Category Archives: State News
One Dead After Weekend Wreck Involving Milwaukee Bus
A fatal crash occurred over the weekend involving a Milwaukee bus. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the incident occurred early Saturday morning (December 21st) at the intersection of Oak...
Dec 23, 2024
Documentary Brings Wisconsin Tribe's Pipeline Resistance to National Stage
Patty Loew attended five screenings of a new film this year. She wasn't joining box office masses at Wicked or Inside Out 2, but Bad River: A Story of Defiance. The independent documentary, directed b...
Dec 22, 2024
Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu Announces Senate Standing Committees, Members
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced Senate Committees and committee membership for the 2025-26 Session of the Legislature. The committee assignments will formally take effect ...
Dec 21, 2024
Wisconsin Challenge Academy to Graduate 86 Cadets
A total of 86 cadets from 32 Wisconsin counties will be graduating from the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy this weekend. The graduates will be honored at noon today (December 21st) at Nece...
Dec 21, 2024
Sen. Baldwin's Veteran Focused Bill is Heading to the President's Desk
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin announced that her bipartisan Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act has successfully passed both the House and Senate as part of a comprehensive legislative package...
Dec 20, 2024
Senate Republicans Reject UW Construction Funds, Express Discontent
State Senate Republicans have expressed frustration with the University of Wisconsin's handling of construction projects. They voted to reject approximately $70 million in funding for several universi...
Dec 20, 2024 James / CC
Madison Police Confirm Guns Used School Shooting Were Legally Purchased
Madison Police have confirmed that the firearms involved in Monday's shooting at Abundant Life School were legally purchased, although the details of how the shooter obtained them remain unclear. Chie...
Dec 20, 2024
Retired Elm Grove Officer, Injured in 2009 Heroic Rescue, Passes Away
A former officer from Elm Grove has passed away years after he risked his life in a daring rescue. Officer John Krahn, 57, died on Tuesday (December 17th) following a life-altering injury he sustained...
Dec 20, 2024
LeMahieu, Evers Disagree After Another Delay for State Building Funding
Two politicians have taken different sides after some funding was approved for improvements to Wisconsin buildings. According to Governor Tony Evers, the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a...
Dec 19, 2024
Judge Issues Temporary Hold on Act-10 Ruling
The fate of Act 10 is on hold for now. A Dane County judge placed a temporary pause on his previous decision, declaring the controversial law unconstitutional. Judge Jacob Frost, who ruled against mos...
Dec 19, 2024 Clyde Robinson / CC
