Category Archives: State News
Madison Mulls What To Do With Civil War Monuments
Madison city officials face big decisions about the future of Civil War monuments. Mayor Paul Soglin wants at least one removed, saying it glorifies the Confederate cause and the ones being honored co...
Jan 31, 2018
Trane Helps Trade Students In La Crosse
La Crosse-based Trane Incorporated is helping trade students with a donation of equipment, software and scholarship money. Western Technical College announced the partnership this week. Trane is givin...
Jan 31, 2018
Suspected Drunk Driver Asks For Smoke After Being Caught
A 46-year-old driver has been arrested in Waukesha County on operating while intoxicated charges after a chase. Authorities say Andre Mack refused to pull over after he was observed speeding in Waukes...
Jan 31, 2018
Monona District Considers Whether To Stop Teaching "To Kill A Mockingbird"
A committee made up of school board members, educators and civilians will make a recommendation in two weeks on whether Monona Grove schools should continue teaching from the book, "To Kill a Mockingb...
Jan 31, 2018
Manitowoc Man Charged with Violating Child Abuse Order
A 65-year-old Manitowoc man was taken into custody this week after allegedly having inappropriate and sexual contact with a 17-year-old girl. Court records show that Peter P. Tegelman has been charged...
Jan 31, 2018
Carjacking Victim Says He Was Visiting His Wife's Grave At The Time
A 75-year-old man says it shows you can be the victim of crime, even in the most unlikely locations. Dale Laabs was carjacked while visiting his wife's grave at a cemetery on Milwaukee's north side. T...
Jan 31, 2018
Younkers in Manitowoc Closing
Younkers in the Lakeshore Mall in Manitowoc is closing. Parent company Elder-Beerman---Boston Store announced that the Manitowoc location is one of nine in Wisconsin and 42 all together that will clos...
Jan 31, 2018
UnitedOne Credit Union raising money for Children’s Hospital
UnitedOne Credit Union is partnering with Children's Miracle Network for its annual Chain of Hearts event in February to raise funds for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Chain of Hearts helps local c...
Jan 31, 2018
Dane County Sheriff's Deputy Rescues Worker Stuck In Auger
A Dane County sheriff's deputy is being given credit for freeing a worker whose arm was stuck in the auger of a salt truck Monday. Forty-three-year-old George G. Rotar suffered severe injuries, but he...
Jan 31, 2018
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center Schedules Grand Opening
The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center near Newton, has announced that they will be opening this summer. A news release from its board of directors and staff, says their grand opening will be on Saturday...
Jan 31, 2018
