Baldwin urges Walker to expand Medicaid

A decision on whether to expand Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin is looming, and the state's new U.S. Senator is weighing in. Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin of Madison says Governor Walker should accept the federal funding. Last week, the governor said…

posted 2013-02-11 05:02 by WHBY

Wis. still nation's No. 1 cheese producer

California is still on top, as the nation's largest milk producer, but Wisconsin is keeping its crown for cheese. State agriculture secretary Ben Brancel says Wisconsin produced 2.8 billion pounds of cheese last year. That's up five percent from 2011,…

posted 2013-02-11 05:01 by WHBY

2013-02-08

Local districts impacted by Skyward bid

A Wisconsin software developer that lost out to a Minnesota company. on a school software contract, is officially appealing the decision. Skyward in Stevens Point currently provides student management or financial systems to about three dozen districts in the Fox…

posted 2013-02-08 13:05 by WHBY

DNR predicts long sturgeon season

The sturgeon spearing season opens tomorrow, and thousands of spearers are cutting their hole in the ice today. A DNR sturgeon expert says they could be in for a long season. Biologist Ryan Koenigs says water quality on Lake Winnebago…

posted 2013-02-08 13:04:34 by WHBY

CVB: Local tourism industry is healthy

The tourism industry is stabilizing in the Fox Cities. That's according to the leader of the local convention and visitors bureau. Executive director Pam Seidl says hotel occupancy rates have been steady for the last few years, but the trends…

posted 2013-02-08 13:03 by WHBY

Facebook case puts cyberbullying in spotlight

The Green Bay Packers are coming to the defense of a former cheerleader who was cyber-bullied on an unofficial Chicago Bears Facebook fan page, and an Appleton school official says they try to teach their students to be proactive when…

posted 2013-02-08 13:02 by WHBY

Neenah schools receive state honor

The state is recognizing two schools in Neenah for the success of their students. Roosevelt elementary and the Alliance Charter school are among nine Title 1 schools in the state to have high tests scores, and show significant improvement. Title…

posted 2013-02-08 13:01 by WHBY

Coast Guard starting rescue drill on Green Bay

Don't be alarmed if you see bodies laying on the ice on parts of Green Bay. The Coast Guard is starting a two-week training program on the Bay, today, and they're using mannequins. Coordinator Don Decker says rescue crews will…

posted 2013-02-08 13:00:49 by WHBY

Ice conditions vary at start of spearing season

The DNR expects about 12,000 people will participate in this year's sturgeon spearing season on Lake Winnebago and the upriver lakes, and they'll have to deal with varying ice conditions. Don Herman of SUNK Towing says on the eastern side…

posted 2013-02-08 05:05 by WHBY

Brown Co. sheriff launches online reports

The Brown County sheriff's department is offering a new tool for people to report minor crimes. Officials announced yesterday that victims of vandalism, ID theft, threatening or harassing phone calls, or lost property, can now file a report online. Sheriff…

posted 2013-02-08 05:03 by WHBY

Tea Party group talks school choice

A Tea Party group is trying to generate support for the school choice program in northeast Wisconsin. The state's chapter of Americans for Prosperity held a forum on the issue last night, in Green Bay. Director Luke Hilgemann says they…

posted 2013-02-08 05:02 by WHBY

Walker commits to economic development fund

Governor Walker says he'll put funding in the next state budget for a $75 million dollar economic development loan fund. He says he'll also include more money to help attract international tourism, and bolster entrepreneurs. The governor will release his…