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Gov. Walker's 'big announcement' turns out to be Badger backing
Gov. Scott Walker's promise of a "big announcement" on April Fool's Day turned out to have nothing to do with presidential politics.
Turtle gets 3D shell
A tortoise is enjoying a new lease on life thanks to a 3D printer. Cleopatra arrived at a Colorado animal rescue center with a damaged shell. The damage left Cleopatra prone to infection, but the rescue center's owner had an idea to create a prosthesis to allow Cleopatra to live a normal life.
Surprising prom spending habits
It might seem upside-down, but apparently, the less a family makes, the more they spend on a their child's high school prom.
Family: Man dead at Hollywood Hills home is Andrew Getty
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A statement from the Getty family says a man found dead in a Hollywood Hills home is Getty oil fortune heir Andrew Getty.
Post office woes for small Wood County community
MILLADORE (WAOW) - Some residents and business owners in a small Wood County village are driving a little farther to get their mail.
Husband, wife found dead in home, had been cut by chain saw
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. (AP) -- A husband and wife have been found cut by a chain saw and dead in a Philadelphia-area home.
Outdoors with Lauren: Ammunition Reloading
My shooting mentor Jim Kesey has been doing all of his own ammunition reloads since 1974.On this weeks Outdoors with Lauren he shows me how to reload a shotgun shell.
Big Ten shines bright with Final Four in own backyard
It has been a very good year so far for the Big Ten.
Kentucky's platoon system gives way to traditional rotation
John Calipari's platoon system has given way to a nine-man rotation that gives the Kentucky coach plenty of combinations.
Packers re-sign defensive linemen Letroy Guion, B.J. Raji
The Green Bay Packers are bringing back size to their defensive line.
Bruce hits 3-run homer in Reds' win over Brewers
Jay Bruce snapped a spring slump with a three-run homer among his two hits and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-4 on Tuesday.
Supreme Court Justice casts early ballot
Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley voted today in the spring election.
Athlete of the Week: Jordan Kawlewski
Jordan Kawlewski is an anchor for the SPASH softball team.
The future of Brokaw remains unclear
The Village of Brokaw is deep in debt, and some of the options to help the struggling area will mean changes for nearby communities.
Tighter security coming to Stevens Point schools
Some Stevens Point schools are tightening up security and more will follow next year.
State senators react to Tomah VA hearing
State lawmakers are still in shock after hearing statements from family and workers of the Tomah VA hospital.
Defense rests in 1st phase of Boston Marathon bombing trial
The defense has rested its case in the federal death penalty trial of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.
Running water advisories lifted in three cities
Three cities in central and northern Wisconsin announced Tuesday that residents no longer have to keep a faucet running as a way to keep underground water lines from freezing due to deep frost.
Talks on Iran's nuclear program will continue into Wednesday
Nuclear talks involving Iran and six world powers -- including the United States -- will continue past the self-imposed deadline Tuesday.
Gov. Scott Walker believes Bucks arena will move forward
Gov. Scott Walker says he believes stakeholders hoping to build a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks basketball team will be able to find a feasible financing option.
