OUTDOORS REPORT: Outlook good for fishing opener

Wisconsin’s general inland game fish season opens Saturday and state fisheries managers say the early spring that arrived this year should result in some excellent fishing conditions for anglers. In the north, ice-out was early and water temperatures have climbed into the low to mid-50 degree range even on northern lakes. Most lakes across the north are about 3-4 weeks past the main walleye ...

TAIC Easy Rider Inquiry: Urgent Safety Recommendation

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has issued an urgent safety recommendation emerging from its continuing inquiry into the capsize and sinking of the fishing boat Easy Rider off Stewart Island on 15 March.

TAIC urgent safety recommendation after Easy Rider Inquiry

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has issued an urgent safety recommendation emerging from its continuing inquiry into the capsize and sinking of the fishing boat Easy Rider off Stewart Island on 15 March. Eight people died and one person ...

Calendar: Your guide to today, tomorrow and beyond

Events -- The Texas A&M Aggie Moms will recognize the 2012 scholarship recipients at the 17th annual Ice Cream Social at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Texas A&M Research Center, at Interstate 10 East & Americas exit. 591-7377.

Easy Rider sinking sparks urgent safety advice

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) is to publish an urgent safety recommendation within the next hour, emerging from its continuing inquiry into the capsize and sinking of the fishing boat Easy Rider off Stewart Island in which eight people died.