Category Archives: State News
Does Potty Training Have You Overwhelmed? MPL's "Potty Training 101" Can Help!
Article submitted by Amanda Duerschmidt, Registered Nurse, Froedert Holy Family Pediatrics Hello! My name is Amanda Duerschmidt, Registered Nurse with Froedtert Holy Family Pediatrics he...
Apr 07, 2026
Confessions of a Serial Hobbyist-Making Interesting Stuff at MPL's Teen Hang-Out ArtLab
Article submitted by MPL's Teen Associate, Kristin Keck I'm Kristin Keck, the Teen Services associate at Manitowoc Public Library, and I'm a packrat. I like stuff, especially stuff I can...
Apr 07, 2026
UW President Faces Termination Vote
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents could move to fire the system president. A hearing has been scheduled today to determine the fate of President Jay Rotham, who has reportedly refused an of...
Apr 07, 2026
Judge Denies Dugan's Motion to Overturn Conviction
Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan is losing another fight in court. A motion to overturn her conviction for obstructing federal immigration agents was denied by a judge yesterda...
Apr 07, 2026
Two Waukesha Children Hit By Car
Two Waukesha children are recovering after being hit by a car outside a restaurant. Police were called to the Golden Corral on Arcadian Avenue on Sunday afternoon on reports of a vehicle collision. Th...
Apr 07, 2026 Andrew Malone / CC
Iowa Co. Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Husband
An Iowa County woman accused of killing her estranged husband is pleading not guilty. Kelli Nechkash is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of Todd Nechkash Senior, court recor...
Apr 07, 2026
Republican Party of Wisconsin Asks For Investigation After Green Bay Ballot Duplication
The Republican Party of Wisconsin is acting against the City of Green Bay Clerk's Office. FOX11 reports that the group has filed a complaint after 152 voters were sent two ballots for today's April 7t...
Apr 07, 2026 ColleenMichaels / Depositphotos.com
Cudahy Plant Closes, Dozens Losing Jobs
A motor manufacturer in the Milwaukee area is shutting down. Regal Rexnord filed a notice last week saying it plans to close its plant in Cudahy by the end of June, resulting in about six dozen people...
Apr 06, 2026 Photo Credit - Biz Times
Gov. Evers Vetoing Tips, Overtime Tax Break Bills
Governor Evers is vetoing two bills that would eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime pay. Gov. Evers says the measures would create unequal treatment among workers and rely on temporary ta...
Apr 06, 2026 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
AG Kaul Suing Trump Admin. Over Voting Order
Wisconsin is joining a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration over an executive order affecting voting. The order would create voter eligibility lists and restrict mail-in ballots for pe...
Apr 06, 2026
