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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Legislature has approved a proposal to eliminate continuing education requirements for cosmetologists and barbers in Wisconsin. The bill sent to Gov. Scott Walker on Thursday would also make it easier for people licensed in other states to work in Wisconsin. The Assembly passed the measure on a voice vote. It would do away with the continuing education requirement for cosmetologists, barbers and manicurists. The measure would also remove a current requirement that an applicant for a license in Wisconsin have 4,000 hours of experience. Instead, they would have to only take a one-hour course educating them on Wisconsin laws and rules. Opponents say the

SAND CREEK, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have identified a woman who died in a house fire in Sand Creek. The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office says 69-year-old Kathleen Johnson was the victim of the fire Monday night. An autopsy concluded she died of carbon monoxide poisoning due to smoke inhalation. Authorities determined that the fire started near a wood-burning fireplace, but the exact cause wasn’t determined due to the extent of the damage. Source: WRJC.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Fox Face is a Milwaukee quartet with attitude to spare. Their just-released album “Spoil + Destroy” provides a welcome soundtrack to counter our current climate of seeming collapse of both social and political norms. Source: Isthmus.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Dawg Yawp is opening up for Susto tonight at High Noon Saloon. Before they take the stage at the High Noon, they’ll be recording an intimate Isthmus Live Session at the Isthmus office and we’d like you to attend. Source: Isthmus.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

The Kimberly Papermakers shoot for their 69th straight when they square off against rival Appleton North in the WIAA Level 4 State Semifinals at Titan Stadium in Oshkosh on Friday night. The Papermakers carry with them, the nations longest active winning streak, which includes four state titles.  Kimberly won the division 2 state title in […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]