More credit card skimmers found in Rock County
The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection is warning residents of south central Wisconsin, including Rock County, to be on the lookout for phony credit card readers at gas stations. The DATCP says the “skimming” devices
Internal credit card skimmers tough to detect
The latest wrinkle in card skimming is even harder for consumers to detect. Frank Frasetto with Wisconsin Consumer Protection says unlike external skimmers mounted on gas pumps, the latest variations are being mounted inside the pumps. “It’s
AUDIO REPORT: Local college gets high marks
A local college is recognized for excellence in a national magazine. Beloit College spokeswoman Whitney Helm says the liberal arts school gets a high ranking from U.S. News and World Reports. Beloit College is listed Number 62
Number of uninsured Wisconsin residents sees big drop
The number of Wisconsin residents without health insurance saw a big drop in the past two years – although advocates say the state still has a large population of uninsured residents. Figures released by U.S. Census Bureau
US News college rankings has Wisconsin 10th for public universities
The University of Wisconsin has made the national Top Ten among public universities. That’s according to the annual rankings from US News and World Report released Tuesday. Wisconsin’s flagship Madison campus is tenth among nationally regarded public
Democrats hit Johnson over ‘golden parachute’
Democrats continue to question a $10 million payment that Republican U.S. Senator Ron Johnson received from the plastics company he helped run before he was elected in 2010. In a complaint filed with Senate Ethics Committee this
Coast Guard ends search for missing Lake Michigan boater
The U.S. Coast Guard has called off any further searches for a 75-year old man believed drowned off Manitowoc’s Red Arrow beach. Ensign Zachary Hall, public affairs officer for Sector Lake Michigan says search-and-rescue crews from Two
Brillion Iron Works closing shocks city
Brillion’s mayor is reacting to news that one of the city’s largest employers is closing by the end of the year. Metaldyne Performance Group bought Brillion Iron Works two weeks ago. It was announced Monday night that the company
State tourism secretary tells WCLO slogans are problematic
Tourism in Wisconsin continues to flourish under the leadership of Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett. Klett on Your Talk Show with Tim Bremel Tuesday morning says among the indicators is the state’s tourism website. Klett says she dumped
Great Lakes Wolf Summit set for northern Wisconsin
A summit is scheduled this week in northern Wisconsin on whether the state should resume control of the growing wolf population. State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) is one of the organizers of the Great Lakes Wolf Summit.