Category Archives: State News
Democratic Governor Will Meet With Republican Lawmakers Tuesday
Legislative leaders say members of the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate will meet with Governor Tony Evers next Tuesday. Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he expects the joint caucus to start as...
Jan 11, 2019
Wisconsin Couple Describes Seeing Jayme Closs At Their Doorstep
A northwestern Wisconsin couple says they answered a knock at their front door to find a neighbor with a skinny, dirt-covered girl with matted hair standing there. The neighbor shouted -- "This is Jay...
Jan 11, 2019
Barron County Sheriff’s Office Holds Press Conference About Jayme Closs’ Discovery
21-year-old Jake Patterson has been arrested for the abduction and is currently in the Barron County Jail awaiting his initial trial, which will be taking place sometime next week.
Jan 11, 2019
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner: 11 Probable Overdose Deaths Already
Business is brisk for the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office and it's being driven by deaths blamed on drug overdoses. County officials are hoping the trend doesn't continue, but there's no re...
Jan 11, 2019 Find Rehab Centers / CC
Plea Deal For Man Who Killed His Former Girlfriend's Mother Set For Next Month
A plea hearing for a man serving time for a killing will be held next month in Wood County Circuit Court. A judge ruled Miguel Oertel's defense attorney was deficient in the way he represented the cli...
Jan 11, 2019 Allen Allen / CC
Wisconsin Congressman Has Hip Replacement Surgery
Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner's office confirms he has had hip replacement surgery at a Virginia hospital. The 75-year-old Wisconsin Republican has served in Congress for almost 40 years. The Thursday...
Jan 11, 2019
Billy Joel To Perform At Miller Park
The Milwaukee Brewers have announced that Billy Joel will perform at Miller Park on Friday, April 26. The announcement was made today. Tickets to see the legendary musician is expected to go on sale o...
Jan 10, 2019 dj0ser / CC
Federal Regulators Cite Contractors For Safety Violations In Sun Prairie Gas Explosion
Federal safety regulators have cited two contractors for their failure to locate a gas main that exploded during work in a Madison suburb in July. Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Adm...
Jan 10, 2019 Chovee / CC
Green Bay Man Charged for String of Robberies
A Green Bay man has been officially charged for a string of convenience store robberies in the city. 25 year old Jaccob Pate is allegedly responsible for robbing Superior Discount Liquor on South Mili...
Jan 10, 2019
Bipartisan Task Force Recommends More Spending On Public Education
A bipartisan legislative task force is recommending the state cover two-thirds of all public education costs. Governor Tony Evers campaigned on the promise of a one-point-four-billion dollar increase ...
Jan 10, 2019
