Category Archives: State News
Homicide Confirmed in Taylor County Mental Health Facility Death
The Taylor County sheriff confirms that the death of 61-year-old Joseph Bonney at the Almost Home Again mental health facility in the Town of Aurora was a homicide. Bonney was found strangled on Sunda...
Jan 18, 2024
Juneau County Barn Fire Claims Calf's Life
A barn fire in the Town of Lemonweir, Juneau County, resulted in the destruction of a barn and the death of a calf. The incident occurred around 4:30 yesterday morning (January 17th), requiring the ef...
Jan 18, 2024 D4E / CC
Darlington Woman Receives 18-Month Sentence in Goat Deaths Case
Stephanie Lincicum of Darlington has been sentenced to 18 months in jail following the discovery of nearly 200 goats found dead on her farm. Charged with 40 counts each of animal abuse and theft along...
Jan 18, 2024
Madison Veteran Found, Green Alert Called Off
The Green Alert issued for a missing Madison veteran has been canceled. Authorities located 21-year-old Eric Blum within an hour of the alert being issued and confirmed that he is safe. The details of...
Jan 18, 2024
Two Rep. Tittl Penned Bills Pass in the Assembly
Two bills authored by an Eastern Wisconsin legislator have passed in the Assembly. The first bill, written by Representative Paul Tittl of Manitowoc, looks to raise the limit of personal property obta...
Jan 17, 2024
Eastern Wisconsin Legislators View District Map Change Differently
Two Eastern Wisconsin legislators have different views on the upcoming legislative district map change. 25th District Representative Paul Tittl of Manitowoc said on WOMT's Be My Guest program Monday t...
Jan 17, 2024
Wisconsin Tops List for Most Affordable Weekly Grocery Bills in the U.S.
According to a new Census data analysis by HelpAdvisor.com, Wisconsin claims the title of the U.S. state with the most economical weekly grocery bills. Alongside Iowa and Nebraska, Wisconsin is among ...
Jan 17, 2024 jessica mullen / CC
Applications Open for $85,000 Sexual Violence Prevention Grant in Wisconsin
Wisconsin organizations can now apply for an $85,000 grant aimed at preventing sexual violence. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced that the funds, provided by the Centers for Diseas...
Jan 17, 2024
Chippewa Falls Man Receives Life Sentence for Murdering Girlfriend
Scott Vanigan of Chippewa Falls has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading no contest to a first-degree intentional homicide charge for the murder of Lynn Smith. The plea deal led to the dism...
Jan 17, 2024
Durand House Fire Sends Four Individuals to Hospital
Following an overnight house fire in Durand, four individuals were transported to a local hospital. Sheriff's dispatch audio reported the fire just after 2:00 a.m., with a deputy describing heavy smok...
Jan 17, 2024 D4E / CC
