Category Archives: State News

Authorities say a person of interest in connection with a deadly shooting in Madison is in custody. Officers found the victim lying in the street with a gunshot wound on Monday and later died at the h...

Authorities say a young teen has died after a farm-related incident in Vernon County, The Vernon Reporter says the 15-year-old Amish girl was riding on a horse-drawn, two-wheel forecart with a standin...

Before you get into the holiday spirit, there's something you should know about decorating your car. Driving with Christmas lights is illegal on Wisconsin roads. State law restricts car lighting to wh...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is approving grant funding for the development of 26 new EV charging stations across the state. Governor Tony Evers says his administration has prioritized e...

A woman arrested and charged following a deadly shooting in Eau Claire in August is pleading not guilty. Police say that Dakota Bilderback fatally shot her children's father, 37-year-old Michael Lee, ...

A Madison woman is awaiting trial in the deaths of multiple dogs in her vehicle. Judith Wiesner appeared in court yesterday on five counts of mistreatment of animals causing death and two more for int...

One victim is being identified in a shooting that left two dead on Milwaukee's north side. Police say 56-year-old Develle Gholson was gunned down Sunday near Congress Avenue and 19th Place. The other ...

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation marked its 100th anniversary with a large investment in the University of Wisconsin-Madison's research. WARF announced an over $206-million commitment for fisc...

Democratic state lawmakers are working on bills they're calling the "Keep Wisconsin Fed" package. They say it will protect food access if there is another federal government shutdown. Lawmakers want t...

Brad Schimel is taking over as US Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The Journal Sentinel reports Schimel was appointed to the role by US Attorney Pam Bondi, noting the process of nominat...