Wisconsin

Wisconsin plane crash kills two
By Patrick Schnobrich
March 21, 2011 - 2:04pm
Investigation underway, no cause as of yet.

Two people died when their single-engine plane crashed in south central Wisconsin, according to The Federal Aviation Administration.

The plane crashed around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday about 15 miles southwest of Baraboo, according to FAA spokesperson Elizabeth Isham Cory.

Battle in Wisconsin pushes on
By Courtney Volk
February 28, 2011 - 12:46pm
Wisconsin protesters camp out at state capitol, defy instructions to leave.

Protestors in Wisconsin have at least one reason to celebrate this afternoon. Police said they will be allowed to spend another night at the Wisconsin capitol protesting the proposed budget bill, according to CNN. 

Originally, the police said all protestors needed to be out of the building by late Sunday afternoon. Many people did leave but hundreds defied the order and remained inside. Those who stayed said that they were willing to take the risk of being arrested.

Wisconsin Assembly goes ahead with controversial bill
By Bill Spaulding
February 25, 2011 - 10:34am
Thousands continue to protest in state's capital.

The Wisconsin State Assembly passed a controversial bill that strips most public workers of their collective bargaining rights, CNN reports. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it looks like a whole new battle is set to begin.

Fourteen Democratic Senators have fled to Illinois to prevent a quorum which keeps the bill from being voted on. Republicans are calling on the Democrats to come back and do their job.

Liberal website blocked in Wisconsin
By Stephanie Machado
February 22, 2011 - 5:40pm
Capital deems website inappropriate content for its internet service.

Union supporters continue to rally in Wisconsin, but are outraged that the left-leaning website was blocked for a period of time this morning, according to CNN. 

Protests in Wisconsin continue
By Stephen James M...
February 21, 2011 - 12:44pm
The protests in Wisconsin's capital rage over Governor Walker's budget plan.

Protests in Wisconsin have continued for almost a whole week over Governor Scott Walker's proposed budget plan, according to CNN.

The protests that have occured in Madison, Wisconsin started because the state's unions feel the new budget plan won't allow them have any say in negotiating with their employers.

Student gunman dead
By Luisa Ardila
November 30, 2010 - 6:58pm
Police in Wisconsin say the teen suspected of holding his classmates hostage died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday

Samuel Hengel, 15, of Marinette, Wisconsin shot himself as police approached the high school classroom where he held his classmates and...

Friday Five - Third edition
By Kyle C. Leach
January 29, 2010 - 9:47am
This is the third installment of “Friday Five,” a weekly column with analysis and insight on the Orange, the Big East and the rest of college basketball.

Halftime Snack is out of position and just got called for a blocking foul. This theme is going to run wild, or fall over with a thud.

The starting five: