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Daylight Saving Time is Sunday

Daylight Saving Time was instituted in the United States during World War I in order to save energy for war production by taking advantage of the later hours of daylight between April and October.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:25:01 GMT

Police Search for Armed Robbery Suspect in Milladore

Police need your help locating the person that robbed Swetz Country Corner Mart in Milladore just before 10 p.m. Thursday night. Sheriff's deputies say the suspect point a hunting rifle at the clerk and demanded money.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:14:00 GMT

Sunrise 7 Recipes: Colby-Jack Topped Salmon Burgers

Michelle Mielke from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board shares recipes featuring Wisconsin cheeses.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:12:33 GMT

U.S. Team Could Have an Advantage at the World Ice Fishing Championship

Ice Fishing teams from around the globe are getting ready to prove they deserve the title of "The World's Best". Could Team USA come out on top?

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:04:10 GMT

Police Need Your Help Finding an Arsonist on the Loose

An arsonist is on the loose, setting fire to homes, garages, and vehicles in Stevens Point.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:03:43 GMT

Police: Manitowoc Woman Bitten by Bear was Drunk

Manitowoc police say a woman whose fingers were bitten off by an Asiatic black bear at Lincoln Park Zoo last week was drunk.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:03:03 GMT

Police: 13-year-old Girl Assaulted by Phony Cop

Police in Grand Chute say a 13-year-old girl reported she was sexually assaulted at the Fox River Mall by a man who told her he was an Appleton police officer.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:54:33 GMT

Wisconsin Unemployment Rose in January

Unemployment in Wisconsin rose slightly in January to 8.7 percent.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:48:08 GMT

UPDATE: Lockdown Ends at Minneapolis Public Schools in 2nd Day

A lockdown has ended at Minneapolis Public Schools after police say a threat made on a social networking site turned out to be not credible.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:25:26 GMT

World's Strongest Chicken Set to Appear in Green Bay Rodeo Challenge

The World's Strongest Chicken will be in Green Bay this weekend. Harry will pull his 6'4'' 250 lbs. trainer in a chicken chariot during the event Saturday and Sunday.

Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:05:32 GMT