State could have bigger budget surplus

Projections from the Legislative Fiscal Bureau show Wisconsin's budget surplus should be larger than previously thought. The report from the non-partisan agency puts the surplus at $485 million, and that's up from the $348 million projection that Governor Walker's administration…

posted 2013-01-24 16:05 by WHBY

Report: Tax revenue up, tax burden down

Tax collections are up in Wisconsin, but a report shows that the impact on taxpayers is actually down. Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance president Todd Berry says state and local governments collected nearly $27 billion in taxes last year, and that's an…

posted 2013-01-24 13:05:01 by WHBY

Hansen reacts to decline in unions

A Green Bay Democrat says the nationwide decline in union membership was predictable. Sen. Dave Hansen says what happened to public workers in Wisconsin two years ago is just one of many recent attacks on organized labor. He says it's…

posted 2013-01-24 13:04 by WHBY

Gulf War Syndrome showing up in new vets

Gulf War Syndrome is showing up in veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Outagamie County veterans service officer John Lidonne says the illness surfaced in the 1990's, after soldiers came home from the first Gulf War. He says…

posted 2013-01-24 13:03:51 by WHBY

Washington Place demolition could start soon

The former Washington Place senior housing building in downtown Appleton is coming down soon, and city officials are going over the bids for the demolition work. Public works director Paula Vandehey says the plan calls for the demolition to be…

posted 2013-01-24 13:02 by WHBY

Rosin excited about Grand KaKalin

The leader of Kaukauna says there are a number of hurdles to clear yet, but a large redevelopment project would be fantastic for the city. Mayor Gene Rosin went to last night's presentation, on the latest plans for Grand KaKalin.…

posted 2013-01-24 13:01 by WHBY

Man gets buck's rack back after theft case

More than two months after he shot a trophy deer, a Menasha man has both halves of the buck's rack back. Kelly Sokel went to a Menasha bar, after he shot a big eight-pointer during the opening week of the…

posted 2013-01-24 13:00 by WHBY

Winning Badger 5 ticket sold in Neenah

The winner of last night's Badger 5 jackpot bought the ticket at a gas station in Neenah. Wisconsin Lottery officials say the ticket from the BP, on North Street, matched all five numbers. The jackpot was $56,000.

posted 2013-01-24 12:59 by WHBY

House passes 'No Budget, No Pay' bill

Senators and Congressmen wouldn't get paid if they don't pass a budget on time, under a proposal passed yesterday by the House of Representatives. Congressman Reid Ribble is the lead Republican sponsor of the bill. The Sherwood Republican says passing…

posted 2013-01-24 05:05:07 by WHBY

Lawmakers hear both sides of mining debate

People on both sides of the mining debate showed up at a hearing in Madison yesterday, to weigh in on a proposal to streamline the permitting process. Supporters hope it will attract a company that wants to open an iron…

posted 2013-01-24 05:04:02 by WHBY

Developer shows off bigger Grand KaKalin project

A developer is showing off his expanded vision for two properties in Kaukauna. Randy Stadtmueller originally planned to revamp the former Eagle mill, and move the Kaukauna library there. Now he also wants to redevelop the former Gustman site, across…

posted 2013-01-24 05:03 by WHBY

LGBT initiative targets teen bullying

By changing some perceptions about the LGBT community in the Fox Valley, organizers of a new initiative hope teens can feel more comfortable. About 300 people gathered yesterday, to launch the INCLUDE program. Stephanie Reinhardt of Harmony Cafe says it…