Prof. previews 'state of state' address

Governor Walker needs to reach out to all Wisconsinites tonight, during his "state of the state" address. That's the feeling of UW-Green Bay political science professor Michael Kraft. He says the state is still sharply divided, and he hopes the…

posted 2013-01-15 13:03 by WHBY

Baldwin talks business issues, debt ceiling

The state's new U.S. Senator is trying to find ways to help companies create more jobs, and a tour of large employers brought her to the Fox Cities today. Sen. Tammy Baldwin says many businesses are trying to compete against…

posted 2013-01-15 13:02:47 by WHBY

Groups back same-day registration

A couple of groups are calling on lawmakers to keep the state's same-day voter registration system in place. The League of Women Voters and Citizen Action of Wisconsin held a news conference this morning, at the Appleton Public Library. Irene…

posted 2013-01-15 13:01 by WHBY

Income tax likely topic in 'state of state'

Governor Walker hasn't revealed much about his past "state of the state" addresses, ahead of time, but tonight, he'll likely at least touch on his plans to reduce income taxes. He said recently that he came to a decision on…

posted 2013-01-15 05:05 by WHBY

Walker & family subject of death threats

Records show that Governor Walker and his family were the subject of numerous death threats, over his first two years in office. State officials just released 116 pages of documents, following an open records request. They show most of the…

posted 2013-01-15 05:04 by WHBY

Domestic violence cases down in 2011

Criminal cases of domestic violence were down by 4.7 percent in 2011. The state justice department is reporting prosecutors filed charges in more than 28,000 cases, and police made an arrest in 71 percent of domestic abuse calls. The arrest…

posted 2013-01-15 05:03 by WHBY

G.B. shelter asking for help

The Catholic Diocese of Green Bay is trying to find another organization to take in homeless people, once its shelter reaches capacity. Alexia Wood is the director of the shelter at St. John the Evangelist Church in downtown Green Bay.…

posted 2013-01-15 05:02 by WHBY

Fox Cities trees have $5 mil impact

A DNR study shows roadside trees have a nearly $5 million economic impact on the urban areas in the Fox Cities. Kimberly Miller is an assistant urban forestry coordinator. She says they only focused on the trees that are between…

posted 2013-01-15 05:01 by WHBY

B&G Club program helps at-risk kids

The Boys and Girls Club of the Fox Valley has a specific program to help at-risk youth. Chief professional officer Greg Lemke-Rochon says they work with local school districts to identify kids for the "Targeted Outreach Initiative." He says they…

posted 2013-01-15 05:00 by WHBY

Court again shoots down voter ID request

The third time was not the charm for the attorney general, in his quest to have the state Supreme Court immediately take up the voter ID law. The court unanimously shot down a request from Republican J.B. Van Hollen to…

posted 2013-01-15 04:59 by WHBY

16-yr-old Manitowoc boy killed in crash

A 16-year-old Manitowoc boy was killed in an accident with a milk truck yesterday afternoon, in Manitowoc County. The State Patrol says the teen ran a stop sign with his car, at Highway J and San Road, near Reedsville, around…

posted 2013-01-15 04:58 by WHBY

2013-01-14

Watchdog questions utility rate split

The Citizens Utility Board is speaking out against limited rate increases for big energy users, at the expense of homeowners and small businesses. Charlie Higley says the Public Service Commission's explanation that big energy users will create jobs, if they…