DOT holding meeting on Hwy. 187 work

The DOT is going to work on a rural highway north of Shiocton over the next two years. Spokesman Kim Rudat says they're going to resurface Highway 187 from Highway 54, to the Outagamie County line, in 2014. He says…

posted 2012-11-27 13:00:07 by WHBY

Kaufert: Hwy. 10-441 work long overdue

Since Highway 441 opened about 25 years ago, many drivers questioned why they DOT didn't improve access west of Highway 41, near Menasha. Rep. Dean Kaufert of Neenah says when he took office in 1991, he was told that there…

posted 2012-11-27 05:05:38 by WHBY

Walker doesn't like idea of toll roads

If the state needs to come up with additional revenue for road construction projects, Governor Walker says creating toll roads is not the answer. He says they can't be added to existing roads, and the approval process would take too…

posted 2012-11-27 05:04 by WHBY

APAC adding up to 300 jobs in G.B.

A call center in downtown Green Bay plans to add 250 to 300 workers in the coming months. APAC human resources director Paula Kuse says some of the new employees could work from home, once they go through the required…

posted 2012-11-27 05:03 by WHBY

DNR already looking ahead to next deer hunt

Just because the deer hunting season is over, it doesn't mean the DNR can take it easy. Big game ecologist Kevin Wallenfang says officials will be working through the winter on implementing more recommendations from a report to Governor Walker…

posted 2012-11-27 05:02 by WHBY

PAC has positive financial year

A report shows the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center had another good year, financially. The net assets climbed by 4.4 percent, to $41.5 million. Spokeswoman Maria Van Laanen says they exceeded their budgeted projections by a little bit. Van Laanen…

posted 2012-11-27 05:01 by WHBY

Thirvent bank transitioning to credit union

Starting next month, customers of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans' banking division will become credit union members. Todd Sipe will become the president of Thrivent Federal Credit Union on December 1, and he says they decided to make the shift to…

posted 2012-11-27 05:00:13 by WHBY

2012-11-26

Official hopes Hwy. 10-441 project stays on schedule

The DOT wants to put off construction of the Highway 10-441 interchange with Highway 41, for a couple of years, and a town of Menasha official is asking lawmakers to move the project forward. DOT officials asked for the delay…

posted 2012-11-26 13:05:40 by WHBY

Walker responds to latest John Doe emails

In the wake of the release of emails from his former Milwaukee County staffers, Governor Walker says he's "absolutely" confident that he's not a subject of a John Doe criminal investigation. Prosecutors showed a judge a number of emails during…

posted 2012-11-26 13:04 by WHBY

Walker would sign same-day registration bill

He brought up the possibility of ending same-day voter registration earlier this month, and Governor Walker says he'd sign a bill to do that, if one reaches his desk. The governor says he won't make it a priority this year,…

posted 2012-11-26 13:03 by WHBY

Governor to hold budget talks around state

Governor Walker is planning a number of stops around the state, to talk with people about the upcoming budget. He announced his tour this morning, in an online video. Walker says continuing to improve the business climate will be one…

posted 2012-11-26 13:02 by WHBY

Downtown retailers happy with holiday sales

Small Business Saturday was a big draw in downtown Appleton. Nate Weyenberg of Avenue Jewelers says he believes more people are understanding the concept of buying local, and foot traffic has definitely been heavier on College Avenue. Jason Druxman of…