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Workforce Development Bill Passes

By: Kris Schuller

Updated: March 5, 2013

A bill has been approved that is aimed at helping Wisconsin's workforce obtain the needed training to close the global skills gap. The legislation was contained in Governer Walker's proposed budget, currently working it's way through the legislature. State lawmakers on both sides of the aisle want to make sure those who need a job - can find one. Local 5's Kris Schuller has more.

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News at Your Desk 5-24-13

Here are your top local stories for Friday morning, May 24, 2013....

Nearly 100 displaced by massive Allouez apartment complex fire

A massive blaze has sent three firefighters to a local hospital and displaced nearly 100 residents....

Local shelter takes in dogs from Oklahoma

To help make room for pets displaced from the devastating tornado, the Bay Area Humane Society is taking in 25 puppies who need homes....

UPDATE: Blaze Destroys Apartment Complex

Firefighters continue to put out hot spots at a fire that destroyed an Allouez apartment complex....

Students dedicate concert to ill music teacher

Majel Pinney-Henrickson was recently forced to retire as the school's choir teacher due to her illness...

Gov. Walker at Iowa Fundraiser Thursday night

CBS reporter Jessica Arp from our sister station in Madison (WISC-TV) reports from Iowa....

Overnight: Woman Held at Gunpoint

Police are investigating an overnight armed robbery at a westside home....

Fond du Lac Firefighters go door-to-door to educate residents

After a recent fire, Fond du Lac firefighters go door-to-door to make sure neighbors have smoke detectors, and understand basic home fire safety tips....

Local OWI and Seatbelt patrols over Memorial Day Weekend

Last year Wisconsin lost eight people to car crashes over the Memorial Day weekend....

Gov. Walker to speak at Iowa Republican fundraiser

More speculations of possible 2016 presidential run...

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