Category Archives: State News
Milwaukee County Hiring Jail Guards
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications. Tomorrow (May 2nd), the county will host a career fair with open interviews for those interested in working as jail guards. The sheriff...
May 1, 2023 Joseph Kranak / CC
Wisconsin's Abortion Law Due In Court Later This Week
This week, the state's abortion statute will be challenged by the attorney general of Wisconsin. Attorney General Josh Kaul will make an argument in opposition to the 1849-era law. Kaul, a pro-abortio...
May 1, 2023 Jernej Furman / CC
United Way Says 1 In 3 Wisconsin Households Struggle To Pay For Necessities
According to recent research by United Way of Wisconsin, one in three Wisconsin households find it difficult to pay for basic essentials. The study aids in identifying those who earn an income above t...
May 1, 2023
Toddler Hurt In Saturday Crash With Milwaukee County Transit System Bus
After a Milwaukee County Transit Sysytem bus crash on Saturday, a toddler is in critical condition. It took place on Saturday night in the 31st South Sherman block. According to Milwaukee Police, the ...
May 1, 2023 CC / depositphotos
I-43 Northbound Back Open After Two-Hour Closure
After a jackknifed vehicle shut down I-43 for approximately two hours last night (April 30th), traffic is back to normal. The exact cause of the truck being trapped is unknown, according to the Milwau...
May 1, 2023
Teachers' Union Leader Testifies About School Closures During COVID
Earlier in the pandemic, Wisconsin Republicans brought legal challenges to shutdowns meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Three years into the crisis, decisions regarding school closures around th...
Apr 30, 2023 teacher disinfects classroom desk
DATCP: Choose a Trustworthy Contractor for Storm Damage Repairs
Severe weather conditions can damage homes and businesses which often require urgent repairs. Recent storms in Wisconsin have led consumers to seek contractors who can complete repair work as soon as ...
Apr 30, 2023
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Seeking Volunteers for Elk Calf Surveys
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to help collar elk calves between May 19th and June 18th in Black River Falls, WI. The DNR needs 15 or more volunteers per surve...
Apr 30, 2023 NPS Natural Resources
Following Energy Trends, Wisconsin Regulators Urged to Reconsider Gas Plant
Wisconsin regulators are being asked to take another look at previously approved plans for a proposed natural gas plant. An environmental group says changes in the energy sector and the evolving clima...
Apr 29, 2023
Area Hospitals Honored with DHS Wisconsin BigShot Awards
Several area hospitals are among the 115 around the state to receive a Wisconsin BigShot Award from the Department of Health Services. The Wisconsin BigShot award is an annual recognition that celebra...
Apr 28, 2023
