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March inspections find 77 code violations at 24 area eateries
State and county sanitarians found 77 health code violations at 24 area restaurants last month.
March inspections find 77 code violations at 24 area eateries
State and county sanitarians found 77 health code violations at 24 area restaurants last month.
Steele not guilty by mental defect in killings of wife, sister-in-law
MADISON -- Former Dane County sheriff's deputy Andrew Steele was not legally responsible for the murders of his wife and her sister-in-law because of a mental disease or defect, a jury ruled e…
Avian flu found at another Jefferson County egg facility and Chippewa County turkey flock
The latest bird flu detection means nearly one in five Wisconsin egg-laying chickens have been or will be euthanized.
Panel votes to eliminate 13 DNR positions
MADISON (AP) — Thirteen vacant positions dealing with fish and wildlife issues within the state DNR would be eliminated, but fees to hunt and fish would not go up, under a cost-saving move app…
Irish garden taking shape with $5,000 boost from local Bantry group
The new Irish section of the Riverside International Friendship Gardens in La Crosse is shaping up to be ready to harbor a fitting symbol: an anchor fashioned after one that is the focal point…
CDC eyeing bird flu vaccine for humans, though risk is low
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal officials say they're taking steps to create a human vaccine for the bird flu virus that's affected the Midwest poultry industry, though they still consider the dang…
With bird flu spreading, USDA starts on potential vaccine
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working on a vaccine to counter a deadly strain of bird flu, as losses to poultry producers mount.
With mine layoffs coming, Iron Rangers prepare for hard times
THE IRON RANGE — Every year, Doug Ellis sells hundreds of pairs of expensive steel-toed boots to miners, and a lot of hunting rifles.
Mike Tighe: Florida lad feared iceman cometh — to dunk PapaMike
The clan of grandsons I call my Four Horsemen are Floridians who have seen little snow and ice, except in movies and pictures from relatives Up North.
Western honored for sustainability
Western Technical College was one of five educational institutions honored by Wisconsin State Superintendent Tony Evers for winning a 2015 Green Ribbon Schools award from the U.S. Department o…
Public invited to join MVAC archaeology field survey
Volunteers are invited to help local archaeologists as they survey local fields to find unreported archaeological sites.
Dahl Subaru donates $7,000 to Family & Children’s Center
More local children will be able to benefit from child abuse prevention services in due to a $7,000 donation from Dahl Subaru and Subaru of America as part of its “Share the Love” event.
Local unemployment dips slightly in March
The local jobless rate dropped 0.1 percentage point in March as the labor force shrank slightly and jobs held steady.
Local unemployment dips slightly in March
The local jobless rate dropped 0.1 percentage point in March as the labor force shrank slightly and jobs held steady.
Transmission line starts operating in Monroe County
An upgraded 17-mile, 69,000-volt electrical transmission line between Tomah and Sparta began operating Monday.
Kind bill would require IGs to publish all reports
In response to the VA overmedication scandal in Tomah, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind has introduced a bill that would require federal watchdog agencies to submit all reports on their work to Congress.
Flags at half-staff for UW-L grad who died in Japan
MARSHFIELD, Wis. — Flags are flying at half-staff at state buildings and military installations to honor a Wisconsin Air National Guard member who died in a fatal fall in Japan.
Bird flu lands at Chippewa County farm
A bird flu that’s deadly to poultry was confirmed to have been found in a northern Chippewa County farm Tuesday, county officials said.
