WISCONSIN
Plan would allow governor to challenge National Guard deployments
Anti-war activists are urging state lawmakers to support a plan that would give Wisconsin governors the power to challenge the deployment of National Guard troops.By Shawn Johnson, Wisconsin Public Radio , March 10, 2010
Statewide deer management meetings being held this week
The DNR is holding deer management information meetings around Wisconsin this week, drawing angry hunters concerned about a drop in the size of the herd.By Glen Moberg, Wisconsin Public Radio , March 10, 2010
Madison among cities wooing Google
Madison is among cities around the country trying to persuade Google to test its new fiber-optic network which is expected to be more than 100 times faster than current Internet connections.By The Associated Press , March 10, 2010
Gun deer hunters net 11 percent fewer bucks in 2009
State wildlife officials say gun deer hunters harvested about 93,000 bucks last year. That's an 11 percent decline from the previous year.By The Associated Press , March 10, 2010
Free taxpayer help available across Wisconsin
Free help is available across Wisconsin for low-income taxpayers and others needing assistance filling out their tax returns.By The Associated Press , March 09, 2010
Wisconsin committee to consider checks on guard orders
A legislative committee will consider a bill that would allow the governor to try to block the Wisconsin National Guard's federal call-ups.By The Associated Press , March 09, 2010
Bill would allow challenges to Wisconsin wells
State lawmakers have introduced a bill that allow anyone to challenge high-capacity wells.By The Associated Press , March 08, 2010
Economic woes may hurt census count
The economic downturn may complicate efforts to update population counts for the 2010 Census. U.S. Census officials will have their work cut out for them tracking non-citizens, students, and the homeless.By Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio , March 08, 2010
State voters may have a say on governor’s line item veto power
State lawmakers are working on a constitutional amendment to prevent Wisconsin governors from adding or cutting spending from bills that reach their desk.By Kirk Carapezza, Wisconsin Public Radio , March 08, 2010
Wisconsin not expecting major flooding problems
Spring brings melting snowpack and rain, and several states in the upper Midwest are now prepping for heavy floods. But so far, Wisconsin’s forecast isn’t as dire.By Brian Bull, Wisconsin Public Radio , March 08, 2010
Troubled homeowners find help in court mediation
Several Wisconsin counties have recently launched new foreclosure mediation programs. Court intervention is proving to be an effective tool in helping qualified homeowners avoid foreclosure.By Kristen Durst, Wisconsin Public Radio , March 08, 2010
Remembrances, good-byes
Hundreds gathered Saturday in Superior to say so long as more than 200 members of the 950th Clearance Co., of Superior and Spooner prepare for a year-long mission in Iraq.March 06, 2010
State funds boost war on drugs
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen on Thursday announced the awarding of $14,869 in state Penalty Assessment Surcharge funds to the Northwest Area Crime Unit. Participating counties in the crime unit include Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer and Washburn.March 05, 2010
Wisconsin loses ‘Race to the Top’ school funding
Governor Jim Doyle announces Wisconsin will not receive first-round federal Race to the Top funding.March 04, 2010
Cops: Robbery attempt preceded Milwaukee slayings, fire
Milwaukee police say they will ask prosecutors to charge two felons with killing two women and two children in a case that began with a robbery attempt.By Associated Press , March 04, 2010
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Black bear facts and tips for getting along with bears
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- Ursus americanus, the American black bear, is a large and exciting creature. It can swim and climb trees with ease, smell food a quarter mile away and reach a bursting speed of 30 mph when charging or fleeing. An adult black bear can kill a hunting dog with a single swipe from o
Posted by: NorthlandOutdoors.com on Jul 13, 2009 at 8:50 AM | Northland OutdoorsRecent bear encounters underscore importance of keeping wildlife wild
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- Two recent incidents involving black bears in Wisconsin have captured the public’s attention. State wildlife specialists say b
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