Category Archives: State News
Missing Balsam Lake Man Found Dead In Jump River
Authorities are confirming the name of the man whose body was pulled Friday morning from the Jump River in Chippewa County. 78-year-old Balsam Lake resident Gary Ebensperger went fishing on Thursday, ...
Apr 13, 2026
Man Killed In Milwaukee Double Shooting
The man killed in a Milwaukee double-shooting is being identified. Police say Christopher White was shot and killed late Friday night at his apartment complex, while his caretaker was also hit but is ...
Apr 13, 2026
Milwaukee Council to Vote On Changing Cesar Chavez Street Name
The Milwaukee Common Council is preparing to vote on changing a street named after Cesar Chavez. The public works committee voted yesterday to drop the famous labor leader's name and change it to Sout...
Apr 10, 2026
Bill Written by Sheboygan County Representative Gives Funding For Child Internet Crimes
Two bills authored by a Sheboygan County representative have become law. Wisconsin Act 216 and Wisconsin Act 217, which were introduced by 27th District Representative Lindee Brill, help the Wisconsin...
Apr 10, 2026
Arrowhead High Faces Backlash Following Possible Teacher Cuts
Arrowhead Union High School is facing backlash following possible teacher cuts in order to balance its budget. Community members voiced their opposition to the cuts during a school board meeting on We...
Apr 10, 2026
Sen. Jacque's Child Testimony and Stillborn Birth Tax Credit Bills Signed Into Law
Two more of Senator Andre Jacque's bills have been signed into law. The New Franken legislator's successful 2026 continued as Governor Tony Evers signed Act 246, which modernizes how the state handles...
Apr 10, 2026
Man In Custody After Sexually Assaulting Woman At Milwaukee Intermodal Station
A man is in custody after security stopped a sexual assault at the Milwaukee Intermodal Station. Milwaukee Police say security found the man assaulting a 33-year-old woman at around 6:00 a.m. Thursday...
Apr 10, 2026
Woman Injured After Car Collides With Train
A woman is injured after a car collided with a train in Racine. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Washington Avenue crossing. The train crew wasn't hurt, but one person in the vehi...
Apr 10, 2026 Timothy Balogh / CC
One Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In Chippewa Falls
One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Chippewa Falls. The Wisconsin Department of Justice says three Chippewa Falls Police officers were called out yesterday morning to a hotel ...
Apr 10, 2026 Tony Webster / CC
Wisconsin Passes Nation's First Anti-Data Center Referendum
A Wisconsin city is approving a first-of-its-kind referendum targeting data center construction. Unofficial results in Ozaukee County show Port Washington voters approved the referendum with about 66 ...
Apr 09, 2026
