Category Archives: State News
Political Activist Pleads Guilty To Receiving Nuclear Material
A Wisconsin political activist has changed his plea to guilty to a federal charge of receiving nuclear material. 31 year old Jeremy Ryan will be sentenced next month. Ryan's trial date was just 10 day...
Jan 13, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
2 Men Arrested For Firing Guns During Domestic Incidents In Columbia County
The Columbia County Sheriff's Department reports the arrest of two men for firing guns in a pair of domestic abuse incidents late last week. Police say a gun went off while two men fought in the Town ...
Jan 13, 2020
UW-Milwaukee Criticized For Trump Rally Set For Panther Arena Tuesday
The official announcement of a Donald Trump rally to be held at Panther Arena in Milwaukee Tuesday set social media on fire. Many people criticizing the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee termed it a "...
Jan 13, 2020 Ninian Reid / CC
50+ Chefs Recognized as Leaders in Their State During Nationwide Contest
Industry, a nationwide hospitality only professional network with members in every state, has announced winners of the inaugural Industry Chef of the Year Awards. More than 3,000 chefs from across the...
Jan 12, 2020 Jason Rosenberg / CC
Nominations Open for Wisconsin Corporate Safety Awards
Wisconsin Safety Council - the state's leading provider of safety training and products - is now accepting nominations for the 26th annual Corporate Safety Awards. The nomination period is open until ...
Jan 12, 2020 Michelllaurence / CC
Better Business Bureau Donate Wisely to Help Victims of Australian Wildfires
As we hear news reports of the devastating fires in Australia that have destroyed about 18 million acres of land, many are quite moved to provide assistance for displaced families and wildlife, as wel...
Jan 12, 2020 Taz / CC
2020 Sturgeon Spearing Season Less Than a Month Away
The 2020 sturgeon spearing season on the Winnebago System is less than a month away. Since we are starting to see some colder weather in the extended forecast, the Wisconsin DNR is informing everyone ...
Jan 11, 2020
2020 Key Year for Learning about Hemp Crops
Wisconsin farmers are eager to produce more hemp crops, now that a law bolstering the state's program is in place. One agricultural research group says the crop has a lot of potential, but more work i...
Jan 11, 2020 seabamirum / CC
Wisconsin's Population Trends Similar to Neighboring States
Newly released Census estimates show Wisconsin's population is growing a bit but isn't exactly surging. However, one demographer says it's much better than some other Midwestern states. According to t...
Jan 11, 2020
Outdoor Report | January 10, 2020
In the north, snowmobile trails are in good condition on the travelwisconsin.com Snow Conditions Report. Keep an eye out for some slush spots due to the recent warmer weather. Cross-country ski condit...
Jan 10, 2020
