Category Archives: State News
Governor Evers Signs Free Driver's Ed Law to Curb Reckless Driving
Wisconsin Governor Evers signs a law allocating six million dollars for free driver's education classes targeting low-income teens. The initiative aims to reduce reckless driving incidents by providin...
Dec 07, 2023 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
University of Wisconsin Denies Imminent Pay Raise Deal
Contrary to statements by Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, the University of Wisconsin dismisses claims of an imminent pay raise agreement. The university's spokesperson refutes the as...
Dec 07, 2023 Jason Dean / CC
Settlement Concludes Lawsuit Involving Wisconsin Trump Electors
The legal battle concerning Wisconsin's Trump electors from 2020 has reached a resolution. Ten Republicans, central to the strategy of declaring Donald Trump the winner in the 2020 Wisconsin election,...
Dec 07, 2023
Fatal Incident at Taylor County Sawmill Claims Man's Life
Tragedy strikes at a Taylor County sawmill, where a man identified as 43-year-old Mark Frischman loses his life after being run over by a loader. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office reports that Frisch...
Dec 07, 2023
Plea Agreement Reached in Shawano County Bonfire Explosion Case
In Pulaski, the teenager involved in the Shawano County bonfire explosion last year has opted for a plea deal, avoiding a trial. Samuel Armstrong faces 13 felony counts after throwing a fuel drum into...
Dec 07, 2023
Reminder: Manitowoc County Recycling Center Accepts Unwanted Christmas Lights
Some people are still working on hanging their Christmas lights and in doing so, find out that a strand is no longer working. Or, they decide to upgrade to LED lights and no longer need the old strand...
Dec 06, 2023 Jo Naylor / CC
Blue Angels to Headline Chippewa Valley Airshow in 2025
Excitement builds as the Blue Angels are set to headline the Chippewa Valley Airshow in 2025. Organizers announced that the renowned aerobatic team will perform on June 28th and 29th. For more informa...
Dec 06, 2023
Democratic Lawmakers Propose Increased Funding for UW Schools in Higher Ed Package
Democratic lawmakers introduced ten pieces of legislation at the State Capitol, aiming to allocate additional funds for UW schools. The proposed plans cover a range of initiatives, including expanding...
Dec 06, 2023 Jason Dean / CC
Wisconsin and Minnesota Governors Seek Federal Funding for Superior-Duluth Bridge
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz jointly appeal to the federal government for funding to construct a new bridge between Superior and Duluth. The John A. Blatnik Bridge, a ...
Dec 06, 2023
Convicted Western Wisconsin Murderer Seeks Fresh Appeal
Ezra McCandless is pursuing a new appeal in her murder case. McCandless' legal team has filed an appeal with Wisconsin's appellate court, seeking a retrial and requesting that her police interviews be...
Dec 06, 2023
