UW-Whitewater has best finish ever in Directors’ Cup
By UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
WHITEWATER -- Warhawk athletics had an exhilarating year in 2012-13, from basketball buzzer-beaters to record-breaking swimming performances.
DDSD makes free lunches available during summer program
By DELAVAN-DARIEN SCHOOL DISTRICT - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
DELAVAN -- The Delavan-Darien School District will again sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for area children.
Barn, chicks lost in fire at Wisconsin game farm
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
A fire at a game farm and hunt club in Waukesha County has destroyed a barn and killed hundreds of pheasants.
DNR: Non-native poisonous plants invading state
By STAFF - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
MADISON -- Two non-native wild plants that are starting to flower in Southern Wisconsin can cause serious harm to people who encounter them, making identification and control of these plants a high priority before they set seed this fall, according to state invasive species specialists.
State Senate OKs unemployment overpayments bill
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
MADISON -- The state Senate has approved a bill that would make it easier for the state to recover overpayment of unemployment benefits by allowing officials to check private bank accounts.
Over 40 citations issued at Zac Brown Band concert at Alpine Valley
By STAFF - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
LAFAYETTE TOWNSHIP -- The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office issued over 40 citations—including one arrest for misdemeanor battery--during the Zac Brown concert at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in the town of LayFayette June 8.
Bill would bar police from enforcing gun bans
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
MADISON -- A Republican lawmaker is circulating a bill that would prohibit Wisconsin police from enforcing any new federal gun and ammunition restrictions, bans or weapon registration requirements.
Heart of a musician: woman meets one of son's donation recipients
By DENNIS HINES - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
JANESVILLE --
Just about two years ago, Rita Mather’s family experienced heartbreak as her son, Anthony, died unexpectedly at the age of 46.
DNR: reward offering in beating of snapping turtle on Delavan golf course
By JOANNE HAAS, DNR BUREAU OF LAW ENFORCEMENT - Tuesday, June 11, 2013
DELAVAN -- The Global Conservation Group of Watertown is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the beating of a snapping turtle at the Delbrook Golf Course in Delavan on June 10 between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.
Wisconsin FFA meeting as membership hits 29-year high
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, June 11, 2013
MADISON -- Interest in careers in farming and related businesses, such as genetic engineering, food science and landscaping, has helped boost membership in Future Farmers of America to a 29-year high in Wisconsin, leaders said.
Eagle man hit by school bus while helping turtle
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, June 11, 2013
EAGLE -- A southeastern Wisconsin man was hit by a school bus as he tried to help a turtle cross the road.
Lemon law attorney praises changes to bill
By SCOTT BAUER, ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, June 11, 2013
MADISON -- Changes made to a bill tightening the state's law covering when consumers can sue auto manufacturers have won over former opponents including the state group representing trial attorneys, but they aren't enough for Wisconsin's self-professed "Lemon Law King."
State committee approves revised election bill
By TPDD RICHMOND, ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tuesday, June 11, 2013
MADISON -- Campaign donors could contribute twice as much to their favorite candidates and voters could register online under a dramatically reworked election reform bill the state Assembly's election committee approved Monday.
Walworth County Dairy Breakfast makes farm-to-food connection
By LYNN GREENE - Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Thirty-seven years and counting. The Walworth County Farm Bureau has sponsored the dairy breakfast every year for 37 years and I think I’ve been to most of them. At first, the breakfasts were held on a weekday, which meant you could get some breakfast, visit with your neighbors and still get to work on time. Nowadays, the breakfast is held on a Saturday, which means more people are able to attend.
Legislation would ease path for big water wells
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Monday, June 10, 2013
MADISON -- Wisconsin's big water users would have an easier time getting permits to drill high-capacity wells under legislation Republicans have tucked into Gov. Scott Walker's budget.
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