State Legislature returning to work

The next two-year session of the state Legislature gets under way today. Lawmakers will be sworn in, this afternoon. Incoming Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he hopes lawmakers will "focus like a laser beam" on helping the private sector create…

posted 2013-01-07 5:05 by WHBY

House damaged by fire in G.C.

A fire in an attached garage started spreading to a home in Grand Chute this afternoon. Firefighter Jesse Pickett says they were called to the 2900 block of Parkridge Avenue, around 1:30 p.m., and crews could see the smoke, while…

posted 2013-01-07 16:30 by WHBY

Prof. analyzes new session

Governor Walker says he intends to pursue a more moderate agenda in the next two years of his term, but some groups are wary. UW-Green Bay political science professor Michael Kraft says union leaders, already skittish over the situation in…

posted 2013-01-07 13:05 by WHBY

GOP sets priorities as new session starts

Passing a balanced budget, without any tricks or hidden deficits, is the top goal of Republicans, now that the new Legislature is in place. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says they could also push for some reforms. Republicans are in…

posted 2013-01-07 13:04:02 by WHBY

91 ejected from Packers game

Green Bay police kicked nearly 100 people out of Saturday's playoff game between the Packers and Vikings. Many of them broke the Lambeau Field alcohol policy. Lt. Jody Buth says the department warned fans that they would strictly enforce the…

posted 2013-01-07 13:03:35 by WHBY

Kaukauna library adjusting to dispute

Authorities rescued eight people, after they got stranded on the ice, on Green Bay. No one was hurt. The Brown County sheriff's department says the people were in two separate groups, on a slab of ice that broke free. Crews…

posted 2013-01-07 13:02 by WHBY

Study looks at impact of tax cuts

A report urges lawmakers to consider the full impact that slowly implemented tax cuts can have on state finances. Researcher Tamarine Cornelius of the Wisconsin Budget Project says the nine new or expanded cuts that take effect this year will…

posted 2013-01-07 13:01 by WHBY

Former LU prof. named becomes fellow

A retired physics professor at Lawrence University is getting some national recognition for his contributions to science education. David Cook was elected as a fellow, in the American Physical Society. He retired in 2008, after teaching at Lawrence for 43…

posted 2013-01-07 13:00 by WHBY

Harrison village referendum on Feb. 19

The referendum on the proposed village of Harrison will be next month, during the spring primary election. Town of Harrison Administrator Travis Parish says people who live inside the possible borders will vote on February 19. There are almost 4,900…

posted 2013-01-07 05:04 by WHBY

4 people wounded in G.B. shooting

Four people were shot on Green Bay's westside early Saturday morning. Police say two of the victims are 17 years old, and the others are 21 and 23. They all have serious, but non life-threatening injuries. Officers were called to…

posted 2013-01-07 05:03 by WHBY

Caribbean, Europe popular spots in 2013

Mexico is the top destination for leisure travelers this winter, but Florida and Europe are also popular places, as people plan their trips for the new year. Brian Hurley of Fox World Travel says a lot of people come through…

posted 2013-01-07 05:02 by WHBY

Anti-smoking group wants higher taxes

The leader of a Wisconsin anti-smoking group is calling for higher taxes on certain tobacco projects. Maureen Busalacchi of SmokeFree Wisconsin says the tobacco industry is targeting children with little cigars that are candy or fruit flavored. She says those…