Category Archives: State News
Former Chilton Times Journal Publisher Accused of Writing Worthless Payroll Checks
The former publisher of the defunct "Chilton Times Journal" newspaper has been accused of writing worthless payroll checks to several former employees. On March 21st, Calumet Press, Incorporated annou...
Nov 7, 2017
Jeff Kurowski to Speak at SLC Zimmer Forum
The associate editor for the newspaper of the Diocese of Green Bay, The Compass, Jeff Kurowski will be speaking at the next Father Bill Zimmer Forum at Silver Lake College on November 14th. Kurowski w...
Nov 7, 2017
CVTC Offers Free Dental Care To Local Veterans
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CTVC) - Dental Clinic in Eau Claire offered free dental care to local veterans at its "Give a Vet A Smile Day." The event held Saturday helped those veterans without...
Nov 7, 2017
18-Year-Old Appleton Man Dies In Gun Fight
Oshkosh police report one of the two men wounded in an exchange of gunfire Sunday night has died. A 25-year-old Oshkosh man was treated for a wound and released, but an 18-year-old Appleton man died f...
Nov 7, 2017
Milwaukee County Board Rejects $60 Wheel Tax Idea
Members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors have decided to cut the budget rather than increase the wheel tax. County Executive Chris Abele warned the cuts will eliminate some popular county ...
Nov 7, 2017
Admitted Killer Using Insanity Defense
The attorney for 42-year-old Dan Popp are trying to convince a Milwaukee County jury that his client shouldn't be held legally responsible for killing three people. Popp pleaded no contest to charges ...
Nov 7, 2017
Mine Opponents Say They Will Sue the Federal Government
The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin and an environmental law firm say they will sue the federal government over plans for a zinc and gold mine. Aquila Resources wants to build the mine in the Uppe...
Nov 7, 2017
Body Found In Lagoon In Mitchell Park
An investigation is underway after a decomposing body was pulled from a lagoon in Milwaukee's Mitchell Park. Police say the remains were found Sunday floating in the water near West Pierce and South 2...
Nov 7, 2017
Overdose Deaths Rise Despite Drop In Opioid Prescriptions In Wisconsin
State records show that opioid overdose deaths continue to rise in Wisconsin despite fewer opioids being prescribed. Wisconsin's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program says the state saw 17 million fewe...
Nov 7, 2017
Dairy Association Challenges Plans For New Wisconsin License Plate
The Wisconsin Dairy Business Association says being labeled the dairy state is something to be proud of, not changed. Plans to design a new Wisconsin license plate could replace the phrase "America's ...
Nov 6, 2017
