Wineke: 'Natural' Christmas trees don't belong in Wisconsin churches
Christmas is over and it might be all too easy to forget one of the worst legislative proposals now active in Wisconsin.
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Bill would say Christmas trees in churches, Capitol rotunda not a fire hazard
State and local fire chiefs could not prohibit any community from putting up a natural cut Christmas tree, or calling it a fire hazard, under a bill being circulated at the state Capitol.
Madison Symphony Christmas never a 'Ho-Ho-Hum' affair
Do not adjust your Web browser: This is not a food blog, but really is a review of Friday night's Madison Symphony Christmas.
Generations come together over Christmas tree shopping on Black Friday
A 1-year-old joins parents and grandparents on her first Christmas tree expedition and other stories of local families making Black Friday decidedly green.
40-foot Christmas tree arrives at Capitol
The 2015 Christmas tree to be displayed in the Capitol building was delivered Wednesday morning.
Tips, tricks for surviving 'Hippie Christmas'
Across the isthmus thousands of residents, many of them students, are moving out of their old apartments and into new ones this weekend.
Participants wait to learn if event broke caroling record
Singers have completed an attempt in Frankenmuth to break the Guinness World Record for the most people singing Christmas carols.
Remembering a Christmas spent in hell at the Battle of the Bulge
Veteran: Experience on battlefield taught him family matters most on Christmas
Raymond Ray was born and raised in Wisconsin. When World War II broke out he was drafted into the U.S. Army and as a 19-year-old kid was sent to the front lines of what would become the largest and bloodiest battle of World War II, the Battle of the Bulge.
DOR to Santa: IOU at least $100
According to the state agency, Santa is listed as a claimant for some money through the state's unclaimed property database.
Low gas prices boosting numbers of holiday travelers
Two million Wisconsinites plan to travel this holiday season
Lower gas prices will drive nearly two million Wisconsinites to travel alongside nearly 99 million Americans this holiday season, according to AAA projections.
Baraboo woman chosen to decorate White House
Between the tree, the tinsel and all those stringing lights, holiday decorating can be a daunting task – and for one Baraboo woman, that task took on presidential proportions this season.
Strong winds may cause blowing snow, reduced visibility around Christmas
Projected storm could be during major travel period before, after holiday
The potential for a winter storm during the final few days before Christmas that may affect a large part of the country is slowly increasing.
Blog: Holiday fun at WISC
We basically rule the holidays
Sometimes we like to have fun at WISC behind the scenes. Here's a look at our last holiday shindig, er, I mean... company meeting.
Capitol tree to come from Pelican Lake
Ornaments submitted by students
This year's Wisconsin state Capitol Christmas tree is a 40-foot balsam fir from a Pelican Lake farm.
Janesville taxi company gives free rides for the holidays
In Rock County, one man is using his business to show he's in the holiday spirit.
Review: Christmas with the MSO
Melody Moore, the soprano who sang the title role of Tosca in this fall's Madison Opera production returned to the city to sing Christmas songs.
Kohl's tries overnight hours leading up to holiday
Kohl's Department Stores says it's keeping its doors open around the clock in the days leading up to Christmas.
Festival features holiday events, activities
Brodhead's Fire and Ice Festival this weekend features many activities, including a tree lighting, photos with Santa, ice sculpting and food vendors.
Are consumers at their special spending 'days' limit?
While Cyber Monday sales soared, jumping more than 20% compared to last year, there is concern from consumer experts that there are too many days designated for spending.
Gov. hosts tours of executive residence for holidays
It's already looking a lot like Christmas at the Governor's Executive Residence.
Historical site to host historic Christmas
A southeastern Wisconsin historical site is planning to host a 19th-century Christmas celebration next month.
Request made for Capitol Christmas tree ornaments
Gov. Scott Walker has put out the call for ornaments to decorate the Capitol Christmas tree this year.
Wisconsin in search of Capitol Christmas tree
Wanted: a balsam fir between 35 feet and 45 feet tall to be displayed in the Wisconsin Capitol rotunda over the Christmas season.
Husband charged in officer's death in court
Iraq War veteran charged with killing his wife as she worked
Prosecutors say 30-year-old Ben Sebena acknowledged ambushing his Jennifer Sebena while she conducted a pre-dawn patrol alone in Wauwatosa on Christmas Eve.
