6-4-13 sheobygan county humane society director-drug case

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — A plea deal has ended the drug case against the executive director of the Sheboygan County Humane Society. Eilene Ribbens pleaded no contest today to a misdemeanor charge of unlawful possession of prescription drugs and was ordered to pay a $200 fine. A felony charge against Ribbens was resolved with a deferred prosecution agreement.

6-4-13 northern wisconsin iron mine

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A company looking to open a massive iron mine in far northwestern Wisconsin says its test holes will range from a few hundred feet to a quarter-mile deep. The state Department of Natural Resources approved Gogebic (go-GEE'-bic) Taconite's exploratory drilling permit on May 30.

6-4-13 uw madison-adidas

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The University of Wisconsin-Madison has dropped its lawsuit against Adidas over alleged missed severance payments to factory workers in Indonesia. Adidas is the apparel company that outfits the Badgers' athletes and coaches. Adidas says it reached an agreement in April that will provide "additional aid" to the workers.

6-3-13 home repair ripoffs

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin officials are warning residents about unauthorized home repair workers who intend to rip homeowners off.  The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says these workers often show up at people's doors after a major storm and offer to do driveway, siding, roofing or paint work at an attractive price.  The department says the workers often ask for upfront pay but never finish their promised job. They also are known to steal homeowners' valuables by offering free indoor inspections.  Officials say homeowners should never let these workers in or give into their sales tactics. Homeowners should call police immediately if someone starts a job on their property without permission.

6-3-13 police-scanner technology

APPLETON, Wis. (AP) — Appleton police are using scanner technology to keep convicted criminals out of some of the city's most popular bars, but critics are raising privacy concerns.  Authorities claim checking bar patrons with an ID scanner is making the community safer.  Appleton police officer Adam Nagel says the program originated as a way to check for fake IDs. But Nagel says police are not only deterring underage drinkers, they're preventing convicted criminals from causing problems downtown. Several Appleton bar owners approve of the scanners' use. But critics say it amounts to an invasion of privacy.  Executive Director Chris Ahmuty of the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin says "there's no distinguishing between who gets targeted."  Police agencies from Milwaukee to Wausau are interested in following Appleton's lead.

6-3-13 cream for state fair cream puffs doesn't even come from wisconsin

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin State Fair goers may be surprised to learn the main ingredient in a favorite fair treat no longer comes from the dairy state.   The Wisconsin Bakers' Association has turned to an Illinois company to provide the cream that makes the fair's cream puffs so popular. Prairie Farms Dairy of Carlinville, Illinois won a contract to supply the cream after Golden Guernsey went out of business in Wisconsin.  The Bakers' Association found no Wisconsin company could handle the daily demand of 1,200 gallons of cream.  State Fair spokeswoman Kristi Chuckel says the fair has pledged to work with Wisconsin dairy farms to supply the cream. But, for fairgoer Jeff Fink, it just leaves a bad taste in his mouth.   Fink equates it to the Packers moving to Illinois. He says "there's something just not right about it."

6-1-13 fdl girl escapes serious injury after being hit by car

An 11 year old Fond du lac girl fortunately escaped serious injuries  when she was struck by a car while riding her bicycle.  The accident happened  near Sabish Middle School shortly after 3pm Friday.   Fire Chief Peter O’Leary says the girl was transported by ambulance to the hospital with abdominal injuries.  O’Leary says the accident is a reminder that with only a couple days left in the school year motorists have to be on the lookout for kids who may have their minds on other things.

O’Leary says that's why you have to make sure to be driving defensively…especially around schools. O’Leary adds its also important for kids to follow the rules of the road.