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Central Wisconsin Airport Gets Newer Safer Body Scanners

Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee is now a bit more passenger friendly. The airport just installed an advanced imagining technology full body scanner.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:40:30 GMT

Wisconsin GOP Splits Over Mining Bill

Competing Republican bills to jump start a northwestern Wisconsin iron mine have emerged in the state Senate, jeopardizing the chances of anything passing before the legislative session ends next month.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:22:02 GMT

UPS Reporting Widespread Technical Glitches

UPS is reporting widespread, scattered technical problems affecting tracking and processing of packages.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:15:42 GMT

Obama touting Manufacturing at Milwaukee Plant

Pointing to a rebound in manufacturing, President Barack Obama on Wednesday is visiting a Milwaukee plant that has brought back jobs to the United States.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:11:00 GMT

Company Seeks Law Change on Asbestos Claims

A company with three manufacturing plants in southern Minnesota wants a change in state law in order to shield itself from future asbestos claims.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:05:17 GMT

State Fraud Hotline Got 79 Reports in 2011

A state fraud hotline received 79 reports in 2011, consistent with the number of calls placed the two prior years.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:59:58 GMT

Wausau Small Business of the Year Finalists Announced

Twenty organizations representing a vast spectrum of industries, products, and services were announced as Small Business of the Year Award finalists.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:25:25 GMT

Newschannel 7 to Feature Series on Dangers of Meth

The dangerously addictive nature of crystal meth cannot be denied. In a special series beginning Wednesday night, Newschannel 7 takes a look at exactly what meth is, and why, after using it just one or two times, people can be hooked for life.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:55:28 GMT

Tuskegee Airmen to be Honored at American Legion Event

Popularized in films including the recent "Red Tails" the Tuskeegee Air Men are an important part of World War II history. Erv Kruesel, Acting Commander of American Legion Post 10 in Wausau, joined Sunrise 7 to talk about an exciting event to honor these amazing heroes.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:54:34 GMT

UW-Madison, Adidas Mediate Workers' Dispute

The University of Wisconsin-Madison and its exclusive athletics sponsor will mediate a dispute over the treatment of Adidas factory workers in Indonesia.

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:54:21 GMT