Category Archives: State News
Man Sentenced to Prison for Holding Children Captive in Milwaukee
A man has been sentenced to ten years in prison after imprisoning his two children and wife for several years. Joel Manke was arrested in July 2023 and has now received his sentence. His wife, Katie K...
Apr 8, 2025 CC / depositphotos
UW-Madison International Students and Alumni Face Visa Cancellations
Several international students and alumni from the University of Wisconsin-Madison are facing the potential of being deported after their visas were canceled. The university revealed that six current ...
Apr 8, 2025 Jason Dean / CC
Mother and Uncle of Slain 6-Year-Old Boy in Milwaukee Face Charges
Charges have been filed against the mother and uncle of a 6-year-old boy who was tragically shot and killed in Milwaukee. The incident occurred on April 1st near 51st and Hope, where the boy was fatal...
Apr 8, 2025 CC / depositphotos
Search Efforts Continue for Missing Boater in Wisconsin Dells
Authorities are still searching for a missing boater after a boat capsized on the Wisconsin River in the Wisconsin Dells. Police report that three individuals were on board when the boat overturned so...
Apr 7, 2025
Teens Cause I-94 Shutdown After Firing BB Gun at Vehicles
Three teenagers were responsible for a nearly hour-long closure of I-94 in Waukesha on Saturday. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department reported that the teens were driving along the highway, firing...
Apr 7, 2025 CC / depositphotos
Fire Claims Life of One Man in Caledonia
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a deadly fire that claimed the life of a man in Caledonia. The blaze occurred early yesterday morning near the intersection of Nicholson and 7 Mile Roads,...
Apr 7, 2025 Megan Lee / Unsplash
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Spiking Co-worker's Drink with Superglue
A Milwaukee man has pleaded not guilty to charges of contaminating a co-worker's drink with superglue. According to the Wisconsin Attorney General's office, the victim became suspicious after tasting ...
Apr 7, 2025 CC / depositphotos
Search Ongoing for Missing 37-Year-Old Woman in Lac Du Flambeau
The Lac Du Flambeau Tribal Police are asking for the public's help in locating a woman who has been missing since March 17th. Melissa J. Beson was last seen near Indian Village Road and Wayman Lane. S...
Apr 4, 2025
Power Fully Restored After Major Storm in Northern Wisconsin
Almost a week after a powerful storm hit northern Wisconsin, residents are seeing their power restored. Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) crews worked late into the night to bring the final customers bac...
Apr 4, 2025
Eau Claire Man Arrested for Leading Police on High-Speed Chase
An Eau Claire man has been arrested after leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase early Wednesday morning. Authorities responded to reports of a man riding a bike on a trail before the pursuit ...
Apr 4, 2025
