Category Archives: State News

August is usually hot and dry - with the exception of the all-too-frequent sudden thunderstorms - and brings about a certain lethargy when it comes to yardwork. "Who wants to work outside in this heat...

Organizers report the Wisconsin State Fair set a record for attendance this year. One-million, 37-thousand-982 people ate 55-thousand grilled cheese sandwiches and 16-thousand butterfly pork sandwiche...

The Roundy's division of Kroger is investing two million dollars into the Midtown Center shopping development. The company unveiled a newly remodeled Pick 'n Save yesterday in the 57-hundred block of ...

The Adams County Clerk is accused of manipulating the county's computer system, leading to a security breach affecting more than 250-thousand people. A verified statement of charges has been brought a...

Student Transit in Eau Claire says it is short about 10 bus drivers from being fully staffed. The bus driver shortage is causing problems as thousands of students return to class. Officials with Stude...

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has authorized 350-thousand dollars in tax credits for The Toro Company over the next four years. The company is expanding its plant in Tomah by 180-thou...

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is expected to begin work on a downtown Sun Prairie intersection early next month. The debris field from the fatal July 10th explosion and fire has been clea...

People visiting downtown Stevens Point can access free Wi-Fi by simply using the password "MayorMike." The city is making the internet available for free in the area around the Mathias Mitchell Public...

Rhinelander police suspect two people of stealing more than 79-thousand dollars from three gas stations. Investigators say the amount of money may be much larger because the embezzlement could have be...

A bicycle rider in downtown Milwaukee becomes the second to file a lawsuit after falling off her bike when a tire became wedged in streetcar tracks. Trace Matabele broke both elbows and a rib and is e...