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Reason for Rise in Gas Prices May Not Be What You Think

Recently motorists are feeling more pain at the pump, with prices up about 20 cents in a week. But don't blame the Memorial Day weekend travelers.
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Young Victim of OK Tornado Has Ties to Fond du Lac: UPDATED

9-year-old Sydney Angle's school took a direct hit from Monday's tornado. Her parents are originally from Fond du Lac, and their friends back here are ready to help out. Updated throughout.
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Harnessing the Power of Social Media in a Storm

Some heard the sirens first. Others actually saw the twister. But it was the social media storm that helped alert the masses in Oklahoma to take cover from the large, violent tornado. More>>

National Disasters Prompt Hospitals to Change Alert Systems

Area hospitals are standardizing their emergency alerts to prevent confusion and make their meaning -- and the need for action -- clear.
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Johnny Jolly Can Now Return to the Packers: UPDATED

Johnny Jolly was back in a Houston courtroom Wednesday -- this time to receive his diploma for a drug treatment program from the judge who sent him to prison. Updated throughout.
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Oshkosh West Students Hold Drive for Oklahoma Victims

Touched by the aftermath of the EF-5 tornado in Oklahoma, Oshkosh West students knew they needed to do something, and so began "Operation Oklahoma." Updated throughout.
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Patrolling Highway 41 from the Sky

Wisconsin State Patrol says they'll be watching speeders and other dangerous drivers this summer with an aerial patrol.
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Student Documentaries Highlight Major Issues in Fox Valley

Lawrence University students Wednesday presented a series of short films highlighting five major social issues in the Fox Valley. More>>

Cutting-Edge Surgery on Unborn Child

19 weeks into Patty Stepien's pregnancy, an ultrasound revealed something wasn't right. Their unborn daughter had an opening in her spine.
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Volunteers Place Flags at Veterans' Graves

Volunteers gather at Allouez Catholic Cemetery Wednesday to place American flags at the graves of veterans ahead of Memorial Day. Going right down their lists, volunteers make sure every single veteran's More>>

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Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B
Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B
With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years.More >>
The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the...More >>
Names of Those Killed in Moore, OK, Tornado
Names of Those Killed in Moore, OK, Tornado
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says it has positively identified all 24 people killed in the tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, including 10 children.InMore >>
24 people were killed in Monday's tornado, including 10 children. Victims are 4 months to 70 years old.More >>
UPDATE: Teens Accused of Grandmother's Murder Move Forward to Trial
UPDATE: Teens Accused of Grandmother's Murder Move Forward to Trial
Two teens accused of killing an elderly woman in Sheboygan Falls are scheduled to appear in court this morning.Antonio Barbeau and Nathan Paape are due in court at 8:30 a.m. for a plea hearing.Paape, 14,More >>
Jury selection begins June 14th for two teens accused of killing an elderly woman in Sheboygan Falls.More >>
Okla. medical examiner identifies tornado victims
Okla. medical examiner identifies tornado victims
The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says two infants are among 24 people killed by the tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area this week.More >>
The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says it has positively identified all 24 victims of Monday's tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area.More >>
Waushara County's First Sheriff's K9 Dies
Waushara County's First Sheriff's K9 Dies
The Waushara County Sheriff's Office first K9 officer died suddenly this week.Sheriff David Peterson says Anuk died Monday due to complications from a hereditary condition.Anuk was ten years old. JHe startedMore >>
The Waushara County Sheriff's Office canine Anuk passed away suddenly this week.
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Wisconsin Republicans want rent-to-own exemption out of budget
Wisconsin Republicans want rent-to-own exemption out of budget
Two Republican state senators want the Legislature's finance committee to delete wording in Gov. Scott Walker's executive budget that would exempt rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's consumer...More >>
Two Republican state senators from Northeast Wisconsin want further scrutiny of a provision that would exempt rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's consumer protection laws.More >>
Unemployment improves in nearly all Wisconsin counties
Unemployment improves in nearly all Wisconsin counties
Unemployment rates improved in nearly all 72 Wisconsin counties last month.More >>
Unemployment rates improved in 67 counties last month and stayed the same in two others.
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Oshkosh Fire Department Gets FEMA Grant for Sealed Smoke Detectors
Oshkosh Fire Department Gets FEMA Grant for Sealed Smoke Detectors
Recently Action 2 News has covered the efforts of fire departments, including Green Bay and Fond du Lac, to ensure homes have working smoke detectors with batteries.Wednesday the Oshkosh Fire DepartmentMore >>
So more homes have working smoke alarms, the Oshkosh Fire Department is ordering 600 sealed, tamper-resistant smoke detectors with a 10-year battery life.
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How to Help Tornado Victims in Oklahoma
How to Help Tornado Victims in Oklahoma
Many people are looking for ways to help victims of the deadly tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.Some organizations have numbers and websites set up for you to donate.The Red Cross is offering the following waysMore >>
Web sites, addresses, and text numbers to make donations to help victims of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.
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Precious Metals Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
Precious Metals Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
A 69-year-old precious metals dealer from Shawano was sentenced this week to four years in federal prison for tax evasion.According to the US Attorney's Office, Kalmar Gronvall ran an Internet business,More >>
Kalmar Gronvall, 69, was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution.More >>
Waushara County Joins Code RED Emergency Notification System
Waushara County Joins Code RED Emergency Notification System
Waushara County is adding the ability to notify citizens and businesses of emergency information by phone, email, and text messages.The CodeRED system lets emergency officials send warnings county-wideMore >>
Waushara County Emergency Management is urging citizens and businesses to register to get local emergency notifications by phone, email, or text message.More >>

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News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Wisconsin news from The Associated Press
Two Republican state senators want the Legislature's finance committee to delete wording in Governor Scott Walker's executive budget that would exempt rent-to-own businesses from Wisconsin's consumer protection...More >>
Wis. commission allows tribe to keep grant
Wis. commission allows tribe to keep grant
The vice chairman of the state Building Commission has decided to let a Wisconsin Chippewa tribe keep a $250,000 grant to help build a cultural center.More >>
The vice chairman of the state Building Commission has decided to let a Wisconsin Chippewa tribe keep a $250,000 grant to help build a cultural center.More >>
Wis. gov announces walleye production plan
Wis. gov announces walleye production plan
Gov. Scott Walker has announced a nearly $13 million effort to boost walleye production.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker has announced a nearly $13 million effort to boost walleye production.More >>
This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Wisconsin news, sports, business and entertainment
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is gearing up for re-election next year. But the Republican's actions suggest he might be seeking a much bigger prize - the presidency in 2016.More >>

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Colorado killer's reprieve sharply criticized
Colorado killer's reprieve sharply criticized
Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper's decision to block the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap for as long as he is governor infuriated victims' relatives and drew quick criticism from Republicans...More >>
Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper's decision to block the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap for as long as he is governor infuriated victims' relatives and drew quick criticism from Republicans ahead of the...More >>
Jury in Jodi Arias trial resumes deliberations
Jury in Jodi Arias trial resumes deliberations
Jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial resume deliberations Thursday after they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time...More >>
Jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial resume deliberations Thursday after they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time boyfriend,...More >>
Birth control coverage up for federal appeal
Birth control coverage up for federal appeal
Contraception coverage by for-profit companies faces a prominent test in Denver.More >>
In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage...More >>
Nixon library hosts 40th reunion for Vietnam POWs
Nixon library hosts 40th reunion for Vietnam POWs
Two hundred American former prisoners of war who were taken captive during the Vietnam War are arriving in Southern California to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their release.More >>
U.S. Navy Lt. Mike McGrath was just 27 years old, with a wife and two toddler sons in the U.S., when he was shot down and taken prisoner on his 179th bombing mission during the Vietnam War.More >>

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Johnny Jolly Can Now Return to the Packers: UPDATED
Johnny Jolly Can Now Return to the Packers: UPDATED
Johnny Jolly can now return to the Packers. The troubled defensive lineman completed a court-ordered drug treatment program Wednesday in Houston, his final step before returning to the NFL.The PackersMore >>
Johnny Jolly was back in a Houston courtroom Wednesday -- this time to receive his diploma for a drug treatment program from the judge who sent him to prison. Updated throughout.
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UW-Oshkosh Ends Tom Lechnir's 25-year Coaching Career
UW-Oshkosh Ends Tom Lechnir's 25-year Coaching Career
For the first time in a quarter of a century, the UW Oshkosh Titans baseball team will have a new coach when they begin play next season.Last Friday, the university notified Tom Lechnir his contract wouldMore >>
Last Friday, the university notified baseball coach Tom Lechnir his contract would not be renewed. The WIAC All-Time coach tells us he's pursuing litigation.
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Sturgeon Bay Native Signs with Seattle Seahawks
Sturgeon Bay Native Signs with Seattle Seahawks
Jake Bscherer's return to college football last year is paying off.The Sturgeon Bay native signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday.Bscherer played three seasons withMore >>
Jake Bscherer's return to college football last year is paying off.More >>
NFL Moves Draft to May in 2014
NFL Moves Draft to May in 2014
The NFL confirmed Wednesday the draft is moving next year to May.Action 2 Sports reported the potential move earlier this week.The NFL Draft will be held between the 8th and 17th of May -- two weeks laterMore >>
The commissioner says he hopes to make this a permanent move. It will impact the rookies in their preseason training.
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Am. Samoa to keep flier miles of govt travelers
Am. Samoa to keep flier miles of govt travelers
American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory.More >>
American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory and use the loyalty points to help medical patients and students travel off the islands when necessary.More >>
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Diet Detective's Guide to Barbecue and Burgers
Diet Detective's Guide to Barbecue and Burgers
By Charles Platkin It's officially burger season. That's the good news, but unfortunately burgers can be high in calories. A traditional 6-ounce burger (80 percent lean ground beef) has more than 435More >>
Clearing up confusion over kinds of meat and maximizing taste while minimizing calories.More >>
Cadillac SUVs Recalled Because Wheels Can Fall Off
Cadillac SUVs Recalled Because Wheels Can Fall Off
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off. The company says the recall affects the 2013 Cadillac SRX with 18-inch wheels.More >>
General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheel nuts may not have been tightened enough at the factory.More >>
Minn. teen whose farewell song became web hit dies
Minn. teen whose farewell song became web hit dies
When high school student Zach Sobiech learned he didn't have much longer to live, his mother suggested he write letters to tell his loved ones goodbye. Instead, the Minnesota teenager turned to writing music -...More >>
When high school student Zach Sobiech learned he didn't have much longer to live, his mother suggested he write letters to tell his loved ones goodbye. Instead, the Minnesota teenager turned to writing music - and his...More >>

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The 1 Diet Detective
Diet Detective's Guide to Barbecue and Burgers
Diet Detective's Guide to Barbecue and Burgers
By Charles Platkin It's officially burger season. That's the good news, but unfortunately burgers can be high in calories. A traditional 6-ounce burger (80 percent lean ground beef) has more than 435More >>
Clearing up confusion over kinds of meat and maximizing taste while minimizing calories.More >>
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Need to Save Money? Look in Your Attic
Need to Save Money? Look in Your Attic
A lot of us are looking for ways to save on our energy bill, and it may be as simple as looking in your attic.Angie's List says your attic is a huge part of making sure your home is comfortable year-round.More >>
A lot of us are looking for ways to save on our energy bill, and it may be as simple as looking in your attic.More >>
ABC 2013 Fall schedule
ABC 2013 Fall schedule
By The Associated Press ABC's prime-time schedule for the fall. All times are Central. New programs are in BOLD. Click on "details" for show details, video and photo previews, and cast information fromMore >>
Plan your TV viewing this fall on WBAY-TV.More >>
ABC's Fall Season highlights
ABC's Fall Season highlights
By DAVID BAUDERAP Television Writer Some highlights of ABC's moves in its schedule for next season. WHAT'S NEW: Tuesday night. ABC is scheduling four of the eight new series on its fall schedule for TuesdayMore >>
What's new, what's gone, what's changed, and what's the best show title of the Fall TV season.More >>

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