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Obama meets with new acting IRS head

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:11:02 GMT

The White House says President Barack Obama has met with Daniel Werfel, the new acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.

Rural EMS saving lives

Michelle Melby, FOX 11 News — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:02:40 GMT

Members of a volunteer squad in Oconto County are making a difference each time they get called out.

Students collect millions of pop tops

Eric Peterson, FOX 11 News — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:38:18 GMT

Did you ever wonder what a million pop tops look like, or what it takes to collect that many? The New London Intermediate/Middle School does.

Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:27 GMT

Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

DNR: Bear did not have rabies

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:53:02 GMT

A bear that attacked a man in Marinette County did not have rabies, the Department of Natural Resources says.

Obama asks for more embassy security

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:06:17 GMT

President Barack Obama is trying to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to last year's deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya.

Ousted IRS head apologizes to tea party

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:13:17 GMT

The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress on Friday for his agency's tougher treatment of tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.

Larry the Logroller heads home

Eric Peterson, FOX 11 News — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:49:59 GMT

It was moving day for Larry the Logroller.

Man arrested in Idaho in terrorism case

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:34:52 GMT

U.S. authorities in Idaho said Thursday they have arrested an Uzbekistan national on federal terrorism charges.

Woman takes on bear, saves husband

Bill Miston, FOX 11 News — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:32:10 GMT

A man is recovering after being attacked by a black bear.

Fire contained in northwestern Wis.

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:10 GMT

Firefighters battling a 9,000-acre in northwestern Wisconsin have contained the massive blaze.

Obama confronts a trio of controversies

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:14:41 GMT

Trying to steer clear of Republican criticism of the administration's response to the terror attacks that killed four Americans last year in Benghazi, Libya, the president called on Congress to work with the White House.

Happy Hour | It's All In The Glass

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:52:47 GMT

American Craft Beer Week is the perfect time to take your beer drinking to the next level. Whether you choose bottles or cans, you’ll get the most flavor out of your beer if you pour it into a glass.

10 tornadoes whip through North Texas

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:10:12 GMT

Ten tornadoes touched down in several small communities in North Texas overnight, leaving at least six people dead, dozens injured and hundreds homeless.

Powerball jackpot soars to $550 million

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:37:12 GMT

The Powerball jackpot jumped to $550 million on Thursday - the third largest lottery in history - as dreamers in all but the seven states where the game isn't played snatched up tickets for the minuscule chance at a life on easy street.

No Powerball winner; jackpot at $550M

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:34:22 GMT

The Powerball jackpot jumped to $550 million on Thursday — the third largest lottery in history — as dreamers in all but the seven states where the game isn't played snatched up tickets for the minuscule chance at a life on easy street.

White House releases Benghazi documents

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:28:05 GMT

The White House is releasing 100 pages of e-mails and notes related to the Obama administration's response to the attack on a diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, last September.

Fire warning for Marinette, Forest Co.

Bill Miston, FOX 11 News — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:51:06 GMT

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued a Red Flag Warning for Florence and Marinette counties and all burning permits are suspended statewide.

State dart tournament underway

Ben Krumholz, FOX 11 News — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:37:15 GMT

Dart players from across the state are in Ashwaubenon this week.

DNR: Residents can return when safe

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:30:05 GMT

Residents and owners of vacation properties in northwestern Wisconsin will eventually be able return to their properties, but only when the area is safe from a wildfire.

Raw milk debate heads to court

Chad Doran, FOX 11 News — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:52:04 GMT

A Wisconsin farmer heads to trial next week accused of operating a dairy farm without a license, but the farmer says he's being targeted for selling raw milk.

UWGB receives Wardle report

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:43:23 GMT

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay leaders have received an investigator’s report into allegations of abuse against men’s basketball coach Brian Wardle.

Man spends decades digging pond

Angela Kelly, FOX 11 News — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:31:48 GMT

You could call it a labor of love. A Kewaunee man spent decades digging a pond dedicated to his daughter who is handicapped. It's making a difference for her and others.

Holder defends phone record subpoenas

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:11:37 GMT

The leaders of a House panel told Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday that they had serious concerns about the Justice Department's gathering of phone records at The Associated Press.

Recipe: Springtime Chicken Sandwiches

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:44:33 GMT

This combination of pickled carrots, radishes and arugula are a perfect balance to a mild provolone mozzarella-blend sliced cheese and shaved baked chicken.

DNR: Fire started in logging operations

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:25:24 GMT

Firefighters battling a 9,000-acre in northwestern Wisconsin have contained the massive blaze.

NTSB: States should cut BAC to .05

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:45:07 GMT

Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.

OSA: Computers in squad cars

Robert Hornacek, FOX 11 News — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:13:17 GMT

FOX 11 On Special Assignment takes a closer look at how police deal with distractions in their squad cars.

What the Veep? If guns shot chocolate

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:34:15 GMT

A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See what the White House has to say in response.

Angelina Jolie has double mastectomy

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:08:04 GMT

Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.