Category Archives: State News
Anonymity for Lotto Winners Proposed in New Wisconsin Legislation
A new legislative proposal in Wisconsin aims to grant anonymity to lottery winners claiming prizes exceeding one million dollars. Introduced by state Rep. William Penterman, the plan seeks to shield w...
Dec 04, 2023
Dianne Hesselbein Elected Senate Minority Leader for Wisconsin Democrats
Wisconsin Senate Democrats have chosen Senator Dianne Hesselbein of Middleton as their new Minority Leader. Following the departure of Melissa Agard, now running for Dane County executive, Hesselbein ...
Dec 04, 2023
Bird Flu Reported in Barron County
Barron County becomes the latest site of avian influenza in Wisconsin, with the state's Department of Agriculture confirming a case in a commercial flock. Over 114,000 birds were euthanized to prevent...
Dec 04, 2023 SATHIASEELAN K / CC
Violent Sunday in Milwaukee Leaves One Dead, Four Injured
A series of shootings unfolded on a violent Sunday in Milwaukee. In total, five individuals were shot, one fatally. The fatal incident occurred at 11:30 a.m. on 10th Street, claiming the life of a 33-...
Dec 04, 2023
Explosive Incident at Marquette Dorm: Student Injured, Another Arrested
A late-night fireworks detonation inside a Wells Tower dorm room at Marquette University resulted in one student being hospitalized. The individual was said to have sustained non-life-threatening inju...
Dec 04, 2023
West Allis Welfare Check Reveals Two Dead
West Allis authorities responded to a welfare check on Saturday evening at a residence near 57th and Walker, discovering the lifeless bodies of a 75-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man. Both victims ...
Dec 04, 2023 Tony Webster / CC
Fatal Outcome After Weekend Traffic Stop in New Berlin
A routine traffic stop in New Berlin took a tragic turn as a 28-year-old man, initially cooperative during his arrest on Saturday, later succumbed to an undisclosed condition at a local hospital. New ...
Dec 04, 2023
Taxpayers, Like Farmers, Can Get A Bang For Their Buck From Conservation Funding
If you live in a flood prone community, soil health from nearby farmland may have something to do with it. Ag voices in Wisconsin say government-funded conservation programs are effective in mitigatin...
Dec 03, 2023
Miss Wisconsin and Miss Wisconsin's Teen Preparing for Miss America Stage
Two Wisconsinites will be in Florida this winter, competing for a Miss America Crown. Miss Wisconsin 2023, Lila Szyryj of Madison will be vying for the Miss America Crown, while Miss Wisconsin's Teen ...
Dec 03, 2023
Study: Air Pollution Linked To Coal Plants More Deadly Than Previously Thought
Researchers are out with new findings they say show that death rates linked to air pollution from coal plants are underestimated. A Wisconsin environmental group hopes the study compels quicker action...
Dec 02, 2023 Huge white smoke from coal power plant
