Category Archives: State News
Formal Charges Filed In Death Of 2-Month-Old Boy
Formal charges have been filed against a Milwaukee man accused of punching a two-month-old boy multiple times, causing his death. Kenta Evans was arguing with the child's mother last week when he star...
Jun 11, 2019 cdogstar / CC
Authorities Are Looking For The Driver Who Caused A Fatal Crash In Muskego
Muskego police say they want to talk to the driver of a white car who caused a fatal accident last week. That driver pulled out of the Old Muskego Settlement Center in front of a car, causing the 18-y...
Jun 11, 2019
18-Year-Old Suspect Arrested In Fatal Wausau Shooting
Charges are expected to be filed later this week in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Wausau man. Troy Wilcox was killed last Friday. Witnesses tell police Wilcox was drinking with a group of friend...
Jun 11, 2019
Fatal Falls Among Wisconsin's Elderly Population Numerous
Wisconsin leads the nation in a dubious category -- the number of fatal falls among its elderly residents. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services points to a growing elderly population, lifestyle...
Jun 11, 2019 Garry Knight / CC
State Budget Work Could Be Wrapped Up This Week
There's still work to be done, but the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee could complete work on the two-year Wisconsin state budget this week. The spending plan would then advance to the state Ass...
Jun 10, 2019
Trial Starts For 2 Men Accused Of Shooting 13-Year-Old Girl To Death
Seven months after a stray bullet killed 13-year-old Sandra Parks while she watched television in her bedroom, two men are set to go on trial today (Monday). Police say Isaac Barnes fired the shot and...
Jun 10, 2019 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Triathlon: 1 Competitor Dead, 1 In Critical Condition
One competitor in the Wisconsin Ironman has died and a second is in critical condition after Sunday's triathlon. The event in Madison was a qualifier for the 2020 Ironman Championship in Hawaii. Both ...
Jun 10, 2019 Matt Madd / CC
Domestic Violence Suspect Shot By Police Is Expected To Survive
Milwaukee police say the domestic violence suspect shot by an officer Saturday evening is expected to survive a shoulder wound. The 34-year-old man took off running when officers arrived. One officer ...
Jun 10, 2019
Parents Would Pay A Fine For Their Kids' Bullying Under A New Ordinance
If Wisconsin Rapids passes a new ordinance, the parents of a bully could be fined. City leaders are considering taking the step after a viral social media post showed several children urging a seventh...
Jun 10, 2019 Laura Lewis / CC
Kids at home this summer – Teach them to be safe, secure, and responsible online
With kids at home over the summer, there will likely be an increase in screen time in many Wisconsin homes. The internet offers a world of opportunities for entertainment and communication, but there ...
Jun 09, 2019 Tri Nguyen / CC
