Category Archives: State News
4 People Injured, 2 Hospitalized After Saturday Plane Crash
The Menominee County Sheriff's Office reports four people were injured Saturday morning when their plane went down on the Menominee Reservation north of Kashena. Two people were taken to a hospital an...
Jan 21, 2019
Wisconsin Food and Nutrition Programs Will Continue Despite Federal Government Shutdown
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that funding for February benefits will be available for current FoodShare members, those participating in the Women, Infants and Chil...
Jan 20, 2019
Watertown business wins Main Street Makeover Contest
Anthony's 511 barbershop in downtown Watertown has been named the winner in the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation's (WEDC's) annual Main Street Makeover Contest. The barbershop, opened in 200...
Jan 20, 2019 Jason White / CC
Protect Your Privacy With These Helpful Tips
January 28 is Data Privacy Day, but it is never too early to remind everyone of the danger our privacy is in every day. We all share a lot of information when we use the internet. Our devices communic...
Jan 20, 2019 John Jones / CC
BBB Gives Company Behind Popular Video Game, Fortnite An "F" Rating
The gaming company behind such popular titles as Fortnite and Infinity Blade has an "F" rating with Better Business Bureau due to unanswered customer complaints. BBB serving Eastern North Carolina (BB...
Jan 20, 2019 Marco Arment / CC
West Allis Shooter Found Not Guilty By Reason Of Mental Health Defect
A 45-year-old woman who shot the owner of a West Allis car dealership last March has been found not guilty by reason of mental health defect. Melissa Sandrone had been charged with two counts of attem...
Jan 19, 2019
No Additional Charges For Man Who Was Involved In 2017 Fatal Accident
After a Dodge County jury found a man not guilty of being impaired during a fatal crash, investigators have decided no additional criminal charges should be filed. Troy Kelm avoided a follow-up trial ...
Jan 19, 2019 Patrick Feller / CC
Groups Say Water Quality Task Force Necessary, Overdue
A new water quality task force has been proposed for Wisconsin after a recent study showed widespread health concerns about drinking water wells in several counties. For about a decade, conservation g...
Jan 19, 2019 Claire Cessford / CC
Voters Over 50 Send Strong Messages to WI Lawmakers
As Wisconsin's new governor steps into office and the State Legislature begins a new term, policy groups say it's important for lawmakers to remember the voters who elected them. At 61 percent, Wiscon...
Jan 19, 2019 Daniel Morrison / CC
Evers Could Include "1st Step" Toward Legalizing Medical Marijuana In Budget
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has told members of the Wisconsin Technology Council board he favors legalizing medical marijuana, but he says he won't rush it. Evers says he will likely include what he...
Jan 19, 2019
