Dem. Senator supporting gov. mansion upgrade

Proposed kitchen renovations at the governor's mansion are drawing some criticism, but a Democratic senator says he's supporting the plan. Sen. Fred Risser of Madison is a member of the state building commission. He says the experts insist code changes…

posted 2012-12-12 05:01:42 by WHBY

2012-12-11

Knuth family, Kimberly schools, find solution

The Kimberly school district and a Darboy family have an agreement for a 6-year-old boy, who's family lives in the Kaukauna school district, to get school services from Kimberly. Charlie Knuth attended a Kimberly school last year, but he was…

posted 2012-12-11 14:00:58 by WHBY

Board approves Harrison incorporation request

A state panel says a portion of the town of Harrison should be allowed to become a village. The incorporation review board gave its official approval to the proposal this morning. Town administrator Travis Parish says it's great news for…

posted 2012-12-11 13:05:40 by WHBY

Ending same-day registration could cost $5.2 MIL

A proposal to end same-day voter registration in Wisconsin could include a significant price tag. A report from the Government Accountability Board shows ending registration at the polls would cost the state about $5.2 million for costs associated with voter…

posted 2012-12-11 13:04:51 by WHBY

Group calls for closing tax havens

While President Obama and Republican leaders work on a compromise to avoid the fiscal cliff, a Wisconsin group is calling on them to close offshore tax havens to bring more money into the federal coffers. Joe Rasmussen is with Wisconsin…

posted 2012-12-11 13:03:08 by WHBY

State loses 52 percent of federal contracts

Federal spending in Wisconsin is down significantly, but a taxpayer watchdog says that could be tempered by other factors. Todd Berry of the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance says at first blush, a 52 percent reduction in federal contracts sounds very bad.…

posted 2012-12-11 13:02:59 by WHBY

U.S. Marshals looking for sex offenders

Law enforcement agencies in Brown County are partnering with the U.S. Marshals service to make sure registered sex offenders are abiding by the rules of the state's sex offender registry. Kevin Carr is the marshal assigned to eastern Wisconsin. He…

posted 2012-12-11 13:01:46 by WHBY

Appleton panel now endorses pool hall

A proposed restaurant and pool hall is headed back to the Appleton city council, after the city's plan commission had a change of heart, and endorsed a special permit for the business, on a five-to-one vote. The city council sent…

posted 2012-12-11 05:05:08 by WHBY

Menasha school board still weighing options

Architects talked about plans to renovate Menasha's high school last night, as the school board decides whether to hold a referendum to get money for the $26 million to $30 million project. Superintendent Bob Kobylski says the 70 year old…

posted 2012-12-11 05:04:44 by WHBY

Appleton schools recognizing business partners

The Wisconsin Association of School boards is creating an honor roll for businesses and organizations that work closely with schools, and last night the Appleton school district nominated five business for that list. School district superintendent Lee Allinger says there…

posted 2012-12-11 05:03:24 by WHBY

'Fiscal Cliff' protestors gather in Appleton

As the tension over the fiscal cliff increases, a group of about 50 people demonstrated in favor of an upper-class tax increase yesterday afternoon, in front of a local congressman's office in downtown Appleton. Diane Kuse of Green Bay was…

posted 2012-12-11 05:02:03 by WHBY

Wis. youth smoking at all-time low

State health officials say youth smoking rates are at an all-time low. A survey shows the high school smoking rate dropped 26 percent since 2010 and middle school numbers are down by 36 percent. Community Action for Healthy Living executive…