Category Archives: State News
Three Teens Arrested After Assault at Madison West High School
Three teenagers have been taken into custody following an assault on a student at Madison West High School. The incident occurred in a school bathroom last week and left the victim hospitalized. Polic...
Oct 24, 2025
University of Wisconsin System Sees Enrollment Rise for Third Straight Year
Enrollment is up across the University of Wisconsin System. Data shows that enrollment has grown for the third consecutive year. Official tenth-day figures show total enrollment this fall is up by 190...
Oct 23, 2025
Madison Welcomes New Police Chief
The Madison Police Department has a new leader. John Patterson has officially been sworn in as Madison's new police chief. The city's Police and Fire Commission appointed Patterson to the role in Augu...
Oct 23, 2025
Rep. Sheehan Speaks Out as Federal Government Shutdown to Delay FoodShare Benefits
Sheboygan's representative in the State Assembly is providing resources for those dealing with hunger during the federal government shutdown. 26th District Assemblyman Joe Sheehan has said that FoodSh...
Oct 23, 2025
Sen. Jacque's Retail Theft Bill Clears Senate Committee
Senator Andre Jacque's bill aimed at targeting retail theft has taken its next step toward becoming law. Senate Bill 92, authored by the New Franken legislator, looks to allow a prosecutor to aggregat...
Oct 23, 2025
Two Postal Workers Charged in Menards Rebate Theft Scheme
Two U.S. Postal Service employees are accused of stealing Menards rebate checks while on the job. Federal prosecutors say Michael Bagley and Darius Holmes each face separate indictments. Holmes allege...
Oct 23, 2025 Jason Lawrence / CC
FBI Operation Nets 22 Arrests in Milwaukee Area
A major FBI operation in Milwaukee has resulted in 22 arrests and the seizure of large quantities of drugs. Authorities say "Operation Chalkline" uncovered four kilograms of cocaine. Authorities also ...
Oct 23, 2025 J / CC
Milwaukee Police Union Reaches Tentative Contract with City
City officials and the Milwaukee Police Association have reached a preliminary agreement on a new police contract. The news was announced on Tuesday in a joint statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson an...
Oct 22, 2025
700,000 Wisconsinites Could Lose Food Assistance Amid Federal Shutdown
Over 700,000 Wisconsin residents may lose access to food assistance programs if the federal government shutdown continues. Governor Tony Evers warned that the federally funded FoodShare program could ...
Oct 22, 2025
Man Charged with Stalking Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice
A 37-year-old man has been charged with stalking Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky. Authorities say Ryan Thornton sent numerous threatening emails and made repeated phone calls betwe...
Oct 22, 2025
