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Wheelchair lift out of Wis. promises more access
An elementary school principal has inspired the University of Wisconsin-Madison to create a new wheelchair lift that could help make more places wheelchair accessible.
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Gov. Scott Walker speaks at fundraiser in Iowa
Governor Scott Walker spoke at a Republican fundraiser in Iowa Thursday night, fueling speculation that he's gearing up for a presidential run in 2016.
Wis. budget committee approves DNA upon arrest
The Legislature's budget-writing committee has approved a plan to require police seize DNA from anyone arrested for a felony, certain misdemeanors and anyone convicted of any crime.
Wisconsin monk out on bail in Illinois case
A Benedictine monk from Wisconsin who faces charges he tried to abduct four Illinois girls has been released on bond.
Wis. committee votes 14-2 to slash UW funding
A legislative committee has voted to slash the University of Wisconsin System budget, venting its anger after learning the system raised tuition for six straight years even though it's currently sitting on a surplus of $650 million.
DNR Ups Daily Walleye Bag Limits Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
A fishing tradition in the Badger State is about to get better just in time for the extended holiday weekend.
Wisconsin Historical Society adds Gov. Doyle portrait to collection
The Wisconsin Historical Society has added the official portrait of former Gov. Jim Doyle to its collection of official portraits of state governors.
Faithful dog stays by the side of lost child in Wisconsin
A little boy gave his family quite a scare on Wednesday after wandering away from his Elmood, Wis., home with his faithful companion by his side, reported Thursday's CBS Minnesota .
Judge overturns Wisconsin man's rape conviction
North-central Wisconsin offers a lot of great restaurants. By popular demand, Newsline 9 visited four more of them, and we followed out viewers' suggestions as we search for the best places where the locals eat.
Authorities: Child, 3, Found Safe After Wandering Off With Dog
There were some tense moments in a western Wisconsin neighborhood on Wednesday after authorities said a child wandered away from home with his dog.
Work zones to close during Memorial Day weekend
Holiday travel is expected to be steady this Thanksgiving, and road construction should not be an obstacle.
Most Wis. Road Work Suspended During Memorial Day Weekend
The state Department of Transportation says construction works on most major Wisconsin highways will be suspended starting from noon on Friday to 6 a.m. next Tuesday.
Sandwich shop plans two Omaha locations
In the Money Talks blog, The World-Herald shares the latest in Nebraska business and development, with behind-the-scenes notes from our Money team.
State initiatives encourage smokers to kick the habit
An estimated 7,000 Wisconsinites die every year from smoking-related illnesses and multiple initiatives are popping up to encourage smokers to kick the habit.
A flurry of activity by Joint Finance Committee
Public safety workers could collectively bargain over their health insurance premiums but not other costs of their plan under action taken by the Legislature's budget committee.
Wisconsin Police Aggressive in Redacting Accident Reports
Brenda O'Malley figured she'd get the police accident report and file an insurance claim after her teenage daughter got into a car accident in Sheboygan Falls this past spring.
Wis. candidates got $758K from sand, gas industry
A new report says the sand mining and natural gas industries have given Wisconsin candidates nearly $758,000 since 2007, with contributions spiking last year as sand mining took off in the state.
U.S. Senate Democrat Tammy Baldwin gives first flo...
Wisconsin's newest U.S. senator said Wednesday that her state's businesses and middle class residents are "stuck in neutral" while the national economy recovers.
Deadbeat patents will not get interest-rate break
MADISON Deadbeat parents in Wisconsin could soon be under more pressure to pay what they owe for child support.
DOT launches summer travel safety initiatives
It's part of a series of initiatives by the Department of Transportation to improve safety on Wisconsin roadways.