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The Truth-o-Meter says: Half-True | Scott Walker says Foxconn ‘bringing’ 13,000 jobs to Wisconsin — what exactly does that mean? Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker could perhaps be excused for over-exuberance when it comes to Foxconn Technology Group, the Taiwan-based company that describes itself as the world's largest electronics manufacturing services provider, Indeed, the typically composed Republican governor seemed almost giddy when he joined President Donald Trump, Foxconn founder Terry Gou and other officials at the White House on July 26, 2017. The occasion: Foxconn was announcing that, after considering a number of states, it had decided to build a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel manufacturing plant in southeast Wisconsin. Not

Two Shawano men are accused of conspiring to violate federal firearms laws. In late 2013 and early 2014, Gary Hancock and Jesus Zepeda reportedly received money from California residents and bought them firearms from licensed dealers in the Green Bay area. If convicted, both men face up to five years in prison and fines as […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

The Rock County 4H Fair is shutting down the “Fire Ball” ride following a fatal accident involving a similar ride at the Ohio State Fair.  Fair Board President Randy Thompson said that while he knows of no problems with the ride, it’s better to be safe than sorry. The Fire Ball swings riders like a […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Governor Scott Walker is responding to skeptics of a proposed incentive package being offered to Foxconn. The Taiwanese electronics maker announced Wednesday that it would invest $10 billion to build a massive campus in southeastern Wisconsin, which could employ up 13,000 people. Several Democrats have questioned though whether the state is giving up too much […] Source: WRN.com News At Other State Sites: [wp-rss-aggregator source=”87908,87904,713,696,676″]

Mile Bluff Medical Center is alerting residents of a potential phone scam going around the area claiming to be Mile Bluff. Katie Nuttall, Communication Specialist, said if you receive a call from “Mile Bluff Clinic” or “Mile Bluff Medical Center,” urging you to call back to receive your “healthcare package,” do not return the call. It is a scam. If you answer this type of call, do not give any personal information when asked. Nuttall said although your caller ID will say the call is coming from Mile Bluff Clinic or Mile Bluff Medical Center, it is not.  This is a scam.   Contributed Source: WRJC.com News At Other State