Category Archives: State News
DNR Encourages Public Participation in Wisconsin Bat Count
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is calling on residents to help track bat populations during this year's "Great Wisconsin Bat Count." Volunteers are encouraged to participate in two upco...
May 30, 2025 Peter Addor / CC
Congressman Pocan Joins Meriter Nurses on Picket Line Amid Ongoing Strike
UnityPoint Health-Meriter nurses remain on strike, citing ongoing concerns over pay, staffing levels, and workplace safety. On Wednesday, Democratic U.S. Representative Mark Pocan joined the striking ...
May 30, 2025
Rice Lake Man Sentenced for 17th OWI Conviction
A 72-year-old Rice Lake man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of his 17th offense of operating while intoxicated (OWI). Mark Johnson was charged following a crash on Wisco...
May 30, 2025
Judge Dugan's Legal Team Again Seeks Dismissal of Federal Charges
Attorneys for Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan are once again moving to dismiss federal charges against her, citing judicial immunity. Dugan is accused of assisting a migrant in evading immigration...
May 30, 2025
Onalaska Man Sentenced on Federal Drug and Weapons Convictions
A federal judge has sentenced an Onalaska man to more than 11 years in prison on drug and weapons charges. Efrain Estrada, 31, pleaded guilty in March to possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute ...
May 30, 2025
One Person Is Dead After Being Hit By A Car In Madison
A man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Madison on Thursday evening. The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Kennedy Road and Northport Drive. The victim was transported t...
May 30, 2025
Focus Group: Wisconsin Swing Voters Mostly Approve of Trump's Second Term So Far
A new focus group shows many Wisconsin swing voters are backing President Trump's early performance in his second term. The group, organized by research firm Engagious, included 12 participants-10 ind...
May 29, 2025
St. Francis High School Coach Removed After Arrest
A junior varsity baseball coach at St. Francis High School has been relieved of his duties following his arrest. The school district announced the move on Wednesday but did not provide details about t...
May 29, 2025
Windsor Man Arrested for Fifth OWI After Crash With Dump Truck
A Windsor man is facing his fifth OWI charge after a head-on collision with a dump truck. Authorities say 55-year-old Jeffrey Swenson admitted to looking at his phone moments before veering over the c...
May 29, 2025 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Eau Claire Man Hit With 23 Charges After Police Chase, Manhunt
A 47-year-old Eau Claire man is facing 23 charges after allegedly threatening someone with a gun and leading police on a chase. Authorities say Leo Lacy brandished a weapon at Smokehouse Tobacco last ...
May 29, 2025
