Hartford Headlines

Election 2010: Library project is key topic in Hartford mayor's race

Two candidates for mayor in the April 6 election offer voters sharp differences in their approach to spending property tax dollars, particularly the issue of investing public funds in a proposed $10 million public library.



Go green for St. Patty's

Fond du Lac is turning shades of green. The area will usher in St. Patrick's Day with parades, theater, food and music in the following week.



Man rescued after breaking through ice

A 51-year-old Hustisman was rescued from the freezing waters of Lake Sinissippi Sunday afternoon after his snowmobile broke through the ice.



 

Wisconsin Headlines

Assembly OKs new public defender guidelines

The Wisconsin Legislature has passed a bill that will make it easier for low-income people to be represented by public defenders.



Spring's nectar: It's time to celebrate maple syrup season across Wisconsin

Time for a tap, and we're not talking about Spotted Cow or Sprecher Amber. Even though the Olympics have ended, Wisconsin has begun another run for the gold.



MADD wants WI lawmakers to toughen drunk driving penalties

The national president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is urging Wisconsin lawmakers to hold a hearing on a bill that would toughen drunken driving penalties in the state.