Hwy. depts. likely to have surplus winter budgets

We could get a wintry mix this weekend, and snow is in the forecast for later next week, but the leader of Outagamie County's highway department says the budget is looking great as the year draws to a close. Highway…

posted 2012-12-14 13:01:50 by WHBY

Incoming L.U. president says school is a good fit

Lawrence University's next leader says he's looking forward to a move from the East Coast to northeast Wisconsin. Mark Burstein is the executive vice president at Princeton University, and in July he will take the reigns as Lawrence University's president. …

posted 2012-12-14 05:05:46 by WHBY

Gov. Walker concerned about Medicaid costs

Governor Walker says he still has a number of concerns about the expansion of Medicaid, as he continues putting his next two-year budget together. Walker says he already knows the state will have to pick up at least ten percent…

posted 2012-12-14 05:03:24 by WHBY

G.B. Police win customer service award

Feedback from people who had to deal with Green Bay police officers helped the department win an international award for customer service. Capt. Bill Bongle says the department recently received the International Award from the England based WOW organization, which…

posted 2012-12-14 05:02:08 by WHBY

Consumer protection warning of tax scam

Wiscosnin's consumer protection agency wants to let people know of a potential scam that showed up in the Milwaukee area last year around this time. Administrator Sandy Chalmers says they want to get the word out early about this scam…

posted 2012-12-14 05:01:07 by WHBY

2012-12-13

Seidl new director of Fox Cities Chamber

The long-time spokeswoman for the Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau is now its executive director. The bureau's board appointed Pam Seidl to the post today. Seidl says there won't be too much of a learning curve, because she's worked…

posted 2012-12-13 13:04:19 by WHBY

Sen. Kohl says farewell on Senate floor

Wisconsin Senator Herb Kohl gave his final speech from the floor of the U.S. Senate this morning. Kohl took office in 1989, and served four terms. During his speech, he thanked Wisconsin voters for electing him, and said he did…

posted 2012-12-13 13:03:02 by WHBY

Fire crews use 'Plan B' at Lambeau

Green Bay firefighters didn't have the usual access to a water source, while fighting a small fire at Lambeau Field yesterday, but Lt. Nick Craig says during a renovation project, that's normal. He says they do have contingency plans in…

posted 2012-12-13 13:02:00 by WHBY

Appleton holding 'How to' class for city council

Appleton officials are holding a class to night, to show the public what all goes in to being an alderman. City Clerk Char Peterson says they put on the presentation every year, for people who might be interested in running…

posted 2012-12-13 13:01:13 by WHBY

Lawrence University names new president

A high-ranking official from Priceton University will be Lawrence University's new president. The school's board of trustees announced this morning that Mark Burstein will take over for current president Jill Beck on July first. Beck has led Lawrence University for…

posted 2012-12-13 10:27:01 by WHBY

Wis. Health secretary questions Medicaid funding

Wisconsin's health secretary is expected to testify in front of a House subcommittee in Washington D.C. today, to talk about the uncertainty surrounding the expansion of Medicaid. During a conference call yesterday, Secretary Dennis Smith says he has some serious…

posted 2012-12-13 05:05:33 by WHBY

Spark starts small fire at Lambeau Field

A small fire at Lambeau Field yesterday, caused about $5,000 in damage. Green Bay Metro Fire Department Lieutenant Nick Craig says firefighters were called to the stadium shortly before two. He says the fire started accidentally when a construction worker…