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Propane dealers try to head off another shortage
Propane dealers say they're trying to head off a repeat of last winter's supply crisis in Wisconsin by adding more storage tanks and urging customers to lock into supply contracts.
Judge orders state not to enforce PAC limits law
U.S. District Judge Rudolph Randa on Friday issued the ruling in a lawsuit brought by a conservative group that challenged the law.
Wisconsin shortfall projected at $1.8 billion
The Legislature's nonpartisan Fiscal Bureau says the projected shortfall for the next two-year state budget ending in mid-2017 stands at nearly $1.8 billion.
Longtime Mondovi Police Chief to retire
Outgoing Police Chief Terry Pittman served in the position for 26 years, and has been in law enforcement for more than 30 years.
NEW INFORMATION: Bicycle crash victim not expected to survive
A message on her Caring Bridge page said Cheri Uelmen is paralyzed, and in the critical care unit of a local hospital.
Car runs into power pole in Town of Seymour
It happened Monday afternoon on Burnell Road in the Town of Seymour.
Serious respiratory illness hits hundreds of kids
Hundreds of children in about a dozen states have been sickened by a severe respiratory illness that public health officials suspect may be caused by an uncommon virus similar to the germ that causes the common cold.
Motorist with flat tire killed on Interstate 94
A driver who apparently stopped to change a flat tire on the interstate in Racine County has been struck and killed by a passing motorist.
Minnesota liquor stores facing tough competition
Small liquor stores in Minnesota are facing increased competition from retail giants that offer greater selections, and often lower prices.
Report: Wisconsin school spending tracked nation
A new report by the nonpartisan Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance says that public school spending in the state tracked the national average from 2008 to 2012.
Obama to outline strategy to defeat Islamic State
The president's address will come on the eve of the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Video appears to show Rice striking fiancee
A new video that appears to show Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice striking his then-fiancee in an elevator last February has been released on a website (WARNING: Video is violent, may disturb some viewers).
Walker among 5 Midwest governors meeting with Japanese officials
Governors from five Midwest states joined Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday in meetings with Japanese governors, officials, and company executives for the annual gathering of the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association.
Motorcycle rider left with critical injuries in crash near Hudson
A motorcycle driver is in critical condition after a crash that led to a car hitting him.
Twitter tests shopping service
Twitter is testing a way to let users go shopping or make charitable contributions between tweets.
Family tragedy shapes some Miss America platforms
The brother of Miss Wisconsin Raeanna Johnson killed himself after hiding an addiction to methamphetamine.
Wisconsin officials launch 2014 fall color report
The state Department of Tourism added the report to its website last week.
Duchess of Cambridge expecting second baby
Royal officials say the Duchess of Cambridge, wife of Prince William, is expecting her second child.
Two people killed after rollover crash in Vernon Co.
Two people were killed in a crash in Vernon Co. on Friday.
One person rescued after swimming in Chippewa River
Firefighters are warning people to stay out of the high waters after one person had to be rescued from the Chippewa River on Sunday.