Day: December 18, 2014

12-22-14 uw madison scientists win amazing race

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A team of “Sweet Scientists” from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has become the latest winner of “The Amazing Race.”  Amy DeJong and Maya Warren won $1 million and beat out three other teams

12-19-14 wisconsin traffic fatalities

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Transportation officials say traffic fatalities are continuing to decline across Wisconsin and are on track to account for the lowest number of road deaths since 1943.  As of Wednesday, Wisconsin Department of Transportation

12-19-14 firefighters coat giveaway

Over 100 children from low-income families will be outfitted with brand-new winter coats thanks to Fond du Lac Firefighters.  Fond du Lac firefighters have partnered with Operation Warm, a national, non-profit organization that has provided new coats

12-19-14 slenderman stabbing suspects found competent

WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A judge says two Wisconsin girls accused of stabbing a classmate to please the fantasy character Slender Man are both competent to stand trial. Prosecutors charged both girls with attempted first-degree intentional homicide

12-19-14 911 service restored

Emergency 911 service were restored late Thursday afternoon to multiple southern Wisconsin counties after an outage that began around 9 a.m. Service was restored at around 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon.   Authorities say 911 emergency phone service was down

12-19-14 wisconsin jobs

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin ranks 32nd in private-sector job growth for the 12-month period ending in June.  The latest figures were reported Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  They show that Wisconsin grew private-sector

12-19-14 oshkosh truck

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Oshkosh Corp. says it has another order from the U.S. Army to make tactical vehicles and trailers.  The company said Thursday the contract for 256 medium tactical vehicles is worth $67 million. The