Watchdog reacts to GAB proposal

When the state changed the makeup of the Government Accountability Board several years ago, a now vocal opponent voted for the switch, twice. That's according to Jay Heck of Common Cause. Incoming Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald claims the six…

posted 2012-12-04 13:01 by WHBY

Salvation Army holds more match days

If you missed your chance to double your contribution at the Salvation Army red kettles last week, there are more opportunities, starting today. Spokesman Robb Waugus of the Salvation Army Fox Cities says Bassett Mechanical is matching up to $5,000…

posted 2012-12-04 13:00 by WHBY

Brown Co. wants more time on library issue

Four libraries in Outagamie County are going to cut off Brown County users, from checking out items, at the start of the new year, and there's a request to wait a few more months. The dispute is over a bill…

posted 2012-12-04 05:05 by WHBY

Ellis: Keep politics out of GAB

The leading Republican lawmaker is calling for major changes to the state's Government Accountability Board, but a local GOP senator says that's not warranted. Incoming Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald of Juneau wants the Legislature to play a role in…

posted 2012-12-04 05:04:10 by WHBY

Menasha looks at SWAT deal with Winnebago Co.

At the same time Appleton and Grand Chute police may end their SWAT team partnership after one year, Menasha might start working with Winnebago County. Police Chief Tim Styka says the city would provide a couple of officers for the…

posted 2012-12-04 05:03 by WHBY

Lung Association gives Wis. mixed marks

A group is giving Wisconsin mixed marks for covering smoking cessation treatments. The American Lung Association studied the benefits offered by Medicaid, and state employee health insurance plans, from all 50 states. Spokeswoman Dona Wininsky says the Medicaid coverage is…

posted 2012-12-04 05:01:26 by WHBY

Tourism industry collecting winter clothes

Tourism leaders in Wisconsin and Michigan battled over mittens last year, and this year, Badger State officials are trying to collect winter clothing. Pam Seidl of the Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau says they're asking people to bring in…

posted 2012-12-04 05:01 by WHBY

2012-12-03

Houdini Plaza crash was a rollover accident

Police believe a 24-year-old Appleton man hit a curb in Houdini Plaza, and that caused his car to flip over, early yesterday morning. Ralph Bush was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Investigators say he drove into the plaza from…

posted 2012-12-03 13:05 by WHBY

Mild weather hurting snow thrower sales

A local company is hoping winter makes a comeback soon. Ariens is among the nation's largest snow thrower manufacturers, and spokeswoman Ann Stilp says the lack of snow is leading to a lull in sales. She says their business is…

posted 2012-12-03 13:04:28 by WHBY

Freedom educator 'Teacher of the Year'

A national organization is recognizing a Freedom agriculture teacher for his work in, and out, of the classroom. Paul Larson was one of five educators to receive this year's Teacher of the Year Award from the Association for Career and…

posted 2012-12-03 13:03:39 by WHBY

Pridemore officially in state schools race

A Republican lawmaker is officially going to run for state superintendent of schools. Rep. Don Pridemore of Hartford will challenge Superintendent Tony Evers in the spring election. He says he wants to eliminate bureaucracy, and make sure public educators are…

posted 2012-12-03 13:02 by WHBY

Fitzgerald wants to change GAB makeup

The Republican-controlled Legislature may try to change the makeup of the state's nonpartisan election board during the next two years. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald of Juneau says he feels the Government Accountability Board favors Democrats, and he wants the…