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With no new revenue, Democrats seek budget compromise
Wisconsin Democrats say Republicans will have to compromise to fill holes in the state's budget.
NEW INFORMATION: Pedestrian hit by car named
The pedestrian who was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a car has been named.
Vos says school cut will still be closed despite forecast
Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Gov. Scott Walker's proposed $127 million cut to K-12 public schools next year will be plugged, despite a new report showing the state will have no additional revenue.
Sheriff's squad car stolen at university
The squad's license plate is 301-LVL.
Lawmakers to debate drug testing for workers, aid recipients
A legislative committee is set to consider two Republican bills that would establish drug testing for public benefit recipients.
Lawmakers to vote on limiting options under FoodShare
Wisconsin lawmakers are set to debate a measure that would restrict products available to food stamps recipients.
Senate to vote on bill legalizing motorcycle lights
Motorcycle owners would be able to attached colored lights to their bikes under a bill the state Senate is set to take up.
Wisconsin Senate to consider GPS anti-tracking bill
The state Senate is set to take up a bill designed to curb using GPS devices to track people.
Crews rescue man climbing Cass Street Bridge
La Crosse Fire Crews rescued a man who was climbing the Cass Street Bridge Wednesday morning.
NEW INFORMATION: Cumberland teacher charged with sexual assault
The Cumberland teacher accused of inappropriately touching a student has been charged.
Sculptures large and small installed for 2015 Eau Claire Tour
Sculptures large and small are on the move in Eau Claire.
Inmate accused of trying to kill guard at Portage prison
A prison guard at the Columbia Correctional Institution is recovering after being stabbed in the neck and head.
Wisconsin Senate to consider ending school SAGE program
The state Senate is poised to take up a bill that would end Wisconsin's SAGE program.
Bad budget news for Wisconsin: No new money
The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau said in a memo sent Wednesday and obtained by The Associated Press that it is not expecting any additional tax revenue over the next two years.
Discounted pool passes end soon
Fairfax Pool patrons have until Friday, May 8, to purchase their 2015 season pass at its lowest price.
Chippewa Falls man airlifted to hospital after motorcycle accident
Two people from Chippewa Falls were injured in a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon in Buffalo County.
Drivers urged to use caution on ‘Bike to School Day’
Many students across the nation will ride to and from school on May 6 as part of National Bike to School Day.
France: Lubitz tried controlled descent on previous flight
French air accident investigators say that the co-pilot on Germanwings Flight 4525 tried a controlled descent on another flight that morning.
Wisconsin Senate ready to vote on 70 mph speed limit
The state Senate is preparing to vote on a bill that would allow Wisconsin transportation officials to raise the speed limit on some roads to 70 mph.
Truck driver sentenced for crash that killed student teacher
A truck driver from Montana has been sentenced to 10 months in jail for a crash that killed a student teacher in Dane County.