Court denies stay on bargaining law ruling

A state appeals court won't temporarily block a judge's decision to repeal major parts of Governor Walker's collective bargaining law. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen asked the appeals court to put Dane County Judge Juan Colas's ruling on hold while…

posted 2013-03-12 14:59 by WHBY

Report outlines cost of alcohol use

A report on the impact of excessive alcohol use in Wisconsin estimates it costs the state $6.8 billion a year. Health First Wisconsin looked at lost productivity, medical costs, premature death, traffic accidents, and the criminal justice system. Paul Krupske…

posted 2013-03-12 13:05 by WHBY

Companies more optimistic about hiring

A survey shows employers across the country are now more willing to hire new workers. Eighteen percent told Manpower they plan to hire in the second quarter of this year. Spokesman Tony McNamara says that seems to be the case…

posted 2013-03-12 13:04 by WHBY

AirVenture planning for sequestration impact

EAA officials say the AirVenture fly-in will go on, regardless of what happens with sequestration cuts at Wittman Regional Airport. Spokesman Dick Knapinski says they're preparing contingency plans in case the FAA doesn't send air traffic controllers. He says they'll…

posted 2013-03-12 13:03:04 by WHBY

Jewelers Mutual celebrating 100 years

A jewelry insurance company, that started when local jewelry stores couldn't get fire insurance, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Jewelers Mutual CEO Darwin Copeman says the Neenah-based company grew slowly until the mid-1970s, but the pace picked up after that.…

posted 2013-03-12 13:02:09 by WHBY

G.B. celebrating St. Patrick's Day

A group in Green Bay hopes its St. Patrick's Day festivities will grow again this year. Jon Kolb of the Shamrock Club says they're holding their fourth annual parade, in the downtown, along with some events on the City Deck.…

posted 2013-03-12 13:01 by WHBY

Governor signs mining bill into law

Governor Walker paved the way for a new iron-ore mine in northern Wisconsin yesterday, when he signed a bill to streamline the state's permitting process for mines. The governor says the mine in Ashland and Iron counties could create thousands…

posted 2013-03-12 05:05 by WHBY

Conclave starts to pick new pope

The voting process to choose a new pope starts today, and a local religious studies professor says Pope Benedict's successor should be in place by the weekend. St. Norbert College professor Tom Bolin says he highly doubts that a papal…

posted 2013-03-12 05:04 by WHBY

Bike lane plan nixes parking on Mason St.

There are plans to add bike lanes along the entire stretch of Mason Street in Appleton, and the proposal eliminates on-street parking. Traffic engineer Eric Lom says there isn't enough room to allow parking on just one side. Right now,…

posted 2013-03-12 05:03 by WHBY

Proposed tech academy clears hurdle

Plans for a charter school to focus on manufacturing jobs are moving forward in Appleton. The school board approved the concept of the Appleton Technical Academy last night. Organizers will now be able to apply for a state planning grant.…

posted 2013-03-12 05:02 by WHBY

No Appleton teachers will get layoff notices

The Appleton school district won't be handing out any preliminary layoff notices to teachers this spring. Personnel director Mark Huenink says it's the first time in recent years that it won't happen. He says they moved up the retirement notification…

posted 2013-03-12 05:01 by WHBY

2013-03-11

G.B. police have video of shooting suspect

Police haven't revealed much about a January shooting, but they are looking for help identifying a possible suspect. Four people were shot while they were in a parked car, in the 100 block of N. Ashland Avenue. They all survived.…