Category Archives: State News
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
We Energies Reports Record Power Outages with Over 260,000 Affected During Storm
The recent snowfall and subsequent weekend cold spell in southeast Wisconsin may have led to a record-breaking number of power outages. We Energies revealed that more than 260,000 individuals experien...
Jan 17, 2024
Dwyane Wade Donates $3 Million to Marquette for Scholarships and Facilities
Former NBA player Dwyane Wade demonstrates his commitment to Marquette with a generous $3 million donation. The funds will be allocated for scholarships and facility upgrades. Wade, a Marquette alum w...
Jan 16, 2024 Jeramey Jannene / CC
Eau Claire North High School Incident Linked to Concealed Carry, Principal Says
Principal Kim Koller of Eau Claire North High School addressed a recent gun scare, labeling it as a 'concealed carry issue.' In a communication to parents, Koller clarified that the incident involved ...
Jan 16, 2024
LeMahieu Working on Tax Reform Bill
Tax reform is something Republicans in Madison still want to get done. Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader and 9th District State Senator Devin LeMahieu says some changes were supposed to be made in the ...
Jan 16, 2024 Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu
Milwaukee County M.E. Attributes Three Weekend Deaths to Cold Weather
Milwaukee County's medical examiner attributes three deaths over the weekend to the cold weather. The victims, located at South 5th Street and West Layton, North 35th and West Hadley, and near West Wo...
Jan 16, 2024 Row of police cars, with blue and red flashing sirens. selective focus
