Madison police shoot man in standoff

Three Madison officers are on administrative leave Saturday morning after a man is shot multiple times on the city’s east side and dies. It started as a standoff between the 43-year-old and police when the man barricaded himself into a…

posted 2013/05/18 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

Powerball dreams for record jackpot

There’s a record Powerball jackpot up for grabs. Andrew Bohage with the Wisconsin Lottery says the jackpot for Saturday night’s drawing, driven by brisk ticket sales, will be somewhere north of $600 million, up from around $475 million on Wednesday…

posted 2013/05/18 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

2013-05-17

Wisconsin Marine reunited with canine partner

Sgt. Gundlach is reunited with Casey (Photo: Radio Iowa) A Marine from Wisconsin who promised to adopt the bomb sniffing dog he served with in Afghanistan received a surprise Friday, during a ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol. Sergeant Ross…

posted 2013/05/17 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

Alfalfa crop took hit over winter

Winter may finally be over, but its effects are lingering for a key agricultural sector in Wisconsin. “This is probably the worst year for winterkill we have had in over 20 years.” That’s how University of Wisconsin Extension forage agronomist…

posted 2013/05/17 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

2013-05-16

State remains free of deadly bat disease

There’s still no evidence of a deadly bat disease in Wisconsin. The Department of Natural Resources reports that a recent survey of 73 hibernating locations found no evidence of white-nose syndrome. The fungal disease has killed close to six-million bats…

posted 2013/05/16 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

Gogebic Taconite scales back drilling plans

Gogebic Taconite has reduced the number of holes it plans to drill, as it researches a possible mine in Ashland and Iron counties. The state Department of Natural Resources says the company withdrew a request to drill 13 holes to…

posted 2013/05/16 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

County considers cat cost controversy

What is Marathon County going to do about the cost of impounding cats? It’s an expensive problem, since the state only requires counties to pay for impounding dogs seven days, but has no requirements for cat care. Since laws…

posted 2013/05/16 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

‘Arty’ street name change hits dead end

When it comes to getting a street name changed, there’s apparently an art to it. The Fond du Lac Advisory Parking and Traffic Board voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to recommend to the City Council to deny a request to change…

posted 2013/05/16 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

Flies shoo away whooping cranes

Whooping crane (PHOTO: Jackie Johnson) Black flies are believed to be responsible for many whooping cranes abandoning their nests in central Wisconsin in a core reintroduction area. A wildlife biologist says 20 pairs of whooping crane nested this spring in…

posted 2013/05/16 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

State unemployment rate held steady in April

Wisconsin’s unemployment rate held at 7.1 percent in April, although new numbers released Thursday show the state lost 24,100 jobs last month. Officials with the state Department of Workforce Development downplayed the numbers, citing long standing concerns about the reliability…

posted 2013/05/16 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

Wildfire started by logging operation

Gov. Scott Walker meets with crews working to contain a massive wildfire in northern Wisconsin. The state Department of Natural Resources says a massive wildfire in northern Wisconsin this week was sparked by a piece of logging equipment. The DNR…

posted 2013/05/16 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

Man survives bear attack

A northern Marinette County man is recovering from a black bear attack. Gerre Ninnemann was attacked by the bear Wednesday afternoon outside of his Town of Silver Cliff home. The juvenile black bear first went after the family’s dog. Ninnemann…