Wisconsin

Photos: Couple renew vows at 50th wedding anniversary

• 7:10 AM

Robin Gibb of Bee Gees dies at 62 (story, photos, video)

• 9:17 AM

Photos: Summerfest 2012 headliners

• May. 19, 2012

Timber Rattlers rally in the ninth to beat Kane County

• May. 20, 2012

Brewers snap losing streak, whip Twins

MILWAUKEE — Jonathan Lucroy homered twice and had a career-high seven RBI, Zack Greinke pitched six strong innings to improve to 14-0 at Miller Park, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 16-4 on Sunday.

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Wisconsin update

PLATTEVILLE — A rural Lodi woman has been crowned the next Alice in Dairyland.

• May. 20, 2012

Artist turns grief into guitar strap business

HUDSON — A Wisconsin artist has turned a tragedy in her life into inspiration for work that's catching the eye of some famous musicians.

• May. 20, 2012

Mike Woods column: Are the pressures placed on today's prep athletes doing more harm than good?

• May. 19, 2012

Photos: Summerfest 2012 headliners

• May. 19, 2012

Spotlight shines on Fox Cities young professionals

In this very special section, Fox Cities young professionals who are making an impact in the community are recognized for their efforts.

• May. 18, 2012

CCC offers summer theater camp

MANITOWOC — The Capitol Civic Centre is offering a weeklong Summer Theatre Arts Camp from June 25-29.

• May. 19, 2012

Farmers Market vouchers offered to seniors

MANITOWOC — Manitowoc County Aging & Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore will be distributing Wisconsin Senior Farmers Market vouchers. They include:

• May. 19, 2012

Food preservation sessions planned

The Manitowoc County University of Wisconsin-Extension Family Living Program is offering a series of teleconferences to help people safely preserve the bounty of garden and farm market foods.

• May. 19, 2012

Jury out on motorized wilderness

Dear EarthTalk: I understand there is an effort under way to allow all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, motorbikes, motorboats and other motorized vehicles into wilderness areas, which would overturn a long-standing ban. What's behind this?

• May. 19, 2012

Fueling car as engine is running is dangerous risk

DEAR ABBY: My father absolutely refuses to turn off the ignition when fueling his car, despite the warning signs at the pump. How can I convince him to stop endangering himself and my mother?

• May. 19, 2012

'Newsweek' needs a new name: 'Fantasia'

Last week's Newsweek magazine cover featured a picture of President Obama with a multicolored halo over his head and the headline "The First Gay President."

• May. 19, 2012

Summer forecast sparks concerns

As the nation swelters through its warmest year on record, a new forecast for a broiling summer is raising concern about wildfires and water shortages, especially across parts of the Western and Southern USA.

• May. 19, 2012

House OKs compensation for Guardsmen

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives took a step Friday toward resolving a pay issue affecting about 80 Wisconsin Army National Guard members who were unable to take advantage of accrued leave while serving in Iraq.

• May. 19, 2012

Online poll

What issue is most important to you in the June 5 recall election?

• May. 19, 2012

Soups On owner 'loves to cook'

MANITOWOC — Kay Lynn Bauer says she had an excellent teacher growing up when it came to kitchen creations — her mother, Dolores Kornely.

• May. 19, 2012

U.S. Mint strikes 9/11 medals as memorial fundraiser

WEST POINT, N.Y. — The U.S. Mint worker dons surgical gloves as she sprays down the large silver pieces like flowers in a garden. They clank and jingle in the tray as liquid beads up on their mirror-like surfaces, and they are sent on their way to be transformed into medals in memory of the Sept. 11 attacks.

• May. 19, 2012

FAA to reopen fatigue rules for cargo pilots

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration made "errors" when it exempted cargo airlines from rules to prevent pilot fatigue and will revisit the issue, Justice Department attorneys representing the agency said in a court motion.

• May. 19, 2012

Social media stocks tumble after Facebook market debut

NEW YORK — Shares of social media companies tumbled Friday after Facebook made a lackluster stock-market debut amid reports of a slew technical trading glitches.

• May. 19, 2012

Woman accused of starving girl posts bail

MADISON — A woman accused along with her husband of starving and torturing the man's 15-year-old daughter has been released from jail.

• May. 19, 2012

Photos: Summerfest 2012 headliners

• May. 19, 2012

FVL hitting on all cylinders

• May. 18, 2012

Rattlers report: Wisconsin 5, Burlington 3

• May. 19, 2012

Going away to camp is a learning experience for both child and parent

• May. 18, 2012

Julie Gilkay column: A new outlook on an old tale

• May. 18, 2012

Local events

» Algoma Optimists: 7 a.m. at Caffé Tlazo.

• May. 18, 2012

Coming events

Send your organization's events and activities to advocate @doorcountyadvocate.com or P.O. Box 130, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, preferably two weeks in advance but no later than noon Monday for the Wednesday edition or noon Thursday for the Saturday edition.

• May. 18, 2012

Showcase of Homes is this weekend

Looking for ideas for sprucing up the house or building a new one? The public has one more weekend to view seven newly constructed homes during the 10th annual Showcase of Homes through Sunday.

• May. 18, 2012

Rory Walter sentenced to prison

Rory Walter, for more than two decades seen as one of Door County's champions for animals, was sentenced to prison Thursday after the latest violation of the probation conditions in her felony animal neglect case.

• May. 18, 2012

New photos: Fox Cities bar, nightlife scene

Fox Cities Hub reporter Mike Thiel is out and about in the Fox Valley. See who he captured in the nightlife photo gallery during his stops at local bars, clubs and events. Enter here

• May. 18, 2012

'It's one lie after another'

Seventy Rhinelander students walk out of the high school in sympathy to four of their teachers who were given layoff notices due to a $2 million shortfall.

• May. 17, 2012

Buckle up every time your drive

Traffic deaths in Wisconsin so far this year have increased compared with the same time last year. Tragically, in all too many of these recent deadly crashes, the drivers and passengers may have survived if they had been buckled up.

• May. 17, 2012

Milwaukee Brewers commit four errors, lose to Twins

Scott Diamond lost his scoreless streak. He still won his third straight start for the Minnesota Twins, who pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 11-3 on Friday night.

• May. 18, 2012

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Fox Cities Hub reporter Mike Thiel keeps you up to speed with what's happening in the Fox Valley and beyond each weekend in his Up All Night video report. Watch now!

• May. 18, 2012

Photos: Driver, semifinals week of 'Dancing With the Stars'

• May. 17, 2012

Van Halen Resch Center show postponed, members said to 'hate each other'

• May. 18, 2012

Disco queen Donna Summer dies at 63

• May. 17, 2012

Crew films injured Fond du Lac officer, K-9 (story, photos)

• May. 17, 2012

The Hub: Rain to pour the Beatles’ best at Fox Cities PAC

Interview, video: Performing on Broadway is heady stuff for a tribute band. The cast of “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” has lived the dream and the traveling Broadway production comes to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for three shows.

• May. 17, 2012

Photos: Driver, semifinals week of 'Dancing With the Stars'

• May. 17, 2012

Neenah upholds ban on extra pay

• May. 17, 2012

Astros blank Brewers, complete sweep

Jed Lowrie hit a two-run homer and J.A. Happ threw six sharp innings before three relievers completed the Houston Astros' 4-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.

• May. 17, 2012

Tom Oates column: Big Ten commissioner favors hybrid playoff model

For years, the Big Ten was viewed as the most powerful entity in college football.

• May. 17, 2012

Fans help propel Driver into 'Dancing' finals (new photos, videos, story)

• May. 16, 2012

Mike Thiel blog: A look at the weekend's entertainment options

Find out what's happening around the Fox Valley area and beyond this weekend with Mike Thiel's weekly blog.

• May. 16, 2012

Mike Thiel's blog: What's up this weekend?

• May. 16, 2012

Haen helps Kaukauna get revenge against Appleton East (photos, video, story)

• May. 16, 2012

Photos: Miss Wisconsin begins rehearsals

• May. 15, 2012

Lee helps power Astros past Brewers

Carlos Lee had three hits, including his first homer since April 22, and three RBI to back another solid outing by Bud Norris, and the Houston Astros beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3 on Wednesday night.

• May. 16, 2012

UW basketball: Las Vegas Invitational field set

Arizona State, Arkansas and Creighton will be on the same half of the bracket as the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team in the 2012 Las Vegas Invitational.

• May. 16, 2012

Women take control of their health by learning all they can

DEAR ABBY: Between juggling the joys and challenges of home life and staying productive at work, it's easy for women to make quick decisions now that could affect their health later on, or to miss early signs of medical problems altogether.

• May. 15, 2012

OAHS cat of the week

Eddie is an affectionate two-year-old who would love to be the newest member of your family.

• May. 15, 2012

Garden Club beautification

Members of the Oconto Garden Club recently cleared out the weeds and brush from around the flowering crab trees next to the Allouez mission marker on Brazeau Avenue.

• May. 15, 2012

Driver third in tight 'Dancing' semifinals (story, photos)

If it were a Green Bay Packers game, it would be all tied up late in the fourth quarter and just one spectacular Donald Driver catch away from victory.

• May. 15, 2012

Kimberly boys, girls win FVA track team championships (photos, video, story)

• May. 15, 2012