New owner sought for Superior entry lighthouse

Photo: Wisconsin Department of Tourism A lighthouse that has helped boaters enter Wisconsin at Superior is being offered for free, but you will have to maintain it and use it for something positive. The “Superior Entry” lighthouse is still operating,…

posted 2013/05/19 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

Governor Walker on the road this week

Governor Scott Walker kicks off a week of campaigning out of state today, with a speech tonight to the Connecticut Republican Party. The governor will also be in New York City for a fundraiser on Tuesday and will deliver a…

posted 2013/05/19 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

Raw milk activists descend upon Baraboo

Self-described food rights activists from around the U.S. will be rallying all week across from the Sauk County Courthouse to support dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger. Hershberger is charged with distributing milk and operating a retail food establishment and dairy plant…

posted 2013/05/19 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

GAB drops 283,000 inactive voters

The state Government Accountability Board has purged thousands of voters from the Statewide Voter Registration System. The agency sent out postcards on April 15th to nearly 300,000 voters who have not cast a ballot in Wisconsin within the last four…

posted 2013/05/19 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign begins

Click it or ticket Beefing up efforts to crack down on seatbelt noncompliance. Hundreds of law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin will patrol in greater numbers and longer hours for the next couple of weeks during the annual “Click It or…

posted 2013/05/19 by Wisconsin Radio Network» News

2013-05-18

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…