Category Archives: State News
Milwaukee Brothers Charged in $11K Walgreens Theft Scheme
Two Milwaukee brothers are facing charges after allegedly stealing $11,000 from a Walgreens store. According to police, 23-year-old Zyren Stewart was closing the store when he claimed a man forced him...
Apr 10, 2025 CC / depositphotos
Waukesha Teen to Stand Trial for Alleged Double Homicide of Parents
A Wisconsin teenager accused of killing his mother and stepfather will face trial. Nikita Casap appeared in Waukesha County court for a preliminary hearing, where a judge found probable cause to proce...
Apr 10, 2025 CC / depositphotos
Homicide Suspect Arrested After High-Speed Chase in Milwaukee
A high-speed chase through Milwaukee's east side ended in a crash and the arrest of a suspect wanted for homicide. Surveillance footage from businesses along Brady Street captured the vehicle speeding...
Apr 10, 2025
Two Individuals Charged in Connection to Teen's Death in Evansville
Authorities have filed charges against two individuals following the death of a 14-year-old girl in Evansville this past weekend. Alyssa Ahrens and Hunter Drefahl are facing multiple charges, includin...
Apr 09, 2025 Allen Allen / CC
Man Rescued from Blaze in Racine Home
A man was rescued from a house fire in Racine after firefighters were called to the scene on the 2000 block of Blake Avenue yesterday afternoon. Upon arrival, emergency responders observed smoke and f...
Apr 09, 2025
Milwaukee Reports Decrease in Major Crime for First Quarter of 2025
The Milwaukee Police Department has released crime statistics for the first quarter of 2025, showing a reduction in major crimes compared to the same period last year. Police Chief Jeffery Norman and ...
Apr 09, 2025
Sen. Jacque Introduces Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights
An Eastern Wisconsin state legislator has introduced the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights. Senator Andre Jacque of New Franken joined forces with Representative Dave Murphy of Greenville to brin...
Apr 08, 2025
Man Sentenced to Prison for Holding Children Captive in Milwaukee
A man has been sentenced to ten years in prison after imprisoning his two children and wife for several years. Joel Manke was arrested in July 2023 and has now received his sentence. His wife, Katie K...
Apr 08, 2025 CC / depositphotos
UW-Madison International Students and Alumni Face Visa Cancellations
Several international students and alumni from the University of Wisconsin-Madison are facing the potential of being deported after their visas were canceled. The university revealed that six current ...
Apr 08, 2025 Jason Dean / CC
Mother and Uncle of Slain 6-Year-Old Boy in Milwaukee Face Charges
Charges have been filed against the mother and uncle of a 6-year-old boy who was tragically shot and killed in Milwaukee. The incident occurred on April 1st near 51st and Hope, where the boy was fatal...
Apr 08, 2025 CC / depositphotos
