Category Archives: State News
Chippewa Falls Robotics Team Triumphs in UW-Stout's Make48 Competition
Chippewa Falls celebrates as Chi-Hi's robotics team, known as Boards 'n Bots, clinches the top spot at UW-Stout's Make48 competition. Coach Everett Sarauer highlights the team's impressive feat, requi...
Nov 27, 2023
Wisconsin Lawmakers Prioritize Mental Health Support Initiatives
Mental health takes center stage at the Wisconsin Capitol this week as lawmakers explore Republican proposals to enhance mental health care in the state. Proposed initiatives include a pilot program a...
Nov 27, 2023
Tittl Election Observer Bill to Head to Wisconsin Senate
An Assembly bill co-introduced by State Assemblyman Paul Tittl of Manitowoc has made it through a Wisconsin Senate Committee. Assembly Bill 543 would allow election workers to stand not more than thre...
Nov 27, 2023
FDA Expands Cantaloupe Recall Amid Salmonella Concerns
The FDA has expanded its recall of pre-sliced cantaloupe due to salmonella concerns. Three additional brands, Rudy, Freshness Guaranteed, and RaceTrac, have been added to the recall list. The FDA prev...
Nov 27, 2023 Kabsik Park / CC
No Legal Action in Adams County Hunting Incident
The woman who sustained a gunshot wound to the hip in Adams County during a hunting incident has decided not to pursue charges. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that the woman was ac...
Nov 27, 2023 white-tailed deer in fall field in rutt
Arrest Made After Madison Woman Threatens Red Roof Inn Employee
A Madison woman was arrested over the weekend for threatening a Red Roof Inn employee with a rock and a knife. The incident occurred on the city's east side after the woman was asked to leave her room...
Nov 27, 2023
Madison Crime Stoppers Caution Against New iPhone Update
Madison's Crime Stoppers is issuing a warning regarding the latest iPhone update, iOS 17. The update introduces a feature called Name Drop, which transmits contact information to nearby phones. Crime ...
Nov 27, 2023 Lyncconf Games / CC
Lake Holcombe School Closed Due to Tow Truck Crash
Students in Lake Holcombe enjoy an extended Thanksgiving break following a tow truck crash into their school. The early morning collision damaged a water main, requiring repairs and cleaning throughou...
Nov 27, 2023 Photo Credit - Lake Holcombe School District
Search Ongoing for Suspect in Kenosha County Kidnapping Case
Authorities are actively pursuing a man wanted on kidnapping charges in Kenosha County. Mark Petrick eluded police during a recent traffic stop in Pleasant Prairie. Petrick faces multiple felony warra...
Nov 27, 2023
Bill Proposes Wisconsin School Libraries Records Viewable for Parents
Wisconsin legislators are proposing a bill that requires school libraries to inform parents of the books their children have checked out within 24 hours. Additionally, parents can request to see a rec...
Nov 24, 2023 Jay Cross / CC
