Study looks at impact of tax cuts

A report urges lawmakers to consider the full impact that slowly implemented tax cuts can have on state finances. Researcher Tamarine Cornelius of the Wisconsin Budget Project says the nine new or expanded cuts that take effect this year will…

posted 2013-01-07 13:01 by WHBY

Former LU prof. named becomes fellow

A retired physics professor at Lawrence University is getting some national recognition for his contributions to science education. David Cook was elected as a fellow, in the American Physical Society. He retired in 2008, after teaching at Lawrence for 43…

posted 2013-01-07 13:00 by WHBY

Harrison village referendum on Feb. 19

The referendum on the proposed village of Harrison will be next month, during the spring primary election. Town of Harrison Administrator Travis Parish says people who live inside the possible borders will vote on February 19. There are almost 4,900…

posted 2013-01-07 05:04 by WHBY

4 people wounded in G.B. shooting

Four people were shot on Green Bay's westside early Saturday morning. Police say two of the victims are 17 years old, and the others are 21 and 23. They all have serious, but non life-threatening injuries. Officers were called to…

posted 2013-01-07 05:03 by WHBY

Caribbean, Europe popular spots in 2013

Mexico is the top destination for leisure travelers this winter, but Florida and Europe are also popular places, as people plan their trips for the new year. Brian Hurley of Fox World Travel says a lot of people come through…

posted 2013-01-07 05:02 by WHBY

Anti-smoking group wants higher taxes

The leader of a Wisconsin anti-smoking group is calling for higher taxes on certain tobacco projects. Maureen Busalacchi of SmokeFree Wisconsin says the tobacco industry is targeting children with little cigars that are candy or fruit flavored. She says those…

posted 2013-01-07 05:01 by WHBY

2013-01-04

1 dead, 5 hurt in New Holstein fire

One person died and five others are in the hospital, after an apartment fire Friday morning in New Holstein. Firefighters responded to the blaze in the four-unit building on Railroad Street, near New Holstein's downtown area, around 6:15 a.m. Authorities…

posted 2013-01-04 13:05:49 by WHBY

Local DA: Retain prosecutors, then add more

While a study of staffing levels in district attorneys offices in the state show they need more prosecutors to handle their current caseloads, a local DA says there's a more pressing issue. Winnebago County DA Christian Gossett says he's concerned…

posted 2013-01-04 13:04 by WHBY

Sides disagree over wind turbine findings

The finding that wind turbines can create low-frequency noise is raising questions about what that means. A state lawmaker believes it shows a link between the turbines and health issues, but a renewable energy group says that wasn't a part…

posted 2013-01-04 13:03 by WHBY

Tickets available, affordable for playoff game

Many people thought the Packers would get a first-round bye for the playoffs, so when they lost to the Vikings last Sunday, there was a glut of tickets on the market. Ticket King owner John Lamoreaux says seats for tomorrow's…

posted 2013-01-04 13:02:26 by WHBY

Packers game forces Wedding Show changes

The Packers' playoff game at Lambeau Field is forcing the state's largest wedding show to make some changes. Spokesman Terry Charles says The Wedding Show at Shopko Hall was going to run from 10 a.m., until 5 p.m. He says…

posted 2013-01-04 13:01 by WHBY

Markesan mortition faces trial on drug charges

A mortician from Markesan is pleading not guilty to charges that she sold heroin from her family's funeral home. 25-year-old Melissa Wachholz is facing a series of charges, and she entered not guilty pleas in Green Lake County court. Court…