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LaCrosse may require permits for sand-haulers; reports hint GOP manipulated redistricting process; Grantsburg firm cited, more state briefs
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LaCrosse County has no sand mines but city officials suggest they'll require permits for haulers moving material through town. Also, several weather records were shattered by the long, hot July and Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders appear to have tried to shape the redistricting process to keep conservative lawmakers in power, plus more state news.
Wednesday, August, 01, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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LaCrosse County has no sand mines but city officials suggest they'll require permits for haulers moving material through town. Also, several weather records were shattered by the long, hot July and Wisconsin Republican legislative leaders appear to have tried to shape the redistricting process to keep conservative lawmakers in power, plus more state news.
Wednesday, August, 01, 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
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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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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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Repairs underway near 'Dells on leaky pipeline; Senate debate live-streaming Monday morning; UW-Whitewater student's death probed, more briefs
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Repair crews arrived Saturday to begin replacing a segment of damaged pipe believed responsible for a 50,000-gallon crude oil spill north of Wisconsin Dells. Also, Wisconsinites can tune in at 9 a.m. to hear a live-streamed debate between four Republican candidates for the U. S. Senate seat being vacated by Herb Kohl, plus briefs about a new hair-based drug test, the death of UW-Whitewater student and more.
Monday, July, 30, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Repair crews arrived Saturday to begin replacing a segment of damaged pipe believed responsible for a 50,000-gallon crude oil spill north of Wisconsin Dells. Also, Wisconsinites can tune in at 9 a.m. to hear a live-streamed debate between four Republican candidates for the U. S. Senate seat being vacated by Herb Kohl, plus briefs about a new hair-based drug test, the death of UW-Whitewater student and more.
Monday, July, 30, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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No plea deal for father in three killings; swimming away won’t get man out of trouble; faster safety tests for new medicines; vote on favorite farmers’ market; Batman star visits victim; more briefs…
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No plea deal for father in three killings; swimming away won’t get man out of trouble; faster safety tests for new medicines; vote on favorite farmers’ market; plus more briefs.
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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No plea deal for father in three killings; swimming away won’t get man out of trouble; faster safety tests for new medicines; vote on favorite farmers’ market; plus more briefs.
Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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UW-Whitewater grad among those killed in theater shooting; Heat advisory issued for southern Wisconsin; more briefs
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UW-Whitewater graduate John Larimer was among the 12 people murdered in Friday’s movie theater shooting rampage in Aurora, Colo. Southern Wisconsin will be under another heat advisory today. More briefs.
Monday, July, 23, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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UW-Whitewater graduate John Larimer was among the 12 people murdered in Friday’s movie theater shooting rampage in Aurora, Colo. Southern Wisconsin will be under another heat advisory today. More briefs.
Monday, July, 23, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Early numbers indicate state lost 11,700 jobs in June; Drought produces tastier produce; Escaped inmates still on the loose; more briefs
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UW-Milwaukee professor John Heywood says Wisconsin’s latest job numbers reflect “the continued fits and starts of an incredibly slow and painful recovery.” Everything has a silver lining – even the drought that has cost Wisconsin farmers millions in crop damage.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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UW-Milwaukee professor John Heywood says Wisconsin’s latest job numbers reflect “the continued fits and starts of an incredibly slow and painful recovery.” Everything has a silver lining – even the drought that has cost Wisconsin farmers millions in crop damage.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Rains come hard and fast in some areas; Senate candidates snipe at one another; more briefs
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Wisconsin is getting more rain than it’s had in a long time. The National Weather Service said Wausau set a new rainfall record for today with 1.6 inches between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. this morning.
Thursday, July, 19, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin is getting more rain than it’s had in a long time. The National Weather Service said Wausau set a new rainfall record for today with 1.6 inches between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. this morning.
Thursday, July, 19, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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It’s raining somewhere in state; Wisconsin leaders don’t back down from ‘poaching’ businesses; more briefs
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It’s raining this morning in central Wisconsin after thunderstorms hit the eastern part of the state last night. The National Weather Service says it won’t be enough to end the drought in the southern half of the state, but it could give firefighters a much-needed break today.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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It’s raining this morning in central Wisconsin after thunderstorms hit the eastern part of the state last night. The National Weather Service says it won’t be enough to end the drought in the southern half of the state, but it could give firefighters a much-needed break today.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Heat may have been factor in up to 22 deaths; New formula: Less than half of state’s students proficient in math or reading; more briefs
Wisconsin News
Health officials now say up to 22 people could have died from the intense heat in Wisconsin over the past two weeks. Refigured results show that only 48% of Wisconsin’s third- through eighth-graders and high school sophomores were proficient or better in math and just 36% of those youngsters were proficient or better in reading. More briefs
Tuesday, July, 17, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Health officials now say up to 22 people could have died from the intense heat in Wisconsin over the past two weeks. Refigured results show that only 48% of Wisconsin’s third- through eighth-graders and high school sophomores were proficient or better in math and just 36% of those youngsters were proficient or better in reading. More briefs
Tuesday, July, 17, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Balloting mistakes blamed on poll worker shortage; Chiefs want more gun checks; Farm Bill's dairy 'safety net' draws ire, more state briefs
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Governors from Nebraska and Virginia say they'll join Wisconsin in delaying implementation of health care reform until after the Presidential election. Also, Wisconsin's police chiefs want the feds to require background checks on all firearm sales -- not just those through licensed dealers. Plus more state briefs.
Monday, July, 16, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Governors from Nebraska and Virginia say they'll join Wisconsin in delaying implementation of health care reform until after the Presidential election. Also, Wisconsin's police chiefs want the feds to require background checks on all firearm sales -- not just those through licensed dealers. Plus more state briefs.
Monday, July, 16, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Heat killing trophy fish; Clerk, treasurer accused of stealing $78,000 from town; more briefs
Wisconsin News
This summer’s heat wave has killed some of the largest and oldest fish in southern Wisconsin lakes. About 100 customers of a Wisconsin-owned utility company have been victimized by scammers who claim that President Obama will pay their electric bills. More briefs
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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This summer’s heat wave has killed some of the largest and oldest fish in southern Wisconsin lakes. About 100 customers of a Wisconsin-owned utility company have been victimized by scammers who claim that President Obama will pay their electric bills. More briefs
Friday, July, 13, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Pace of U.S. Senate primary race heats up; GOP warns election officials to clean up process; more briefs
Wisconsin News
With 33 days until the Republican primary, Wisconsinites are just starting to pay attention to the U.S. Senate race. Veteran GOP consultant Mark Graul says we’ll see a lot of swings in the polls.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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With 33 days until the Republican primary, Wisconsinites are just starting to pay attention to the U.S. Senate race. Veteran GOP consultant Mark Graul says we’ll see a lot of swings in the polls.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Drought conditions plague state; Man who started clinic fire wanted to ‘release souls’ of children; more briefs
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State Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp urges Wisconsinites to conserve water wherever they can so it can be used where it’s needed most in the current drought.
Tuesday, July, 10, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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State Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp urges Wisconsinites to conserve water wherever they can so it can be used where it’s needed most in the current drought.
Tuesday, July, 10, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Senator will testify to PSC about wind-turbine links to health troubles; study shows voter ID laws could shape White House race, more briefs
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A state senator who wants more limits on wind energy turbines says he’ll give evidence to the Public Service Commission Wednesday on the medical risks of living near those turbines. Also, an AP review shows new voter ID laws could have a real effect on the White House race this fall and two drownings were reported in Wisconsin over the weekend, plus more state briefs.
Monday, July, 09, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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A state senator who wants more limits on wind energy turbines says he’ll give evidence to the Public Service Commission Wednesday on the medical risks of living near those turbines. Also, an AP review shows new voter ID laws could have a real effect on the White House race this fall and two drownings were reported in Wisconsin over the weekend, plus more state briefs.
Monday, July, 09, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Adding insult to injury: Veterans face stigma, employment challenges
Stephen Lee says some of the scariest parts of his experience serving his country have nothing to do with military combat: “Right now to me, I am far more scared of sitting in an interview room getting interviewed for a job than when I’ve had people shoot at me.”
Wednesday, July, 04, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Stephen Lee says some of the scariest parts of his experience serving his country have nothing to do with military combat: “Right now to me, I am far more scared of sitting in an interview room getting interviewed for a job than when I’ve had people shoot at me.”
Wednesday, July, 04, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Expect cooler weather; Repairs to old lift bridge will mean detours for local commuters; more briefs
Wisconsin News
The heat wave is over in most of Wisconsin, and for the first time this week, the mercury is not supposed to hit 90 anywhere in the state.
Thursday, June, 21, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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The heat wave is over in most of Wisconsin, and for the first time this week, the mercury is not supposed to hit 90 anywhere in the state.
Thursday, June, 21, 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
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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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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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Man due in court for murder of 13-year-old; search still on at Lake Pepin for overboard man; Walker calls for brat and burger summit; more state briefs
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MILWAUKEE -- A judge will decide if there’s enough evidence to put John Spooner, 75, of Milwaukee, on trial. He’s charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the May 31 slaying of Darius Simmons.
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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MILWAUKEE -- A judge will decide if there’s enough evidence to put John Spooner, 75, of Milwaukee, on trial. He’s charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the May 31 slaying of Darius Simmons.
Monday, June, 11, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Teacher takes on Harsdorf; election set for November
After surviving a recall attempt last summer, state Senator Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) will face another challenge this fall -- again from a high school teacher.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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After surviving a recall attempt last summer, state Senator Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) will face another challenge this fall -- again from a high school teacher.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Northern voters came out strong for Walker; Barrett won’t press charges against woman who slapped him; more briefs
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Gov. Scott Walker can thank voters in the northern half of Wisconsin for his recall election victory Tuesday, according Milwaukee Journal Sentinel voter analyst Craig Gilbert.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Gov. Scott Walker can thank voters in the northern half of Wisconsin for his recall election victory Tuesday, according Milwaukee Journal Sentinel voter analyst Craig Gilbert.
Thursday, June, 07, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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