Category Archives: State News
3rd Arrest Made In Robbery Of Pleasant Prairie North Face Store
Pleasant Prairie police say a third suspect in the July 1st robbery of a North Face clothing store has been arrested. Six of the 10 men who rushed into that store and took 30-thousand dollars worth of...
Jul 22, 2019
Governor Evers will lead trade mission to Japan in September
Governor Tony Evers will lead a trade mission to Japan from Sept. 6-14 as part of the state's efforts to expand exports by Wisconsin companies. This will be the first trade mission of his new administ...
Jul 21, 2019
BBB Warning: Driveway Paving Schemes
BBB Serving Wisconsin (BBB) is warning consumers of a seasonal scam that tends to pop up in warmer months - asphalt paving schemes. These suspect asphalt companies often place ads or go door-to-door c...
Jul 21, 2019 anneheathen / CC
Statewide Fair Housing Award Presented
The Wisconsin Fair Housing Network presented its annual Fair Housing Award on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 during the statewide A Home For Everyone Conference of the Wisconsin Collaborative for Affordable...
Jul 20, 2019
Protect Your Pets and Livestock from Extreme Heat Exposure
Due to the forecasted heat this week, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding pet and livestock owners to take extra steps to protect their animals ...
Jul 20, 2019 彳亍天下 / CC
Lightning Strikes Pardeeville Man And His Home
Columbia County authorities say a man and a house were struck by lightning early Thursday morning. The man's name and medical condition haven't been released. He was taken to a nearby hospital at abou...
Jul 19, 2019 John Fowler / CC
Fire and Explosion at Madison Gas & Electric Substation Knock Out Power
Almost all the power is back on after an explosion and fire this morning at Madison Gas and Electric's main power center downtown (Friday). There was a second fire at a substation near the U-W campus....
Jul 19, 2019 Chovee / CC
Public Calls for More Clarity in Charity Disaster Appeals Says New Survey from BBB’s Give.org
Only 24% of individuals say charity disaster relief appeals are "very clear," according to new research from BBB's Give.org. The standards-based, charity-evaluation group today released a special Give...
Jul 19, 2019
Brown County Offers Cooling Sites During Heat Wave
High temperatures are expected over much of Wisconsin during the next week, and the Brown County Health & Human Services - Public Health Division is reminding residents to take steps to stay cool ...
Jul 19, 2019 Brian Snelson / CC
UW Grad Convicted Of Murder Dodges The Death Penalty In Illinois
It only took an Illinois jury 90 minutes to convict a former student at the University of Wisconsin of murder, but they couldn't agree on the death penalty for 30-year-old Brendt Christensen. He will ...
Jul 19, 2019 Blogtrepreneur / CC
