Category Archives: State News
Sen. Jacque's Retail Theft Bill Clears Senate Committee
Senator Andre Jacque's bill aimed at targeting retail theft has taken its next step toward becoming law. Senate Bill 92, authored by the New Franken legislator, looks to allow a prosecutor to aggregat...
Oct 23, 2025
Two Postal Workers Charged in Menards Rebate Theft Scheme
Two U.S. Postal Service employees are accused of stealing Menards rebate checks while on the job. Federal prosecutors say Michael Bagley and Darius Holmes each face separate indictments. Holmes allege...
Oct 23, 2025 Jason Lawrence / CC
FBI Operation Nets 22 Arrests in Milwaukee Area
A major FBI operation in Milwaukee has resulted in 22 arrests and the seizure of large quantities of drugs. Authorities say "Operation Chalkline" uncovered four kilograms of cocaine. Authorities also ...
Oct 23, 2025 J / CC
Milwaukee Police Union Reaches Tentative Contract with City
City officials and the Milwaukee Police Association have reached a preliminary agreement on a new police contract. The news was announced on Tuesday in a joint statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson an...
Oct 22, 2025
700,000 Wisconsinites Could Lose Food Assistance Amid Federal Shutdown
Over 700,000 Wisconsin residents may lose access to food assistance programs if the federal government shutdown continues. Governor Tony Evers warned that the federally funded FoodShare program could ...
Oct 22, 2025
Man Charged with Stalking Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice
A 37-year-old man has been charged with stalking Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky. Authorities say Ryan Thornton sent numerous threatening emails and made repeated phone calls betwe...
Oct 22, 2025
1 Dead, 3 Injured, Including a Child, in Separate Milwaukee Shootings
Police are investigating two unrelated shootings in Milwaukee. The shootings left one teenager dead and three others injured, including an 11-year-old child. The first incident occurred just after noo...
Oct 22, 2025 CC / Kat Wilcox
Reckless Homicide Charges Filed in Deadly Chippewa County Crash
A 32-year-old man is facing criminal charges following a fatal crash in the Town of Delmar earlier this year. On July 5th, 19-year-old Ayden Nicpon of Thorpe died at the scene after his vehicle overtu...
Oct 21, 2025
Molson Coors to Eliminate About 400 Jobs by Year's End
Molson Coors has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 400 positions in the final months of 2025. This represents around nine percent of the company's total staff. The job reduction...
Oct 21, 2025
Madison Man Arrested for Throwing Frozen Pizzas at Grocery Workers
A disturbance at a Festival Foods in Madison ended with a man in custody. His arrest came after he allegedly hurled frozen pizzas at store employees. Police were initially called around 7:00 p.m. Sund...
Oct 21, 2025
