Category Archives: State News
Columbia County Man Killed in Officer Involved Shooting
A man is dead following a shooting involving the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called out late Wednesday night to the town of West Point for a possible hit-and-run, and went to a man...
Mar 13, 2026 Row of police cars, with blue and red flashing sirens. selective focus
New Ordinance Allows Vehicles Operated By Reckless Drivers To Be Impounded
A new ordinance in Milwaukee is allowing vehicles operated by reckless drivers to be impounded. Alderman Lamont Westmoreland says the city has impounded 100 vehicles in the last four months, with tow ...
Mar 12, 2026
UW-Madison Rejects Use of License Plate Reader
The University of Madison - Wisconsin is rejecting the use of license plate reader technology. Academic staff approved a resolution this week concerning the school's use of the equipment produced by F...
Mar 12, 2026 Jason Dean / CC
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office Could Sue Funeral Homes
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office appears to be considering legal action against funeral homes in debt. The county recently gave approval for the examiner's office to sue funeral homes th...
Mar 12, 2026
Sentencing Ordered For Eau Claire Man Convicted In 2025 Fatal Shooting
Sentencing is being ordered for an Eau Claire man convicted in a January 2025 fatal shooting. Du'Marion Stogner was found guilty due to no contest pleas last year to charges including second-degree in...
Mar 12, 2026
Verdict Delivered for La Cross County Man Accused of Killing His Wife
The verdict is in for a La Crosse County man charged with killing his wife. Zachary Fritz stabbed his wife to death in June of 2024 and claimed he was mentally ill at the time. On Wednesday, Fritz was...
Mar 12, 2026
Schimel Will Not Be Extended As U.S. Attorney
Brad Schimel isn't going to be the permanent U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Federal judges declined to extend Schimel following his interim role as US attorney, which he was appo...
Mar 11, 2026
Committee Passes "ICE Out MKE" Resolution, MPS Cutting Hundreds of Jobs
A resolution banning immigration enforcement activities on Milwaukee property is over its first hurdle. The Common Council's Steering and Rules Committee unanimously passed the resolution this week, w...
Mar 11, 2026
Baraboo Man Accused Of Attempted Homicide, Threatening Public Officials
A Baraboo man is being accused of attempted homicide and threatening public officials. The Sauk County Sheriff's Office says deputies arrested Aaron Gerike on March 4th on several charges, including a...
Mar 11, 2026 CC / depositphotos
Hearing Scheduled For Rusk County Woman Accused Of Hiding Husband's Body
A hearing is being set for a Rusk County woman charged in connection with the death of her husband. The body of Ladysmith resident Terry DuSell was found last week. Authorities say that 62-year-old Ch...
Mar 11, 2026
