Governor Evers Enacts Two Dozen New Public Safety Measures
Governor Toy Evers of Wisconsin signed over two dozen new public safety laws, predominantly addressing crime prevention and law enforcement measures. ...
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Discovery of New Viruses, Including Coronavirus, in Wisconsin Fish
Researchers in Wisconsin identified more than a dozen new viruses in fish, notably including a strain of coronavirus detected in Walleyes. The Wiscons...
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Minnesota Woman Admits Guilt in Drug Trafficking Scheme
Deanna Marie Gerads, a 33-year-old resident of Freeport, Minnesota, confessed to participating in a drug trafficking operation that smuggled methamphe...
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Milwaukee Man Receives 25-Year Sentence for Four-Year-Old's Fatal Beating
Winston Chambers of Milwaukee received a 25-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to the fatal beating of four-year-old Kaliyah King Magee in 202...
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Connection Found Between Child Trafficking Arrest in the Philippines and Washington County
Authorities in Washington County uncovered a connection to a child trafficking arrest in the Philippines stemming from an investigation initiated last...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on Amazon Gig Workers' Employment Status
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld a lower court decision affirming certain Amazon gig workers as employees. In a unanimous verdict, the court's r...
Mar 27, 2024
Decriminalization of New Drug Testing Strip in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has decriminalized the use of a drug testing strip designed to detect substances potentially lethal when combined with fentanyl. Governor To...
Mar 27, 2024
Rock County District Attorney Declines Charges Against Educators Accused of Misconduct
In Rock County, two educators accused of misconduct at an elementary school will not face charges. Following allegations of physically restraining a s...
Mar 27, 2024
Identity Revealed in Fatal Milwaukee Shooting Incident
The authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in Milwaukee over the weekend. 42-year-old Terrell Steward was fatally shot on Saturday...
Mar 27, 2024
Heart Disease Determined as Immediate Cause of Jolene Waldref's Death
The Milwaukee Medical Examiner has disclosed the cause of death of Jolene Waldref, a woman who passed away following a fall on ice in January. Autopsy...
Mar 27, 2024
UW-Madison Ranked Most Selective Institution in Wisconsin
A recent analysis conducted by The Business Journal has identified the University of Wisconsin-Madison as the most selective higher education institut...
Mar 25, 2024
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Electrical Fault Blamed for Duplex Fire in La Crosse
Investigators have determined that an electrical issue likely sparked a fire at a duplex in La Crosse over the weekend. The fire broke out Saturday ni...
Mar 25, 2024
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Blair Man Dies During Water Tank Cleaning
The Trempealeau County Sheriff's Office reports a fatality during the cleaning of Blair's water tank. Responding to a call on Saturday afternoon, auth...
Mar 25, 2024
Investigation Underway for Madison Shooting; Victim Hospitalized
Authorities in Madison are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the downtown area early Sunday morning. According to sources within the ...
Mar 25, 2024
Apartment Fire in Madison Claims Cat's Life, Leaves Family Homeless
An early Sunday morning apartment fire in Madison has resulted in the displacement of an adult and two children. Madison Fire Department officials rep...
Mar 25, 2024
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Senator Jacque Wants Some Vetoes Overridden
A local Republican State Senator is calling for the state legislature to override some vetoes made by Democratic Governor Tony Evers. First District S...
Mar 23, 2024
DNR Offers Guidance on Wildlife Encounters During Spring Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is providing guidance on wildlife encounters for the spring season. Officials stress the importanc...
Mar 22, 2024
Gov. Evers Signs Bill Eliminating Sales Tax on Precious Metals
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed into law Assembly Bill 29 and Senate Bill 33, abolishing sales taxes on precious metals in the state. This le...
Mar 22, 2024
Two Election Bills Penned by Eastern Wisconsin Senator Signed into Law
Two election reform bills penned by an Eastern Wisconsin Senator have been signed into law. Senator Andre Jacque of De Pere tells Seehafer News that t...
Mar 22, 2024
Legislation Regulating AI Usage in Political Ads Enacted in Wisconsin
Governor Evers has signed into law a bill targeting artificial intelligence (AI) usage in political advertisements. Wisconsin becomes the tenth state ...
Mar 22, 2024