Category Archives: State News
Manitowoc County Personnel Committee to Discuss Several Restructuring Suggestions
There are a pair of Manitowoc County governmental meetings scheduled for today (December 5th). The Manitowoc Youth Intervention Network will gather in the Communications and Technology Building at 1:3...
Dec 05, 2023
Republicans Propose Dissolving Wisconsin Elections Commission
A renewed effort is underway at the Wisconsin Capitol to dissolve the state's Elections Commission. Senate Elections Committee Chairman Dan Knodl and ten Assembly Republicans are advocating for the el...
Dec 05, 2023
Candidate Withdraws From Congressional Race in Western Wisconsin
Aaron Nytes, originally from Milwaukee and currently completing classes at Harvard, has withdrawn from the congressional race in western Wisconsin. Citing an inability to dedicate his full efforts to ...
Dec 05, 2023
Dane County Sheriff's Office Contemplates Ceasing Social Media Platform X Updates
The Dane County Sheriff's Office is considering discontinuing its presence on the social media platform X, along with several other agencies. County Executive Joe Parisi, citing concerns over increasi...
Dec 05, 2023
Milwaukee Area Resident Faces Trial in Colombia for Alleged Murder of Girlfriend
John Poulos, a Milwaukee-area man, is currently on trial in Colombia for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, a popular local DJ. Colombian authorities contend that Poulos killed his girlfriend and c...
Dec 05, 2023 CC / depositphotos
Madison Police Seek Suspect Involved in Building Collision Following Traffic Stop
Madison Police are on the lookout for a suspect who crashed into a building after evading a traffic stop. According to the police department, an officer attempted to pull over a vehicle, but the drive...
Dec 05, 2023
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
