Without inmates from Milwaukee County, youth prison under federal investigation could close
MADISON — Milwaukee County's plan to pull its inmates from Wisconsin's only secure youth prison is putting the future of the Lincoln Hills School in limbo.The county's move to bring its 134 young inmates closer to home comes amid a federal investigation into allegations of abuse at the school.It could mean Lincoln Hills losing more than half its population and half its operating budget, which comes largely from county dollars.
MADISON — Milwaukee County's plan to pull its inmates from Wisconsin's only secure youth prison is putting the future of the Lincoln Hills School in limbo.The county's move to bring its 134 young inmates closer to home comes amid a federal investigation into allegations of abuse at the school.It could mean Lincoln Hills losing more than half its population and half its operating budget, which comes largely from county dollars.
Lawmaker says she met with DOC officials in March regarding concerns over youth prison
MADISON — Republican Rep.
MADISON — Republican Rep.
Hurricane Sandra rapidly losing strength in the Pacific
MIAMI — Hurricane Sandra is rapidly losing strength as it approaches Mexico's Pacific coast.The hurricane's maximum sustained winds decreased early Friday to near 100 mph (160 kph), making it a Category 2 storm.
MIAMI — Hurricane Sandra is rapidly losing strength as it approaches Mexico's Pacific coast.The hurricane's maximum sustained winds decreased early Friday to near 100 mph (160 kph), making it a Category 2 storm.
Hurricane Humberto ruins shot at a 2013 record
(CNN) -- Missed it by that much!In a year that forecasters said there would be a few more hurricanes than normal, Humberto on Wednesday fell just a few hours short of setting a record for the latest first hurricane to form in the Atlantic Ocean.
(CNN) -- Missed it by that much!In a year that forecasters said there would be a few more hurricanes than normal, Humberto on Wednesday fell just a few hours short of setting a record for the latest first hurricane to form in the Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricane Barbara hits western coast of southern Mexico
(CNN) -- Hurricane Barbara made landfall Wednesday along Mexico's southern Pacific coast.It crashed ashore early afternoon in the state of Chiapas, about 20 miles west of Tonala, the U.S.-based National Hurricane Center said.Barbara had sustained winds of 75 mph, and was moving north-northeast at 9 mph.A hurricane warning was in effect between Puerto Angel, in the state of Oaxaca, and Tonala.Barbara is expected to dump between 4-8 inches of rain over eastern Oaxaca and western Chiapas, with up to a foot possible in southeastern Oaxaca.
(CNN) -- Hurricane Barbara made landfall Wednesday along Mexico's southern Pacific coast.It crashed ashore early afternoon in the state of Chiapas, about 20 miles west of Tonala, the U.S.-based National Hurricane Center said.Barbara had sustained winds of 75 mph, and was moving north-northeast at 9 mph.A hurricane warning was in effect between Puerto Angel, in the state of Oaxaca, and Tonala.Barbara is expected to dump between 4-8 inches of rain over eastern Oaxaca and western Chiapas, with up to a foot possible in southeastern Oaxaca.
Spacecraft returned stunning image of hurricane on Saturn
(CNN) -- NASA's Cassini spacecraft returned a stunning image of a hurricane on Saturn's northern pole.
(CNN) -- NASA's Cassini spacecraft returned a stunning image of a hurricane on Saturn's northern pole.
A month of outrage later, Senate to vote on Sandy relief
(CNN) -- The Senate approved more than $50 billion in aid to states battered by Superstorm Sandy on Monday, four weeks after a delay that sparked bipartisan fury from Northeastern lawmakers.
(CNN) -- The Senate approved more than $50 billion in aid to states battered by Superstorm Sandy on Monday, four weeks after a delay that sparked bipartisan fury from Northeastern lawmakers.
House passes $50 billion-plus Sandy aid package
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved measures Tuesday to send more than $50 billion in aid to the Northeastern states ravaged by Superstorm Sandy last fall, though some conservatives in the House were pushing for spending cuts that would offset the cost of the recovery package.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved measures Tuesday to send more than $50 billion in aid to the Northeastern states ravaged by Superstorm Sandy last fall, though some conservatives in the House were pushing for spending cuts that would offset the cost of the recovery package.
House approves $9.7B Superstorm Sandy aid package
(CNN) -- Congress neared final approval of a $9.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package following delays over fiscal cliff bickering, warnings of dwindling federal funds and swirling controversy over millions of dollars for unrelated projects.
(CNN) -- Congress neared final approval of a $9.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package following delays over fiscal cliff bickering, warnings of dwindling federal funds and swirling controversy over millions of dollars for unrelated projects.
Fury over dropped vote for Sandy aid defused
(CNN) -- The promise of $60 billion can do a lot to calm outrage.
(CNN) -- The promise of $60 billion can do a lot to calm outrage.
Senate passes Superstorm Sandy aid bill
(CNN) -- A bill providing billions of dollars of aid to victims of Superstorm Sandy passed the Senate late Friday, and senators from New York called on the House to take it up promptly.
(CNN) -- A bill providing billions of dollars of aid to victims of Superstorm Sandy passed the Senate late Friday, and senators from New York called on the House to take it up promptly.
Chris Christie asks Obama, other leaders for more Sandy relief
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- After a series of meetings with both President Barack Obama and congressional leaders, New Jersey Gov.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- After a series of meetings with both President Barack Obama and congressional leaders, New Jersey Gov.
Washington meetings leave Cuomo encouraged on storm aid
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Monday's meetings in Washington left Gov.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Monday's meetings in Washington left Gov.
Long Islanders get usual power bills despite Sandy blackout
NEW YORK (CNN) -- The Long Island Power Authority is assuring outraged customers that their latest electric bills with normal monthly charges are no mistake, despite some being in the dark for days or weeks after Superstorm Sandy.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- The Long Island Power Authority is assuring outraged customers that their latest electric bills with normal monthly charges are no mistake, despite some being in the dark for days or weeks after Superstorm Sandy.
Wind Lake family heads to NJ to distribute donations to Sandy victims
WIND LAKE -- A Wind Lake family is heading to the East Coast to get a large amount of donations to victims of Superstorm Sandy.
WIND LAKE -- A Wind Lake family is heading to the East Coast to get a large amount of donations to victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Red Cross donations hit $145 million for Sandy relief
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The American Red Cross continues to see an outpouring of donations in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The American Red Cross continues to see an outpouring of donations in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
We Energies crews return home after helping on East Coast
KENOSHA -- Dozens of Wisconsin-based We Energies crews are returning home after helping with "Superstorm Sandy" relief on the East Coast.
KENOSHA -- Dozens of Wisconsin-based We Energies crews are returning home after helping with "Superstorm Sandy" relief on the East Coast.
Red Cross donations top $130 million for Sandy relief
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The American Red Cross continues to see an outpouring of donations in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The American Red Cross continues to see an outpouring of donations in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Costs from Sandy into the billions as thousands struggle, still, without power
(CNN) -- The outward signs of recovery were everywhere Monday across the Northeast nearly two weeks after Superstorm Sandy struck: Power restored to tens of thousands, bridges and tunnels reopened, and limited train and ferry service up and running.
(CNN) -- The outward signs of recovery were everywhere Monday across the Northeast nearly two weeks after Superstorm Sandy struck: Power restored to tens of thousands, bridges and tunnels reopened, and limited train and ferry service up and running.
Two Cedarburg utility linemen helping to restore power on East Coast
CEDARBURG -- Lori Throndson's husband has been gone for two weeks, but she told FOX6 News she is used to it.
CEDARBURG -- Lori Throndson's husband has been gone for two weeks, but she told FOX6 News she is used to it.