Category Archives: State News
Authorities Search For Weapon At Tomah High School
Tomah High School was placed on a hold for a short time on Thursday as authorities searched for a possible weapon. Administrators and authorities were alerted to the possible presence of a weapon yest...
Dec 12, 2025
Child Dies In Milwaukee Shooting
A Milwaukee boy is dead from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police were called to a home near Vel R. Phillips and Clarke Tuesday night after the 10-year-old shot himself in the fac...
Dec 12, 2025
Wisconsin Farmers Union Speaks on $12 Billion Federal Subsidy Package Amid Tariff Struggles
The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) has responded to the $12 billion federal subsidy package amid tariff and rising cost struggles. The WFU has said the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will deliver muc...
Dec 11, 2025
Dane County EMS Named Association of the Year
A group of Dane County first responders are being honored for their work. Cross Plains EMS was named the Wisconsin EMS Association's 2025 EMS Service of the Year yesterday. The award is given to the s...
Dec 11, 2025
Sen. Jacque's Parental Rights Clarification Signed Into Law
A bill authored by an Eastern Wisconsin Senator has been signed into law. Sen. Andre Jacque's bill, now known as Act 81, cleared up a section of state law related to parental rights. Under the previou...
Dec 11, 2025
Rep. Tusler's "Starkie Swenson" Statute of Limitations Bill Becomes Law
An area state representative is pleased with the passing of a bill changing the statutes for someone who hides a corpse. On Monday, Governor Tony Evers said he signed 34 bills into law, including Sena...
Dec 11, 2025
Wisconsin Expanding Move Over Law
State lawmakers have expanded the Move Over Law to include disabled vehicles stopped on the side of the road. Governor Evers signed the bill into law on Tuesday. The legislation requires drivers to mo...
Dec 11, 2025
Wisconsin Smoke Shop Fined Under New Vape Law
A smoke shop is getting lit up with hefty fines under Wisconsin's new vape law. Exclusive Tobacco, which has locations in Waukesha, Oshkosh, and Appleton, faces fines totaling more than $12 million fo...
Dec 11, 2025 Lindsay Fox / CC
FBI Posting $10K Reward In Fatal Shooting Of 12-Year-Old Girl
The FBI and Milwaukee Police are offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the killing of a 12-year-old girl. Officials say Marvayah Darby was shot inside her Mil...
Dec 11, 2025
Staff Members Put On Leave Following Geyser Incident
Three staff members with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections are on administrative leave following the Morgan Geyser escape. This comes as the department investigates its response after Geyser cut...
Dec 11, 2025
