Category Archives: State News
Man Trying To Get Away From Police Dies In Fiery Crash
Milwaukee police say a 27-year-old man was speeding as he tried to get away from officers when his car crashed Saturday afternoon, hitting a vacant house and setting both the car and house on fire. Of...
Apr 22, 2019 Tony Webster / CC
School Releases Report On Husband Of Former UW-Whitewater Chancellor
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has released an 18-page investigative report centered on the alleged actions of the former chancellor's husband. Allen "Pete" Hill is alleged to have sexually ha...
Apr 22, 2019
Growing Public Support Means Legalizing Marijuana Has A Better Chance
Supporters of the legalization of marijuana have introduced the latest effort to accomplish the long-time goal. State Representative Melissa Sargent joined other supporters at a Thursday news conferen...
Apr 21, 2019
Census Shows Number Of Women In Agriculture Growing
The U-S Department of Agriculture reports the number of women in that field is growing in Wisconsin. About 35-percent of all Wisconsin farmers were women as of 2017. Many of the 40-thousand women coun...
Apr 21, 2019
Higher Limits Now Available on USDA Farm Loans

Higher limits are now available for borrowers interested in USDA's farm loans, which help agricultural producers purchase farms or cover operating expenses. The 2018 Farm Bill increased the amount tha...
Apr 19, 2019 Janie Coffey / CC
Public's Help Sought in Dog, Wildlife Fatal Poisoning Cases in Northern Wisconsin
The Wis. Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service are seeking the public's help in solving several cases involving the poisoning deaths of domestic...
Apr 19, 2019
Defendant Accepts Plea Deal In Eagle River Shooting Death
After hearing from an expert, a man charged in his friend's shooting death has agreed to plead no contest to homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon. Investigators say Jeremiah Solis was ...
Apr 19, 2019
Foxconn: Remains Committed To Wisconsin Deal
Foxconn says it remains committed to its multi-billion dollar deal with the state of Wisconsin. The Taiwan-based technology giant released Thursday's statement the day after Governor Tony Evers said i...
Apr 19, 2019
State Troopers: Pursuit Of Wanted Suspect Reaches Speeds Of 119 MPH
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a suspect from Maryland led troopers on a wild chase at speeds up to 119 miles-an-hour Thursday. The U-S Marshals Office had reached out, saying the fugitive was in the...
Apr 19, 2019
Illinois Man Pleads Not Guilty To 8 Felony Charges In Kenosha County
A 40-year-old Illinois man has entered a not guilty plea to eight felony charges connected to a triple-fatal accident earlier this month. Timothy Vandervere made an initial appearance in Kenosha Count...
Apr 19, 2019 cdogstar / CC
