Articles tagged with state

Tue, May 22, 2012

Golden State Warriors moving back to San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Golden State Warriors will return to San Francisco, where the National Basketball Association franchise's owners plan to build a ...

Tue, May 22, 2012

Paterno's Penn State pension to top $13 million

By Hilary Russ

(Reuters) - The late Joe Paterno, the Penn State University football coach whose six-decade career ended abruptly last year in controversy, earned ...

Mon, May 21, 2012

Judge: No trial delay for ex-Penn State assistant coach

(Reuters) - A judge denied a motion on Monday to delay the start of the child sex-abuse trial of former Penn State University assistant football ...

Sun, May 20, 2012

Insight: China pays high price to spare state firm from bankruptcy

By Gabriel Wildau and Carrie Ho

WEIFANG, China (Reuters) - The Chinese official was adamant the city of Weifang would keep its rayon factory open ...

Sun, May 20, 2012

China state-run businesses to invest 350 billion yuan in Chongqing

BEIJING (Reuters) - Thirty of China's biggest state-owned businesses have signed contracts worth about 350 billion yuan ($55.3 billion) with the southwestern municipality ...

Fri, May 18, 2012

Maryland OKs out-of-state gay couple's right to divorce

By Lily Kuo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Maryland's highest court on Friday recognized the previously denied divorce of a same-sex couple who wed in California ...

Thu, May 17, 2012

New York state says jobless rate steady at 8.5 pct

(Reuters) - New York state's unemployment rate was unchanged in April from March at 8.5 percent but the state has won back all ...

Thu, May 17, 2012

New York state says jobless rate steady at 8.5 percent

(Reuters) - New York state's unemployment rate was unchanged in April from March at 8.5 percent but the state has won back all ...

Thu, May 17, 2012

Defeated Ohio Democrat Kucinich declines run in Washington state

By Steve Gorman

(Reuters) - Veteran Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich, a liberal stalwart who lost his primary race after redistricting forced him to run against ...

Wed, May 16, 2012

State employee pensions to cost California $3.7 billion

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California will pay about $3.7 billion for state employees' pension in its next fiscal year, more than it now pays ...

Wed, May 16, 2012

U.S. sets deadline for proposals on state healthcare exchanges

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration forged ahead with healthcare reforms on Wednesday, announcing a November 16 deadline for state governments to submit proposals showing ...

Wed, May 16, 2012

By Jessica Dye

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal jury in Brooklyn on Monday found a former New York Democratic state senator, whose brief flirtation ...

Mon, May 14, 2012

Duluth Multimodal Transportation Center Gets State Funding

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The City of Duluth and the Duluth Transit Authority say the proposed DTA Multimodal Transportation Center now has all the funding ...

Sun, May 13, 2012

Austerity blow for Merkel in German state election

By Stephen Brown

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives suffered a crushing defeat on Sunday in an election in Germany's most ...

Sun, May 13, 2012

Merkel's party routed in big German state

By Stephen Brown

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives suffered a crushing defeat on Sunday in an election in Germany's most ...

Fri, May 11, 2012

Obama touts mortgage relief in swing state Nevada

By Jeff Mason

RENO, Nevada (Reuters) - President Barack Obama touted mortgage relief on Friday in Nevada, a battleground state important to his re-election hopes ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

Defense seeks delay in Penn State sex abuse trial

By Dave Warner

BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The attorney for former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky on Wednesday asked for more time to review ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

State Street loses bid to dismiss Arkansas case

(Reuters) - A judge in Boston has denied a motion by State Street Corp to dismiss claims that the custody bank overcharged an Arkansas pension ...

Wed, May 09, 2012

Lawyer wants more time in Penn State sex abuse trial

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The attorney for former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky on Wednesday sought more time to review a mass of evidence before ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Empire State Building IPO change may help pay tax

By Ilaina Jonas

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The controller of the Empire State Building has offered investors the opportunity to sell some of their shares ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Clashes rage in Syria, opposition meets abroad

By Erika Solomon

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Rebels fought the army in northern Syria on Saturday, activists said, and Syrian dissidents abroad gathered to try to ...

Tue, May 08, 2012

Vermont poised to be first state to outlaw fracking

By Jason McLure

(Reuters) - Vermont will be the first state to outlaw a controversial oil and gas drilling method known as fracking when Governor ...

Mon, May 07, 2012

Hungary plans three-year, 15 billion euro IMF deal: state sec

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary is seeking 15 billion euros in international loans over three years to stabilize its economy, a senior government official said on ...

Sat, May 05, 2012

More Penn State child sex abuse accusers: defense

By Dave Warner

(Reuters) - There may be more accusers than originally thought in the Penn State University scandal involving former assistant football coach Jerry ...

Thu, May 03, 2012

(Reuters) - The judge overseeing the sexual abuse case against former Penn State University football coach Jerry Sandusky ruled on Thursday that his lawyers were ...

Thu, May 03, 2012

RBS to complete repayment of state loans: source

LONDON (Reuters) - State-backed Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc will say on Friday that it will finish repaying 164 billion pounds ($264 billion) in ...

Wed, May 02, 2012

Insight: Upstarts break BNY, State Street's forex grip

By Tim McLaughlin

By Oliver Holmes

Kentucky judge orders state to consider single-drug executions

By Steve Robrahn

Analysis: State attorneys general: New Republican power

By Joan Biskupic

(Reuters) - In the ornate Chinese Ballroom of Washington's Mayflower Hotel, nine Republican state attorneys general gathered last month at a ...

Mon, April 23, 2012

Cuba plans massive shift to "non-state" sector

By Marc Frank

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba will move nearly 50 percent of the state's economic activity to the "non-state" sector, a senior Communist ...

Fri, April 20, 2012

Paterno estate gets $5.5 million package from Penn State

By Dave Warner

(Reuters) - The estate of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has received more than $5.5 million from the university ...

Thu, April 19, 2012

NY state sues Sprint for more than $300 million over taxes

By Karen Freifeld

(Reuters) - The state of New York on Thursday sued Sprint Nextel Corp for more than $300 million, accusing the company of ...

Wed, April 18, 2012

California's "Princeton of Pot" reopens in bare-bones state

By Laird Harrison

OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - A California school known as the "Princeton of Pot" has reopened after a federal raid, but with a ...

Tue, April 17, 2012

Arizona governor vetoes bill allowing guns in state buildings

By David Schwartz

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on Tuesday vetoed a controversial bill that would have allowed people to tote guns into ...

Tue, April 17, 2012

New Mexico tourism officials fight state's dull reputation

By Zelie Pollon

SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - Tourism officials in New Mexico are launching a new slogan, "New Mexico True," that they hope ...

Sat, April 14, 2012

Some Washington state churches in split over gay marriage

By Nicole Neroulias

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A handful of Roman Catholic churches in Washington state, whose Catholic governor signed a law allowing gay marriage earlier ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

State revenues hobble toward pre recession peaks

By Lisa Lambert

(Reuters) - U.S. states' tax revenues have improved greatly, but they remain below the peaks reached before the recession, a report ...

Thu, April 12, 2012

Syrian officer killed in roadside bomb attack - state TV

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria accused "terrorists" of planting a roadside bomb that blew up in Aleppo, killing one officer and wounding at least 24 cadets ...

Wed, April 11, 2012

Empire State Building paid $10 million for REIT fees

By Ilaina Jonas

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The plan to form a publicly traded property company with the Empire State Building as the centerpiece cost ...

Wed, April 11, 2012

Washington state lawmakers pass budget proposals

(Reuters) - Lawmakers in Washington state passed supplemental operating and capital budgets on Wednesday that they say will preserve funding for education and launch about ...

Tue, April 10, 2012

State Street's Connecticut FX trades under review

BOSTON (Reuters) - Connecticut's attorney general plans to review foreign exchange trades State Street Corp made on behalf of the state's $25 billion ...

Tue, April 10, 2012

Gun owners seek end to state barriers to concealed weapons

By Marilyn W. Thompson and Donna Smith

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ryan Jerome took his .45-caliber Ruger with him to Manhattan last September and thought he ...

Mon, April 09, 2012

HAMBURG (Reuters) - German authorities said on Wednesday the highly poisonous chemical dioxin had been discovered above permitted levels in eggs from a German farm ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

China's Wen urges breakup of bank monopoly as growth slows

(Reuters) - China's premier called the country's big banks a monopoly that needed to be broken to get money flowing to cash-starved private ...

Tue, April 03, 2012

China's Wen says bank monopoly must be broken: state media

(Reuters) - China's state banks make money "too easily" and their monopoly on financial services has to be broken if cash-starved private enterprises are ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

Detroit unions to end talks if state plan accepted

DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit's public employee unions will not negotiate more cost-cutting agreements with the city if it agrees to a state-mandated financial plan ...

Sat, March 31, 2012

Prosecutors say two former Penn State officials lied multiple times

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Penn. (Reuters) - State prosecutors listed a number of instances on Friday in which they said two former Penn State University ...

Fri, March 30, 2012

Duluth State Of The City Address Set For Monday

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The annual State of the City Address will be delivered by Duluth Mayor Don Ness at the DECC on Monday night ...

Thu, March 29, 2012

Sandusky Penn State sex abuse trial delayed

By Ian Simpson

(Reuters) - A Pennsylvania court on Thursday ordered the start of the child sex abuse trial of former Penn State football coach ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Detroit City Council to consider proposed state pact

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit City Council will see a draft on Thursday of the proposed agreement with the state of Michigan to stabilize the ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Detroit City Council to vote Monday on state pact: spokeswoman

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit City Council will see a draft on Thursday of the proposed agreement with the state of Michigan to stabilize the ...

Sun, March 25, 2012

Student shot dead at Mississippi State University

STARKVILLE, Mississippi (Reuters) - A student was shot to death at a Mississippi State University residence hall late on Saturday night, authorities said, adding that ...

Sat, March 24, 2012

The case has been consolidated with 47 others related to the Lehman collapse. Sending it back to state court may make the discovery process less efficient, Kaplan wrote.

"But the court nonetheless has come to the view that remand of this action is the only course open to it in the present posture of this case," Kaplan wrote.

The lawsuit seeks to recoup the $150 million in fees that Ernst & Young earned as Lehman's auditor from 2001 until its bankruptcy filing in 2008.

Ernst & Young has denied it acted improperly and said that Lehman's accounting complied with national standards. In his ruling, Kaplan noted that whether Ernst & Young complied with national accounting standards was the sole federal-law question in the attorney general's lawsuit.

But Kaplan found that the state "may obtain all the relief it seeks" without reaching the question of whether Ernst & Young violated those standards.

"We are disappointed by the court's ruling, and we are reviewing it," Ernst & Young spokesman Charlie Perkins said in a statement. "We will continue to vigorously defend ourselves in the matter."

A spokesman for the New York Attorney General did not immediately return a request for comment Thursday.

The case is New York v. Ernst & Young LLP, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York No. 11-00384.

(Reporting by Jessica Dye; Editing by Gary Hill)

Thu, March 22, 2012

Penn State coach asks judge to throw out his child abuse case

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Jerry Sandusky's lawyer on Thursday asked a judge to dismiss all 52 child abuse charges against him ...

Thu, March 22, 2012

Sony to sell chemical business to Japan state bank

TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp <6758.T> said on Thursday that it will sell off part of a chemical and device subsidiary that makes films and adhesives ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Washington state health officials appeal contraception ruling

By Nicole Neroulias

By Susan Guyett

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels appointed a Republican lawmaker who served as majority floor leader in the state Senate as ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Prosecutors seek more information in Penn State scandal, school says

By Dave Warner

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The Pennsylvania Attorney General is seeking more information into the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State and ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

'March Madness' bracket update; Michigan's Big Ten teams tournament debuts; WKZO provides LIVE NCAA broadcasts

*Check above for all the current East, West, Midwest, and South NCAA tournament bracket standings.

UNDATED (WKZO) -- Tonight’s NCAA Tournament presses on with ...

Wed, March 14, 2012

NY state lawmakers to allow casino gambling

By Joan Gralla

(Reuters) - New York state lawmakers have agreed to legalize public casinos and will amend the state constitution to allow seven new ...

Wed, March 14, 2012

Banks to pay $25 million to NY state over mortgage system

By Basil Katz and Karen Freifeld

By Laura Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A knife-wielding attacker stabbed a judge and shot a sheriff's deputy with the officer's own gun in ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

State Of The City Address Rescheduled To April 2nd

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The Annual Duluth State of the City Address that was postponed from last Monday because Mayor Ness was ill, has been ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

Florida to test state workers randomly for drugs, alcohol

By Michael Peltier

TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida lawmakers on Friday approved a measure allowing state agencies to randomly test up to 10 percent of ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

Syrian army must pull back first under Annan plan

By Erika Solomon and Douglas Hamilton

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian artillery hit parts of Homs city and at least 37 people were killed in clashes ...

Thu, March 08, 2012

Washington state launches online sale of liquor stores

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Washington state launched an online auction on Thursday of its 167 state-run liquor stores, which are slated for ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Oklahoma state senate passes "heartbeat" abortion bill

By Steve Olafson

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - The Oklahoma Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that would require doctors to tell women they have the ...

Tue, March 06, 2012

Washington state boy, 9, charged in shooting may testify

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A 9-year-old boy charged in the accidental shooting of a classmate with a gun he said he brought ...

Sat, March 03, 2012

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gay marriage in Delaware is inevitable, the state's Governor Jack Markell said on Friday, a day after neighboring Maryland became ...

Thu, March 01, 2012

Eight alleged Penn State victims say abused on campus

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Eight of the 10 men who prosecutors contend were sexually abused by former Penn State assistant coach Jerry ...

Thu, March 01, 2012

Sandusky's alleged victims say abuse occurred on Penn State

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Eight of the ten men who complain they were sexually abused by former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky ...

Wed, February 29, 2012

FARGO, ND (WKZO) – Matt Stainbrook recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, but it would not be enough to overcome a strong ...

Sat, February 18, 2012

BP idles large Washington state refinery after fire

By Erwin Seba and Katherine Luck

HOUSTON/SEATTLE (Reuters) - BP Plc idled production at its Cherry Point refinery in Washington state on Saturday, a ...

Thu, February 16, 2012

Dayton Says State Is In Better Shape Than A Year Ago

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - In his State of the State address Wednesday night, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says the state is in much better ...

Thu, February 16, 2012

Analysis: Putin's state sector crackdown short on substance

By Jason Bush

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's state firms to clean up their act, but without fundamental reforms he may ...

Wed, February 15, 2012

New York state owes poor schools $5.5 billion: advocates

(Reuters) - Education advocates on Wednesday pushed New York State to increase funding for schools in impoverished areas in the budget for the new fiscal ...

Wed, February 15, 2012

Clinton says move to World Bank "not happening": State Dept

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has confirmed that she has no intention of becoming a candidate to head the World Bank following ...

Wed, February 15, 2012

BOSTON (Reuters) - Point State Capital, one of last year's most celebrated new hedge funds, for the first time has revealed what it owns ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Empire State Building hosts first same-sex weddings

By Patricia Reaney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lucky couples have been married each year on Valentine Day's on the top of the Empire State ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

State of Arizona and centenarian turn 100 together

By Jennifer Griffith

SAFFORD, Arizona (Reuters) - The state of Arizona and spirited senior Lavona Jones Evans both have a reason to celebrate on Tuesday ...

Tue, February 14, 2012

Egypt state press escalates dispute over U.S. NGOs

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian state-run newspapers escalated a dispute with the United States over an inquiry into civil society groups on Tuesday by splashing across ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Washington state governor signs gay marriage bill

OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - Washington state Governor Christine Gregoire signed legislation on Monday to legalize gay marriage, putting the state on track to become the ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Washington governor signs gay marriage law

By Nicole Neroulias

OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - Washington state became the seventh in the nation to put a law on its books recognizing same-sex marriage ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Judge allows ex-Penn State coach visits with grandchildren

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A judge on Monday granted nearly all requests from former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, allowing ...

Mon, February 13, 2012

Empire State Building owner files for $1 bln IPO

By Tanya Agrawal and Jochelle Mendonca

(Reuters) - Empire State Realty Trust, owners of the iconic Empire State Building, filed to sell up to $1 ...

Sat, February 11, 2012

Wild third period continues Broncos Saturday struggles

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KALAMAZOO (WKZO)-- For the past two Saturdays, Western Michigan has been in position to ...

Sat, February 11, 2012

Iran to announce nuclear progress: Ahmadinejad

By Parisa Hafezi and Mitra Amiri

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Saturday that the Islamic Republic, targeted by tougher Western sanctions, would ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Broncos pull out an old trick, take down Ohio State in overtime 3-2

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KALAMAZOO (WKZO) --Heading down the home-stretch of the CCHA regular season, every point counts ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Explosions kill 17 in Syrian city of Aleppo: report

By Dominic Evans

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Two explosions outside security bases in Aleppo killed 17 soldiers and civilians on Friday, Syrian television said, in the ...

Fri, February 10, 2012

Ex-BofA McNicholas joins State Street as sales head

HONG KONG (Reuters) - State Street Corp has hired former Bank of America Corp's executive Dan McNicholas as head of sales for its alternative ...

Thu, February 09, 2012

Washington state governor to sign gay marriage bill on Monday

By Nicole Neroulias

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Governor Christine Gregoire plans to sign newly passed legislation on Monday to legalize gay marriage in Washington state, making ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Man storms courthouse in New York state, firing shotgun

By Aman Ali

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York state gunman with a grudge against the mayor of Middletown stormed a courthouse on Wednesday ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

Gay marriage wins final legislative approval in Washington state

By Nicole Neroulias

OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - A bill to legalize gay marriage in Washington state won final legislative approval on Wednesday in a largely ...

Wed, February 08, 2012

By Susan Guyett

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Indiana became the 23rd state to pass anti-union "right-to-work" legislation on Wednesday and the first in the nation's ...

Mon, January 30, 2012

WITC Students Take Projects To State Capitol

MADISON, WI (KDAL) - WITC Superior students are taking their college and community-related accomplishments to the State Capitol on Tuesday. The four students will be ...

Sat, January 28, 2012

With instability at home, Yemeni chief arrives in U.S.

By Daniel Trotta

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Barely clinging to power, Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh arrived in the United States on Saturday, apparently to ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

Washington state marijuana legalization headed for ballot

By Alex Dobuzinskis

(Reuters) - Supporters of legalizing marijuana for recreational use have submitted enough signatures to put the matter to voters in Washington state ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

Fitch warns Washington state over budget gap

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - On the heels of a warning on Friday by Fitch Ratings that it could lower its rating on Washington state's ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

Romney, in comeback, has narrow Maine caucus win

By Ros Krasny

PORTLAND, Maine (Reuters) - Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney grabbed back some momentum after midweek losses in three states, scoring a narrow ...

Fri, January 27, 2012

Input On State Transportation Plan To Be Taken In Duluth

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The public, transportation stakeholders and local government officials are invited to provide input for Minnesota’s 20-year Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

Reinert Says It's Politics As Usual At State Legislature

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - The 2012 legislative session convened this past Tuesday with a promise of civility and fairness from the new GOP Majority Leader ...

Thu, January 26, 2012

State pension assets, earnings grew in 2010

By Lisa Lambert

(Reuters) - Bucking criticism about their financial performance, state retirement systems' assets grew in 2010, with investment earnings rising for the first ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

TV audience drops for Obama's State of Union speech

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Almost 38 million Americans watched President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech live on television - about 5 million fewer ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

Indiana state House approves right-to-work bill

By Susan Guyett

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Indiana moved one step closer to becoming the first right-to-work state in the country's old manufacturing belt on ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

What the State of the Union means for your wallet

By John Wasik

(Reuters) - While Americans might get a little break in their payroll taxes through the end of this year, greater financial relief ...

Wed, January 25, 2012

State Dept. says Keystone bill raises legal questions

By Roberta Rampton

By Dave Warner

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The two top officers of Penn State's Board of Trustees, enmeshed in the school's child sex abuse ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

Mon, January 09, 2012

Nebraska obtained execution drug legally: state official

OMAHA, Neb (Reuters) - Nebraska obtained its supply of a drug used in executions of death row inmates legally and executions should proceed, state Attorney ...

Mon, January 09, 2012

Amazon, Indiana strike state sales tax deal

By Alistair Barr

(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc and Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels unveiled an agreement on Monday that may mean that the world's ...

Sat, January 07, 2012

Penn State Introduces Bill O'Brien as Head Football Coach

(WKZO) -- Penn State's athletic director announced Saturday that they have hired a new head football coach. New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O ...

Sat, January 07, 2012

Penn State introduces O'Brien as football head coach

By Mark Shade

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Penn State University introduced new football head coach Bill O'Brien on Saturday as the successor to ...

Fri, January 06, 2012

Syrian forces kill 33 in attack on rebel town: residents

AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian government forces have killed at least 33 people in a rebel town near the Lebanese border in the last few days ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

Charities shunning Penn State-tainted Second Mile

By Dave Warner

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Second Mile charity, founded by former Penn State coach and accused child molester Jerry Sandusky, is running into ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

Prison bus overturns on New York State Thruway

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City Department of Correction bus carrying 16 inmates overturned on a state highway on Wednesday, injuring some of ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

Bus carrying inmates overturns on New York State Thruway

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City Department of Correction bus carrying 16 inmates overturned on a state highway on Wednesday, injuring some of ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

Indiana debates controversial right-to-work bill

By Susan Guyett

ABUJA (Reuters) - President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency on Saturday on parts of northern Nigeria plagued by a by a violent Islamist ...

Thu, December 29, 2011

Obama to visit swing state Ohio to talk economy

HONOLULU (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will visit the political battleground state of Ohio next week, ushering in the 2012 election year with a speech ...

Thu, December 29, 2011

Court invalidates Washington state cap on PAC donations

By Terry Baynes

(Reuters) - Washington state cannot prohibit individuals from making large donations to certain political action committees in the weeks leading up to ...

Thu, December 29, 2011

California court says state can kill redevelopment agencies

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - In a major victory for California Governor Jerry Brown, the state supreme court on Thursday upheld a law that would eliminate ...

Wed, December 28, 2011

California city abusing public assets, funds-state

(Reuters) - Montebello, California, a city of about 60,000 in the eastern part of Los Angeles County, is mis-using public assets and funds, the ...

Thu, December 22, 2011

Penn State football program value damaged by scandal: report

(Reuters) - Penn State held onto the No. 3 position in Forbes' rankings of the most valuable college football programs this year, but is expected ...

Thu, December 22, 2011

Indiana Secretary of State was not eligible for office: judge

By Susan Guyett

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Indiana's Republican Secretary of State Charlie White was not eligible to run for the office he now holds ...

Wed, December 21, 2011

Sandusky case triggers jump in U.S. abuse calls

NEW YORK, Dec 19 - (Reuters) - New York state's tax collections have come in $71.7 million below recently adjusted estimates, reflecting "an economy ...

Sun, December 18, 2011

China urges others to help keep North Korea stable

By Raju Gopalakrishnan

SEOUL (Reuters) - China, which may have received advanced notice of the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, has moved swiftly ...

Sun, December 18, 2011

Penn State QB hurt in locker room fight: school

(Reuters) - The quarterback of bowl-bound Penn State was taken to hospital after a locker room fight with a teammate, said the university, which is ...

Sun, December 18, 2011

By James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court's promised ruling next year on Arizona's immigration crackdown could turn on how much a ...

Wed, December 14, 2011

Obama State of Union address set for January 24

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday accepted an invitation by House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner to deliver his annual State of the ...

Tue, December 13, 2011

By Ian Simpson

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky appears determined to hold out for a trial on explosive child sexual ...

Fri, December 09, 2011

Group of Texas schools sue state to get more funds

(Reuters) - Six so-called property wealthy school districts in Texas on Friday sued the state to get more funding, arguing that the state had failed ...

Thu, December 08, 2011

Wife of accused former Penn State coach says he is innocent

(Reuters) - The wife of the former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, accused of serial child sexual abuse, said on Thursday she believes the ...

Thu, December 08, 2011

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Four individuals have been indicted on charges they stole taxpayer dollars that were supposed to be spent on public services in ...

Wed, December 07, 2011

Many companies pay no state taxes: report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Many brand-name U.S. companies are using deductions, credits and other means to shave their state tax rates below zero percent, a ...

Wed, December 07, 2011

Former Penn State coach Sandusky released from jail

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - Former Penn State University football coach Jerry Sandusky posted bail and was released from jail on Thursday after ...

Wed, December 07, 2011

Ex-Syracuse coach not charged despite evidence

By Aman Ali

SYRACUSE, New York (Reuters) - Former Syracuse University basketball coach Bernie Fine cannot be charged under New York state law for allegedly ...

Tue, December 06, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Increasing demands for healthcare and other services, along with weakening in the national economy, could knock U.S. state ...

Mon, November 28, 2011

ESPN's Skipper talks NBA, Penn State scandal

By Lisa Richwine and Paul Thomasch

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fans outraged over two college sex abuse scandals and frustrated over labor unrest in the ...

Mon, November 28, 2011

State Department concerned attack will affect Pakistan relations

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday expressed concern about the impact of a cross-border attack that killed Pakistani soldiers on relations between the ...

Mon, November 28, 2011

Government begins Penn State abuse scandal probe

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Investigators from the Department of Education arrived at Penn State University on Monday to review how it handled sex abuse charges against ...

Thu, November 24, 2011

Book Talk: Frazier returns to home state for third novel

By Bernard Vaughan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Charles Frazier's novel "Cold Mountain" was a bestselling and critical phenomenon in 1996 and later became an ...

Wed, November 23, 2011

Will Penn State be pariah in postseason football?

By Ros Krasny

BOSTON (Reuters) - Penn State's football team will end a winning season this weekend but the university's sex abuse scandal ...

Wed, November 23, 2011

Will Penn State be pariah at postseason football party?

By Ros Krasny

BOSTON (Reuters) - Penn State's football team will end a winning season this weekend but the university's sex abuse scandal ...

Wed, November 23, 2011

STATE COLLEGE, Pa (Reuters) - The National Collegiate Athletic Association will investigate Penn State University's athletic programs in the wake of allegations of sexual ...

Fri, November 18, 2011

Fire crews gain upper hand on destructive Nevada blaze

By Riley Snyder and Ben Miller

RENO, Nev (Reuters) - Firefighters working to extinguish a blaze that blackened 2,000 acres of suburban scrubland and ...

Fri, November 18, 2011

Oklahoma State women's basketball coach dies in crash

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Oklahoma State University women's basketball coach Kurt Budke and assistant coach Miranda Serna died when a plane carrying them on ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

More Penn State victims said to emerge after TV interview

By James B. Kelleher and Ernest Scheyder

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Several more people have told a private attorney they were abused as children ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

More Penn State victims said to emerge after TV interview

By James B. Kelleher and Ernest Scheyder

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Several more people have told a private attorney they were abused as children ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

Washington state man to face Bosnian war crimes charges

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A Washington state man accused of being a Bosnian army hit squad member has agreed to return to ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

Former New York state Senate leader's conviction tossed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Wednesday overturned the corruption conviction of the former majority leader of the New York State Senate ...

Wed, November 16, 2011

The screen star made her name on Broadway and has more recently been showing off her singing skills with a recurring role on hit ...

Sun, November 13, 2011

Chenoweth inducted into home state music hall

The screen star made her name on Broadway and has more recently been showing off her singing skills with a recurring role on hit ...

Sat, November 12, 2011

Chenoweth inducted into home state music hall

The screen star made her name on Broadway and has more recently been showing off her singing skills with a recurring role on hit ...

Fri, November 04, 2011

Oostburg Advances In WIAA State Girls Volleyball Tournament

Ashwaubenon – Oostburg landed a victory Friday to advance to the finals of the WIAA Division 3 state girls volleyball tournament at the Resch Center ...

Wed, November 02, 2011

U.S. tries "hip hop" diplomacy in Pakistan

By Chris Allbritton

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Considered by many Pakistanis to be public enemy number one, the United States on Monday turned to the musical ...

Tue, October 25, 2011

Duluth Will Seek State Loan For Indian Point Improvements

DULUTH, MN (KDAL) - Duluth City Councilors voted to have the city apply for a state grant in order to make improvements to the Indian ...

Thu, October 13, 2011

Tennessee officials seize state's largest ever pot farm

By Tim Ghianni

NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - Tennessee officials began burning marijuana on Thursday seized from a growing operation so large and elaborate it included ...

Wed, October 12, 2011

Alabama immigration law decried, applauded as some flee state

By Kelli Dugan

MOBILE, Ala (Reuters) - A climate of fear and panic has taken hold in Alabama's immigrant community since a federal judge ...

Wed, October 12, 2011

Harrisburg bankruptcy sets up fight with state

By Dave Warner and Edith Honan

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Pennsylvania's capital, Harrisburg, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday in a desperate bid to resolve ...

Mon, October 10, 2011

State bans use of tanning beds by minors

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Minors in the state of California will no longer be allowed to use tanning beds after the governor signed a bill ...

Sun, October 09, 2011

State bans use of tanning beds by minors

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Minors in the state of California will no longer be allowed to use tanning beds after Governor Jerry Brown signed a ...

Wed, October 05, 2011

Top court hears fired teacher church-state case

By James Vicini

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court considered on Wednesday whether the federal government can examine employment practices of religious groups, a case ...

Wed, October 05, 2011

Greek state workers take to streets to fight cuts

By Renee Maltezou

ATHENS (Reuters) - Flights were grounded, schools shut and striking Greek workers took to the streets Wednesday in protest against cuts the ...

Tue, October 04, 2011

Michigan judge temporarily halts state welfare cutoffs

DETROIT (Reuters) - A Michigan judge on Tuesday temporarily halted a new law signed by Republican Governor Rick Snyder that would end welfare cash assistance ...

Tue, October 04, 2011

NY prosecutors sue BNY Mellon over forex claims

By Andrew Longstreth

(Reuters) - Bank of New York Mellon was sued on Tuesday by New York federal and state prosecutors who accused the bank ...

Mon, October 03, 2011

Oil pipe lobbyist, State Dept too close: group

By Timothy Gardner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As Washington edges closer to deciding the fate of a pipeline to bring crude from Canada's oil sands ...

Mon, October 03, 2011

Obama bets on 50-state strategy to eke out '12 win

By Jeff Mason

CHICAGO (Reuters) - While Republican presidential candidates target early-voting states, President Barack Obama's team is laying the groundwork for a 50-state ...

Sun, October 02, 2011

China state media takes aim at U.S. currency bill

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's official news agency derided on Sunday U.S. lawmakers' efforts to pressure Beijing over its currency policy as "expedient and ...

Sat, October 01, 2011

Greek economy stuck in recession, complicates fiscal efforts

By Harry Papachristou and Ingrid Melander

ATHENS (Reuters) - The Greek economy will remain stuck in recession next year, underlining the challenge the country faces ...

Fri, September 30, 2011

Washington state couple charged in adopted daughter's death

By Nicole Neroulias

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A Washington state couple who prosecutors said beat and starved their adopted 13-year-old Ethiopian-born daughter and forced her to ...

Thu, September 29, 2011

Greek state workers disrupt audit talks, again

By Harry Papachristou and Lefteris Papadimas

ATHENS (Reuters) - Angry civil servants blocked Greek government buildings on Friday, disrupting talks for a second day with ...

Wed, September 28, 2011

EU's Barroso State of the Union speech

STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - Following are highlights from European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso's State of the Union speech in the European Parliament in ...

Tue, September 27, 2011

Iran denies claims by freed American men: state TV

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Ministry denied on Tuesday claims by two Americans jailed in the Islamic state for more than two years that ...

Tue, September 27, 2011

Rising income taxes lift state, local revenues

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Revenues for state and local governments grew for the seventh straight quarter this spring, buoyed by individual income taxes, Census data released ...

Tue, September 27, 2011

Rhode Island offers lower tuition to immigrants

By Daniel Lovering

CAMBRIDGE, Mass (Reuters) - Rhode Island next year will begin allowing illegal immigrants to pay lower in-state college tuition, the 13th state ...

Tue, September 27, 2011

Activists meet to defend Internet from state control

By Georgina Prodhan and Duncan Miriri

LONDON/NAIROBI (Reuters) - Internet activists accused governments of making it difficult for users of the Web, rights campaigners ...

Sun, September 25, 2011

State Farm pay $5 billion to cover weather damages

(Reuters) - State Farm Insurance has paid $5 billion to its customers for weather-related catastrophes -- damage to cars, homes and other property so far this ...

Sat, September 24, 2011

Washington state gunman shot dead after firing near school field

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A man armed with two rifles opened fire on Saturday near where parents and students were gathered at a middle school football ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Analysis: Peace no closer as Palestinians ask U.N. for state

By Alistair Lyon

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A hasty attempt by big powers to refloat Middle East talks -- and spare the United States the embarrassment ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Major Wisconsin state worker unions lose official status

By John Rondy

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Major state employee unions covering tens of thousands of Wisconsin workers effectively lost their official status this week when ...

Fri, September 23, 2011

Olympian Carl Lewis quits state senate race in New Jersey

By Dave Warner

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Olympic track star Carl Lewis ended his run for the state senate in New Jersey on Friday after a ...

Thu, September 22, 2011

Drug company CEO denied state review of girlfriend's death

SACRAMENTO, Calif (Reuters) - California's attorney general has declined a request by pharmaceutical mogul Jonah Shacknai for a review of the police investigation that ...

Wed, September 21, 2011

Washington state governor intervenes in teachers strike

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - The governor of Washington state ordered Tacoma school district officials and union leaders for 1,900 striking teachers ...

Wed, September 21, 2011

Obama seeks to ease doubts on global leadership

By Matt Spetalnick and Laura MacInnis

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to ease doubts about his leadership on the world stage on ...

Tue, September 20, 2011

Greece to front-load austerity, troika to return

By Lefteris Papadimas and Ingrid Melander

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece pledged to bring forward painful austerity measures on Tuesday, convincing international lenders to return to ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

Pennsylvania lawmakers: English-only bills would unify state

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Two Republican Pennsylvania state legislators said on Monday their proposals to declare English the official language of state government would be a ...

Mon, September 19, 2011

By Jim Wolf

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The State Department is declining for the first time to address an annual industry conference on defense and ...

Wed, September 14, 2011

Debt-laden Harrisburg, Penn. gets state aid early

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The deeply indebted Pennsylvania capital of Harrisburg has received an advance state aid payment of $2.6 million, Harrisburg Mayor Linda ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Multi-state listeria outbreak traced to Colorado cantaloupe

By Keith Coffman

DENVER (Reuters) - Public health officials said on Monday that they have identified the source of a three-state listeria outbreak that killed ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

UBS boss says some banks may need state help: report

ZURICH (Reuters) - Some banks may have to get help from the state as plunging share prices could make it difficult to raise capital, UBS ...

Sun, September 11, 2011

Nate now a depression, oil contractors found in Mexico

By Roberto Ramirez

GUTIERREZ ZAMORA, Mexico (Reuters) - Storm Nate weakened to a tropical depression on Sunday as it moved farther inland across the coffee ...

Sat, September 10, 2011

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's central bank has withdrawn at least 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) from some state-owned lenders via designated central bank bills ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Protesters storm EGT grain terminal in Washington state

CHICAGO (Reuters) - More than 500 protesting port workers stormed the EGT grain terminal at the Port of Longview, Washington, on Thursday and damaged railcars ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

Washington state bomb plot suspect pleads guilty

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A former U.S. soldier accused of planting a bomb along the parade route of a Martin Luther ...

Wed, September 07, 2011

The Dane County Sheriff’s Office has released the results of its investigation into an alleged fight between two state Supreme Court justices. The ...

Fri, August 26, 2011

Hurricane Irene to hit state, city budgets

By Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hurricane Irene is set to lay siege to cities and states along the Eastern U.S. coast this weekend ...

Thu, August 25, 2011

NY Governor Cuomo declares state of emergency ahead of Irene

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday declared a state of emergency to prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Irene ...

Thu, August 25, 2011

NY state to scrutinize pay at not-for-profits

By Joan Gralla

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pay packages awarded to leaders of not-for-profit organizations in New York, which are partly funded by the state ...

Thu, August 25, 2011

NY state to scrutinize pay at not-for-profits

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pay packages awarded to board members and executives of not-for-profit organizations in New York, which are partly funded by the state ...

Thu, August 25, 2011

Chinese state TV shows military cyber hacking clip

By Melanie Lee

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A six-second clip on Chinese state television has provided a rare glimpse into purported cyber hacking attacks launched by ...

Tue, August 23, 2011

Former Pennsylvania powerbroker to be resentenced

By Carlyn Kolker

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered the resentencing of a former Pennsylvania state senator, saying the trial ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Rise of China state-owned firms rattles U.S. companies

By Doug Palmer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When the leaders of the world's two biggest economies meet in Hawaii three months from now, U.S ...

Wed, August 17, 2011

Baidu may face tougher rules after state media criticism

By Soo Ai Peng

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese search engine Baidu Inc may face tighter regulations after facing a barrage of criticism from state media ...

Tue, August 16, 2011

China state media press U.S. debt as Biden visits

By Jeff Mason

BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States must ease Beijing's worries about its vast U.S. debt holdings, China's media said ...

Mon, August 15, 2011

Stage Collapse at Indiana State Fair Kills Five

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WIBQ) -- The Indiana State Fair opens with a memorial service this morning after a stage collapsed on Saturday night. Five people were ...

Sat, August 13, 2011

Indiana State Fair reopens with memorial service

By Susan Guyett

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Indiana State Fair reopened on Monday with a half-hour service remembering those who died following the collapse of ...

Fri, August 12, 2011

Fed hawks at odds on reasoning for dissents

By Ann Saphir

MIDLAND, Texas (Reuters) - Three U.S. Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday offered sharply differing reasons for opposing the Fed's move ...

Fri, August 12, 2011

China delays retirement of senior state banker: sources

By Benjamin Kang Lim

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao has delayed the retirement of China Development Bank's (CDB) chairman, sources said, suggesting ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

Church head says state action "urgent" after riots

By Jodie Ginsberg

LONDON (Reuters) - England's most senior cleric gave his first reaction on Thursday to riots across the country, saying the government ...

Tue, August 09, 2011

Analysis: For unions, state votes may point way for 2012

By Patricia Zengerle

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Labor unions and their Republican opponents are pouring record amounts of cash into state ballot fights over workers' rights ...

Tue, August 09, 2011

Some munis can have higher ratings than U.S.: S&P

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some states and local governments may retain their coveted AAA ratings despite the fact the United States has lost its top ...

Fri, August 05, 2011

State, local job loss menaces recovery: analysts

By Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - State and local governments continued shedding thousands of jobs in July, part of a trend that analysts say could ...

Wed, August 03, 2011

Search on for state trooper thought to be lost in flood

KANSAS CITY, Mo (Reuters) - A search continued on Wednesday for a Missouri state trooper believed swept up in flood waters.

The trooper went missing ...

Tue, August 02, 2011

Exclusive: China mulls new regulator for state financial sector

By Benjamin Kang Lim and Koh Gui Qing

BEIJING (Reuters) - China is considering a proposal to create a ministerial-level body to manage its state-owned ...

Tue, August 02, 2011

"State actor" behind slew of cyber attacks

By Jim Finkle

BOSTON (Reuters) - Security experts have discovered an unprecedented series of cyber attacks on the networks of 72 organizations globally, including the ...

Fri, July 29, 2011

Wild boars invade New York state; kill pets, chase people

By Ray Sanchez

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wild boar are invading the farms of central New York state, attacking livestock, killing family pets, chasing people ...

Wed, July 27, 2011

AT&T's T-Mobile plan gets boost from states

By Jasmin Melvin

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - AT&T Inc's $39 billion plan to acquire Deutsche Telekom AG's T-Mobile unit got support from a Louisiana regulator and 11 state attorneys general on Wednesday.

The Louisiana Public Service Commission, which regulates public utilities and transportation in the state, said it voted 4-1 to approve the merger, after staff found nothing to suggest the wireless deal was contrary to the public interest.

Separately, 11 state attorneys general wrote to the U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission in support of the transaction that would vault the combined companies ahead of current market leader Verizon Wireless.

Attorneys general from Arkansas, Utah, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming said they believed the merger would bring better service and faster data speeds.

They asked for merger-specific conditions to protect competition and the public interest without delaying the merger, according to a news release from the Arkansas AG's office.

A statement by the Utah attorney general said the merger may raise competitive concerns in some discrete local markets and the AGs asked for targeted remedies in those cases.

The ultimate decision on the deal rests with the Justice Department, that is conducting an antitrust review, and the FCC, which is weighing whether the transaction is in the public interest.

The merger would concentrate 80 percent of the U.S. wireless market in just two companies -- AT&T/T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless, a venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group Plc .

AT&T argues that the purchase of T-Mobile will help it expand faster service to more customers.

Critics charge that less competition will increase prices and limit consumer choice.

AT&T's top lawyer welcomed the position of the 11 state attorneys general.

"Their call for federal regulators to expeditiously review and approve the merger further builds on our unprecedented nationwide support from federal, state and local elected officials, national unions, non-profit organizations, and high-tech and venture capital firms," said Wayne Watts, AT&T's senior executive vice president and general counsel.

But some prominent U.S. lawmakers and competitors have come out against the deal, including Senator Herb Kohl, chairman of the U.S. Senate's antitrust subcommittee.

Third-ranked U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Nextel has said AT&T should use the money it plans to pay for T-Mobile to improve its network without removing a national competitor.

Sprint spokesman John Taylor said the Louisiana commission's decision was simply not to oppose AT&T's takeover and to instead defer to the FCC -- "far from the ringing endorsement AT&T sought."

(Reporting by Jasmin Melvin; Editing by Tim Dobbyn)

Sun, July 24, 2011

New Yorkers ready vows as state allows same-sex marriage

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of gay and lesbian New Yorkers are getting ready to say "I do" this weekend, as the Empire State becomes ...

Fri, July 22, 2011

Texas first state to enact hydrofracking rules

By Bruce Nichols

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Friday signed energy legislation to encourage more natural gas production and require energy companies ...

Wed, July 13, 2011

Wisconsin Pays Reciprocity Debt To Minnesota

UNDATED (KDAL) - The state of Wisconsin has settled an old tax reciprocity debt that was owed to Minnesota. Wisconsin paid nearly 60 million dollars ...

Tue, July 12, 2011

Factbox: State crackdowns on illegal immigration

(Reuters) - Several states have passed laws cracking down on illegal immigration since Arizona blazed a path last year with a measure defying the federal ...

Sun, July 10, 2011

Connecticut becomes first state to mandate paid sick time

By Lauren Keiper

BOSTON (Reuters) - Connecticut became the first state in the nation this month to mandate paid sick days for workers, a move ...

Fri, July 08, 2011

State and local governments bleeding jobs

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. state and local governments cut thousands of jobs in June, pushing their payrolls down to the lowest in five years ...

Fri, July 08, 2011

Democrats back power to block state consumer laws

By Dave Clarke

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two Democratic senators are defending a top U.S. regulator's power to shield the nation's largest banks ...

Tue, July 05, 2011

Li Na plays down rift with Chinese state system

By Ben Blanchard

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's French Open champion Li Na attempted on Tuesday to play down her much publicized rift with the ...

Sun, July 03, 2011

Minnesota leaders to meet Tuesday over budget impasse

By David Bailey

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic Governor Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders plan to meet on Tuesday afternoon for the first ...

Sun, July 03, 2011

Mexico's former ruling party set to win state votes

By Noe Torres

TOLUCA, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexicans voted for new governors in three states on Sunday in races slated to be big wins for ...

Sat, July 02, 2011

Washington state closes tourism office over budget woes

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - The state of Washington formally shuttered its tourism office on Friday, a move that helps close deep budget ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

Florida state workers get pink slips, more cuts ahead

By Michael Peltier

TALLAHASSEE, Fla (Reuters) - To patch a $4 billion budget hole, more than 1,600 Florida state government employees were laid off ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

Washington state closes tourism office over budget woes

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - The state of Washington formally shuttered it's tourism office on Friday, a move that helps close deep ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

Sprouts tied to 5-state Salmonella outbreak recalled

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A company producing sprouts announced a voluntary recall of alfalfa sprouts and spicy sprouts linked to a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella infections ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

Illinois governor signs budget but state's problems mount

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Just hours before a new fiscal year was to begin, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn on Thursday signed a new state budget after ...

Fri, July 01, 2011

New York state shuts 7 prisons in budget crunch

By Joan Gralla

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday chose the seven prisons that will be shut down to save ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Romney blasts Obama on jobs in key swing state

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney criticized President Barack Obama's jobs record in a key swing state on Thursday by spotlighting a ...

Thu, June 30, 2011

Minnesota leaders talk budget as state shutdown looms

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic governor and Republican legislative leaders were meeting on Wednesday in search of a budget deal but so far with ...

Wed, June 29, 2011

Tattoo parlor owner linked with Ohio State scandal pleads guilty

COLUMBUS (Reuters) - A tattoo parlor owner whose arrest on marijuana trafficking charges helped lead to the downfall of a top U.S. college football ...

Wed, June 29, 2011

Pennsylvania Senate threatens state control of Harrisburg

By Edith Honan

HARRISBURG (Reuters) - As Pennsylvania's deeply indebted capital of Harrisburg weighs a rescue plan proposed by the state, the Pennsylvania Senate ...

Tue, June 28, 2011

Sarah Palin movie opens in hotbed state Iowa

By Steve Holland

PELLA, Iowa (Reuters) - A visit to Iowa by Republican Sarah Palin on Tuesday is either a timely political move to fuel ...

Tue, June 28, 2011

Global investor confidence falls in June: State Street

LONDON (Reuters) - Confidence among global institutional investors has fallen this month, driven by a sharp drop in confidence among North American investors, State Street ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

New York state Senate again delays gay marriage vote

By Dan Wiessner

ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - The New York state Senate again put off a vote on legalizing same-sex marriage on Thursday, and ...

Fri, June 17, 2011

Don't retry ex-New York state senate leader: lawyer

By Basil Katz

NEW YORK (Reuters) - There is insufficient evidence against former New York Republican Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno to allow for a ...

Fri, June 17, 2011

Wisconsin Budget Passes State Senate

MADISON, WI (KDAL) - The Wisconsin Senate passed the new two year budget on Thursday that was previously passed by the Assembly. The measure now ...

Thu, June 16, 2011

Washington state man feared dead on Mount Rainier

By Laura L. Myers

SEATTLE (Reuters) - A climber attempting to reach the 14,410-foot peak of Washington state's Mount Rainier was overcome by ...

Thu, June 16, 2011

State Department says Zawahri heading al Qaeda "barely matters"

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The State Department on Thursday said it "barely matters" who the new leader of al Qaeda is after reports that Ayman al-Zawahri ...

Thu, June 16, 2011

Minnesota Unemployment Rate 6.6 Percent In May

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - The Minnesota state unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percent in May to a seasonally adjusted 6.6 percent ...

Wed, June 15, 2011

Iran puts satellite into orbit: state TV

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has successfully launched a second domestically built satellite into orbit, Iran's Arabic language al-Alam television reported on Wednesday.

The United ...

Wed, June 15, 2011

Minn. gov asks court to order mediation to avoid state shutdown

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, facing a potential shutdown of state government on July 1, on Wednesday asked a state court to appoint ...

Wed, June 15, 2011

Minnesota Government Shutdown Preparations Continue

ST. PAUL, MN (KDAL) - Preparations continue across Minnesota for a potential government shutdown if a budget agreement is not reached. Several hundred thousand state ...

Mon, June 06, 2011

Talks On Minnesota State Budget Continue

ST. PAUL, Mn (KDAL) - Minnesota Governor Dayton and Republican Legislative leaders are expected to be talking again today as they try to come to ...

Sat, June 04, 2011

Former Secretary of State Eagleburger dies

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger, who served under George H.W. Bush in the early 1990s, died on Saturday at the ...

Fri, June 03, 2011

Alabama latest state poised to curb immigration

By Peggy Gargis

BIRMINGHAM, Ala (Reuters) - The Alabama Senate late on Thursday approved and sent to Governor Robert Bentley a law cracking down on ...

Fri, June 03, 2011

Alabama latest state poised to crack down on immigration

BIRMINGHAM, Ala (Reuters) - The Alabama Senate late on Thursday approved and sent to Governor Robert Bentley a law cracking down on illegal immigration, the ...

Thu, June 02, 2011

New Jersey governor to refund state for trips

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and the Republican party are refunding more than $3,000 for trips Christie ...

Tue, May 31, 2011

Government Shutdown Still Looms For Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Min (KDAL) - Governor Dayton and GOP leaders in the Minnesota Legislature have still not agreed on a compromise to balance the state ...

Mon, May 30, 2011

Ohio State coach Tressel resigns

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ohio State University's Jim Tressel, one of the top college football coaches, has quit in the continuing fallout from payment ...

Fri, May 27, 2011

State Department names new spokesperson after Wiki-flap

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The State Department on Thursday named career diplomat Victoria Nuland as its new spokesperson, filling a vacancy left when the former incumbent ...

Thu, May 26, 2011

State Department names Caucasus Islamist group to terrorism list

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday named an Islamist insurgent group in Russia's North Caucasus to its official list of terrorist groups ...

Thu, May 26, 2011

Niger signs off on Libyan deal for state telecom firm

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Niger has confirmed a deal with Libya's LAP Green Network for a ten-year majority share in state telecommunications firm Sonitel and ...

Wed, May 25, 2011

Obama confident of Mideast two-state solution

By Matt Falloon

LONDON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he believed a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine was achievable but urged ...

Wed, May 25, 2011

JFC votes to eliminate public campaign financing in state elections

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Candidates for state offices would no longer get tax money under a budget measure passed Tuesday.

On a 12 to 4 ...

Wed, May 25, 2011

Committee votes not to give part-time state workers pensions

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Republicans say part-timers in the private sector don’t get pensions – and government part-timers shouldn’t get them either.

Audit Committee to work on cutting state worker OT

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Governor Scott Walker’s commission on fraud and waste will make suggestions this summer on ways to cut state employee overtime ...

Fri, May 20, 2011

Plan would cut state spending on preserving nature lands

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin would spend 30 percent less to preserve nature lands, under a budget plan endorsed Thursday by the Legislature’s Joint ...

Wed, May 18, 2011

State officials toss all ethics complaints over CB battle

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State officials have thrown out all ethics complaints against both Republicans and Democrats in connection with the battle to curb public ...

Tue, May 17, 2011

Multi-state accord would reduce tobacco sales to minors

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The companies that own Circle K, Dairymart and On The Run stores reached an agreement on Tuesday with 39 state attorneys general ...

Tue, May 17, 2011

Treasury blacklists 21st Iranian state bank

David Lawder

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday blacklisted another Iranian state-owned bank for its role in what Washington sees as an increasingly ...

Mon, May 16, 2011

JFC to consider scaling back Secretary of State's duties

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The committee that’s rewriting the new state budget will consider scaling back the secretary of state’s duties on Thursday ...

Sun, May 15, 2011

Hyundai, Alabama state to make investment announcement

By Bernie Woodall and Hyunjoo Jin

DETROIT/SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co and the state of Alabama will announce on Monday ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

Former NY state senator sentenced to prison

ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - A former New York state senator was sentenced to 21 months in prison on Friday after admitting to tax evasion ...

Fri, May 13, 2011

India's beleaguered ruling coalition wins respite in state votes

By Rupak De Chowdhuri

KOLKATA (Reuters) - India's beleaguered ruling coalition won some respite after a key ally overturned three decades of communist rule ...

Thu, May 12, 2011

Washington state suspends 2012 presidential primary

By Laura L. Myersœ

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Washington became the first U.S. state to suspend its 2012 presidential primary election on Thursday, a move ...

Thu, May 12, 2011

Defining Marriage Amendment Passes Senate

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) - The state Senate has approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would prohibit same-sex marriages in Minnesota. The House is expected ...

Thu, May 12, 2011

State Basketball Obits

A former Milwaukee Bucks player and the first star of the UW Green Bay mens basketball team died this week. Robert "Tractor" Traylor was ...

Wed, May 11, 2011

State Street says SEC probes its forex pricing

(Reuters) - State Street Corp <STT.N>, the world's third largest institutional investor, said it was under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission ...

Wed, May 11, 2011

State employees helping with fires suffer personal losses

By Corrie MacLaggan

AUSTIN, Tex. (Reuters) - Since wildfire plowed through Possum Kingdom State Park in April, park ranger Carolyn Mallory's job has involved ...

Tue, May 10, 2011

Liberals in southern Arizona seek to form new state

By Brad Poole

TUCSON, Arizona (Reuters) - A long-simmering movement by liberal stalwarts in southern Arizona to break away from the rest of the largely ...

Sun, May 08, 2011

Bahrain to lift state of emergency from June 1

By Frederik Richter

MANAMA (Reuters) - Bahrain's king has ordered a state of emergency to be lifted from June 1, after imposing it following ...

Sun, May 08, 2011

Bahrain to lift state of emergency on June 1

MANAMA (Reuters) - Bahrain's Sunni king has ordered a state of emergency to be lifted from June 1, after imposing it following weeks of ...

Sat, May 07, 2011

Wayne State Football Player Killed

(Detroit, MI) -- Detroit and Wayne State University police are searching for the killer of a Wayne State football player. Authorities say junior cornerback Cortez ...

Fri, May 06, 2011

Pennsylvania to be third state with dedicated sex offender court

By Daniel Lovering

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Pennsylvania next month will become the third state in the nation with a court dedicated to bringing sex offenders ...

Thu, May 05, 2011

Former Ohio State football star in plea bargain negotiations

By Jim Leckrone

COLUMBUS (Reuters) - Art Schlichter, a former Ohio State quarterback whose professional football career was cut short by his gambling, is negotiating ...

Thu, May 05, 2011

2010 Was A Good Year For Minnesota Exports

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) - Exports were a bright spot in the state economy last year. Katie Clark is executive director of the Minnesota Trade ...

Thu, May 05, 2011

China population turning-point to spur inflation:state economist

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's census results show the world's second-biggest economy is nearing a demographic watershed that will auger wage rises, higher inflation ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

State Supreme Court to Hear CB Bill Challenge

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The state Supreme Court will consider a legal challenge to a bill that limits collective bargaining rights for public employee unions ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

Texas Senate passes state budget that cuts spending

By Corrie MacLaggan

AUSTIN, Tex (Reuters) - The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a budget that makes cuts to education and health care, but not ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

State Prosecutors say No to Unpaid Furlough Days

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin prosecutors have said no to taking six unpaid furlough days by July 2nd.

So they now face the risk of ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

State Supreme Court Recount 2/3 Complete, Prosser Holds Lead

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Missouri's Democratic Governor Jay Nixon on Saturday vetoed a redistricting bill drafted by the Republican-dominated legislature that Democrats said was politically ...

Sat, April 30, 2011

The Lions Last Night Selected Speedy Boise State Receiver And Kick Returner Titus Young In The Second Round NFL

Lion’s general manager Martin Mayhew calls Detroit’s second round pick in last night’s NFL draft “a stick of dynamite”. Day Two ...

Fri, April 29, 2011

Judge Agrees on Extension to Verify State Senate Recalls

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A judge in Madison agreed Friday to let recall elections for up to eight Wisconsin senators be held on July 12th ...

Fri, April 29, 2011

Texas state employees sue Comptroller over privacy

NEW YORK, April 29 (Reuters Legal) - A public school teacher sued the Texas Comptroller's Office on behalf of 3.5 million current and ...

Thu, April 28, 2011

Green Bay Packers Draft Mississippi State OT Derek Sherrod

NEW YORK, NY (WTAQ) - The Green Bay Packers selected Mississippi State offensive tackle Derek Sherrod with the 32nd pick in the 2011 NFL Draft ...

Thu, April 28, 2011

Arizona governor makes Colt revolver official state gun

PHOENIX (Reuters) - The Colt revolver, a historic remnant from the shoot-em-up days of the old West, is now Arizona's official gun.

By Steve Olafson

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin on Wednesday signed into law a prohibition on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy ...

Thu, April 21, 2011

Oklahoma 4th state to ban abortions after 20 weeks

By Steve Olafson

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin on Wednesday signed into law a prohibition on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Oklahoma is fourth state to ban abortions after 20 weeks

By Steve Olafson

OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) - Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin on Wednesday signed into law a measure prohibiting abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Arizona House votes to make Colt revolver official state gun

By David Schwartz

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Taking a page out of the old West history books, the Arizona Legislature early on Wednesday made the Colt ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

Lawmakers Seek to Declare Out of State Dams as State Green Energy Sources

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Two Republican state lawmakers have proposed a bill to declare large out of state dams as renewable power sources for ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

State Bankruptcy Alternative Growing in Popularity

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Growing numbers of people are filing for a bankruptcy alternative that’s unique to Wisconsin.

Petitions for voluntary debt amortization have ...

Tue, April 19, 2011

State Street operating profit boosted by fee income

BOSTON (Reuters) - State Street Corp <STT.N>, one of the world's largest institutional investors, said quarterly operating earnings rose as improved financial markets ...

Tue, April 19, 2011

Group: Enough Signatures for Recall of State Sen. Holperin

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A group says it will file petitions later this week to order a recall election against Senate Democrat Jim Holperin of ...

Fri, April 15, 2011

Delaware to be eighth state to recognize gay civil unions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Delaware governor Jack Markell is expected to sign into law a bill that will make the state the eighth to recognize civil ...

Fri, April 15, 2011

Georgia lawmakers pass state's immigration bill

Russia raps U.S. state dept human rights report

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday that last week's U.S. State Department report, criticizing Moscow's human rights record ...

Mon, April 11, 2011

3rd State Budget Hearing in West Allis Monday

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin legislators will hear more public comments Monday on Governor Scott Walker’s proposed state budget for the next two ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

Group: 36 Wis. Cities Can't Cover Losses in State Aid

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Despite what Governor Scott Walker says, three dozen Wisconsin cities cannot make up for losses in state aid with higher employee ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

Walker Administration asks State Supreme Court to Drop Suit Blocking CB Law

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Governor Scott Walker’s administration asked the State Supreme Court Thursday to drop the lawsuit that’s blocking the new cutbacks ...

Fri, April 08, 2011

State Prosecutors Face Part-Time Status or Furlough Days

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin prosecutors have been told they’ll become part-time employees if they don’t take six more unpaid furlough days by ...

Thu, April 07, 2011

Indiana secretary of state election must be reconsidered: court

By Susan Guyett

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - An Indiana commission must reconsider whether the embattled Secretary of State had a legal right to be on the ...

Thu, April 07, 2011

State trying to Keep Federal Health Care Grant

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State health officials say they’ll find a way to preserve an 11-million dollar federal grant that gives pre-natal care and ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

Bill Calls For State Employee Cuts And Wage Freezes

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) - A 15-percent reduction in the number of state employees by 2015 and a two-year wage freeze -- that's the most ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

VIDEO: Michigan State Takes Lugnuts in Crosstown Showdown

LANSING (WJXQ) --The Lansing Lugnuts fell to the Michigan State baseball team , 2-1, in the 2011 Crosstown Showdown. A crowd of 7,000 gathered ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

State Golfers Play Masters Tomorrow

Augusta, Ga (WSAU)Jerry Kelly of Madison will be the first of three Wisconsin golfers to tee off at the Masters tomorrow. Tee times ...

Wed, April 06, 2011

Three Biggest State School Referendums Defeated Tuesday

RACINE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s three largest school referendums all went down to defeat Tuesday.

In Racine, only 38 percent of voters said yes ...

Fri, April 01, 2011

ST. PAUL, Min. (MNN) - There's a short lull at the State Capitol Friday after a hectic week when the House and Senate passed ...

Thu, March 31, 2011

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bill Burns, a career U.S. diplomat and Washington's pointman on dealing with Iran, has been chosen to replace Jim Steinberg ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

LRB Chief: Agency Can Publish Laws Without Sec. of State

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The head of the state's Legislative Reference Bureau says he believes the agency can publish laws independent of the secretary ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Duluth Council Objects To State Aid Cuts

DULUTH, Min. (KDAL) - The Duluth City Council, on a unanimous vote Monday night, passed a resolution in opposition to a bill that would cut ...

Tue, March 29, 2011

Syrian government resigns: state television

DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accepted the resignation of the government on Tuesday, Syrian state television said.

WIAA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALS

--Division 1 State Tournament

Middleton 50, Milwaukee Pius 39

Nicolet 72, Eau Claire North 46

--Division 2 ...

Fri, March 25, 2011

NYC tops U.S. in private jobs, commercial property: state

Fri, March 18, 2011

Merrill Wins State Semi-Final

Madison, Wi (WSAU) The Merrill Bluejays rallied from 12 points down to beat Waunakee this afternoon in the D-2 State boys basketball semi-finals at ...

Fri, March 18, 2011

Girls 1 step from state

Sectional semifinals were played in the WIAA State girls basketball tournament Thursday night. In Divison 1, top seeded Pulaski was upset by Green Bay ...

Fri, March 18, 2011

N.J. state computers nearly sold with sensitive data

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Child abuse reports, Social Security numbers and other highly sensitive data were discovered on a batch of government computers headed for ...

Thu, March 10, 2011

Protestors Dragged from State Capitol

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Police are dragging protestors from the Wisconsin Capitol Thursday after passage of an anti-union measure.

State Senators approved a stripped-down version ...

Thu, March 10, 2011

It Could Be Just The Beginning Of March Madness For Michigan State Or The End Of The Season

Michigan State’s chances of going to the NCAA tournament are remote if the Spartans can’t get past Iowa in their Big Ten ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

State Senate approves parts of budget repair bill despite Democrats' absence

MADISON (WRN-WSAU) The State Senate voted Wednesday night on key parts of Governor Walker's budget repair bill even though 14 Democrats remain in ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

Jim Tressel’s Job Isn’t In Jeopardy, But The Ohio State Head Coach Has Been Suspended By The School For Two Games

Ohio State has suspended head coach Jim Tressel for two games for violating NCAA rules after failing to notify the university that he knew ...

Tue, March 08, 2011

Cuban state layoffs move slowly, workers uneasy

By Marc Frank

Columbus, OH. (WHBL-Learfield) - Can the Wisconsin Badgers beat a number-one ranked Ohio State Buckeye team for the third time in less than a year ...

Sun, March 06, 2011

Badgers get ready for Ohio State today

MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) - Can the Wisconsin Badgers beat a number-one ranked Ohio State Buckeye team for the third time in less than a year ...

Sat, March 05, 2011

State security building torched in Cairo: sources

CAIRO (Reuters) - A state security building on the outskirts of the Egyptian capital was set alight on Saturday, a security source said, one day ...

Sat, March 05, 2011

State Employee layoffs loom amid budget impasse

By Jeff Mayers

MADISON, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker issued layoff warning notices on Friday to unions representing state workers as a battle ...

Sat, March 05, 2011

It’s Showdown Saturday At Crisler Arena Where Rivals Michigan And Michigan State Square Off

It’s Michigan hosting Michigan State this afternoon at Crisler Arena with the outcome of this rivalry game possibly going a long way in ...

Sat, March 05, 2011

Storm & Warriors Play For State Titles Today

MADISON (WSAU) Robbie Poirier scored the game-winner as the Wausau West Warriors earned a trip to the State Championship Hockey game for the second ...

Fri, March 04, 2011

State Of The City Address Monday In Duluth

Duluth Mayor Don Ness will be delivering his State Of The City address on Monday night from the Lake Superior Ballroom at the DECC ...

Thu, March 03, 2011

Indiana Secretary of State White charged with vote fraud

Field Is Set For State Hockey, Girls Basketball Regionals

Wausau, Wi (WSAU)

The WIAA hockey State Tournaments begin this Thursday at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.

Thursday March 3rd

Game 1- Green ...

Mon, February 28, 2011

Michigan State Was Embarrassed At Home By 8th-Ranked Purdue 67-To-47

Michigan State suffered its worst home loss in seven years yesterday afternoon as 8th-ranked Purdue spanked the Spartans 67-to-47. The defeat means that at ...

Sun, February 27, 2011

Wisconsin State Senators in Daily Talks

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - They are talking.

Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller says he has been in contact with the Senate Majority Leader, Republican Scott ...

Sun, February 27, 2011

Badgers ice cold against St. Cloud State

ST CLOUD, Minn (WSAU) The Wisconsin Badgers are ice cold down the stretch. They fell to St. Cloud State on Saturday night, 7-3. It ...

Sat, February 26, 2011

State Capitol Sleepovers in Offices, Hearing Rooms to End

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Protesters will have to end sleepovers in offices and hearing rooms of the Wisconsin Capitol by Saturday night.

That's the ...

Sat, February 26, 2011

State Assembly Passes Gov's Budget Repair Bill

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Assembly voted just after 1 a.m. Friday to pass a budget-balancing bill that takes away most collective bargaining ...

Fri, February 25, 2011

Ohio Republicans may modify state worker union bill before vote

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Reuters) - An Ohio bill that would terminate collective bargaining rights for state workers likely will be softened by amendments before it comes ...

Fri, February 25, 2011

Indiana Democrats plan to stay out of state Monday to delay vote

By Susan Guyett

CEDAR FALLS, Ia. (WIBQ) - Indiana State accomplished two things with a win in Cedar Falls Tuesday night against Northern Iowa. First of all, they ...

Wed, February 23, 2011

Americans prepare to leave Libya by ferry: State Dept

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday it had begun processing Americans in Tripoli for evacuation to Malta aboard a chartered ...

Wed, February 23, 2011

Michigan State Earned A Critical Win Last Night

Michigan State finished on a 14-to-1 run last night at Minnesota to rally for a critical 53-to-48 win over the Gophers. The victory boosted ...

Tue, February 22, 2011

Indiana state Senate passes law to curb teachers unions

By Susan Guyett

Badgers roll past Penn State

MADISON (TSN-WSAU) Keaton Nankivil and Jon Leuer both finished with 22 points as 10th ranked Wisconsin topped Penn State, 76-66, at Kohl Center.

Leuer ...

Sun, February 20, 2011

State Senate to Convene Without Dems

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Senate will convene Tuesday to pass non-spending bills and act on appointments, even if the missing 14 Democrats haven ...

Sun, February 20, 2011

Badgers Host Penn State

Madison, Wis. (WHBL-Learfield) - Trailing by three games, with only five games left, the Wisconsin Badgers will need some help to claim even a share ...

Sat, February 19, 2011

Broncos Escape With 68-65 Victory Over Illinois State

Kalamazoo –(WKZO) Trailing by as much as 11 in the 2^nd half and without current MAC Player of the Week Flenard Whitfield, it ...

Sat, February 19, 2011

Michigan State’s Disappointing Season Will Be In Focus Today On ESPN For Tonight’s Game Between The Spartans And Illinois

Michigan State appears to be on the bubble for nailing down a bid to the NCCA tournament and that probably makes tonight’s contest ...

Fri, February 18, 2011

State Assembly Adjourns Until Tuesday

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The State Assembly has adjourned ahead of a Republican attempt to rush a vote on Governor Scott Walker's budget repair ...

Fri, February 18, 2011

State Street pays full price in forex settlement

By Dan Levine and Ross Kerber

SAN FRANCISCO/BOSTON (Reuters) - The only U.S. state pension fund known to have settled with State Street ...

Fri, February 18, 2011

UPDATE: State Patrol Looks for Dems, Ziegelbauer Holds Key to Assembly Vote

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State troopers were sent Friday morning to the home of Senate Democratic Minority Leader Mark Miller in Monona.

Media reports said ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

Obama to make state visit to Britain in May

LONDON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will make a state visit to Britain in May, British officials said on Thursday.

Obama will be accompanied by ...

Thu, February 17, 2011

Amid crisis, state workers say: "Don't blame us"

By Daniel Trotta and Edith Honan

NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - When a New Jersey family with an autistic child walks into the state office ...

Wed, February 16, 2011

South Carolina House backs move to boost state power

By Harriet McLeod

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - South Carolina's House of Representatives on Wednesday called for a federal Constitutional Convention to consider an ...

Wed, February 16, 2011

Governor Dayton And State GOP Leaders Visit Duluth

Governor Dayton flew into Duluth and is also visiting Moorhead, Mankato and Rochester today to pitch his budget-balancing plan, released on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Republicans ...

Wed, February 16, 2011

Ohio State Beat The Spartans 71-To-61 Last

The Spartans battled the Buckeyes hard last night at Ohio State, but in the end turnovers doomed Michigan State down the stretch with M-S-U ...

Tue, February 15, 2011

California governor Brown freezes state hiring

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown ordered a hiring freeze on Tuesday across the state's government to help cut costs in the ...

Tue, February 15, 2011

It’s An Unfamiliar Role Tonight For Michigan State As The Spartans Are 13-Point Underdogs For Their Game At Ohio State

It’s Michigan State at second-ranked Ohio State tonight with the visiting Spartans listed as 13-point underdogs to the Buckeyes, who lost their first ...

Mon, February 14, 2011

RIM says state security demands are normal

By Matt Cowan

BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) - BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is not alone in facing demands from governments for access to its data ...

Mon, February 14, 2011

Peoples State Bank Fails, First Michigan Takes Over

(Lansing, MI) -- First Michigan Bank has taken over the deposits and nearly all assets of Peoples State Bank. Peoples State Bank was based in ...

Sun, February 13, 2011

Badgers Upset Ohio State

Madison, Wis. (WHBL-Learfield) - Falling behind by 15 points, it didn't look like Wisconsin was about to upset number-one, but it happened. Jordan Taylor ...

Sat, February 12, 2011

Badgers rally from 15-down, beat top-ranked Ohio State

Jordan Taylor scored 21 of his 27 points in the final 13 minutes to ignite a furious second-half comeback as 13th-ranked Wisconsin stormed back ...

Sat, February 12, 2011

Kalin Lucas scored a game-high 24 points to lead Michigan State to a 75-57 win over Penn State last night at the Breslin Center ...

Thu, February 10, 2011

State Street sued by Arkansas over currency deals

BOSTON (Reuters) - State Street Corp, one of the world's largest custodial banks, was sued on Thursday by an Arkansas pension fund for overcharging ...

Thu, February 10, 2011

State Street sued by Arkansas over currency deals

BOSTON (Reuters) - State Street Corp, one of the world's largest custodial banks, was sued on Thursday by an Arkansas pension fund for overcharging ...

Thu, February 10, 2011

NY state authority warns against Nassau takeover delay

By Edith Honan

Gov. Walker: State's Budget Hole Now $3.6B

Partial-Privatization of State Commerce Dept. OK'ed in Legislature

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The state Commerce Department will be partially-privatized under a bill passed by both houses of the Legislature Wednesday.

The Senate voted ...

Wed, February 02, 2011

(Lansing, MI) -- Governor Snyder has a message for state employees: You make too much money. He unveiled a report yesterday on the state's ...

Tue, February 01, 2011

Michigan State Finds Itself Unranked To Start February

Michigan State is nowhere to be found in the rankings released on Monday after the Spartans were 25th last week in the Associated Press ...

Mon, January 31, 2011

Michigan State Snapped Its 3-Game Losing Streak Last Night

Michigan State got a must win last night at the Breslin Center, but barely as the Spartans held on to beat Indiana in overtime ...

Mon, January 31, 2011

Analyst: Health Reform Law Could Help State's Medicaid Budget

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s financially-troubled Medicaid budget could get some big relief under the federal health reform law.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WIBQ) - It was déjà vu for the Indiana State Sycamores. For the second time this season they had a commanding ...

Thu, January 27, 2011

Michigan State Hosts The Wolverines Tonight

Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo maintains Michigan is much better that the Wolverine’s 11-and-9 record might indicate. However, U-of-M has lost six straight ...

Thu, January 27, 2011

UPDATE: State Senate Approves Job Creation Tax Break Bill

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Legislature gave its final approval Thursday to tax cuts for businesses that create jobs.

The Senate voted 25 to ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

Illinois appeals court voids revenue for state bonds

By Karen Pierog

CHICAGO (Reuters) - An Illinois court on Wednesday voided a law that created a variety of revenue sources earmarked for funding big ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

Franken, Craavack State of the Union Reax

(Washington, DC) -- Eighth District Congressman Chip Cravaack [[ cruh-VACK ]] agrees with most of President Obama's State of the Union speech, but now hopes he ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

9 of State's 12 Metro Areas Lost Jobs Last Month

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Nine of Wisconsin’s 12 metro areas lost jobs in December.

That’s what state labor officials said Wednesday.

Metro Milwaukee ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

When Michigan State Hosts Michigan Tomorrow Night, M-S-U Won’t Have Junior Guard Korie Lucious

Michigan State starting junior guard Korie Lucious has been dismissed from the team for the remainder of the season. Spartan’s coach Tom Izzo ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

Top-Ranked Ohio State Stayed Undefeated

Last night in the Big Ten, top-ranked Ohio State had no trouble improving to 21-and-0 as the Buckeyes pounded visiting 12th-ranked Purdue 87-to-64.

And ...

Tue, January 25, 2011

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Tue, January 25, 2011

Ohio is latest U.S. state switching drugs for executions

By Mary Wisniewski

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Ohio is the latest state in the U.S. to switch drugs for executions, after a U.S. company ...

Tue, January 25, 2011

President Obama's State of the Union Address Tuesday Night

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - As Ron Johnson sees it, Tuesday night’s State of the Union address will determine if President Obama got the ...

Tue, January 25, 2011

Senate leaders open option of state bankruptcy

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican leaders said on Tuesday they were considering allowing financially stressed U.S. states to declare bankruptcy.

State bankruptcy bill imminent, Gingrich says

By Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislation that would allow U.S. states to file for bankruptcy will likely be introduced in Congress within the ...

Fri, January 21, 2011

Some Quarterback News Out Of Both Michigan And Michigan State

Michigan sophomore quarterback Tate Forcier yesterday erased any doubt that he might try to stay with the Wolverines, announcing on Twitter that he’s ...

Thu, January 20, 2011

State of the State Address

LANSING, MI (WHTC News) - Jennifer Granholm’s term “blow you away” proved to be a Waterloo … will this from Rick Snyder be his albatross ...

Thu, January 20, 2011

Central Waters 1st to Join State's Green Tier Program

AMHERST, Wis. (WTAQ) - “Green beer” could soon have a new meaning in Wisconsin.

The Central Waters Brewing Company of Amherst hopes to become the ...

Thu, January 20, 2011

Ex-State Senator Plale Named Head of Division of State Facilities

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A Democrat who lost his state Senate seat in last fall’s primary has landed a job with the Republican Walker ...

Wed, January 19, 2011

Indiana State "Blacks Out" Missouri State

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WIBQ) - Indiana State may have to try a “Black Out” more often. The Sycamores encouraged fans to dress in all black ...

Wed, January 19, 2011

WATCH: Live Coverage of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder's State of the State Speech

Wed, January 19, 2011

Michigan State still hasn’t found its shooting touch and it cost the 17th-ranked Spartans last night at 23rd-ranked Illinois, where M-S-U lost 71-to-62 ...

Tue, January 18, 2011

Ex-Gov. Doyle Will Work as Private Attorney For State's Biggest Firm

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Former Governor Jim Doyle will become a private attorney for Wisconsin’s largest law firm, Foley and Lardner.

Doyle said Monday ...

Tue, January 18, 2011

In Big Ten Action Coming Up Tonight, It’s Michigan State At Illinois While Michigan Is At Northwestern

It’s number-17 Michigan State at 23rd-rankd Illinois tonight while also in the Big Ten, Michigan plays at Wisconsin. M-S-U moved back into the ...

Mon, January 17, 2011

WATCH: Governor Snyder's State of the State Speech Wednesday

LANSING -- (WKZO) Newly elected Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will deliver his first State of the State speech on Wednesday beginning at 7pm. We'll ...

Mon, January 17, 2011

Indiana State Tops Creighton On Last Second Shot

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WIBQ) - It was a thriller in the Hulman Center Sunday afternoon. A last second tip in by Carl Richard broke a ...

Fri, January 14, 2011

State GOP Chair Priebus New RNC Chair

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin Republican Party Chair Reince Priebus has become the new chair of the Republican National Committee.

Priebus succeeds Michael Steele ...

Fri, January 14, 2011

Snow-covered Massachusetts lifts state of emergency

By Lauren Keiper

BOSTON (Reuters) - Massachusetts lifted its state of emergency on Thursday as New England dug out from under deep snow following a ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

Snow-covered Mass. lifts state of emergency

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Hog and pork market prices are expected to reach record levels for farmers this year, but most Wisconsin producers won’t ...

Sun, January 09, 2011

By Muhanad Mohammed

NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - A mixture of euphoria and cautious hope greeted anti-U.S. Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Thursday, a ...

Wed, January 05, 2011

It Was An Exciting Finish Last Night At The Sugar Bowl Where Ohio State Hung On To Beat Arkansas 31-To-26

Ohio State intercepted a Ryan Mallett pass at the Buckeyes' 17-yard line with just under a minute to play and OSU held on for ...

Wed, January 05, 2011

China state newspaper's Web unit plans IPO

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - People.com.cn, the online news portal run by People's Daily, the mouthpiece of China's Communist Party, aims to list ...

Tue, January 04, 2011

State Lawmakers Open Special Session on Jobs, Economy

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin lawmakers officially opened their special session Tuesday on improving the state’s economy.

But nothing else will happen until at ...

Tue, January 04, 2011

Michigan State Was Able To Hold On For A 65-To-62 Big Ten Victory Last Night

Michigan State nearly blew a 13-point lead late in the second half last night at Northwestern, but the 18th-ranked Spartans turned back the Wildcats ...

Mon, January 03, 2011

New year, old worry for state budgets

By Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Legislators in U.S. states who are returning to work this month or entering office for the first time ...

Mon, January 03, 2011

Michigan Rallied To Beat Penn State 76-To-69 Yesterday

Michigan scored a come-from-behind 76-to-69 win yesterday afternoon over Penn State at Crisler Arena with the Wolverines improving their Big Ten record to 1-and-1 ...

Fri, December 31, 2010

Many Long-Time State Workers Retiring Early Over Benefits Fears

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Many long-time state government employees are retiring early, for fear that Governor-elect Scott Walker will take away the benefits they’ve ...

Thu, December 30, 2010

Illinois, Oklahoma State, And Maryland Were Winners In Wednesday’s Bowl Games

Last night in the Alamo Bowl, Oklahoma State cruised past Arizona 36-to-10. Earlier, Illinois beat up on Baylor 38-to-14 at the Texas Bowl while ...

Wed, December 29, 2010

Iowa And North Carolina State Won Bowl Games Last Night

Iowa rallied to beat 14th-ranked Missouri 27-to-24 at the Insight Bowl while at the Champs Sports Bowl, North Carolina State defeated 22nd-ranked West Virginia ...

Tue, December 28, 2010

Ohio and New York state pensions named plaintiffs in BP case

NEW YORK (Reuters) - State pension funds in Ohio and New York were named lead plaintiffs in a shareholder suit against BP Plc that alleges ...

Tue, December 28, 2010

State Legislature's Illegal Campaigning Scandal Has 1 Case Left

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - There’s still one final case pending in the Wisconsin Legislature’s illegal campaigning scandal from a decade ago.

Former aide ...

Sat, December 25, 2010

Doyle Hopes State Keeps Moving Ahead With Stem Cell Research

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Governor Jim Doyle hopes the state will continue moving ahead as a leader in stem cell research.

Wisconsin has seen work ...

Thu, December 23, 2010

Badgers handle Coppin State

MADISON (WSAU) Jon Leuer scored 19-points, including 3-pointers on Wisconsin's first four possessions as the Bagders beat Coppin State, 80-56. The Badgers set ...

Thu, December 23, 2010

Number 18 Texas 67, #12 Michigan State 55

Michigan State’s 52-game home court winning streak against non-conference opponents came to an end last night as the 12th-ranked Spartans fell to number-18 ...

Thu, December 23, 2010

Utah State 78 Western Michigan 57

Western Michigan lost to host Utah State 78-to-57 last night in the second round of the World Vision Invitational in Logan Utah. The Broncos ...

Wed, December 22, 2010

Nassau County, NY moves closer to state fiscal control

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's Nassau County has failed to close its budget deficit, the chairman of a state oversight ...

Tue, December 21, 2010

EU clears state aid for 3 Irish banks for now

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union competition regulators temporarily cleared billions of euros in state aid for Anglo Irish Bank <ANGIB.UL>, Allied Irish Bank <ALBK ...

Tue, December 21, 2010

Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Says He Wasn’t At All Happy About His One Game Suspension

Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo used his weekly news conference yesterday to address his one game suspension served Saturday for the program’s secondary ...

Tue, December 21, 2010

Ex-State Supreme Court Justice Butler Won't Get Fed Judgeship

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - It appears that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler will not get a federal judgeship.

Leaders of both parties ...

Tue, December 21, 2010

Thailand ends 8-month state of emergency in Bangkok

By Pracha Hariraksapitak

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's government agreed on Tuesday to lift an eight-month state of emergency in Bangkok, citing an improved political ...

Mon, December 20, 2010

Republicans regain majority in New York state senate

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Republicans will regain control of the New York State Senate in January after a Democrat on Monday lost a recount bid ...

Sun, December 19, 2010

State OK's $10M For New Dental School in Central WI

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The state building commission approved $10 million toward a new dental school in central Wisconsin.

Some question whether this will solve ...

Sat, December 18, 2010

Michigan State Will Play Tonight Without Coach Tom Izzo, Who Has Been Suspended For One Game

Michigan State Tom Izzo has been suspended for one game for a secondary violation of rules which the NCAA said the program committed this ...

Sat, December 18, 2010

GB Senator: New State Contracts Will Take Time

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Democratic state Senator Dave Hansen expects it will take some time to get new contracts for state workers approved.

He says ...

Thu, December 16, 2010

WI Firms Expand With State Tax Break Help

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Two Wisconsin companies will expand with the help of state income tax breaks.

State commerce officials said the WT Walker Group ...

Thu, December 16, 2010

State Worker Contracts Fail in Senate After Wild Wednesday

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - In a bitter and emotional lame-duck session, Wisconsin lawmakers failed Wednesday to approve overdue union contracts for state employees.

The Assembly ...

Wed, December 15, 2010

State Grant Will Help Canal Park Project

A grant announced this week by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will help to bring a multi million dollar development to ...

Wed, December 15, 2010

State Senate OK's Labor Contract Session

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin Senate leaders agreed Wednesday morning to hold an extraordinary session to approve union contracts for thousands of state employees.

The ...

Mon, December 13, 2010

Badgers Look To Sweep In-State Rivals

Madison, Wi. (WSAU) Wisconsin dominated the boards in their Saturday win over Marquette and now will face a quick turnaround as they host Uw-Green ...

Sun, December 12, 2010

Iran not a rogue state: Australia

By Michael Perry

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia is at odds with its major security ally the United States over Iran, saying it is not a ...

Fri, December 10, 2010

LISTEN LIVE: Western Michigan Womens Basketball takes on Michigan State

Fri, December 10, 2010

No Honors For Michigan State Or Michigan At Last Night’s Annual Awards Ceremony

Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, to no real surprise, was the big winner during last night’s annual awards ceremony at Disney World, where there ...

Fri, December 10, 2010

State Gov't Agencies: Need $4B to Do Jobs Next 2 Years

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State government agencies say they’ll need an extra $4 billion to do their jobs in the next two years – even ...

Thu, December 09, 2010

State Street sees Q4 loss as it shifts portfolio

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Ross Kerber

NEW YORK/BOSTON (Reuters) - State Street Corp <STT.N>, one of the world's biggest institutional investors, said ...

Wed, December 08, 2010

Palestinians doubt U.S. will help them get state

By Tom Perry

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian leaders said on Wednesday that "Israeli obstinacy" made Washington give up on efforts to halt Jewish ...

Wed, December 08, 2010

Seventh-Ranked Michigan State Was Manhandled Last Night By Number-8 Syracuse

Michigan State suffered a beat down last night at the hands of Syracuse as the eight-ranked Orangemen took it to the number-seven Spartans 72-to-58 ...

Tue, December 07, 2010

When the state paid, people stopped smoking: study

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When Massachusetts started paying for stop-smoking treatments, people not only kicked the habit but also ...

Mon, December 06, 2010

Texas judge puts state's death penalty on trial

Michigan State is celebrating its first Big Ten title in two decades but the Spartans won’t smell the Roses with Wisconsin apparently headed ...

Mon, November 29, 2010

In College Basketball Michigan State Yesterday Afternoon Warmed Up For Its Wednesday Showdown At Duke By Beating Tennessee-Tech 73-TO-55

Michigan State looked sluggish Sunday afternoon as the Spartans stopped visiting Tennessee Tech 73-to-55 at the Breslin Center. M-S-U improved to 5-and-1 after returning ...

Sat, November 27, 2010

Michigan State Finishes Regular Season 11-1, Wins Share of Big Ten Title

STATE COLLEGE -- (WKZO) Nick Saban couldn't even do this. The Michigan State Spartans surprised all of the Big Ten this season putting an ...

Sat, November 27, 2010

WATCH LIVE: Olivet Heads to Ford Field in Divison 5 State Football Final

Sat, November 27, 2010

State GOP Chair Priebus Recruited to be Next RNC Chair

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele just finished engineering a takeover of Congress by his party.

Despite the GOP sweep ...

Wed, November 24, 2010

Number-Two Michigan State Was Upset By Unranked Connecticut

Michigan State slipped up at the free throw line in the late going helping Connecticut upset the second ranked Spartans 70-to-67 last night in ...

Wed, November 24, 2010

Joe Paterno, The 83-Year Old Penn State Legend, Said Tuesday He Plans On Returning For The 2011 Season

If Michigan State thought Saturday could be the last time they’d be going up against legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno, the Spartans ...

Tue, November 23, 2010

State Representative D-W-I Sentencing

(Buffalo, MN) -- Sentencing is this morning for State Representative Mark Buesgens (BISS'-genz) of Jordan, who pleaded guilty earlier this month to misdemeanor D-W-I ...

Tue, November 23, 2010

Child Porn Found On State Computer

(St. Paul, MN) -- A former computer programmer with the Minnesota secretary of state's office has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. The complaint ...

Tue, November 23, 2010

Michigan Coach Rich Rodriguez Says Forget About His Wolverines Being 17-Point Underdogs To Ohio State

Michigan Coach Rich Rodriguez said Monday that if a few things bounce the Wolverine’s way and they get a few breaks, they can ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

NY state strikes deal with tribe on casino land

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state agreed on Monday to give a swathe of land to a Wisconsin Native American tribe ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Minnesota Is Top Turkey State

Minnesota remains number one in turkey production -- and Kandiyohi, Stearns and Morrison are the top three producing counties. Steve Olson with the Minnesota Turkey ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Important Deadline Looms For State

(Undated) -- There's an important deadline fast-approaching that Democrats worry could be missed if the governor's race recount drags into next year. Minnesota ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Two State Golfers Advance At Q School

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) Fox Point native Skip Kendall and Dan Woltman of Beaver Dam have advanced to the final stage of the PGA Tour ...

Sat, November 20, 2010

Broncos Roll Past Kent State 38-3

Kalamazoo – (WKZO) Entering Saturday’s game against Kent State, it looked as if the Broncos would have a hard time moving the ball on ...

Sat, November 20, 2010

Preview: Western Michigan Football vs. Kent State

When the Western Michigan football team takes on Kent State Saturday afternoon, the game will have special meaning. As normal with most schools, the ...

Sat, November 20, 2010

U Of M Forecasts State To Add Jobs In 2011

(Ann Arbor, MI) -- The University of Michigan Economic Forecast indicates the state may have hit bottom and is expected to start adding jobs next ...

Fri, November 19, 2010

St. Cloud State Students Save Athletics Programs

(St. Cloud, MN) -- Football, and the rest of the sports at St. Cloud State University, are safe. College students voted to raise their own ...

Fri, November 19, 2010

Final Home Games For State, U of M and Western

Michigan State, Michigan, and Western Michigan all play their final home games of the season tomorrow afternoon. In East Lansing, the Spartans shoot for ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

Senators push bipartisan state healthcare waiver

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Democrat and a Republican teamed up in the Senate on Thursday to offer legislation that would give states the flexibility to ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

Indiana State Falls Again On The Road

MUNCIE, Ind. (WIBQ) - New ISU head coach Greg Lansing saw his Sycamores lose their third straight game Wednesday evening in Muncie against Ball State ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

State Lawmakers to Approve Union Deals Against Walker Wishes

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin lawmakers will be called back into session next month to approve state employee union contracts against the wishes of the ...

Thu, November 18, 2010

Area Teams Play For State Football Titles

Madison, Wi (WSAU) The high school fall sports season comes to an end today and tomorrow with state football championships being decided in 7 ...

Wed, November 17, 2010

Republicans Reducing Number Of Committees At State Legislature

(St. Paul, MN) -- The new Republican majorities at the Minnesota Legislature are significantly reducing the number of committees, which they say will make the ...

Wed, November 17, 2010

Michigan State Last Night Held Off South Carolina

Michigan State had trouble putting away South Carolina last night but the second-ranked Spartans were able to hold off the visiting Gamecocks 82-to-73 at ...

Wed, November 17, 2010

It’s Back To Business For Michigan State Football

Michigan State has lost its last six games following a bye week and Coach Mark Dantonio said at his weekly news conference Tuesday that ...

Tue, November 16, 2010

Banks, state AGs near foreclosure settlement: report

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. banks and a task force of the nation's 50 state attorneys general are nearing a settlement of an ...

Tue, November 16, 2010

Michigan State Fans Will Be Up Late Tonight As The Spartans Host South Carolina With A 10 P.M. Tip-Off

Second-ranked Michigan State plays its second game of the season tonight and it’s guaranteed not to end until after midnight. The Spartans take ...

Mon, November 15, 2010

All-State High School Football Team Includes Many Area Players

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The Wisconsin High School Coaches Association have named running back Melvin Gordon of Kenosha Bradford and and linebacker Derek Landisch of ...

Sat, November 13, 2010

SPASH to play for state football championship; Marshfield eliminated

UNDATED (WSAU) – The premiere football team in the Wisconsin Valley conference will play for a state football championship next week. The SPASH Panthers advanced ...

Fri, November 12, 2010

It’s A New Season Starting Tonight For Second Ranked Michigan State

Second-ranked Michigan State tips off its season tonight with the Spartans at home against Eastern Michigan. The Spartans look to return to the Final ...

Wed, November 10, 2010

It’s A Bye Week For Michigan State

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio says the Spartan’s bye week comes at a good time for the 9-and-1 Spartans to enjoy some rest ...

Tue, November 09, 2010

Jeff Fitzgerald Chosen as State Assembly Speaker

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State Assembly Republicans unanimously chose Jeff Fitzgerald of Juneau Monday as the new speaker.

Fitzgerald is the brother of Senate Majority ...

Tue, November 09, 2010

Michigan State Won Its Final Exhibition Game Last Night

Kalin Lucas scored 25 points in 25 minutes last night to lead Michigan State past Nebraska-Omaha 102-to-72 at the Breslin Center in the Spartans ...

Tue, November 09, 2010

'Terra Nova' Still On Terra Firma: Clarifying the State of Spielberg's Sci-Fi Series

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Mon, November 08, 2010

Palestinians say it's time to recognize their state

By Douglas Hamilton

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's plan to build new homes on occupied land should be countered by international recognition of a Palestinian ...

Mon, November 08, 2010

U.S. START delay risks Russia ties: State Dept

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican objections to the new U.S.-Russia START nuclear arms reduction treaty are "red herrings" that could thrust the two countries ...

Mon, November 08, 2010

Chix, Indians Advance in State FB Tourney

UNDATED (WHTC News) - Marching orders for the Lakeshore's two remaining teams in the state high school football tournament have been set, after they ...

Sat, November 06, 2010

Marshfield, Edgar, Colby advance in state football playoffs

UNDATED(WSAU) There are several Central Wisconsin-area high school football teams still alive in the state playoffs.

Wausau doctor ...

Mon, November 01, 2010

Candidates For Major Races All Over Badger State on Election Eve

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate candidates are spending this Election Eve in mostly friendly territory, as they urge their supporters to ...

Mon, November 01, 2010

Indiana State Improves To 5-3 After Home Win Saturday

By: Kyle West, WIBQ

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The 29th WIAA state boys soccer tournament begins today at Uihlein Park in Milwaukee. The single elimination tournament features three divisons ...

Wed, October 27, 2010

State football playoff scores

UNDATED (WSAU) The WIAA high school football playoffs began Tuesday night, with first-round games across the state. Here are the opening-round scores:

Division 1 ...

Tue, October 26, 2010

Stay focused. That’s the message from Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio to his undefeated Spartans, who have jumped up from eighth to fifth ...

Sat, October 23, 2010

Michigan State’s Third Straight Win Over Michigan Saturday And The Spartan’s 6-And-0 Start Has Moved MSU From 17th To 13th Place In This Week’s Associated Press poll

Michigan State has put itself into position for a run at a Big Ten title with its 34-to-17 win Saturday at Michigan. The Spartans ...

Sat, October 09, 2010

Abbas may ask U.S. to recognize Palestinian state

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has told Arab leaders he may seek U.S. recognition for a Palestinian state taking in ...

Fri, October 08, 2010

It’s One Day And Counting Until The Big Show In The Big House Tomorrow Between Michigan And Michigan State

Michigan and Michigan State fans have just one more day of waiting to find out which team will have a 6-and-0 record at the ...

Wed, October 06, 2010

State's Flu Season About to Kick Off

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s flu season is expected to start in about a month.

And officials say now is a good time to ...

Wed, October 06, 2010

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio Said Yesterday His Doctors Have Given Him Clearance To Be In Ann Arbor

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio made it clear at the beginning of his news conference yesterday that he’s going to be in Ann ...

Tue, October 05, 2010

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio Is Again Out Of The Hospital

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio was released from the hospital Monday. Dantonio suffered a mild heart attack on September 19th following the Spartan’s ...

Mon, October 04, 2010

Plan to Expand State Medicaid Coverage Includes Birth Control to 15-Year-Olds

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Low-income people as young as 15 would get free birth control under a plan to expand Wisconsin’s family planning coverage ...

Sun, October 03, 2010

Badgers Upset By Michigan State

(WHBL - Learfield) - Leading by three points in the fourth quarter, the Michigan State Spartans went on a 15-play, 84 yard drive to ice a ...

Sat, October 02, 2010

Badgers stumble against Michigan State

EAST LANSING, Mich (TSN-WSAU) Michigan State to a 34-24 victory over 11th-ranked Wisconsin in the Big Ten opener for both schools.

Cousins completed 20-of-29 ...

Sat, October 02, 2010

Badgers Open Big Ten Play At Michigan State

(WHBL - Learfield) - Today's Big Ten Conference show down between Michigan State and Wisconsin is only the third time in the long series that ...

Sat, October 02, 2010

Survey: WI Not Only State Struggling to Pay For Higher Medicaid Enrollment

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A nationwide survey shows Wisconsin is not alone as it struggles to find ways to pay for rising Medicaid enrollment.

The ...

Thu, September 30, 2010

SEC charges 2 ex-State Street workers over subprime

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Jonathan Stempel

BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two former top State Street Corp. <STT.N> executives were hit with securities fraud ...

Thu, September 30, 2010

Lawmakers Send State Budget To Governor Granholm

LANSING, Mich (WQTX) State lawmakers have wrapped up all major votes needed to complete the state budget for the fiscal year that begins Friday ...

Wed, September 29, 2010

National HCR Law Giving State Millions to Add Docs, Health Workers

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The national health reform law is giving Wisconsin millions of dollars to add primary care doctors and other health care workers ...

Wed, September 29, 2010

Michigan State Coach Mark Dantonio Says He’ll Be Up In The Coaches Box

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio plans to be at Spartan Stadium for Saturday's Big Ten opener against Wisconsin after missing last week's ...

Wed, September 29, 2010

Michigan State Junior Point Guard Korie Lucious Could Be Off The Court For At Least Two Weeks

Michigan State junior point guard Korie Lucious had surgery yesterday to repair a small meniscus tear in his left knee. The operation will keep ...

Tue, September 28, 2010

Floods Close Parts Of State Parks

The flooding in southeastern Minnesota is affecting fall outdoor activities in that region. The DNR reports closures in portions of some state parks. Hiking ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

State AFL-CIO Opens 3 Day Meeting Monday

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin AFL-CIO will focus on jobs and hear from Democratic candidates at a three-day meeting which opens Monday near ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

State Health Officials Gearing Up For More Typical Flu Season

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin health officials say they’re gearing up for what will be a more typical flu season this winter.

Dr ...

Mon, September 27, 2010

Michigan And Michigan State Moved Up A Bit In This Week’s Rankings

Michigan and Michigan State both moved up a bit in the latest rankings released last night and they’ll take 4-and-0 records into their ...

Fri, September 24, 2010

Michigan And Michigan State Both Need To Avoid Upsets Tomorrow As They Play At Home A Week Ahead Of Their Big Ten Openers

It’s a cream-puff schedule weekend for Michigan and Michigan State before the Big Ten season opens next week. The Wolverines have a MAC ...

Fri, September 24, 2010

John Goodman Joins Kevin Smith's 'Red State'

John Goodman has joined Kevin Smith to scare the crazy out of everyone.

Goodman was just cast in Red State, Smith's upcoming political ...

Wed, September 22, 2010

State Has 1st Human West Nile Virus Case

State's Largest Solar Energy School Opens

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s largest solar energy school has just opened.

The state Technical College Board approved the new facility in Milwaukee. The ...

Fri, September 17, 2010

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A special state committee is trying to find out why black babies in Wisconsin die at a much higher rate than ...

Fri, September 10, 2010

Gov. Candidate Barrett Not Downplaying State Fair Beating in New Ad

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Barrett is no longer downplaying the beating he took outside the State Fair last August.

Thursday, the ...

Fri, September 10, 2010

State Gets $500K After Drug Maker Settles Lawsuit

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin will get over a half-million dollars after a drug company agreed to settle a lawsuit.

Ortho-McNeil-Janssen was accused of marketing ...

Thu, September 09, 2010

NY state budget still on financial cliff edge

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state's budget is still tottering "on the edge of a very steep financial cliff," the state comptroller said ...

Thu, September 09, 2010

President Obama Returning to Badger State

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - President Obama will return to Wisconsin on September 28th.

The Democratic National Committee said Thursday that Obama will appear in Madison ...

Wed, September 08, 2010

Stadium Issues And More In State Fair Poll

(Falcon Heights, MN) -- Nearly two-thirds of those who answered a Minnesota House of Representatives poll at the State Fair do not want public tax ...

Tue, September 07, 2010

Iran says it is self-sufficient in gasoline: state TV

By Hashem Kalantari

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has raised its gasoline output to attain self-sufficiency in the strategic product and foil sanctions targeting its energy ...

Mon, September 06, 2010

China Inc gets new chairman as state-owned firms' clout grows

By Zhou Xin and Simon Rabinovitch

BEIJING (Reuters) - Wang Yong, a name little heard on the global business stage, has become boss of the ...

Sat, September 04, 2010

Casting Call At State Fair For "Biggest Loser"

(Falcon Heights, MN) -- Amidst the corn dogs, cheese curds and various foods on a stick -- a last-minute casting call for the T-V show "The ...

Sat, September 04, 2010

State Officials Say Labor Market Improving

(St. Paul, MN) -- A new report from the state Department of Employment and Economic Development suggests Minnesota's labor market is improving. Employers had ...

Sat, September 04, 2010

Western Michigan Opens Season Against Michigan State

EAST LANSING -- The College Football season begins today on 96.5 WKZO. The Western Michigan Broncos are in East Lansing for a rematch of ...

Fri, September 03, 2010

Scott Walker Has Plans To Improve State's Deer Herd

Expert: Uncertainty Remains In The Way of State Economic Growth

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin experts say the economy is going nowhere until Washington agrees on a vision for the future.

David Ward of NorthStar ...

Sun, August 29, 2010

Hitmen kill Mexican mayor in drug war state

MONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) - Suspected drug hitmen killed the mayor of a small town in northern Mexico on Sunday in a region where two car ...

Sun, August 29, 2010

Top of State Democratic Party Ticket Solidified

(Detroit, MI - WHTC News) - The candidates at the top of Michigan's two major party tickets for the November 2nd General Election are now ...

Sat, August 28, 2010

Top of State Republican Party Ticket Solidified

(East Lansing, MI - WHTC News) - The top of Michigan's Republican Party ticket for the November 2nd general election was established on Saturday during ...

Sat, August 28, 2010

State Fair Breaks Opening-Day Attendance Record

(Falcon Heights, MN) -- The 2010 Minnesota State Fair set an all-time attendance record on its opening day yesterday. Officials say 119-thousand-145 people went through ...

Fri, August 27, 2010

Documentary explores the state of hip-hop for women

By Gail Mitchell

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Missy Elliott says she was 14 when she did it the first time. Eve was 11. Diamond was ...

Thu, August 26, 2010

State Fair Success Is Weather Dependent

(Falcon Heights, MN) -- The State Fair is under way and hopes are high that fair weather will smile on the Great Minnesota Get-Together over ...

Thu, August 26, 2010

(Lansing, MI) -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture has received confirmation that eggs associated with the nationwide recall were distributed in the state. MDA Director ...

Tue, August 24, 2010

Controversial State Contraception Program To Be Expanded

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The state plans to expand a program that uses federal Medicaid funds to provide contraception to low-income women.

Some see it ...

Tue, August 24, 2010

Board of State Canvassers Rejects "Tea Party" Candidates

LANSING -- The Board of State Canvassers has voted to reject the petitions presented by a group claiming it was The Tea Party, and that ...

Mon, August 23, 2010

WATCH: State Senator Patty Birkholz in the WHTC Studios

Saugatuck State Senator Patty Brikholz spoke with WHTC News Director Gary Stevens. The video is below:

Mon, August 23, 2010

Empire State Building opposes height of neighbor

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A soaring new office tower in New York would disturb views of the Empire State Building and diminish ...

Sun, August 22, 2010

WATCH: District 88 Republican State Representative Bob Genetski with Gary Stevens

HOLLAND -- (WHTC) Michigan District 88 State Representative Bob Genetski out of Saugatuck joined WHTC News Director Gary Stevens for a one-on-one interview at the ...

Fri, August 20, 2010

State Economists Say Jobless Figures Show Mixed Results

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin economists say there’s both good and bad news in the state’s latest unemployment figures.

The good news is ...

Thu, August 19, 2010

State's Female Prisoners to Get Equal Health Care As Male Inmates

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s female prisoners will get the same levels of health care that men receive, under the settlement of ...

Thu, August 19, 2010

Steve Garvey, Lorenzo White, And Percy Snow Will Be Part Of The 2010 Michigan State Sports Hall Of Fame

Michigan State’s Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2010 will include baseball standout Steve Garvey and football stars Lorenzo White, Percy Snow and ...

Tue, August 17, 2010

State Could Break Record For ATV Deaths

(KDAL, Duluth,MN) -- Minnesota is on pace to break the state record for most A-T-V fatalities in a single year. Twenty-four people died in ...

Tue, August 17, 2010

WATCH: Michigan State Representative Dave Agema Interview

HOLLAND -- Michigan State Representative Dave Agema joined whtc.com News Director Gary Stevens in the WHTC newsroom for a video interview Monday. The interview ...

Mon, August 16, 2010

State Absentee Voting Starts Tuesday

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Green Bay residents will be able to start voting by absentee ballot Tuesday for the upcoming September 14th Partisan Primary ...

Mon, August 16, 2010

Obama and Hollywood: State of their Union

By Jeffrey Ressner

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - When President Obama took to the stage at a Beverly Hilton ballroom on May 27, 2009, to ...

Sun, August 15, 2010

State Supreme Court Grants Injunction Against Issue Ads Rule

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court grants an injunction against a new rule regulating political issue ads.

Several groups on both sides of ...

Sat, August 14, 2010

Public Health Advisory Removed on Holland State Park Beach

(Holland Twp., MI - WHTC News) - Ottawa County Health Department officials on Saturday lifted a public health advisory on the waters of Lake Michigan off ...

Thu, August 12, 2010

Franken In Mankato: "If it were up to me, the state would buy the Vikings"

(Mankato, MN) -- Doing some thinking out loud today on a Vikings stadium, Senator Al Franken said during his first visit to Mankato training camp ...

Wed, August 11, 2010

State Agrees New Campaign Ads Rules Shouldn't Be Enforced

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The state of Wisconsin agrees that new rules regulating campaign-style ads should not be enforced.

Nearly a dozen groups from all ...

Wed, August 11, 2010

Two Embattled State Senators Lose Primary

(Various) -- Former State Representative Barb Goodwin by a large margin defeated incumbent Democrat Satveer Chaudhary (SOT'-veer CHAWD'-ree) in Tuesday's primary in ...

Wed, August 11, 2010

The Spartans and Wolverines opened their fall football camps yesterday. Mark Dantonio has led Michigan State to three-straight bowl appearances, but MSU clearly hopes ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

WATCH: Michigan State Rep Arlan Meekhof Interview with Gary Stevens

HOLLAND -- Michigan State Representative Arlan Meekhof sat down with whtc.com News Director Gary Stevens Monday. The full interview is below:

Mon, August 09, 2010

OPINION: Illitch Owning Pistons Would Be A Homerun for the State of Michigan

--by Dan Cash--

A Detroit Free Press article states that current Detroit Tigers and Red Wings owner Mike Illitch is making a formal bid ...

Fri, August 06, 2010

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Governor Jim Doyle says Wisconsin would have faced major cuts in health care and education, had the U.S. Senate not ...

Fri, August 06, 2010

Kevin Smith's 'Red State' Gets A Cast

Kevin Smith's Horror Red State Gets A Cast

Kevin Smith has found a terrifying topic for his new horror film. Dermot Mulroney, Kyle ...

Thu, August 05, 2010

Senate approves $26 billion for state aid

By Lisa Lambert and Richard Cowan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Thursday approved a jobs bill that would send states $26.1 billion to ...

Thu, August 05, 2010

Report: Rose Hulman Head Football Coach To Take Position At Indiana State

TERRE HAUTE (WIBQ) - According to a report filed on gosycamores.com , WIBQ has learned that the head coach of Rose Hulman football, Steve Englehart ...

Thu, August 05, 2010

By Lisa Lambert

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - State tax revenue is improving, but only slightly, and may not be enough to end steep spending cuts or ...

Mon, July 26, 2010

Wausau Legion Plays for State Tonight

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The Wausau Legion Post 10 Bulldogs will play for a 3rd straight trip to the State AAA American Legion Tournament tonight ...

Sun, July 25, 2010

Walker proposes putting teachers on state insurance package

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WSAU) - Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker wants to give Wisconsin school districts another option for providing their employees with health insurance coverage ...

Fri, July 23, 2010

Wisconsin flooding prompts state of emergency

By John Rondy

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - Wisconsin's governor declared a state of emergency on Friday after torrential rains flooded homes and opened sinkholes in ...

Fri, July 23, 2010

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Koreans seeking health care often face surgery without anesthesia and hypodermic needles that are not sterilized, Amnesty International ...

Thu, July 15, 2010

In New York state, corruption never dies

By Karina Ioffee

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Candidates for New York state attorney general, who have vowed stern enforcement of white collar crime, are also ...

Thu, July 15, 2010

State Medicaid Programs Could Be $850M in Red

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A potential revenue shortfall in Wisconsin’s Medicaid programs has grown to as much as $850 million.

Health Services Secretary Karen ...

Wed, July 14, 2010

GOP Pushing to Regain Control of State Legislature

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Republicans are making a full-court press to try and regain control of the Wisconsin Legislature this fall.

Candidates had until Tuesday ...

Tue, July 13, 2010

State Program to Give Poor, Unemployed People Jobs

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A new state program will give jobs to at least 4,000 of Wisconsin’s poorer unemployed people.

State Children and ...

Mon, July 12, 2010

Report: WI 9th Most Sustainable State

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin is the 9th-most sustainable among the 50 states.

That’s according to Site Selection magazine, which ranked states on things ...

Mon, July 12, 2010

State's 3 U.S. House Republicans Endorse Ron Johnson

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s 3 U.S. House Republicans have endorsed Ron Johnson in this fall’s Senate election.

The Oshkosh businessman said ...

Sat, July 10, 2010

State governors face fiscal strain

By Ros Krasny

BOSTON (Reuters) - State governors meeting in Boston this weekend had plenty on their minds, from the Gulf oil spill to Arizona ...

Fri, July 09, 2010

Pennsylvania's Allentown spurns state rescue program

By Joan Gralla

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Drivers in Florida are the most likely in the nation to be hit with speeding tickets, according to a top-10 list ...

Thu, July 01, 2010

State's Risk Sharing Health Plan Open For Business

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsinites who cannot get private health insurance due to pre-existing conditions can start applying Thursday for coverage under the state’s ...

Wed, June 30, 2010

Michigan Ranked Tenth-Fattest State In USA

(Undated) -- Back away from the bacon cheeseburger. Michigan is ranked as the tenth-fattest state in the U.S. in a new report from the ...

Tue, June 29, 2010

Obama, Saudi King discuss 2-state Mideast solution

By Alister Bull

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Saudi Arabian King Abdullah Tuesday stressed the importance of a two-state solution to Middle East ...

Tue, June 29, 2010

Obama, Saudi King discuss 2-state Mideast solution

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Saudi King Abdullah discussed the Middle East peace process and the importance of securing a Palestinian ...

Mon, June 28, 2010

New York state may tax out-of-state hedge fund execs

By Joan Gralla

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Recession-hit New York could raise an extra $50 million a year by collecting income taxes from people who ...

Mon, June 28, 2010

DNR/State Park Campsites Still Available For 4th Of July

(Undated) -- There are still many places left to pitch a tent or park an RV over the Fourth of July holiday weekend at Minnesota ...

Sat, June 26, 2010

Obama invites China's Hu for state visit

TORONTO (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has invited Chinese President Hu Jintao for a state visit, a U.S. official said Saturday, as the two ...

Thu, June 24, 2010

Any NY state government shutdown may prove mild: Moody's

By Joan Gralla

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Any shutdown of New York state government prompted by its budget impasse might have only a mild impact ...

Thu, June 24, 2010

State Grants Tax Breaks for Battery Plant

(Lansing, MI - WHTC News) - State officials yesterday made it official: The LG-Chem/Compact Power lithium-ion battery-making plant now under construction at the southeast corner ...

Wed, June 23, 2010

State Delays Blue Cross Blue Shield Rate Hike

(Lansing, MI) -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will not be allowed to raise its rates by an average 15-percent, at least not for ...

Mon, June 21, 2010

China state-owned banks buying dollars heavily: traders

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese state-owned banks are aggressively buying dollars for the yuan on Tuesday, traders said, but it was not clear if the buying ...

Mon, June 21, 2010

State Rep. Ziegelbauer Switches From "D" to "I"

MANITOWOC, Wis. (WTAQ) - Manitowoc State Representative Bob Ziegelbauer announced Monday he'll seek re-election, as an Independent.

"I have always been a staunchly independent ...

Sun, June 20, 2010

Suicide blasts kill 26 at Iraqi state-sector bank

Lumberjack Soccer One Step From State

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) Kati Beckman scored twice in a 1:18 span of the second half to lift Wausau East over DC Everest in ...

Thu, June 10, 2010

Abbas: Hope eroding for two-state Mideast solution

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed concern on Thursday that hope was waning for a two-state solution to the Middle East conflict.

The ...

Thu, June 10, 2010

Merrill, Marathon, Rosholt Earn State Baseball Trips

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) Wednesday High School Scoreboard

Baseball Sectionals

Merrill 4 Eau Claire Memorial 1

Merrill 8 River Falls 7 (9 innings)

Marathon 18 ...

Tue, June 08, 2010

New State Park Is A "Go"

(St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Pawlenty and officials from U-S Steel signed documents today transferring property on Lake Vermilion to the State of Minnesota, the ...

Mon, June 07, 2010

China vows no let-up to state control of Internet

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will not ease state control over what can be said online and will brook no foreign criticism of its rules, according ...

Mon, June 07, 2010

WIAA State Golf Begins Today

Verona, Wi (WSAU) The 85th high school State Boys Golf Championships begin today at University Ridge in suburban Madison. Competition begins at 7am both ...

Sun, June 06, 2010

Local Winners In State Track Finals

Zeeland (WTVB)- Six Coldwater High School athletes competed at the state track and field finals in Zeeland, Michigan this past Saturday. Senior discus and ...

Fri, June 04, 2010

Cash-poor NY state may issue IOUs like California

By Joan Gralla

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cash-poor New York state might have to pay its bills with IOUs next week to avoid the "anarchy ...

Fri, June 04, 2010

Some State BP Stations Losing Biz Over Gulf Oil Spill

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - At least some of Wisconsin’s BP gas stations are losing business, as customers show their anger over the oil slick ...

Thu, June 03, 2010

State Parks And Trails Workshop In Duluth

Duluth, MN (KDAL) Duluth is hosting one of 17 workshops being held across Minnesota to help chart the course of state parks and trails ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Panel Probes Alleged Ethics Violation By State Senator

(St. Paul, MN) -- A state Senate panel this morning looks into conflict-of-interest allegations against Senator Satveer Chaudhary [[ SOT-veer, CHAWD-ree ]]. Republicans question the Fridley Democrat ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Panel Probes Alleged Ethics Violation By State Senator

(St. Paul, MN) -- A state Senate panel today looks into conflict-of-interest allegations against Senator Satveer Chaudhary. Republicans question the Fridley Democrat putting a measure ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

U.S. says state aggression issues could undermine ICC

By Aaron Gray-Block

KAMPALA (Reuters) - The United States, wary of politicized investigations into the use of force by countries, said that allowing the International ...

Tue, June 01, 2010

30 years later, Buzzcocks still in a punk state of mind

By Derek Caney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "And I'm surfing on a wave of nostalgia/For an age that's yet to come." Pete ...

Tue, June 01, 2010

Boeing gets plane order from Russia state firm

By Gleb Stolyarov

MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. aircraft maker Boeing <BA.N> has won an order from a Russian state company for up to ...

Mon, May 31, 2010

New State Park Still Two Years Away

(St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota has 66 state parks - but a 67th will soon be in the works. The last legislature cleared the way for ...

Sun, May 30, 2010

German coalition partners turn rivals in key state

Senate to vote on state usury limits: Dodd

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Wednesday will vote on a measure that would allow states to limit credit-card interest rates, Democratic Senator Christopher Dodd ...

Tue, May 18, 2010

NY Aqueduct slot vendor must pay state $300 million

By Joan Gralla

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The slot machine supplier that will be chosen to expand gambling at Aqueduct Racetrack must give New York ...

Tue, May 18, 2010

Senate deal reached on state preemption: aides

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a move that could clear away a long-standing obstacle to passage of a landmark Wall Street reform bill in the U ...

Tue, May 18, 2010

State Application For Federal Education Funds Unlikely

(St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Pawlenty indicates that Minnesota probably will not apply for federal education money in round two of the "Race to the ...

Fri, May 14, 2010

State's Farm, Med Groups Urging Doyle to Veto Raw Milk Bill

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Some of Wisconsin’s largest farm and medical groups urged Governor Jim Doyle Friday to veto the bill that lets farmers ...

Thu, May 13, 2010

State Puts up $50M to Help Marinette Marine Win Contract

MARINETTE, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin is putting up $50 million in tax breaks to help Marinette Marine win a U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract that ...

Thu, May 13, 2010

State Will Play Duke

Michigan State fans can look forward to a matchup against the national champion Duke Blue Devils in December. The Big Ten announced Wednesday that ...

Wed, May 12, 2010

s3 International is State's Small Biz Exporter of the Year

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - A Milwaukee firm has been named Wisconsin’s small business exporter of the year. s3 International was honored yesterday by the ...

Tue, May 11, 2010

State to Give Tax Breaks to Firms who make Biomass for Electricity

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin will give tax breaks to companies that create biomass – things like wood chips and forestry waste that can be turned ...

Tue, May 11, 2010

State Sen. Lassa to Run for Obey's Congressional Seat

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin Democratic leaders are pinning their hopes on state Senator Julie Lassa of Stevens Point to replace congressional icon David ...

Mon, May 10, 2010

Minnesota State Budget Talks Continue

(St. Paul, MN) -- Democrats in the Minnesota House and Senate are proposing an income tax increase on the wealthiest Minnesotans to help balance the ...

Fri, May 07, 2010

State Rep. Montgomery Won't Seek Re-Election

DE PERE, Wis. (WTAQ) - State Representative Phil Montgomery will not seek re-election. The Ashwaubenon Republican made the announcement at a press conference Friday. Montgomery ...

Thu, May 06, 2010

New Law Could be Benefit to State's AIDS Patients

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - More AIDS patients in Wisconsin may benefit from a bill signed into law by Governor Jim Doyle. The legislation requires the ...

Wed, May 05, 2010

Freddie Mac posts loss, sees need for state funds

Tue, April 20, 2010

State Street reports stronger earnings

BOSTON (Reuters) - State Street Corp <STT.N>, one of the world's largest institutional investors, reported higher quarterly earnings and said unrealized losses in ...

Mon, April 19, 2010

Democrats' State Convention Friday In Duluth

(Duluth, MN) -- Democrats are getting ready for their state convention which begins Friday in Duluth. The endorsement for governor on Saturday will likely be ...

Mon, April 19, 2010

High Court Hears Case of State Gov't Moving Medical Malpractice Money

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - We’ll find out this summer whether it was okay for the governor and Legislature to take $200 million from a ...

Wed, April 14, 2010

Assembly Passes Bills Aimed at Boosting State Economy

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Assembly approved several bills Tuesday that are aimed at boosting the state’s troubled economy. Three measures would provide ...

Tue, April 13, 2010

Minnesota State Tax Collections Down

(St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota state tax collections in February and March were 41-million-dollars less than predicted, but officials say it appears to be from ...

Thu, April 08, 2010

Governor Pawlenty Tours State To Push Education Reform

(St. Paul, MN) -- Governor Pawlenty has five news conferences around Minnesota today, urging the D-F-L-controlled legislature to pass education reforms, which he says will ...

Wed, April 07, 2010

State Road Construction Program Includes Some Duluth Area Projects

Duluth, Mn (KDAL) The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced its 2010 road construction program. This year will see 283 projects totaling 1.3 ...

Wed, April 07, 2010

State Needs Teachers Union Support For Race To The Top

(St.Paul, MN) -- Minnesota's education commissioner says state teachers union will have to be on board if Minnesota hopes to land millions of ...

Mon, April 05, 2010

NY state masks deficit by "shuffling" money

NEW YORK (Reuters) - For over a decade, New York state has papered over budget deficits and over-spending by "shuffling" money among accounts, siphoning cash ...

Fri, April 02, 2010

Wet Weather Could Ease State's Wildfire Threat

(St. Paul, MN) -- It's hoped a wet weather system moving into Minnesota will moisten the state and reduce the wildfire threat. In the ...

Thu, April 01, 2010

Rusk County Has State's Highest Jobless Rate

RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Rusk County has the highest unemployment rate of any other in the state. The Department of Workforce Development reports that ...

Thu, April 01, 2010

Saugatuck Loses Coach; Wayland Drops in State Classification

(undated - WHTC News) - Two Allegan County high schools made news yesterday. Saugatuck boys basketball coach Russ Doane announced his resignation after 15 years of ...

Wed, March 31, 2010

Waldvogel Unanimous All-State Choice

Wausau West senior guard Jessica Waldvogel is a unanimous pick for the Ap Wisconsin All-State girls basketball team. Waldvogel led the Warriors to the ...

Mon, March 29, 2010

Minnesota State Budget Bill Discussed

(St. Paul, MN) -- Weekend negotiations have led to a compromise bill with the House and Senate on phase one of state budget cuts. Lawmakers ...

Mon, March 29, 2010

Michigan State In Final Four

Michigan State is headed back to the Final Four for the second straight year after a heart-stopping 70-69 win over Tennessee in the Midwest ...

Sun, March 28, 2010

Michigan State Heads to the Final Four

ST. LOUIS, MO (WKZO) The Michigan State Spartans beat the Tennessee Volunteers 70-69 to advance to their 6th final four in 12 years. No ...

Sun, March 28, 2010

State fines 7 people for violating campaign laws

MADISON, Wis. (WSAU) - The Government Accountability Board reports it has collected more than 23 thousand dollars in fines from people who violated campaign contribution ...

Sat, March 27, 2010

Michigan State In Elite Eight

Michigan State is one step closer to returning to the Final Four for the second straight year as the Spartans last night rallied to ...

Sat, March 27, 2010

West Ousted At State, Newman Plays for Title Today

Madison, Wi (WSAU) Cold shooting in the second half doomed the Wausau West Warrior girls basketball team in the state semi-final Friday night. The ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

7 State Campaign Donors Fined For Exceeding Limits

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - 7 Wisconsin campaign donors have paid fines for violating the state’s limits on how much they can give. The Government ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

Michigan State Police Increase Patrols Around Congressman Stupak's Home

(Washington, DC) -- The home of northern Michigan Congressman Bart Stupak will have extra attention over the next few weeks as Congress takes a break ...

Fri, March 26, 2010

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State health officials say a new wave of the H1N1 swine flu is possible as college students return from their spring ...

Mon, March 22, 2010

Michigan State Advances To Sweet 16

Michigan State’s Mash Unit survived Maryland with a March Madness buzzer beater yesterday afternoon as Korie Lucious sank a 3-point jumper with less ...

Sun, March 21, 2010

Buzzer-beater lifts Michigan State past Maryland

JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - Korie Lucious made a three-point shot at the buzzer to lift Michigan State past Maryland 85-83 in the NCAA's collegiate ...

Sun, March 21, 2010

West & Newman Head To State

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The Wausau West and Wausau Newman girls basketball teams are headed to the State Tournament in Madison after Sectional Championship wins ...

Sun, March 21, 2010

China state media accuses Google of political agenda

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's state media on Sunday accused Google Inc of pushing a political agenda by "groundlessly accusing the Chinese government" of supporting ...

Fri, March 19, 2010

Michigan State Preview…

COLDWATER (WTVB) -- Fifth-seed Michigan State takes on 12th-seed New Mexico State tonight in a Midwest region game at Spokane, Washington with the tip-off scheduled ...

Thu, March 18, 2010

State Boys Basketball Begins, Girls Sectionals Tonight

Thu, March 11, 2010

Bernero: State-Owned Bank Needed

(Grand Rapids, MI) -- Lansing Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Virgil Bernero is pushing the idea of creating a state-owned bank. Bernero said this week ...

Tue, March 09, 2010

NY state debt in red zone, should cut $20 billion: study

By Joan Gralla

(Park Twp. - WHTC News) - It seems as if 2010 will be known as the year of the outsider in politics.

From Ann Arbor businessman ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

Tonight, Michigan State Hosts Penn State…

Michigan State tonight enters the final week of the regular season knowing that it needs two wins to earn a share of a second ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

State Hockey Tournament Begins

Thursday Schedule

State Hockey Tournament

Superior vs Eau Claire Memorial

Wausau West vs Wisconsin Rapids

Stoughton vs University School

By Maria Sheahan

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - General Motors <GM.UL> has tripled its funding of European arm Opel and cut its request for state aid ...

Sat, February 27, 2010

GVSU Splits Pair; Other Saturday State Results

Grand Valley State split a doubleheader against visiting Northwood in the regular-season finale for both schools. Jodi Ostergren had 24 points as the Lady ...

Sat, February 27, 2010

Storm Advance to State..Friday Scoreboard and Saturday Schedule

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The Central Wisconsin Storm advanced to the State Girls Hockey Tournament with a 2-0 win over Eau Claire Friday night in ...

Wed, February 24, 2010

Massachusetts Senate eyes creating a state bank

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Massachusetts should consider creating a state-owned bank, which could help boost lending for small businesses the way North Dakota has done ...

Wed, February 24, 2010

There Could Be A Compromise On State Bonding Bill

(St.Paul, MN) -- Governor Pawlenty says he'd prefer to see Democrats' budget-balancing plan before moving forward with a bonding package for public works ...

Wed, February 24, 2010

Jobless aid, state money in next jobs bill: Reid

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate's next jobs bill would extend unemployment insurance for a full year, help cash-strapped states pay for rising healthcare costs ...

Tue, February 23, 2010

Barrett, Walker To Speak To State's Largest Biz Group

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - 2 of the 3 major candidates for Wisconsin governor are speaking to the state’s largest business group Tuesday. Democrat Tom ...

Sat, February 20, 2010

Western, Michigan State and U of M All Play This Weekend…..

We’ve got Bronco basketball on the radio this afternoon starting at 2:30 with Western Michigan playing at Southern Illinois in an ESPNU ...

Sat, February 20, 2010

WMU Hockey Team Lost To Ohio State In Kalamazoo

Western Michigan lost 3-to-1 to Ohio State last night at Lawson Ice Arena. The Broncos and Buckeyes skate against each other again tonight in ...

Thu, February 18, 2010

Purdue 60 Ohio State 57

Purdue has now moved into second place in the Big Ten, a half game behind Michigan State, after the fourth-ranked Boilmakers last night pulled ...

Thu, February 18, 2010

Berlin task force questions state aid for Opel: FT

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A German government advisory panel has raised doubts about whether General Motors' reorganization plan for European arm Opel deserves crucial state aid ...

Wed, February 17, 2010

State Lawmakers, Campaigns Raised $2.9M In 2009

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin legislators and their campaign committees raised $2.9 million last year. The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign announced the amount Wednesday – and ...

Wed, February 17, 2010

Michigan State 72 Indiana 58

Draymond Green led a balanced attack with 14 points, as 11th-ranked Michigan State earned a 72-58 win last night at Indiana. Kalin Lucas finished ...

Tue, February 16, 2010

$4.5M State Tax Break For 275 Jobs Given To Spanish Company

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - A company from Spain will get a $4.5 million state tax break to create 275 “green” jobs in Milwaukee. Governor ...

Mon, February 15, 2010

State Elections' Office Preapring For Local Primaries

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - It’s pretty quiet at the State Capitol Monday – except at the elections’ office, where officials are getting ready for Tuesday ...

Mon, February 15, 2010

State Gets $9M In Stimulus To Aid Health Care Technology Use

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Wisconsin is getting $9 million in federal stimulus to help doctors and other health care experts use computer technology in their ...

Sat, February 13, 2010

MSU At Penn State This Afternon..

Tenth-ranked Michigan State looks to snap a 3-game losing streak when it plays this afternoon at Penn State. The visiting Spartans are also looking ...

Fri, February 12, 2010

State Lawmaker Proposes Selling Dome To Vikings For A Buck

(St.Paul, MN) -- A Minnesota lawmaker wants to basically give the Metrodome to the Vikings. State Representative Paul Kohls of Victoria has introduced a ...

Thu, February 11, 2010

State's New Basic Health Plan Looks To Keep People From Going Broke

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - With a new basic health insurance plan, Wisconsin seeks to prevent medical catastrophes that can lead to bankruptcy. But critics worry ...

Thu, February 11, 2010

Pawlenty Delivers His Final State Of The State

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty delivered his final "State of the State" address to the legislature today. He proposed some tax cuts for businesses and ...

Fri, February 05, 2010

State Senator Proposes "Revolving Door" Legislation

(St.Paul, MN) -- A state lawmaker is proposing legislation that would prevent public officials from becoming lobbyists immediately after leaving office. Senator John Marty ...

Fri, February 05, 2010

State Patrol And Duluth Police Partnership

The Minnesota State Patrol and the Duluth Police Department have joined forces for a new crime prevention and traffic safety initiative. The two agencies ...

Thu, February 04, 2010

Humana Health Regional CEO To Head State Group

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A regional CEO for Humana Health was named Thursday as the chairman of the Wisconsin Health Information Organization. Larry Rambo will ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Michigan State’s Unbeaten Big Ten Season Ends

Michigan State’s unbeaten season in the Big Ten came to an end with a big thud last night at Wisconsin where the 16th-ranked ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Badgers Hammer Michigan State

Madison, Wi (WSAU) Jason Bohannon scored 19 points and Jordan taylor added 17, as 16th ranked Wisconsin took it to fifth ranked Michigan State ...

Fri, January 29, 2010

Western, Michigan and Michigan State Tip Off Saturday

Fifth-ranked Michigan State will try to stay perfect in Big Ten play when the Spartans host Northwestern tomorrow night. When these two teams tipped ...

Thu, January 28, 2010

Mixed Reviews On Obama's State Of The Union Address

(Washington DC) -- In his State of the Union address last night, President Obama cited the recession, saying the worst of the storm has passed ...

Thu, January 28, 2010

WI Lawmakers React To President's State of the Union Speech

WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - President Obama used his State of the Union address Wednesday night to renew his vows to fix the economy, improve ...

Thu, January 28, 2010

State Lawmaker Robson Won't Seek Re-Election

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A third veteran state senator has decided to leave after this year.

Obama to address voter fears in State of Union

By Alister Bull and Caren Bohan

By Nellie Andreeva

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The White House on Monday set January 27 as the date for President Obama's latest State ...

Mon, January 18, 2010

Obama State of Union set for Jan 27, budget Feb 1

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will deliver his first State of the Union address on January 27 and his budget plan ...

Thu, January 14, 2010

U.S. state regulators slam feds over financial crisis

By Dan Margolies and Steve Eder

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - State regulators criticized their federal counterparts for letting the mortgage crisis spiral out of control and ...

Thu, January 14, 2010

Minnesota Schools Could Suffer With Lack of State Cash

(St. Paul, MN) -- Minnesota's budget commissioner says the state is in danger of running a negative cash balance, and may need to delay ...

Wed, January 13, 2010

U.S. state/local housing finance aid program ends

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration said on Wednesday it had completed all transactions under a temporary financing program for state and local housing agencies ...

Wed, January 13, 2010

Alabama governor: no budget cuts for state agencies

MIAMI (Reuters) - Alabama's outgoing Republican governor said funding for the state government's agencies will not be cut in a new budget he ...

Fri, January 08, 2010

California governor seeks permanent state pay cuts

OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will propose replacing furloughs of state workers with permanent pay cuts and increased retirement contributions from workers ...

Fri, January 08, 2010

Wolverines Top Penn State

It was a tale of two halves for Michigan last night, but a 38-13 second-half run propelled the Wolverines to their first road victory ...

Thu, January 07, 2010

U.S. state prison cuts spark controversy

By Karen Pierog

By Jon Hurdle

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has "serious reservations" about allowing shale gas drilling in New York City's ...

Thu, December 31, 2009

State Retailers Cautiously Optimistic About Holiday Sales

MADISON (WRN) - Wisconsin retailers say they’re cautiously optimistic that their sales might have gone up this holiday season. Nationally, Mastercard Advisors estimates a ...

Thu, December 31, 2009

GOP State Treasurer Candidate Pulls Out

MADISON (WRN) - One of 2 Republican candidates for state treasurer has pulled out of the race. Jason Punzel, the head of a Madison real ...

Tue, December 29, 2009

NY's DiNapoli says state's cash to hit all-time low

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York State's comptroller said on Tuesday the state's cash resources will reach an all-time low after $3.5 ...

Tue, December 29, 2009

Investor confidence rises towards year end: State Street

LONDON (Reuters) - Institutional investors are ending the year with a burst of optimism, breaking a three-month decline in confidence, State Street said on Tuesday ...

Mon, December 28, 2009

State's Ginseng Industry Grows With New Deal

MADISON (WRN) - Officials say a new $12 million deal with China shows just how much Wisconsin’s ginseng industry has recovered.

Butch Weege of ...

Tue, December 22, 2009

State's Credit Unions See Income Fall 28.5%

MADISON (WRN) - Wisconsin credit unions saw their net income go down by 28.5 percent in the first 9 months of this year. The ...

Sat, December 19, 2009

State DHS Looks to Plug Budget Shortfall

MADISON (WRN) - State health officials say they are working to cut costs, despite a growing demand for medical assistance in Wisconsin. With many Wisconsinites ...

Fri, December 18, 2009

Zheng happy to be out of China's state system

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's number two Zheng Jie has no plans to return to the state sports system and is happy with her first ...

Thu, December 17, 2009

By Michelle Nichols

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state's top court ruled on Thursday that public officials have the authority to recognize out-of-state ...

Tue, November 17, 2009

Badger State Improving In Pre-Term Birth Prevention

MADISON (WRN) - Wisconsin is doing better in preventing premature births. Doctor Jennifer Howse, President of the March of Dimes, says premature births continue to ...

Tue, November 17, 2009

Report: Wisconsin 12th Healthiest State

MADISON (WRN) - Wisconsin is the 12th healthiest state in the country, up from 17th a year ago. That’s according to the new health ...

Mon, November 16, 2009

U.S. "would veto" Palestinian state move: Senators

By Douglas Hamilton

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The United States would veto a Palestinian declaration of statehood in the United Nations Security Council, U.S. senators ...

Sun, November 15, 2009

Palestinians aim to secure U.N. support for state

By Tom Perry

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - The Palestinians plan to go to the U.N. Security Council in an effort to secure international ...

Sun, November 15, 2009

Netanyahu says only talks can lead to Palestinian state

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday there was no alternative to negotiations to secure peace and that any unilateral moves ...

Sun, November 15, 2009

Palestinians to seek U.N. support for state

By Tom Perry

RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - The Palestinians plan to take their quest for independence to the U.N. Security Council, aiming to ...

Fri, November 13, 2009

State Girls Swim Meet Begins Today

Madison, Wi (WSAU) A number of area swimmers will be trying for state championships at the Natatorium in Madison today and tomorrow. The D-2 ...

Fri, November 13, 2009

GM still wants state aid for Opel restructuring

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - General Motors reiterated on Friday it wanted state aid to help restructure European arm Opel after Germany's economics minister said the ...

Thu, November 12, 2009

State Officials Dispute Pew Economic Report

MADISON (WRN) - State officials deny that Wisconsin’s budget is in dire straits. And they take issue with a report from Wednesday that Wisconsin ...

Mon, November 09, 2009

Edgar Advances to State Semifinals

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The Edgar Wildcats did it again Saturday. The offense put up bug points and the defense stifled another opponent in a ...

Fri, November 06, 2009

State Nets $1.7M To Create Expanded Public Internet Access

MADISON (WRN) - Wisconsin is getting $1.7 million in federal stimulus to create a map of where folks are getting broadband Internet access, so ...

Fri, November 06, 2009

SEC probing Florida state investment fund

By Michael Connor

MIAMI (Reuters) - U.S. federal regulators have launched a fraud investigation into the state agency that runs Florida's $110 billion ...

Fri, November 06, 2009

State Volleyball & Football Playoffs Continue

Wausau, Wi (WSAU) The DC Everest girls volleyball team came up short at the state meet in Green Bay dropping their opening round match ...

Thu, November 05, 2009

State Senate Passes OWI Regulation Bill

MADISON (WRN) - Like a bill passed in the Assembly last month, the Senate version makes 4th offense OWI a felony, expands treatment programs, and ...

Thu, November 05, 2009

State Volleyball Starts Tonight

Green Bay, Wi (WSAU) The DC Everest girls volleyball team plays it's first match at state tonight as they take on Middleton at ...

Thu, November 05, 2009

Badgers Blow Out Bemidji State

Madison, Wi (WSAU) The Wisconsin Mens Basketball team debuted last night with an easy exhibition win over D-2 Bemidji State 90-54 at the Kohl ...

Mon, November 02, 2009

One-fourth of NY state buses are too old

</head> <body> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state has starved both its downstate and upstate regions of transportation dollars to the extent that one-fourth of the ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Fri, October 30, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/30/ny-state-vows-to-repay-debt-other-bills-may-wait/" title="Full Article: NY state vows to repay debt, other bills may wait"> NY state vows to repay debt, other bills may wait</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>By Joan Gralla</p> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York state will meet all of its obligations to bondholders but might have to delay paying other ...</p></body></html> </div> <div class="sec-article-container clearfix"> <p class="publish-date">Thu, October 29, 2009</p> <h2><a href="/news/articles/2009/oct/29/ny-state-robs-its-fund-for-highways-bridges-report/" title="Full Article: NY state robs its fund for highways, bridges: report"> NY state robs its fund for highways, bridges: report</a></h2> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <title/> </head> <body> <p>NEW YORK (Reuters) - 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