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Cash money

Thu, May 24, 2012

FDIC: More Wisconsin banks making money again

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - More Wisconsin banks are starting to make money again, as the rough economy continues to loosen its grip.

The FDIC ...

Judge's Gavel In The Courtroom

Thu, May 24, 2012

WI Supreme Court awards man $482K for Merecedes-Benz "lemon"

MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court told Mercedes-Benz Thursday morning to pay almost a half-million-dollars to a Waukesha man who bought a defective ...

U.S. President Barack Obama waves as he walks out from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington May 10, 2012, before his departure t

Thu, May 24, 2012

President Obama quiet about Wisconsin recall election, may not visit

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama – who was a vocal critic a year ago when Governor Scott Walker limited public union bargaining – has been ...

Chewing Tobacco (courtesy of drugnet.net)

Thu, May 24, 2012

Douglas County Board approves ban on smokeless tobacco use by employees

SUPERIOR, WI (WTAQ) - Douglas County employees cannot smoke on the job – and now, they cannot chew smokeless tobacco while working.

The County Board in ...

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) - Reuters

Thu, May 24, 2012

Gov. Walker joins call for independent audit of Milwaukee crime stats

MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - Governor Scott Walker Thursday joined the list of those calling for an independent audit of the Milwaukee Police Department’s crime statistics ...

Ballot Box

Thu, May 24, 2012

Report: Voter fraud concerns unfounded as recall election day approaches

APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) - Concerns of voter fraud are popping up again, as we get closer to the June 5th recall elections for governor and ...

Milwaukee Police patch

Thu, May 24, 2012

Legislative Audit Bureau asked to probe Milwaukee police crime figures

MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - The state Legislative Audit Bureau will be asked to review the Milwaukee Police Department’s crime figures.

That’s after the Journal ...

Thu, May 24, 2012

Waukesha Co. veteran to be honored as "Champion of Change"

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - A Vietnam veteran from Waukesha County will be honored at the White House Thursday.

Robert Curry of the town of ...

Bicycle Accident graphic

Thu, May 24, 2012

Bicyclist killed after getting hit by car in Marathon County

MOSINEE, WI (WTAQ) - A bicyclist in central Wisconsin was killed after she was hit by a car.

It happened around 11 a.m. Wednesday ...

Thu, May 24, 2012

State officials confirm overhaul of "W-2" program

MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - State officials confirm that they’re revamping the “W-2” Welfare to Work program to cut costs and make it more accountable ...

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wiz051-052-058>060-066-071-072-250400- fond du lac-sheboygan-dodge-washington-ozaukee-milwaukee-racine- kenosha- including the cities of...fond du lac...sheboygan...beaver dam... west bend...port washington...milwaukee...racine...kenosha 414 pm cdt thu may 24 2012 ...air quality advisory issued for parts of eastern wisconsin... the wisconsin department of natural resources has issued an air quality advisory for ozone which will remain in effect until 11 pm this thursday evening. this advisory affects the people living in the counties of fond du lac...sheboygan...dodge... washington...ozaukee...milwaukee...racine and kenosha counties. the air quality index is expected to reach the unhealthy level for people in sensitive groups including children...elderly people...individuals with respiratory and cardiac problems...or anyone engaged in strenuous outdoor activities for a prolonged period of time. for current information on air quality readings please call the daily air hotline at 1-866-dailyair...1-866-324-5924. $$

wiz052-060-066-250300- /o.exb.kmkx.wi.y.0005.000000t0000z-120525t0300z/ sheboygan-ozaukee-milwaukee- including the cities of...sheboygan...port washington...milwaukee 632 pm cdt thu may 24 2012 ...wind advisory in effect until 10 pm cdt this evening... the national weather service in milwaukee/sullivan has issued a wind advisory...which is in effect until 10 pm cdt this evening. * timing...rest of this afternoon and early evening. * winds...south to southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * impacts...wind gusts this strong may break small branches and twigs off trees. precautionary/preparedness actions... a wind advisory means that sustained winds of at least 30 mph and/or wind gusts of 45 mph or greater are expected. winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. use extra caution. && $$