Storm delays ruling on domestic partner registry

Today's snowstorm forced a state appeals court to delay releasing a ruling on the state's domestic partner registry. The 4th District Court of Appeals didn't open, and it's unclear when the ruling will be released. The registry grants same-sex couples…

posted 2012-12-20 13:02 by WHBY

Wolf lawsuit ruling on hold

The winter storm is pushing back a judge's decision on using dogs to hunt wolves. Dane County Judge Peter Anderson delayed his ruling until January 4, because the courthouse is closed for the day. A group of humane societies filed…

posted 2012-12-20 13:01 by WHBY

Advocate reacts to GPS proposal

A local advocate for victims of domestic abuse says she's interested in Governor Walker's proposal to require GPS monitoring for people with restraining orders for domestic abuse. Walker says he could include the requirement in the next state budget. Harbor…

posted 2012-12-20 13:00 by WHBY

Appleton approves pool hall liquor license

A new pool hall in Appleton will be able to serve alcohol. While some neighbors are still concerned, the city council approved a liquor license, and special use permit, for the Jai Sung Mah Pool Hall at the corner of…

posted 2012-12-20 12:59 by WHBY

Court won't hear 'peeping tom' case

The state Supreme Court won't take up the appeal of a convicted peeping tom from Pulaski. A jury found 49-year-old Allen Umentum guilty of invasion of privacy, and trespassing, after he walked into a room where a woman was tanning,…

posted 2012-12-20 12:58 by WHBY

Snow emergencies issued for storm

State and local governments are doing their best to prepare for any complications caused by today's winter storm. Governor Walker issued a state of emergency yesterday to mobilize the Wisconsin National Guard, State Patrol, emergency management, and other agencies. Outagamie…

posted 2012-12-20 05:05:57 by WHBY

Gov. Walker to address causes of tragedies

Governor Walker says the state needs to consider many issues, as lawmakers try to find ways to prevent tragedies like the school shooting in Connecticut. The governor isn't saying whether he'll support a proposal introduced by three Democrats this week…

posted 2012-12-20 05:04 by WHBY

Appleton dumps SWAT deal with G.C.

Appleton is ending its SWAT team deal with Grand Chute. The city council voted 13-to-3 last night, after there were reports of philosophical differences between the two police chiefs. Ald. Jim Clemons says he's going to stand behind city Police…

posted 2012-12-20 05:03 by WHBY

City signs off on RiverHeath financing deal

The financing is in place for the next phase of a long-awaited riverfront development project in Appleton. The city council agreed last night to divide some infrastructure work for RiverHeath into two pieces, to ensure a bank loan for an…

posted 2012-12-20 05:02 by WHBY

State gets high marks for preparedness

On the eve of the snowstorm, state officials learned that Wisconsin is one of the best-prepared states to deal with emergencies. The Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation gave Wisconsin an 8, on a 10-point scale.…

posted 2012-12-20 05:01 by WHBY

G.B. Metro offering free New Year's Eve rides

People partying in Green Bay can get around the city safely on New Year's Eve, thanks to Green Bay Metro and Miller Lite. Metro transportation director Tom Wittig says MillerCoors is providing some money to give free bus rides all…

posted 2012-12-20 05:00:53 by WHBY

2012-12-19

NWS calling for foot of snow

The weather is calm now, but by Thursday afternoon traveling in the Fox Cities will be hazardous. That's the feeling of Meteorologist Jeff Last of the National Weather Service office in Green Bay. He says the winter storm that's heading…