Category Archives: State News
17 Wisconsin Counties Included In Federal Major Disaster Declaration
A major disaster declaration for 17 Wisconsin counties means local governments impacted by severe storms last month can apply for federal recovery assistance. Governor Tony Evers had requested the dec...
Aug 28, 2019 During the thunderstorm that ripped through Manitowoc Monday evening in to Tuesday morning, a branch fell in the 600 block of South 28th Street. The branch can be seen here laying on the ground, as the homeowner continued cleaning up the mess that was left. The branch was roughly 6 inches in diameter.
Woman Who Stabbed Police Dog In June Cuts Off GPS Device, Goes Missing
Wisconsin authorities are searching for a 31-year-old woman who is accused of using the underwire in her bra to stab a police dog last June. They think Kalin Sunde has cut off the G-P-S monitoring dev...
Aug 28, 2019
Models Sue West Allis Strip Clubs Over Use Of Their Images
Seven professional models have sued a strip club in West Allis, saying their images were used on the club's website and social media pages without permission. The federal suit alleges false endorsemen...
Aug 27, 2019 reynermedia / CC
Wisconsin Senator Says Russian Government Denied His Visa Application
U-S Senator Ron Johnson is going to miss out on a visit to Russia as part of a congressional delegation. The Wisconsin Republican says he was denied a visa by the Russian government. The news release ...
Aug 27, 2019
Northern Wisconsin Congressman Announces His Resignation
Seventh District Congressman Sean Duffy has announced he is leaving office September 23rd to help care for a child facing medical complications. The baby is due in October. Duffy is the latest of seve...
Aug 27, 2019
Milwaukee Woman Killed Near Moody Park Identified As Community Activist
The 20-year-old Milwaukee woman who was killed in a Sunday night shooting near Moody Park has been identified as a community activist. Quanita L. Jackson -- known by friends and family members as Tay ...
Aug 27, 2019 Jo Naylor / CC
Family Member Identifies Victim Of Sunday Night Shooting In Fitchburg
Law enforcement and school officials haven't confirmed the information, but a family member says the 17-year-old shooting victim in Fitchburg Sunday night was Shay Watson. He played football at Verona...
Aug 27, 2019
Number Of Wisconsin Students Getting Vaccinations Dropping
More Wisconsin parents are choosing not to vaccinate their children. Wisconsin is one of 15 states where parents are allowed to file a personal conviction waiver and remove their children from school ...
Aug 27, 2019 ZaldyImg / CC
Wisconsin Democrats Downplay Convention Hotel Worries
The Wisconsin Democratic Party is playing down reports that some delegates to next summer's national convention will stay in Illinois hotels. Party chair Ben Winkler says that's not a problem. He prom...
Aug 26, 2019 Z_dead / CC
I-94 Aggressive Driving Crackdown Begins Today
Starting today the Wisconsin State Patrol is taking part in a crackdown on aggressive driving on I-94 from Wisconsin all the way to Montana. The patrol says their goal is to change behavior and combat...
Aug 26, 2019 Hsiung/d6478coke / CC
