Category Archives: State News
Milwaukee County Judge, D.A. Plead For More Money To Deal With Case Backlog
The latest plea for more state money for prosecutors and public defenders is coming from Milwaukee County court officials. The county's chief judge and district attorney spoke with city council member...
Jan 27, 2023 CC / depositphotos
Judge Dorow: Story About Son, Drug Overdose Crosses The Line
One of the candidates running for Wisconsin Supreme Court says a story that questions her son's role in a deadly drug overdose last year crossed the line. Judge Jenifer Dorow issued a statement yester...
Jan 27, 2023
Madison Man Sentenced To Prison In Multi-State Drug Trafficking Case
A Madison man is headed to federal prison for his role in a multi-state drug trafficking ring. Charlie Goodwin was sentenced this week to eleven years in prison for distributing 50 grams or more of me...
Jan 27, 2023
Milwaukee Mayor Signs-Off On New Youth Prison Site
Plans for a new youth prison on Milwaukee's north side took another step forward yesterday. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed off on the project. The new prison will replace the old and troubled...
Jan 26, 2023 michael scott / CC
Marquette Law School Poll: Opinions About Supreme Court Rebound
A lot of people have changed their minds about the U.S. Supreme Court after the Dobbs decision. The latest Marquette Law School Poll shows the court's reputation has diminished since last summer. Imme...
Jan 26, 2023 Glenn Beltz / CC
Madison Police Look For Anti-Cop Brick Thrower
Madison Police say someone threw a brick with an anti-police message through the window of the Home Depot on the city's east side. No one is saying just what the message was, police only say it was "a...
Jan 26, 2023
Authorities Warn Of Smash-And-Grabs At Madison Area Dog Parks
There's a warning about smash-and-grab burglaries at dog parks in Dane and Jefferson counties. Police in Verona and McFarland took to Facebook yesterday to report a string of burglaries at local dog p...
Jan 26, 2023
Senator Jacque Announces Bill Aimed at Reducing Salt Pollution
State Senator Andre Jacque has announced a bill that he said will help reduce salt pollution. The measure, which is co-sponsored by Representative Elijah Bhenke of Oconto Falls, has the goal of educat...
Jan 25, 2023
UW System Bans TikTok On University Phones, Tablets
The University of Wisconsin is banning TikTok. The UW System yesterday issued an order that TikTok is not to be installed or used on university-owned phones, tablets, or computers. Students can contin...
Jan 25, 2023
Governor Evers Delivers State of the State Address, Sen. LeMahieu Responds
Last night, Governor Tony Evers addressed the legislature and the people of Wisconsin with his 2023 State of the State Address. He began by touting the work being done on state roads, which is an issu...
Jan 25, 2023
