Category Archives: State News
Local High School Football Playoff Scores10/20/23
Two Rivers 56, Saint Francis 0 Reedsville 21, Loyal 6 Roncalli 20, Hilbert 18 Kiel 35, Kettle Morain Lutheran 26 Campbellsport 17, Kohler/Sheboygan/Lutheran/Christian 10 Luxemburg-Casco 37, Little Chu...
Oct 20, 2023
Congressman Grothman, Bipartisan Co-Authors Introduce Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act
Congressman Glenn Grothman has introduced a bill that he says will help protect married people during tax season. The measure, known as the Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act, was co-author...
Oct 20, 2023
Proposal to Make Brandy Old Fashioned the Official State Cocktail of Wisconsin
Wisconsin lawmakers are advocating for the recognition of the brandy Old Fashioned as the official cocktail of the state. State Representative Jon Plumer and State Senator Cory Tomczyk are spearheadin...
Oct 20, 2023 Krista / CC
Eau Claire Resident Achieves Wisconsin's Largest Pumpkin Record
Eau Claire is now home to Wisconsin's most massive pumpkin, courtesy of Master Gardener Brian Mathiowetz. Mathiowetz proudly introduced "Macie," his enormous pumpkin, which tipped the scales at just o...
Oct 20, 2023 Photo Credit - Leader Telegram https://www.leadertelegram.com/news/local/giant-pumpkin-breaks-wisconsin-state-record/article_e7bff124-6d26-11ee-a3ec-4378ef7bcac3.html
Kwik Trip Acknowledges Cyberattack as Cause of System Outage
Kwik Trip has confirmed that a cyberattack was responsible for the week-long disruption to its computer systems. The company disclosed that a "cybersecurity incident" on October 9th incapacitated thei...
Oct 20, 2023
Wisconsin Soldier Facing Desertion Charges After Fleeing to North Korea
The Pentagon has officially pressed desertion charges against Travis King, a soldier from Racine, who fled to North Korea. King's escape led to approximately two months spent in North Korea after his ...
Oct 20, 2023
Wisconsin Capitol Armed Man Banned by Judge
A judge has issued a restraining order preventing an individual who arrived at the Wisconsin Capitol armed with both a pistol and a rifle from reentering the statehouse. Joshua Pleasnick entered a not...
Oct 20, 2023
Manitowoc County Conservationist Rejected to Be on Wisconsin Ag Board
The Wisconsin Senate Republicans have rejected the appointment of Manitowoc County Conservationist Jerry Halverson to the Livestock Siting Review Board. The board is responsible for hearing appeals of...
Oct 19, 2023
Wisconsin State Patrol: Hit The Deer
The Wisconsin State Patrol is once again telling drivers to hit the deer. Troopers have issued their annual warning about deer-related accidents. According to the State Patrol, there were 16,000 deer-...
Oct 19, 2023 white-tailed deer in fall field in rutt
Wisconsin Legislators Seek to Strengthen Rules for Indefinitely Confined Voting
Republican lawmakers at the Wisconsin Capitol are working to address what they claim is a loophole in the state's election laws. An Assembly committee is currently reviewing a proposal aimed at tighte...
Oct 19, 2023 James / CC
