Category Archives: State News
Beaver Dam Apartment Fire Leaves Residents Displaced
An apartment fire in Beaver Dam caused damage but no injuries. Fire crews responded yesterday morning after a caller reported smoke coming from a 16-unit apartment building. Firefighters found flames ...
Jan 20, 2026
Madison Marks MLK Day With Capitol Ceremony
State and local leaders gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a ceremony held in 2026. Journalist Ahmed Baba delivered the keynote address, n...
Jan 20, 2026 Unseen Histories / Unsplash
Former Marquette Athlete Charged in Child Sex Case
A former athlete from Marquette University is facing multiple child sex crime charges. According to court records, William Waterstradt was charged last week in Langlade County with 12 felony counts. T...
Jan 20, 2026
Shelter from the Storm Takes In Dozens of Animals After Rescue Call
A Juneau County animal shelter is working to make room for veterinary patients after taking in a large number of animals. Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue reports it accepted 50 animals last week ...
Jan 19, 2026
Salem Lakes Firefighter Treated After Falling Into Basement During Fire
A Salem Lakes firefighter sustained minor injuries after falling through a floor while responding to a house fire. Fire Chief Al Carr says the firefighter fell into the basement of a home on Rock Lake...
Jan 19, 2026 D4E / CC
Students Walk Out to Protest Principal's Return at Prairie Phoenix Academy
Students at Prairie Phoenix Academy staged a walkout on Friday to protest the return of their school's principal. The group left class and marched in winter conditions to the Sun Prairie School Distri...
Jan 19, 2026
Waukesha Business Owner, Former Officer Facing Child Sexual Assault Charges
A former correctional officer who owns a business in Waukesha County has been charged in a child sexual assault case. According to court documents, 32-year-old Codey Houdek is charged with three count...
Jan 19, 2026
Eau Claire County Republican Chair Responds to City Council President's Letter On ICE
Eau Claire County's Republican Chairman is responding to words this week from Eau Claire City Council President Emily Berge on the presence of ICE agents in the community. Berge released a letter on T...
Jan 16, 2026
One Brother Sentenced In Milwaukee Walgreens Theft
One of two men accused of stealing money from a Walgreens in Milwaukee has been sentenced. Court records show 23-year-old Zyren Stewart received six months in the Milwaukee County Community Reintegrat...
Jan 16, 2026
Monroe County Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Teen Multiple Times
A young teen is telling police that a Monroe County man sexually assaulted her at least ten times. According to reports, Korben Triggs connected with the then 13-year-old girl last January on Snapchat...
Jan 16, 2026
