Category Archives: State News
Two Teens Arrested for Mailbox Fires in Barron County
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of mailbox fires in Barron County, with potential federal charges on the table. The suspects, a 17-year-old Webster and a 15-year-old from ...
Dec 30, 2024
Governor Evers Reflects on Successful 'Year of the Worker'
Governor Tony Evers is wrapping up his "Year of the Worker" with a celebration of the state's achievements. Highlighting key successes, Evers pointed to initiatives such as a pay raise for frontline h...
Dec 27, 2024
Milwaukee County Bus Driver Arrested After Fatal Accident on Christmas
Prosecutors are determining whether to file charges against a Milwaukee County bus driver involved in a fatal incident on Christmas. According to Milwaukee Police, two men were working on a car that w...
Dec 27, 2024
Tow Truck Driver Dies in Hit-and-Run; Suspect in Custody in Waukesha County
The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office has reported that the driver responsible for the hit-and-run death of a tow truck operator has turned himself in. Hussain Farhat was struck while working along I-9...
Dec 26, 2024
Wisconsin Public School Libraries Receive Record $70 Million From Common School Fund
Wisconsin's public school libraries are receiving a historic financial boost from the state. Last week, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski announced that over $70 million has been allocated to school ...
Dec 26, 2024 Eden, Janine and Jim / CC
Two Teens Killed, 6-Year-Old Shot in Milwaukee on Christmas Day
Two teenagers were killed and a six-year-old injured in separate shootings on Christmas Day in Milwaukee. Authorities report that the first incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. near 38th and Scott, whe...
Dec 26, 2024
Ascension Data Breach Affects 5.6 Million Individuals
Ascension has revealed that a recent cyberattack exposed the personal information of over 5.6 million individuals. The hospital confirmed last week that the hack, which occurred in May, impacted this ...
Dec 24, 2024 Mike Corbett / CC
Two Dead, Three Injured in Milwaukee Shootings
Milwaukee experienced a tragic series of shootings just days before Christmas. Authorities report that two people were killed, and three others were injured in separate incidents across the city. The ...
Dec 24, 2024
Wisconsin DOJ Probes Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Chippewa County
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating a fatal police shooting that took place over the weekend in Chippewa County. The incident occurred on Saturday night in Lafayette. According to the...
Dec 23, 2024
Wisconsin Reports First Human Case of Bird Flu
Wisconsin has confirmed its first human case of the bird flu. The state's Department of Health Services announced on Friday (December 20th) that the CDC had verified a man employed at a poultry farm i...
Dec 23, 2024
