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Tuesday Sports Report: Wausau West, Antigo to meet in boys hockey sectional final
Scores, results and highlights from Tuesday's local sports action, including sectional hockey and regional girls basketball.
GOP cuts public hearing on right-to-work hearing short
Senate Republicans have cut a public hearing on right-to-work legislation short, sending dozens of people who had been waiting hours to speak into a rage.
Wisconsin legislative committee approves right-to-work bill
The state Senate's labor committee has approved a Republican right-to-work bill, sending the measure on to the full Senate for a vote.
Protesters greet Gov. Walker in Wisconsin Rapids
WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) -- Gov. Scott Walker stopped in Wisconsin Rapids Tuesday morning to talk about job training for disabled workers.
Economist: Right-to-work could make central Wisconsin attractive to expanding businesses
As debate and protests intensify in Madison, right-to-work has raised questions closer to home.
Right-to-work protest dwindles after hour-long rally
It appears the right-to-work rally at the Wisconsin state Capitol is over.
Crash closes WIS 17 near Merrill
A crash has closed both lanes of Wisconsin Highway 17 in Lincoln County, according to an alert from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
CT scan reveals mummy inside Chinese Buddha statue
The Buddhist tradition is full of visual representations and sculptures of the religion's titular deity.
About 2,000 people rally to oppose right-to-work
About 2,000 people have gathered outside the Wisconsin state Capitol to protest a right-to-work bill.
Battle heats up in right-to-work hearing
Testifiers are disagreeing over whether making Wisconsin a right-to-work state will improve the economy and help workers.
Detroit expects general fund revenues to top $1 billion
Budget forecasts predict Detroit's general fund revenues to top $1 billion for each of the next two fiscal years.
'Dancing With the Stars' 2015: Season 20 celebrity cast announced
"Dancing With the Stars" fans, wait no more. The season 20 star-studded celebrity cast was revealed today on "Good Morning America" and the competition is shaping up to be one of the fiercest yet.
Police arrive at Wisconsin Capitol for right-to-work debate
Two busloads of police officers are on hand at the Wisconsin state Capitol in advance of a rally and public hearing on a right-to-work bill.
Commuter train strikes vehicle, partially derails in Southern California
A commuter train has partially derailed after striking a small trailer vehicle in Southern California, police said.
2 buses of police arrive at Wisconsin Capitol before rally
Police officers plan to close the Wisconsin state Capitol as usual after a hearing on a right-to-work bill that's scheduled to go into the early evening.
Committee chair promises 'orderly' right-to-work hearing
The chairman of the Wisconsin Senate Labor Committee is promising an orderly and thoughtful hearing on a right-to-work bill.
Alaska becomes 3rd state with legal marijuana
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska has become the third state in the U.S. to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.
Loaded gun smuggled into Milwaukee Co. jail found in laundry
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Milwaukee County executive says a loaded handgun that was smuggled into the county jail was found in a load of dirty laundry.
Madison neighborhood have a turkey takeover
Driving along Atwood Avenue in Madison there's a good chance you'll encounter the neighborhood's new unofficial mascot.
No new measles cases in latest California outbreak update
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- California health officials' latest update shows no new measles cases for the first time since the Disneyland outbreak began last year -- an encouraging sign that infections may be waning.