Yemeni mother wins visa fight to see her dying child in a California hospital
The US State Department granted a Yemeni mother, whose 2-year-old son is on life support in an Oakland hospital, a waiver Tuesday to travel to the United States, according to
Yemeni mother wins visa fight to see her dying child in a California hospital
The US State Department granted a Yemeni mother, whose 2-year-old son is on life support in an Oakland hospital, a waiver Tuesday to travel to the United States, according to officials with the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
Man convicted of murder at Wisconsin Rapids bakery sentenced to life in prison
A 59-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man found guilty in the March shooting death of a baker will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
More than a dozen icefishers trapped on Green Bay
Crews are working to rescue several anglers trapped on ice on the Bay of Green Bay.
Saturn is losing its rings quicker than expected, NASA warns
Saturn’s rings make it one of the most striking planets in the solar system, but scientists believe they could disappear in less than a 100 million years — which isn’t all that long when you consider that the gas giant itself is more than 4 billion years old.
Report released in deadly kayak accident
A kayak accident on Lake Superior that killed a father and his three kids was caused by hazardous water conditions and operator inexperience, according to a report from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Appleton man gets 60 years for trafficking women, drugs
An Appleton man convicted of trafficking women through brutal means has been sentenced to 60 years in prison.
Monfils 6 case: Michael Hirn released from prison after nearly 24 years
One of the men dubbed as the “Monfils 6” has been released from prison after nearly 24 years behind bars.
AP analysis: Unemployment, income affect life expectancy
New government data show just how much your neighborhood can impact the length of your life.
School choir director admits to sexually assaulting students
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — A man who served as a choir director for the La Crosse School District has admitted to sexually assaulting students.
‘Zero-tolerance’ immigration policy hits snag in California
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Federal judges in California have challenged more of the Trump administration’s ‘zero-tolerance’ policy on illegal immigration. Their decision in September to
Stevens Point leaders update e-cig ordinance
Stevens Point city leaders unanimously voted to make it more difficult to get e-cigarettes in the hands of teens on Monday.
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In farewell, Ryan sees solutions if ‘politics will allow it’
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More transportation options coming to the Northwoods
More rural communities in northern Wisconsin will soon benefit from expanded transportation services from Northwoods Transit Connections.
Frustration rising over repeat teenage offenders
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Gas prices declining in Central Wisconsin as holiday season approaches
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The Latest: Judge orders Flynn to stay within 50 miles of DC
The Latest on former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn and the Russia investigation.
