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Unemployment Benefit Cuts, Higher Taxes Projected

The Wisconsin Legislature will not be asked this year to cut unemployment benefits or raise taxes on businesses to help pay back loans from the federal government used to provide a staggering amount of claims due to the recession.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:08:01 GMT

Arrest Made in Abduction, Chase

Authorities say a man has been arrested following a car chase through Dane and Rock counties that began with a home invasion and abduction in McFarland Wednesday.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:52:01 GMT

MADD Urging Hearing on Drunken Driving Bill

The national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is urging Wisconsin lawmakers to hold a hearing on a bill that would toughen drunken driving penalties in the state.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:40:19 GMT

Madison Among Cities Wooing Google

Madison is among cities around the country trying to persuade Google to test its new fiber-optic network which is expected to be more than 100 times faster than current Internet connections.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:36:11 GMT

WI Gov. Candidates Scoff at Each Other's Job Creation Ideas

Milwaukee Mayor and Democratic candidate for Governor Tom Barrett is discounting his Republican opponent Scott Walker's claims that he can create 250,000 jobs within four years if elected governor.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:35 GMT

Garage Destroyed, House Damaged by Fire in Lincoln County

A Merrill couple garage on Basel Lane is destroyed by an overnight fire. The house to which it's attached was also badly damaged, but two people and their pets managed to escape unharmed.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:05:20 GMT

Wis. Soldier Apologizes for Lying about Rank, Injuries

The U.S. Army says a soldier who returned to a hero's welcome in Wisconsin misrepresented his rank, badges and the origin of his injuries. Now, he's apologizing for his action.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:56:17 GMT

Marijuana Confiscated from Public Land Doubles

The Wisconsin Department of Justice says it's the size of the marijuana fields that is most alarming. And local authorities are asking you to keep your eyes open for pot this summer.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:08:49 GMT

Former Appleton Firefighter Takes Stand in Own Defense at Murder Trial

Scott Schmidt is on trial for the murder of his estranged wife, Kelly Wing-Schmidt, and the attempted murder of her mother. Investigators say Schmidt shot both women last April outside Kelly's home in Grand Chute.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:39:55 GMT

Adult Care Worker Pleads Guilty to Having Sex with Patient

The owner of an adult treatment home in Eau Claire accused of having sex with a resident has pleaded guilty.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:32:40 GMT