State historical society in talks to acquire Kohl's archival records

The Wisconsin Historical Society is currently in discussions to acquire the archival records of U.S. Sen Herb Kohl's Senate career. Helmut Knies, collection development coordinator for the historical society, said he had expressed an interest in Kohl's records and had been in discussions with Kohl's staff. Kohl, a Democrat, is retiring after a 24-year career in the U.S. Senate. Kohl, who is 77, gave his last week. By of the Journal Sentinel Dec. 17, 2012 10:44 a.m. | The 70-year-old man killed in a fatal fire in Washington County on Saturday has been identified as Richard Ralph Winter of West Bend....