Carnival season kicks off along the Gulf Coast

Christmas wreaths and holiday parties gave way to king cakes and street parades as the Carnival season kicked off this weekend along the Gulf Coast.

Clues, hints, begs: twisted tales of elusive gifts

People aren't so sure why their numerous gift hints year after year yield a big fat nothing, even when their sought-after treasures aren't out-of-this-world expensive.

Little Free Library offers 'take a book, leave a book' service

VALPARAISO | The city's newest library offers selections ranging from National Geographic to "Great Expectations," but it does have a fairly limited catalog. About 20 items.

College Sports: 185 UW-Platteville Student-Athletes Named to the Gabe Miller Academic Honor Roll

For the 11th consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville student-athletes had a higher grade-point average than the student body as a whole. The Pioneer student-athletes compiled an 2.98 grade-point average for the 2010-11 academic year, above the general student body overall g…

Local team competes in 200-mile Ragnar Relay

Nora Fernandez is relatively new to the distance running scene. But she's no stranger to pain and perseverance.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker rehearses his fireside speech at the state Capitol in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011. Opponents to the governor's bill to eliminate collective bargaining rights for many state workers are in their eighth day of large scale protests. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Madison, Wisc. protests

View an interactive detailing the battle over collective bargaining rights for public employees in Wisconsin.

No. 13 Wisconsin looks to topple No. 1 Ohio State

MILWAUKEE | Jordan Taylor, Jon Leuer and the rest of No. 13 Wisconsin saw firsthand how difficult it was to beat undefeated No. 1 Ohio State -- in football -- and the raucous celebration that ensued.

Comedienne Margaret Cho bringing comedy and fun to Chicago Theatre Saturday

Funny and fresh from her time on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars," comedienne Margaret Cho is bringing her unique stand-up to the Windy City this weekend.

FROM the FARM: Harvest time means crop chat, flyovers, and a hearty chili recipe

Phil Potempa's weekly farm recipe column published every Wednesday.

OFFBEAT: Notorious Limburger Cheese a funny, hidden and rare find during Wisconsin dairy visit

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: Visit to Wisconsin provides new appreciation for cheesemaking

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

destroyed home on 67th ln. and madison an eyesore

The debris from a home at 67th Lane and Madison Street still litters the property more than a month after it was badly damaged in an explosion. The blast has been called a suicide by resident Jonathan W. Krantz, 37.

destroyed home on 67th ln. and madison an eyesore

It's unclear yet as to what, if anything, will happen with a bank-owned home at 67th Lane and Madison Street that was destroyed June 1 during a suicide by resident Jonathan W. Krantz, 37. Neighbors and city officials want the site cleared.