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Story about missing canoeists was fabricated; new law would mean prison for 7-time drunks; more state news
Wisconsin News
After dozens of searchers spent two days using boats and a helicopter to canvass the swollen waters of the Chippewa River, a Manitowoc man admitted to Eau Claire police that he made up a story about two canoeists capsizing and disappearing in the river. Also, stories about May skiing up north, updates from the Legislature and the child molestation case against a former Ellsworth teacher.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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After dozens of searchers spent two days using boats and a helicopter to canvass the swollen waters of the Chippewa River, a Manitowoc man admitted to Eau Claire police that he made up a story about two canoeists capsizing and disappearing in the river. Also, stories about May skiing up north, updates from the Legislature and the child molestation case against a former Ellsworth teacher.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - New Richmond News - News
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Harsher drunk-driving laws will cost hundreds of millions, say agencies; Fuel-efficient cars mean less money for road work; more state news
Wisconsin News
It will cost hundreds of millions to implement harsher laws to combat state’s high rate of drunken driving, say agencies. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates drivers in Wisconsin will consume 276 million fewer gallons of gas and diesel fuel during the next two-year budget period than the Walker administration has projected.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
It will cost hundreds of millions to implement harsher laws to combat state’s high rate of drunken driving, say agencies. The Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates drivers in Wisconsin will consume 276 million fewer gallons of gas and diesel fuel during the next two-year budget period than the Walker administration has projected.
Monday, April, 29, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Tax Day looms but 1 million Wisconsinites haven't yet filed; most farmers still shed-bound; charges expected against bishop today, more state news
With just six days before the deadline, more than a million Wisconsinites have yet to file income tax returns. Also, a Lutheran bishop who oversees 110,000 ELCA members in the Madison area is expected to face felony charges in the hit & run death Sunday of a jogger, plus stories about four Wisconsin cities named to Forbes' Best-Places-To-Live list, ugly weather ahead and an update on the Kaukauna bullying incident.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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With just six days before the deadline, more than a million Wisconsinites have yet to file income tax returns. Also, a Lutheran bishop who oversees 110,000 ELCA members in the Madison area is expected to face felony charges in the hit & run death Sunday of a jogger, plus stories about four Wisconsin cities named to Forbes' Best-Places-To-Live list, ugly weather ahead and an update on the Kaukauna bullying incident.
Tuesday, April, 09, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Tailgating underway as Brewers open their season; Tuesday's vote is last one statewide for 2013; more state news
Wisconsin News
The scent of sizzling bratwurst permeates Milwaukee's west side today as Brewers fans rev up for the team's home opener against the Rockies. Also, preparations are underway in thousands of towns and cities for balloting in Tuesday's statewide election. Two people died in a Sheboygan County crash Sunday and police are investigating the beating death of a man in Milwaukee, plus more state news.
Monday, April, 01, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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The scent of sizzling bratwurst permeates Milwaukee's west side today as Brewers fans rev up for the team's home opener against the Rockies. Also, preparations are underway in thousands of towns and cities for balloting in Tuesday's statewide election. Two people died in a Sheboygan County crash Sunday and police are investigating the beating death of a man in Milwaukee, plus more state news.
Monday, April, 01, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Ronald C. Lagerstrom, 82
Ronald C. Lagerstrom, 82, of Glenwood City, Wis., passed away peacefully March 3 at Glenhaven.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Obituaries (paid view)
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Ronald C. Lagerstrom, 82, of Glenwood City, Wis., passed away peacefully March 3 at Glenhaven.
Tuesday, March, 05, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Obituaries (paid view)
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Snowstorm headed for Wisconsin; Snowy winter leads to jump in snowmobile deaths; Report says Army bomb parts could have been recycled; more briefs
Wisconsin News
For the third week in a row, a major snowstorm is brewing to the west of us, and it’s heading right toward Wisconsin. Wisconsin snowmobile deaths are at their highest in three years. The U.S. Army could have recycled its scraps of secret bombs in the 1950’s instead of dumping them in Lake Superior.
Monday, March, 04, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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For the third week in a row, a major snowstorm is brewing to the west of us, and it’s heading right toward Wisconsin. Wisconsin snowmobile deaths are at their highest in three years. The U.S. Army could have recycled its scraps of secret bombs in the 1950’s instead of dumping them in Lake Superior.
Monday, March, 04, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Hudson Raiders place three wrestlers at state
Hudson had three place-winners for just the second time in history at the WIAA State Individual Tournament over the weekend, with seniors Dima Hawksford and Derek Schindler, and junior Eliot Motu all finishing fifth in their respective weight classes.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Sports
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Hudson had three place-winners for just the second time in history at the WIAA State Individual Tournament over the weekend, with seniors Dima Hawksford and Derek Schindler, and junior Eliot Motu all finishing fifth in their respective weight classes.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Sports
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Senators Baldwin, Johnson split on Hagel confirmation vote; snow blamed for Walworth fatality; tribal gaming revenues down; more state briefs
Wisconsin News
Wisconsin's Senators voted opposite ways on Chuck Hagel's nomination as the nation's new Secretary of Defense. Also, the debate over siting of a new iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin continues today, and heavy snow has snarled travel in the southeastern corner of the state, plus more state briefs.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Wisconsin's Senators voted opposite ways on Chuck Hagel's nomination as the nation's new Secretary of Defense. Also, the debate over siting of a new iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin continues today, and heavy snow has snarled travel in the southeastern corner of the state, plus more state briefs.
Wednesday, February, 27, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Hudson wrestlers win consolation round matches
Hudson's Austin Koski and Derek Schindler were victorious in their consolation round matches this morning at the WIAA State Wrestling Tournament at the Kohl Center.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - Sports
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Hudson's Austin Koski and Derek Schindler were victorious in their consolation round matches this morning at the WIAA State Wrestling Tournament at the Kohl Center.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Pierce County Herald - Sports
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Most of snow is done – many state schools close; GOP bill would slash mining company fees; Two snowmobilers die; more briefs
Wisconsin News
Snow has closed schools in the Green Bay and Fox Valley regions. Green Bay schools are shut down – along with those in Appleton, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac and Manitowoc plus many smaller districts. Democrats are livid after learning that Gogebic Taconite would get out of paying $171 million a year in fees for environmental protection programs under the GOP’s mining incentive bill.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Snow has closed schools in the Green Bay and Fox Valley regions. Green Bay schools are shut down – along with those in Appleton, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac and Manitowoc plus many smaller districts. Democrats are livid after learning that Gogebic Taconite would get out of paying $171 million a year in fees for environmental protection programs under the GOP’s mining incentive bill.
Friday, February, 22, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Patrick Murphy, 87
Patrick Eugene "Pat" Murphy, age 87, of Hudson, Wis., and formerly of Racine and Shorewood, Wis., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.
Monday, February, 18, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Obituaries (paid view)
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Patrick Eugene "Pat" Murphy, age 87, of Hudson, Wis., and formerly of Racine and Shorewood, Wis., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.
Monday, February, 18, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Obituaries (paid view)
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Upcoming 'Supreme' primary spurs partisan exchange; county mulls fines over health coverage; DNR sets panfish meetings, more state news
Wisconsin News
Just days ahead of a primary election, spokesmen for the incumbent and two challengers for the Wisconsin Supreme Court trade barbs about partisanship. Also, the WDNR says it wants public input on plans to manage the state's panfish population, plus stories about two major industrial fires, snow conditions up north and more.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Just days ahead of a primary election, spokesmen for the incumbent and two challengers for the Wisconsin Supreme Court trade barbs about partisanship. Also, the WDNR says it wants public input on plans to manage the state's panfish population, plus stories about two major industrial fires, snow conditions up north and more.
Friday, February, 01, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Ten lawmakers claim $10,000-plus reimbursements; Vote set on mining bill; WPS will eliminate 450 jobs, more state news
Wisconsin News
Just 10 of Wisconsin's 132 legislators claimed more than $10,000 in expense reimbursements for last year. Also, leaders of both the Senate and Assembly say they'll put proposed legislation that could resurrect the state's mining industry to a vote next Wednesday. Read on for briefs about a Milwaukee union official joining President Obama for an announcement today and details of two weekend traffic fatalities.
Tuesday, January, 29, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Just 10 of Wisconsin's 132 legislators claimed more than $10,000 in expense reimbursements for last year. Also, leaders of both the Senate and Assembly say they'll put proposed legislation that could resurrect the state's mining industry to a vote next Wednesday. Read on for briefs about a Milwaukee union official joining President Obama for an announcement today and details of two weekend traffic fatalities.
Tuesday, January, 29, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Super Bowl coaches' parents are Wisconsin residents
Wisconsin Sports
Jim and John Harbaugh’s parents wish people would stop calling Super Bowl 47 the “Har-Bowl” or the “Super-Baugh.” Jack and Jacki Harbaugh live in Mequon, a northern exurb of Milwaukee.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Wisconsin Sports
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Jim and John Harbaugh’s parents wish people would stop calling Super Bowl 47 the “Har-Bowl” or the “Super-Baugh.” Jack and Jacki Harbaugh live in Mequon, a northern exurb of Milwaukee.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - Wisconsin Sports
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Walker's 'State of the State' airs tonight; high court shuns voter ID case; inmate wins lawsuit over 'Nutraloaf'; more state news
Wisconsin News
Gov. Scott Walker has hinted that job creation, not cutting taxes, will be his primary focus for the year to come. Also, Wisconsin's Supreme Court has again declined to hear the voter ID case, food prices inched upward 2 percent in the past year, an inmate has won a lawsuit over bad jail food, plus more news from around Wisconsin.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Gov. Scott Walker has hinted that job creation, not cutting taxes, will be his primary focus for the year to come. Also, Wisconsin's Supreme Court has again declined to hear the voter ID case, food prices inched upward 2 percent in the past year, an inmate has won a lawsuit over bad jail food, plus more news from around Wisconsin.
Tuesday, January, 15, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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New legislative session begins today -- Walker predicts less turbulence; Tech college teachers earn more than UW instructors; more briefs
Wisconsin News
A festive atmosphere is planned at the State Capitol today as Wisconsin legislators begin their new session. Gov. Scott Walker said none of his plans for the new session will prompt massive protests like those which rocked the Capitol when he virtually ended collective bargaining for most public union employees.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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A festive atmosphere is planned at the State Capitol today as Wisconsin legislators begin their new session. Gov. Scott Walker said none of his plans for the new session will prompt massive protests like those which rocked the Capitol when he virtually ended collective bargaining for most public union employees.
Monday, January, 07, 2013 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Snowfall at Osseo was nearing a foot by sunrise; Court will rule on same-sex benefits; Walker advocates GPS bracelets, makes peace with Evers; more briefs
Wisconsin News
Heavy snow across Wisconsin's beltline has already been blamed for two deaths and is expected to snarl travel for at least another day. Also, the Fourth District Appeals Court will likely rule today on whether the domestic partner registry entitles same-sex couples to many of the benefits afforded traditional married couples. Read on for more state news.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
Heavy snow across Wisconsin's beltline has already been blamed for two deaths and is expected to snarl travel for at least another day. Also, the Fourth District Appeals Court will likely rule today on whether the domestic partner registry entitles same-sex couples to many of the benefits afforded traditional married couples. Read on for more state news.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Study: Light competition fuels higher gas prices in EC; 11 doctors cited for errant sick notes; more state briefs
Wisconsin News
A study by UW Eau Claire students indicates light competition may nudge fuel prices higher in their town. Also, Senator-elect Tammy Baldwin will serve in budget- and Homeland Security roles once sworn in Jan. 3rd. Elsewhere around Wisconsin, a Tomah man has died in a house fire and federal officials say nearly 1 in 5 Wisconsin kids lives in poverty. Plus more state briefs.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
A study by UW Eau Claire students indicates light competition may nudge fuel prices higher in their town. Also, Senator-elect Tammy Baldwin will serve in budget- and Homeland Security roles once sworn in Jan. 3rd. Elsewhere around Wisconsin, a Tomah man has died in a house fire and federal officials say nearly 1 in 5 Wisconsin kids lives in poverty. Plus more state briefs.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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UPDATE: Road-rage victim surprises harrassers with handgun; State wins fed education grant; unemployment benefit aps spike; more state news
Wisconsin News
An motorist whose SUV was rammed by a van, surprised his attackers by pulling a handgun and holding them at bay when they began to beat him. Also, Wisconsin stands to gain $22 million to help parents of high-risk youngsters find good day-care, plus more news from around Wisconsin.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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An motorist whose SUV was rammed by a van, surprised his attackers by pulling a handgun and holding them at bay when they began to beat him. Also, Wisconsin stands to gain $22 million to help parents of high-risk youngsters find good day-care, plus more news from around Wisconsin.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Lobbyist says votes aligned for new Wisconsin mining bill; teachers' unions in merger talks; Mississippi navigation ends today, more briefs
Wisconsin News
A lobbyist for Gogebic Taconite tells the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that he believes there are enough votes to move a new mining bill through the State Legislature. Also, the state's two largest teachers union appear headed for a merger, plus more weekend stories from around Wisconsin.
Monday, December, 03, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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Wisconsin News
A lobbyist for Gogebic Taconite tells the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that he believes there are enough votes to move a new mining bill through the State Legislature. Also, the state's two largest teachers union appear headed for a merger, plus more weekend stories from around Wisconsin.
Monday, December, 03, 2012 - Hudson Star-Observer - News
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