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Wisconsin Republicans mulling possible bike tax
One of the leaders of the Legislature's finance committee says his colleagues are pondering imposing a new tax on new bike sales.
Walker misses jobs promise by about 121,000 jobs
Gov. Scott Walker missed his first-term job-creation promise by about 121,000 jobs.
Manfred understands why Brewers, Marlins skipped interviews
New baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred understands why the Milwaukee Brewers and Miami Marlins did not interview any minority candidates when they hired new managers this month.
Feingold suspends political action committee due to run
Democrat Russ Feingold has suspended his political action committee Progressives United to avoid the appearance of a conflict with his run for the U.S. Senate.
New traffic safety initiative hopes to reduce traffic deaths
When driving out on the roads, Eau Claire Police want you to get home safe, especially during the holidays.
Salmonella outbreak grows to 60 cases
Kenosha County health officials say the number of salmonella cases has grown to 60.
New compliance check training to start next month in Eau Claire area
Health experts are working toward strengthening what they call "the first line of defense" in preventing children from getting their hands on alcohol and tobacco products.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to 4.4 percent in April
INSIDE: Wisconsin employment and unemployment report
Court: DNA surcharge was too high for felony convictions
A Wisconsin appeals court has ruled that a DNA surcharge applied to a convicted felon was too high because it was based on a law that was not in effect at the time he committed his crimes.
Fatal island house fire in Racine County
Racine County sheriff's officials say one man has died in a house fire on a Fox River island in Waterford.
Finance committee to mull changes to SeniorCare budget
The Legislature's finance committee is set to make changes to Wisconsin's popular SeniorCare program.
Applications for US jobless aid up, but from very low level
More Americans sought unemployment aid last week, though the number of applications remains at a historically low level that is consistent with a healthy job market.
Lumber Liquidators CEO quits, catching company off guard
Lumber Liquidators CEO Robert Lynch has abruptly quit the company that is embroiled in an investigation over products imported from China.
Rideshare service expands to 5 more cities
The rideshare service Uber is expanding to five more Wisconsin cities.
Wisconsin park's tower closes due to safety concerns
Wisconsin officials say they are closing a 75-foot observation tower at Peninsula State Park in Door County due to safety concerns.
8-year-old suspected of stabbing dog
Police say an 8-year-old boy is accused of stabbing a dog he had played with in Dane County.
Finance committee to mull changes to SeniorCare budget
The Legislature's finance committee is set to make changes to Wisconsin's popular SeniorCare program.
Family of man killed at Fort Hood to get his Purple Heart
The family of a nurse practitioner from Wisconsin killed in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting is set to receive his Purple Heart.
