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Court Reinstates Markup Law for Wisconsin Gasoline

A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated Wisconsin's 71-year-old minimum markup law on gasoline, a decision that could limit competition among retailers and drive up gas prices.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:12:26 GMT

Roadwork Creates Lane Restrictions in Wisconsin

Several major highways will have lanes shut down because of construction over the Labor Day weekend.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:27:59 GMT

Alice in Dairyland Inspires Grillers with New Cheese Creations

"Turn Off the Stove; Heat Up the Grill!" The 63rd Alice in Dairyland has some cool summer cooking on the grill featuring Wisconsin Cheese. But if you're looking to mix it up try Mediterranean Grilled Wisconsin Mozzarella Skewers by Chef James Campbell Caruso.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:06:06 GMT

Superior Working on Banning Synthetic Marijuana

Superior might become the second Wisconsin city to ban synthetic marijuana.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:45:31 GMT

Police: Appleton Man Kidnapped Idaho Teen After Meeting Online

A 20-year-old Wisconsin man is facing first-degree kidnapping charges after authorities say he kidnapped a 15-year-old Preston, Idaho, girl he met on the Internet and took her back to his home state.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:32:54 GMT

Waukesha Elementary School Closed Friday Due to Mold

An elementary school in Waukesha is closed Friday because of concerns over mold.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:55:48 GMT

Facebook May Have Saved Suicidal Teen

A social networking site may have saved the life of a suburban Milwaukee teen. Hartland police said friends of a 16-year-old boy saw him post a suicide note on Facebook Wednesday night, so they called the police.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:09:25 GMT

New Postage Stamp Honors Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa is being recognized for her humanitarian work with the issuance of a new U.S. postage stamp.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:20:30 GMT

Sheboygan Co. Man Charged in Fatal Bar Shooting

A Glenbeulah man has been charged in a bar shooting in the Town of Sheboygan Falls. Sixty-three-year-old Frank Hvizdak was charged Thursday with first-degree intentional homicide.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:07:25 GMT

Madison Pharmacist Accused of Selling Fake Drugs

A Madison pharmacist who has served on the University of Wisconsin Foundation is accused, along with a Middleton man, of importing and selling millions of counterfeit Viagra pills and other fake drugs.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:43:15 GMT