Category Archives: State News
Wisconsin CASA Names Interim Executive Director
The Wisconsin Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association board of directors has hired Melissa Michel as the organization's Interim Executive Director. Michel brings extensive knowledge and e...
Mar 25, 2023
Murder Charges Filed In Jackson County Death Investigation
Five people have been incarcerated as a result of the Jackson County death investigation, which now includes a murder charge. Star Myers, 49, of Black River Falls, was charged with first-degree intent...
Mar 24, 2023
Muskego Schools Finish Racism Investigation, Clear Students
Students in Muskego have been cleared by school administrators of allegations of racism, but the district has stated that it will implement new regulations in the future. At the beginning of the month...
Mar 24, 2023
Jail Time, Probation For Woman Who Stole From Ellsworth Baseball, Softball
A month in jail will be served to the woman who stole from the Ellsworth baseball and softball program. Whitney O'Neil received a sentence of one month in prison, 250 hours of community service, and t...
Mar 24, 2023
Child Abuse Charges Filed Against Former Racine County Emergency Management Boss
As part of a child abuse investigation, the top man at Racine County's emergency management office is out of a job and faces decades in prison. Jay Kerner and his wife Tiana were the targets of formal...
Mar 24, 2023 CC / depositphotos
Chippewa County Authorities Searching For Missing 66-Year-Old
A 66-year-old woman has vanished, and Chippewa County authorities are looking for her. According to the sheriff's office, Rose DeVolve was last seen around 11:00 a.m. Thursday at her home in the Town ...
Mar 24, 2023
Assembly Approves New Reckless Driving Penalties, Governor To Sign Them
In Wisconsin, the penalties for driving carelessly are about to increase. The Wisconsin Assembly approved a plan Wednesday to increase the penalties for reckless driving. At the moment, the penalties ...
Mar 23, 2023 James / CC
Senator Jacque Introduces Tax Exemption Bill for Diapers and Female Products
State Senator Andre Jacque has introduced a bill that would make certain baby and female items tax-exempt. The bill, if passed, would add Wisconsin to the list of states without a state sales and use ...
Mar 23, 2023
Chippewa County Home Destroyed In Early Wednesday Fire
After an early Wednesday morning fire, a home in the Town of Anson has been completely destroyed. The fire had to be contained for an hour and a half by firefighters from four different departments. T...
Mar 23, 2023 D4E / CC
Racine Deputies Find, Arrest Suspect In We Energies Flagger Hit And Run
The driver who struck that We Energies flagger on Tuesday, according to the sheriff in Racine County, has been located. Bob Slominski, 41, is said to have admitted to hitting the woman who was helping...
Mar 23, 2023
