Category Archives: State News
Recall Effort Against Robin Vos Fails
The Wisconsin Elections Commission announces the failure of the recall attempt against Robin Vos, the state's assembly speaker. Originating in Racine County, the group seeking Vos's removal did not ga...
Apr 11, 2024
Man Faces Charges of Illegal Possession of Firearms, Silencers, and Methamphetamines
A man is accused of possessing illegal firearms, silencers, and methamphetamines after shooting a deer out of season in Galesville. Upon investigation, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources di...
Apr 11, 2024
Mississippi Man Receives Jail Sentence for Sexual Assault and Car-Shooting Incident
A Mississippi man has been sentenced to receives a one-year in jail in a Dunn County sexual assault case. Jesse Fortenberry pleaded guilty to a weapons charge, resulting in the reduction of the sexual...
Apr 11, 2024
Lawsuit Filed Against Chetek Chamber of Commerce Over 2022 ATV Accident
The Chetek Chamber of Commerce is being sued following a 2022 ATV accident. Dennis Anderson alleges that while riding his ATV along the Lake Chetek ice trail, constructed for the Winter Fest snowmobil...
Apr 11, 2024
Jury Deliberates in Apple River Stabbing Trial Following Closing Arguments
The jury will resume deliberations today in the trial concerning the Apple River stabbing incident. Closing arguments were presented yesterday in the trial of Nicolae Miu. Prosecutors asserted Miu's r...
Apr 11, 2024
Wisconsin Lottery Reports Five Jackpot Winners Across State
Wisconsin Lottery announced a streak of luck for residents across the state, with five jackpot winners in five cities over the weekend. Notable wins include two $150,000 Powerball tickets sold in Blac...
Apr 10, 2024 Mike Mozart / CC
Wisconsin Governor Approves Expansion of Amber Alert System
Governor Tony Evers signed a new law inspired by the tragic murder of Lily Peters, expanding Wisconsin's Amber Alert system. The law allows police to issue alerts for missing children who don't meet t...
Apr 10, 2024 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Attempted Murder of Child's Mother
The man who shot the mother of his child has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Samuel Bonanno pleaded guilty to reduced charges in January, with prosecutors dropping an attempted homicide charg...
Apr 10, 2024
Defendant Testifies in Apple River Murder Trial, Claims Self-Defense
The defendant in the 2022 Apple River stabbing case, took the stand yesterday, asserting that he acted in self-defense. Nicolae Miu recounted his version of events, stating that he was attempting to e...
Apr 10, 2024
Governor Evers Rejects Proposal to Allow 14 and 15-Year-Olds to Work Without Permits
Governor Evers has vetoed a measure aimed at exempting 14 and 15-year-olds from needing work permits. The decision means that younger teenagers will still require authorization to pursue summer employ...
Apr 09, 2024
