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Liquidation Sales Start At Shopko Stores Which Are Closing: Mauston Store to Close
Dec 7th
Somewhere between 400 and one-thousand workers at Shopko stores will lose their jobs when the Wisconsin-based retail chain shuts down 39 locations. Liquidation sales started Friday. Shopko owns 360 stores in 24 states. Its store in Mauston is the only Wisconsin operation which will close its doors by the end of February. A spokesperson says More >
Babysitter Accused Of Sexual Assault
Dec 7th
An eight-year-old child tells authorities about being sexually assaulted by a babysitter several times over a two-week period. Seventeen-year-old Riley M. Roth was arrested November 30th. The victim says he was tied up and gagged during the attacks. Additional charges were filed against the teenager Wednesday in another case. Investigators accused him of having sex More >
ROYAL BANK PROVIDES FLOOD RECOVERY GRANTS
Dec 7th
In partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago), Royal Bank recently awarded $5,000 grants to eligible residents and businesses for flood-hit communities in Central Wisconsin. Funds were provided by the FHLBank Chicago through its Community First® Disaster Relief Program. This program provided grant assistance to homeowners and small businesses affected by More >
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Republicans Pass Bills Limiting Duties, Responsibilities Of Governor, Attorney General
Dec 6th
Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature say they are confident the changes they approved this week will withstand any legal challenge. Duties and responsibilities for the governor and attorney general are being limited after the election of Democrats Tony Evers and Josh Kaul. One bill restricts early voting to two weeks before an election. Another More >
Evers To Make Personal Appeal For Walker To Veto Bills From Session
Dec 6th
Wisconsin’s governor-elect says he will make a personal appeal to outgoing Governor Scott Walker to veto legislation passed this week. The Republican Legislature passed several measures to weaken the powers of the Tony Evers administration. Evers says he will urge Walker not to sign the bills. If he doesn’t agree, the Democrat says he will More >
Evers-Barnes Inaugural Set For January 7th
Dec 6th
The official inauguration ceremony for incoming Governor Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes will start at 11:00 A-M January 7th. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Milwaukee has been named the inauguration partner. Spokespersons for Evers and Barnes say a celebratory gala will be held the evening of the 7th. More details will be More >
