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Walker not planning changes to WRS; recount affirms Senate swing to Democrats; Xcel crews head east to help untangle storm damage; more briefs
A report released Monday indicates Gov. Scott Walker won't tinker with the $77 billion Wisconsin Retirement System as long as it remains viable for taxpayers and retirees. Also, Wisconsin's prolonged heat wave is unseasonably early and is quickly drying out crops statewide. Also, a rookie Milwaukee police officer has been fired and faces charges after her car appears to have been used in a homicide. Plus more state briefs.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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A report released Monday indicates Gov. Scott Walker won't tinker with the $77 billion Wisconsin Retirement System as long as it remains viable for taxpayers and retirees. Also, Wisconsin's prolonged heat wave is unseasonably early and is quickly drying out crops statewide. Also, a rookie Milwaukee police officer has been fired and faces charges after her car appears to have been used in a homicide. Plus more state briefs.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Heavy weather leaves widespread damage up north
Clean up continues today following severe storms that moved through the northern portions of Wisconsin overnight. Bayfield County had trees and power lines down in many of the towns in the southern half of the county, specifically Barnes, Cable, Drummond, Grand View, Hughes and Iron River.
Tuesday, July, 03, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Clean up continues today following severe storms that moved through the northern portions of Wisconsin overnight. Bayfield County had trees and power lines down in many of the towns in the southern half of the county, specifically Barnes, Cable, Drummond, Grand View, Hughes and Iron River.
Tuesday, July, 03, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Burning ban ending Thursday in far northwest
Emergency burning restrictions for northwest Wisconsin counties hit by last summer’s severe windstorm will end at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, May 24 in DNR fire protection areas.The ban was in effect for portions of Burnett, Douglas, Polk and Washburn counties since April 6, 2012.
Wednesday, May, 23, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Emergency burning restrictions for northwest Wisconsin counties hit by last summer’s severe windstorm will end at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, May 24 in DNR fire protection areas.The ban was in effect for portions of Burnett, Douglas, Polk and Washburn counties since April 6, 2012.
Wednesday, May, 23, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Walker to tour flood-damaged region Tuesday
Gov. Scott Walker will visit the Superior area in Douglas County on Tuesday morning to survey damage from flooding that occurred on June 19th and 20th.
Monday, June, 25, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Gov. Scott Walker will visit the Superior area in Douglas County on Tuesday morning to survey damage from flooding that occurred on June 19th and 20th.
Monday, June, 25, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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‘Airplane’ actor stars in tourism spot; DOT shuts down road work for holiday -- delays still expected; more briefs
Wisconsin News
The director of comedy classic “Airplane” and the film's lead actor are teaming up again for a TV ad promoting Wisconsin tourism.
Tuesday, June, 26, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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The director of comedy classic “Airplane” and the film's lead actor are teaming up again for a TV ad promoting Wisconsin tourism.
Tuesday, June, 26, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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A rarity: Pond scum on Lake Superior; Judge orders man who made threats to stay away from Kind; more briefs
Wisconsin News
Normally Lake Superior is so cold that it rarely gets algae, but that’s apparently not the case this summer. A La Crosse man was given a conditional release yesterday after he was found to be not guilty by reason of insanity to making threats at a federal building which houses the La Crosse Post Office.
Tuesday, July, 31, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Normally Lake Superior is so cold that it rarely gets algae, but that’s apparently not the case this summer. A La Crosse man was given a conditional release yesterday after he was found to be not guilty by reason of insanity to making threats at a federal building which houses the La Crosse Post Office.
Tuesday, July, 31, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Sweltering heat blankets state, crops suffering; next round of redistricting may be more dramatic; DNR hiring wardens, more state briefs
Wisconsin News
Oppressive heat spurred some violent storms overnight in northeastern Wisconsin but forecasters say there's little relief in sight this week. Also, the head of Wisconsin's technical colleges has announced his retirement, a large Waupaca foundry has been sold and Milwaukee Police say an officer who twice struck a man on the groun was justfied in his actions. Plus more state briefs.
Tuesday, July, 03, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Oppressive heat spurred some violent storms overnight in northeastern Wisconsin but forecasters say there's little relief in sight this week. Also, the head of Wisconsin's technical colleges has announced his retirement, a large Waupaca foundry has been sold and Milwaukee Police say an officer who twice struck a man on the groun was justfied in his actions. Plus more state briefs.
Tuesday, July, 03, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Careless smoking causes death; no Bibles at gay pride fest; hit-and-run driver kills service dog; more state briefs
Wisconsin News
CALEDONIA -- A 77-year-old man died last night in a Racine County house fire that was apparently caused by careless smoking.
Tuesday, June, 12, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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CALEDONIA -- A 77-year-old man died last night in a Racine County house fire that was apparently caused by careless smoking.
Tuesday, June, 12, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Dunn County extends frac-sand moratorium; new standards OK'd to curb greening lakes; Walker at Harvard today; obesity study de-emphasizes exercise
Wisconsin News
Dunn County officials have extended by three months a moratorium on the opening of new sand mines and maple syrup producers in western Wisconsin who lost their "crop" to warm weather can get federal help, plus more state briefs.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Dunn County officials have extended by three months a moratorium on the opening of new sand mines and maple syrup producers in western Wisconsin who lost their "crop" to warm weather can get federal help, plus more state briefs.
Thursday, July, 26, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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