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Wis. Senate committee OKs pro-life license plates
There was no discussion on the bill that passed 3-2 Thursday.
Staples to shutter 225 stores as sales move online
The Framingham, Mass., company says nearly half of its sales are now generated online, so it will aggressively cut costs to become more efficient.
Wake up and smell the bacon ... with a bacon app
Oscar Mayer says it has created a bacon-scented app for the iPhone, developed by the Madison-based company's Institute for the Advancement of Bacon.
Hoffner wants to erase records from dismissed case
The former head football coach at UW-Eau Claire wants to have court records from an unfounded child pornography case against him during his time at Minnesota State-Mankato erased.
Cold weather putting a damper on construction
Experts say projects are delayed when temperatures drop because mechanical tools don't function properly.
NEW INFORMATION: Protesters chant outside Wisconsin committee
They oppose a Republican bill that would end minimum wage mandates for some local government workers and contractors.
New UW president wants to clarify finances
Ray Cross addressed the regents Wednesday for the first time since taking over the president's position in mid-February.
Small herds, record exports cause high beef prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the average price for a pound of fresh beef is the highest it has been in at least 27 years.
Wisconsin tells counties to conserve road salt
Municipalities have been running short on salt with the harsh winter.
ONLY ON SUNRISE: Farmers share outlook on spring
Find out what farmers are anticipating to be a problem after spring hits Wisconsin.
National park tourism generates $28m in Wis.
Visitors to two national parks in Wisconsin spent $28.4 million in surrounding communities in 2012.
Wisconsin committee to hear Common Core bill
School district superintendents from across Wisconsin are preparing to testify against a bill that would give the Legislature power to approve and write academic standards
Wisconsin Senate panel to vote on CCAP purges
A state Senate committee is about to vote on a bipartisan bill that would purge information from Wisconsin's popular online court records database.
Motorcycle season getting slow start because of cold temps and snow
Motorcycle sales are starting to slowly pick up even as the temps stay cold and snow is on the ground.
Fire Department set to train on new equipment
The City of Chippewa falls voted to purchase its new 2013 Pierce ladder truck for nearly a million dollars last year.
Police arrest La Crosse woman for crashing car, then hiding
Police arrest a La Crosse woman in Monroe County after she crashes her car, and tries to hide from officers.
Eau Claire hospitals donate peanut butter to food pantries
Wednesday leaders from Sacred Heart Hospital and Saint Joseph's Hospital donated more that 100 jars of peanut butter.
Xcel Energy donates $100K to families in need
A local energy company makes a donation to help those who need help paying for heat.
DNR hunting and fishing licenses for sale
Hunting and fishing licenses for the 2014-2015 season are now on sale.
Senate approves Walker tax cut plan
The State Senate approves Governor Walker's $504 million tax cut plan.
