Category Archives: State News
Wisconsin Young People Abandoning Rural Areas
A researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison finds that young people go away to college and never move back to the state's more rural areas. Professor Randy Stoecker studied more than 18-hundre...
May 14, 2018
Officer-Involved Shooting Leaves Fugitive Dead
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating an officer-involved shooting at the end of a high-speed chase Friday. Police had tried to stop a person with a felony warrant, but he took off. Sto...
May 14, 2018
Sec. Harsdorf Applauds New Funding for Producer-Led Projects
Two more farmer-led groups will receive funding for soil and water conservation efforts, and 17 groups will receive additional funding as a result of a recently signed bill that triples funding for Pr...
May 13, 2018
Camping This Summer? Leave Firewood at Home
As you kick off your summer camping and cabin season this Memorial Day weekend, don't be the one who brings emerald ash borer, gypsy moth or other pests and diseases to new homes in Wisconsin. "Buy it...
May 13, 2018
Judge Releases Records Concerning Fire Officials
Reasons for the abrupt resignations of two leaders of the Mosinee Fire Department become a little clearer with the release of documents through an open records request. A Wausau television station, Ne...
May 13, 2018
Prairie du Chien Principal Makes 1st Court Appearance
With supporters filling the gallery, a Prairie du Chien principal made his first court appearance last Wednesday. Aaron Amundson is charged with felony child abuse in Crawford County. While serving as...
May 13, 2018
Child Abuse Charges Filed Against Clark County Man
A Neillsville man is charged with felony child abuse after his girlfriend's infant daughter showed up at a hospital with bruises on her chest and head. Alden Martin Junior initially told police he was...
May 13, 2018
WI Cranberry Board Nomination Period Open
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is accepting nominations to fill two director seats on the Wisconsin Cranberry Board. Individuals who grow and sell cranberries i...
May 13, 2018
2018 Campground Opening At Bayshore Park
Brown County Parks have opened the campgrounds at Bay Shore Park for the 2018 season. The campground is situated atop the Niagara Escarpment in the northeast corner of Brown County. Stunning views of ...
May 12, 2018
THE SVRA Spring Vintage Festival Weekend Kicks Off Road America's 2018 Season
Journey back in time at Road America, as legendary racing vehicles from around the world will compete at the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) Spring Vintage Weekend Friday, May 18, through ...
May 12, 2018
