Category Archives: State News
Wisconsin Homeless Non-Profit Gets Donation From Billionaire Businessman
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has donated $1.25 million to a Wisconsin nonprofit dedicated to addressing homelessness. The Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care confirmed that the Bezos Da...
Nov 24, 2023 James Duncan Davidson / CC
DATCP Secretary: Wisconsin Agriculture Makes Holiday Traditions Happen
The follwing is a commentary by by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The holiday season is almost upon us, and with it comes m...
Nov 23, 2023
Bill Extending Time to File Sex Assault Charges Introduced by Sen. Jacque
A new bill that would allow prosecutors more time to file sexual assault charges has been introduced by 1st District Republican Senator Andre Jacque of De Pere. The proposed legislation would extend t...
Nov 23, 2023
Bill Helping Slowing Deer Disease Being Considered in Wisconsin
Wisconsin is considering a legislative package called Healthy Herd Healthy Hunt, which aims to keep the deer population healthy. The main focus is on preventing chronic waste disease, which targets th...
Nov 23, 2023 Martin Jambon / CC
Second Wisconsin Bird Flu Case Found in Trempealeau County
Wisconsin has reported another case of bird flu. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza was discovered in Trempealeau C...
Nov 23, 2023 Andy Maguire / CC
Cantaloupes Linked to Salmonella Cases in Wisconsin
Several cases of salmonella infections have been reported in Wisconsin, and fresh cantaloupes sold in the state are believed to be the source of the outbreak. According to the Wisconsin Department of ...
Nov 23, 2023 A Yee / CC
*VIDEO* Eau Claire Police Facilitate Memorable Wedding Proposal
A bride-to-be in Eau Claire experienced a unique and memorable proposal, captured on police body cam footage. Eau Claire Police assisted in the proposal as Troy Goldschmidt dropped to one knee and pre...
Nov 22, 2023
Wisconsin Deer Harvest Declines During First Gun Weekend
Deer hunters in Wisconsin had a less successful opening weekend of gun season this year, harvesting 10,000 fewer deer compared to the previous year. The Department of Natural Resources attributes the ...
Nov 22, 2023
Bird Flu Confirmed in Trempealeau County Flock
Trempealeau County is the latest site of a bird flu outbreak in Wisconsin. The state's Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of the flu in a commercial flock in the county, leading to the p...
Nov 22, 2023 Phil Fiddyment / CC
Prosecutors Seek to Resume Case Against Eau Claire Man Accused of Neighbor's Killing
Shane Helmbrecht may face renewed homicide charges upon his return to Eau Claire. Prosecutors in Eau Claire are expressing their intention to resume the case against Helmbrecht, who allegedly killed h...
Nov 22, 2023
