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Rains come hard and fast in some areas; Senate candidates snipe at one another; more briefs
Wisconsin News
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
Wisconsin News
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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Pace of U.S. Senate primary race heats up; GOP warns election officials to clean up process; more briefs
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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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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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Deer Czar recommends joint management program; GOP clears way for Dems to take control of state Senate; more briefs
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One of the top recommendations in a study of Wisconsin’s deer management practices is to start a program used in 20 other states to help manage the herd.
Wednesday, July, 11, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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One of the top recommendations in a study of Wisconsin’s deer management practices is to start a program used in 20 other states to help manage the herd.
Wednesday, July, 11, 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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Heat taking its toll on people, pets, birds; Risk of pavement buckling high; more briefs
Wisconsin News
The Rock County coroner was expected to say more today about the heat-related death of an 83-year-old woman. Officials said her body was found in a home where the temperature was 95 degrees Thursday afternoon.
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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The Rock County coroner was expected to say more today about the heat-related death of an 83-year-old woman. Officials said her body was found in a home where the temperature was 95 degrees Thursday afternoon.
Friday, July, 06, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Fireworks spur grass fires; Van Hollen to lead AG association, more state briefs
The continued heat and drought put a damper on some Fourth of July festivities in southern Wisconsin and likely caused an accident at a Cudahy parade. Also, state regulators are relaxing Lyme disease reporting standards, many Wisconsin bankers think the economy has stabilized and investigation continues into the death of a woman sun-bathing in Madion who was run over by a parks department truck.
Thursday, July, 05, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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The continued heat and drought put a damper on some Fourth of July festivities in southern Wisconsin and likely caused an accident at a Cudahy parade. Also, state regulators are relaxing Lyme disease reporting standards, many Wisconsin bankers think the economy has stabilized and investigation continues into the death of a woman sun-bathing in Madion who was run over by a parks department truck.
Thursday, July, 05, 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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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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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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Walker takes wait-and-see approach to health care law; Coach gets jail term on drug conviction; more briefs
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MADISON -- Wisconsin's Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen may have fought the federal health care law, but he now says Wisconsin should go along with it after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold the controversial health care overhaul. Gov. Scott Walker says he plans to wait to see if Republicans win in the November election.
Friday, June, 29, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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MADISON -- Wisconsin's Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen may have fought the federal health care law, but he now says Wisconsin should go along with it after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold the controversial health care overhaul. Gov. Scott Walker says he plans to wait to see if Republicans win in the November election.
Friday, June, 29, 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
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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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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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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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DA demands to carry weapon in courthouse; Romney campaigns in Wisconsin today; more briefs
Wisconsin News
The district attorney in Oshkosh says judges are illegally limiting his right to carry a concealed weapon in his courthouse, and he’s filing a petition today with the State Supreme Court to get that changed.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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The district attorney in Oshkosh says judges are illegally limiting his right to carry a concealed weapon in his courthouse, and he’s filing a petition today with the State Supreme Court to get that changed.
Monday, June, 18, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Sex charges after 22 years; doubt on Milwaukee’s crime; vote for best river town; more state briefs
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APPLETON -- Roman Zareczny pleaded innocent yesterday to three Outagamie County charges of first-degree sexual assault.
Wednesday, June, 13, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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APPLETON -- Roman Zareczny pleaded innocent yesterday to three Outagamie County charges of first-degree sexual assault.
Wednesday, June, 13, 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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Balloting underway; election officials hear complaints on 'Neighbor Report' mailing; Driver rewards youngster stripped of shoe, more briefs
Wisconsin News
The day that 900,000 Wisconsinites have waited for is finally here. That’s how many people signed the petitions which led to Tuesday's historic recall election against Republican Gov, Scott Walker. Also, statewide crop reports, details on Donald Driver's act of kindness and more state briefs.
Tuesday, June, 05, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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Wisconsin News
The day that 900,000 Wisconsinites have waited for is finally here. That’s how many people signed the petitions which led to Tuesday's historic recall election against Republican Gov, Scott Walker. Also, statewide crop reports, details on Donald Driver's act of kindness and more state briefs.
Tuesday, June, 05, 2012 - Rivertowns.net - None
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