Category Archives: State News
Investigation To Continue Into Chippewa County's Sheriff
The inquiry into the conduct of Chippewa County's Sheriff, Travis Hakes, is set to persist after the County Board's decision last night to continue the investigation. Although there are no fresh devel...
Oct 11, 2023
Manure Truck Crash Leaves One Dead In Buffalo County
Buffalo County law enforcement officers are currently working to piece together the events leading to a rollover accident that resulted in the spillage of thousands of gallons of manure. The incident ...
Oct 11, 2023
Chippewa County Sheriff Has Chance To Testify About The Investigation Tonight
Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes will be provided with an opportunity to address the ongoing investigation into his conduct. He is scheduled to speak before the County Board during tonight's meeti...
Oct 10, 2023
Violent Monday In Milwaukee Sees Four Shot In Just Over Two Hours
Milwaukee experienced a surge of violence Monday, with a total of five individuals being shot, one of whom tragically lost their life. Within just over two hours, four people were victims of gun viole...
Oct 10, 2023
Wisconsin DOJ Looking Into Deadly Officer Involved Shooting In Rice Lake
State investigators are currently examining a fatal incident involving law enforcement officers that occurred over the weekend in Rice Lake. According to the Department of Justice, Rice Lake Police re...
Oct 10, 2023
Judge Gives Eau Claire Murder Suspect Two Days To Come Back To Wisconsin
A judge in Eau Claire has given a local murder suspect two days to come back to the state of Wisconsin. Shane Helmbrecht, who has been missing since leaving a halfway house in Tomah, had been detained...
Oct 10, 2023
Milwaukee Pastor Recovering After Being Shot While Driving For Uber
A Milwaukee pastor is recovering after police say he was shot several times during a carjacking early Monday morning. The victim, identified as Assistant Pastor Kevin Simmons, endured injuries during ...
Oct 10, 2023 CC / depositphotos
Wis-DOT Reminds Drivers To Be Careful As Days Get Shorter
Wisconsin's Department of Transportation is issuing a cautionary advisory regarding the approaching shorter days. Tim Carnahan, the Superintendent of Wis-DOT, has pointed out that as daylight diminish...
Oct 9, 2023
Democrats, Liberal Groups Applaud Janet Protasiewicz's Decision Not To Recuse
Several Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin are voicing their support for Justice Janet Protasiewicz's decision not to recuse herself from two redistricting cases. Prominent among them is Melissa Agard,...
Oct 9, 2023
We Energies Rate Hike Hearings Begin Today
State regulators are commencing the evaluation process today to assess whether We Energies can implement higher rates for electricity and natural gas. The Wisconsin Public Service Commission is curren...
Oct 9, 2023
