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Wisconsin’s governor is clearing more people from their criminal past. Governor Tony Evers yesterday issued eight more pardons. The latest list includes a man who had a conviction in his 20s for drugs and guns, and another who served time for dealing in stolen hot tubs. The governor has now issued 12 pardons during his first year in office.

Some state workers, including people at the University of Wisconsin Madison, are getting the first of what could be several raises. The governor’s office last week said he plans to raise the minimum wage for all full time workers for the state to 15 dollars-an-hour. It’s unclear how many people in state government will get a bump, but the promise could mean more money for workers at UW Madison. Currently, the minimum wage on campus is 13-dollars and 27-cents. The move toward

Military families are reuniting this weekend in Madison.  Airmen from the 115th Fighter Wing came home from several months of service in Afghanistan.  Around 200-members of the F-16 support wing were able to meet up with family members last night at Truax Field.

Wisconsin is back in the winner’s circle with a squeak-by 24-22 win over Iowa.  Jonathan Taylor stacked up a season high 250 rushing yards while Danny Davis scored twice for the Badgers. Wisconsin is now 7-2 overall, 4-2 in the Big Ten and held on to take the Heartland Trophy for the fourth straight time. Meanwhile, while Bucky bounced back, some were bounced out of the game. Campus police say several dozen people were ejected from the Badgers-Hawkeyes game Saturday.  UW-Madison police say

A man picks up a 3rd OWI after a crash. It was on Saturday night just after 8 when a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper assisted Sawyer County Sheriffs Department with a single vehicle crash on West Lane Rd south of Winter. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 58 year old Glen A Schilling and showed signs of impairment. A subsequent investigation showed that Mr. Schilling was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. He is being charged

An accident leaves a Meford man dead. It was on November 9, just before 2 a.m. when the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a one vehicle accident at W2542 State Hwy 64 in the town of Browning. The caller reported the vehicle had struck a tree in their yard and the vehicle was laying overturned on its roof while the driver was still in the vehicle and unresponsive. The driver, 22 year old Zach Smola and

The Badgers men’s basketball team wins its home opener against Eastern Illinois by a score of 65 to 52, but the focus before last nights game was on assistant coach Howard Moore.  Before the opening tip, the team played a video tribute to coach Moore, who was severely burned and lost his wife and 9-year-old daughter in a tragic car crash in May.  The team will honor Moore, who’s still in the hospital, with the “Do More, Be More, 4

 Governor Tony Evers is trying to raise the minimum wage for state employees to 15-dollars per hour.  His administration released it’s 2019 to 2021 state employee compensation plan yesterday, which shows a 15-dollar minimum  and a two-percent raise for all state employees starting in next June.  The plan will need to be approved buy the Joint Committee on Employee Relation before it can go into effect. UW-Madison Raising Minimum Wage While we are talking WAGES 101, Ahead of the Governor’s

The flu is already claiming lives in Wisconsin.  Six people have died this flu season with around 40 people hospitalized since early September.  Health officials say the victims were over the age of 65.  Doctors say the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from getting the virus.

Restaurants and retailers across Wisconsin are offering specials for veterans and active duty to commemorate Veterans’ Day.  Applebee’s and Chilli’s have free meals from a limited menu and Golden Corral offers free dinner on Monday.  The Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley is offering free bowling for vets and soldiers on Monday and a free haircut is available at Great Clips.  Active military and veterans also have free admission on Monday to the Packers Hall of Fame.