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Ryan On Sexual Harassment: 'We Are Having A Watershed Moment'

(NPR)---House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., says the rash of sexual harassment and sexual assault allegations coming to light could end up being a "watershed moment" in changing the culture — including on Capitol Hill — that has covered them up far too long.

Walker Announces National Ad Campaign To Attract Workers

Campaign To Focus On Bringing Veterans, Young Professionals To Wisconsin

(AP)---Gov. Scott Walker is calling on the Legislature to approve nearly $7 million to pay for a national ad campaign to bring more workers into Wisconsin.

Racine County Board OKs Foxconn Deal

Racine--Last night, the Racine County Board made it a trifecta of agreement on Foxconn. One day after the Mount Pleasant Village Board gave the thumbs up to an agreement with Foxconn---the County Board voted unanimously to approve the development agreement between the

Circumstances Surrounding Double Homicide Detailed in Complaint

Edited at 10:30p for clarity

One of the two brothers who died in the Thanksgiving night shooting outside of a Twin Lakes bar had thrown a bottle that had shattered a window on the suspect's truck--- just before the suspect got out and fired the fatal

Coal-Fired Pleasant Prairie Power Plant to Close

Edited at 8:15p to shift an an attribution from We Energies to the Sierra Club.  

Parents On Hand For Former Teacher's Child Abuse Plea

What does it take to get rid of a bad teacher?

Sometimes, a lot.

After a number of complaints spanning two school districts and several years, 56 year-old Lynn Luisier has agreed to give up her teaching license and enroll in an anger management course.

Music Sampler: Former Journey Singer Robert Fleischman on "Noon Tunes" November 27-December 1

Robert Fleischman was the lead singer for the band Journey before they changed musical direction to a pop sound.

On-Ramp Fatal; Charges Expected in Double Homicide; Plea in Abuse Case

Mt. Pleasant---A car collided with a semi at an on-ramp to I-94 in Racine County Sunday. The driver of the car died during extrication efforts, according to a news release from the Sheriff's Dept.

Reprieve for Leaf-Weary Kenosha Homeowners

As the result of our crazy weather, Kenosha is extending its curbside yard waste pick-up program through the week of Dec. 4th, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Municipal Building. 

Wisconsin Lawmakers Consider Eliminating State Air Pollution Rules

GOP Bill Would Eliminate State DNR Regulations, Leave Only Federal Rules

(WPR)---Wisconsin lawmakers are considering a proposal that would eliminate all of the state’s air quality regulations by the end of next year.