tonight: Low near 28 and mostly cloudy.Thursday: Slight chance of snow with a high near 37. Expect mostly cloudy skies.Thursday night:...
Shawano County death investigated son of dead man in custody
Joshua Johnson was arrested Tuesday after calling deputies about 7:20 a.m. to report 53-year-old Donald Johnson's death, according to Shawano County Sheriff's Capt. Tom...
Bellevue fire chief resigns after nearly 8 years
Hohol was chief of the Bellevue Fire Department for nearly eight years, and had worked for the department for more than 25 years. Thursday was Hohol's last day with the...
Chilton police investigate Walgreens robbery
Police were called to Walgreens about 7:50 p.m. A man handed the pharmacist a bag and demanded it be filled with prescription drugs. He showed what was believed to be a handgun inside a plastic...
Wisconsin Assembly approves wetlands, workplace discrimination bills
The plans would detail how developers would offset damage they might cause by working to restore or enhance other wetlands, giving builders another way to convince the state Department of Natural...
Poll: Thompson leads Baldwin in US Senate race
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A new poll shows former Gov. Tommy Thompson is the Republican candidate with the best chance of beating Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate...
Poll: Walker's favorability rating dips since Jan.
The Marquette University Law School poll released Wednesday says 46 percent have a favorable opinion of him compared to 48 percent unfavorable. Last month, his favorable rating was 50 percent with 45...
Dayton sets deadline for Stillwater bridge
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Gov. Mark Dayton says he wants federal approval for a new St. Croix (KROY) bridge by mid-March or he will ask that state funds for its construction be diverted to other...
Poll: Wis. voters favor Obama over 4 GOP rivals
A Marquette University poll released Wednesday shows Obama leading former Sen. Rick Santorum, 51 percent to 40 percent, and leading former Gov. Mitt Romney, 53 percent to 38...
Mo. man admits embezzling from homeowner groups
Palmer owned and operated Home Owner Association Services, which provided management services and managed accounts for homeowner associations in Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, and...
Van Akkeren wins mayoral seat on 4th attempt
Bob Ryan says he leaves the mayor's office with his head held high. Ryan was defeated in Tuesday's recall election by Terry Van Akkeren. He told supporters Tuesday night that voters had...
Santorum Leads GOP Field in Wisconsin
Marquette Law School Poll in Wisconsin finds Rick Santorum leading the GOP presidential field with 34%, followed by Mitt Romney at 18%, Ron Paul at 17% and Newt Gingrich at 12%. The Wisconsin GOP...
Expert addresses college tuition spikes
An expert on higher education engaged the University of Wisconsin community Monday night, highlighting the ways in which increased costs of college tuition are making higher education less accessible...
Reps. question request for students to fund new bus shelters
Members of the student government evaluated budgeting for transportation services at the University of Wisconsin in a meeting Tuesday night. During last night's Student Transportation Board...
New UHS clinic to open with lakeshore dorm
When students return to school in fall, they will find a new University Health Services clinic in place, which would accommodate students in the university’s Lakeshore residence hall...
Senate stalls vote on abortion bill
Lawmakers clashed over a bill banning webcam abortions in a Senate legislative session Tuesday before Democrats delayed a vote on the proposal. After an hour-long debate, Senate Democrats objected...
Contentious wetlands bill heads to Walker's desk
State Assembly Tuesday, despite opposition by Democrats. According to an analysis of the bill, developers would be allowed to submit mitigation outlines, or outlines for developing on wetlands in a...
Homeless shelter sparks community complaints
Spring cannot come soon enough for residents living near the Daytime Resource Center, a temporary homeless shelter located on East Washington Avenue. A collection of complaints have been voiced by...
Dane County unveils negotiations with unions to lower citizen taxes
After a tumultuous year of union relations at the state level, Dane County officials approved an agreement with county workers Tuesday that will alter a union contract to diminish wages and thus save...