Category Archives: State News
Michigan Couple Arrested For Flying Under Fake Names
Federal authorities say a Michigan couple pulled off a commercial jet at General Mitchell International Airport last week was flying under fake names. Federal authorities say the Robert Martin and Dal...
Jun 16, 2019 Sean MacEntee / CC
Small Grains Could Be Newest Wing of Farm-to-Table Movement
An event at the end of June is highlighting the important role small grains play in Wisconsin. From Grain to Plate Field Day will take place June 30 on Meadowlark Farm in southwest Wisconsin. The aim ...
Jun 16, 2019
Wisconsin Lawmakers Want Flexibility After Planting Delays
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson along with members of the Wisconsin Congressional delegation are asking Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for some 'added flexibility' for Wisconsin farmers. In...
Jun 16, 2019
Police: Deported Man Returns To Milwaukee To Run Brothel
When a 39-year-old illegal immigrant was questioned about selling guns and drugs, investigators say he told them about his "other business." Jose Facio-Santos had been deported previously. When he ret...
Jun 14, 2019
Senator Ron Johnson Introduces Milk In Lunches For Kids Act
U-S Senator Ron Johnson has introduced a bill which would return whole milk and two-percent milk to school lunchrooms. The Wisconsin Republican announced the "Milk in Lunches for Kids Act" earlier thi...
Jun 14, 2019 Internet Archive Book Images / CC
2 Teachers Fired For Failing To Report Shooting Incident
Two teachers have been fired for failing to report a shooting incident at a Milwaukee private school in April. Charges were filed Wednesday against janitor Heriberto Martin whose gun went off accident...
Jun 14, 2019
Lake Michigan Water Levels Approaching Record High
High water levels on Lake Michigan are making boating difficult on the lake and on the Milwaukee River. Six years after a record was set for low water levels, the lake is nearing record highs. Researc...
Jun 14, 2019 Angie Jane Gray / CC
US Congressman Talks About the Border Crisis
Sixth district Congressman Glenn Grothman is among those who have expressed deep concern over the situation at the U S - Mexico border. The Greenbush Republican represents a district including Manitow...
Jun 14, 2019
Joint Finance Committee Approves Income Tax Cut, Property Tax Relief
The Joint Finance Committee has wrapped-up action on the 2019-21 state budget by voting to reduce income tax rates by more than $450 million and invest $58 million in property tax relief for Wisconsin...
Jun 14, 2019
Green Bay Experiencing a Rash of License Plate Thefts
Green Bay Police Chief Andrew Smith is growing more and more concerned with a trend that has emerged in his City. According to Smith, there have been 18 license plates stolen off of vehicles since May...
Jun 14, 2019 Truck Hardware / CC
