Category Archives: State News
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
Lafayette County Couple Admits Guilt in 20 Animal Abuse Charges
A Lafayette County couple is pleading guilty to 20 animal abuse charges following the discovery of 200 deceased goats on their property. Kyle and Stephanie Lincicum of Darlington face multiple felony ...
Dec 06, 2023
Madison Police Officer Injured in Altercation at Credit Union
A Madison Police officer sustained injuries while responding to a disturbance at the Summit Credit Union on East Wilson Street. The police were called to address a man yelling at a customer using the ...
Dec 06, 2023
Four Students Injured in Chippewa Falls School Bus Accident
The circumstances surrounding a school bus overturning in Chippewa Falls yesterday afternoon remain unclear. Superintendent Jeff Holmes reported that the bus, transporting students home, veered off th...
Dec 06, 2023
Wisconsin's Outdoor Recreation Industry Contributes $9.8 Billion to State Economy
Wisconsin's outdoor recreation industry made a record-breaking contribution of $9.8 billion to the state's gross domestic product in 2022. According to data from the Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recrea...
Dec 05, 2023
