Archive for July, 2010

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state’s first black district attorney
begins his new job in Dane County on Monday.
     Gov. Jim Doyle appointed Ismael Ozanne Dane County District
Attorney to replace Brian Blanchard, who was elected judge for the
4th Circuit Court of Appeals.
     He became an assistant district attorney in 1998, but left in
2008 to become executive More >

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) – The Experimental Aircraft Association’s
annual AirVenture convention is winding down.
     The last day, Sunday, features a mass hot-air balloon launch if
the weather permits. There’s also an afternoon air show featuring
historic warbirds.
     Since it started July 26, the aviation convention has also
featured a commemoration of the B-17 bomber’s first flight in 1935,
appearances by More >

 MADISON, Wis. (AP) – State wildlife officials want to hear from
duck hunters about this fall’s season structure.
     The Department of Natural Resources anticipates an overall
60-day season with a total bag limit of six ducks. The complete
season structure should be available on the DNR’s Web site by
Monday.
     Public meetings on the season and waterfowl management overall
have More >

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin wardens say they are shifting
from educating boaters about invasive species regulations to
enforcing them.
     Department of Natural Resources officials say boat inspectors
and other state officials observed 182 people from May through late
July drive away from boat launches with invasive plants attached to
their watercraft.
     It’s illegal in Wisconsin to launch or leave More >

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A hearing is set for Wednesday on whether
the Kewaunee School District can keep Indians as its nickname.
     The state Department of Public Instruction received a complaint
in June over the school’s use of the nickname and its logo
featuring a profile of someone wearing a feathered headdress.
     A new state law allows the More >