Category Archives: State News
Wausau Launches Temporary Homeless Shelter Amid Housing Crisis
In response to a growing need for housing support, the Wausau Police Department has coordinated the opening of a temporary homeless shelter. Starting May 1st, the First United Methodist Church will ho...
Apr 23, 2025 Courtesy of the Wausau Police Department
Wisconsin Among States with Lowest Gambling Addiction Rates
A recent WalletHub report ranks Wisconsin as the seventh least gambling-addicted state in the nation. The study considered factors like the number of casinos and the prevalence of gambling disorders a...
Apr 23, 2025 gstockstudio / Depositphotos.com
One Dead in Milwaukee Drive-By Shooting
A fatal shooting occurred at the corner of South 7th and Mitchell Street yesterday afternoon. According to Milwaukee police, a 56-year-old man was shot while behind the wheel of his vehicle and died a...
Apr 23, 2025 CC / depositphotos
MPS Teacher Facing Felony Charges for Misconduct Involving Student Athletes
A teacher at Rufus High School has been charged with four felony counts involving inappropriate behavior toward student athletes. The alleged misconduct took place between September 2024 and April 202...
Apr 23, 2025
Wisconsin Man Faces Charges After Shooting Police K9 in Rockford
A man from Wisconsin is facing serious charges after allegedly shooting a police K9 during a foot chase in Rockford. Authorities say Vernon Frills fled from a traffic stop on East State Street Saturda...
Apr 22, 2025 CC / depositphotos
Milwaukee Officer Charged for Firing Gun Near School While Off Duty
A Milwaukee police officer is facing criminal charges after firing his weapon near a school while off duty. Officer Vashaun Young has been charged with endangering safety by using a firearm in a schoo...
Apr 22, 2025
Protesters Rally Outside Capitol to Oppose Trump Policies, Support Farmers
Demonstrators gathered outside the Wisconsin State Capitol Saturday as part of a National Day of Action aimed at opposing the Trump administration and supporting local causes. Organized in part by the...
Apr 21, 2025 James / CC
Wrong-Way Crash in Dodge County Leaves One Dead, Three Injured
A head-on collision in Dodge County Friday night claimed the life of a 22-year-old woman and left three others injured. Authorities say the woman was driving south in the northbound lanes of Highway 1...
Apr 21, 2025 CC / depositphotos
Easter Morning Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured in Milwaukee
A shooting on Easter morning left one person dead and another injured in Milwaukee. The incident happened near North 23rd Street and West Townsend Street. One victim was taken to the hospital but late...
Apr 21, 2025
Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. The head of the Roman Catholic Church passed away earlier today, roughly a month after being discharged from a Rome hospital where he had been receiving treatme...
Apr 21, 2025
