Category Archives: State News
Report Lists Material Released During 6-Alarm Fire At Northern Illinois Chemical Plant
A report lists all the material released during a six-alarm fire last year at a northern Illinois chemical plant. The Chemtool plant in Rockton is on the hook for the cleanup. Monday's report reveals ...
Jul 26, 2022 liz west / CC
Madison Diocese Taking Disciplinary Action Against Priest With Controversial Opinions
The Madison Diocese says it is taking disciplinary action against a priest who continues to focus on right-wing political opinions. Father Richard Heilman of Cross Plains has included controversial op...
Jul 26, 2022
Falling Tree Branch At High Cliff State Park Injures Four People
Authorities in Calumet County say a falling tree branch at High Cliff State Park has injured four people Officials say some of the injuries were significant and the victims have been hospitalized. No ...
Jul 26, 2022
Battle Over Absentee Ballot Rules Could Be Headed To Court
The final decision over absentee ballot rules could be headed to court. The Wisconsin Elections Commission said last week it won't follow a legislative committee's instruction to stop telling local el...
Jul 25, 2022
Governor Open To Temporary Suspension Of Wisconsin Gas Tax
Wisconsin's governor says he is open to discussion about the temporary suspension of the state's gas tax. Drivers pay 31-cents a gallon for fuel tax when they fill their tanks. Governor Tony Evers say...
Jul 25, 2022 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
Former School Employee In Cashton Faces Charges For Making A Hit List
A former school employee in Cashton faces charges for making a hit list, then leaving the note in a hallway. The Monroe County District Attorney says 40-year-old Michelle Herricks is charged with diso...
Jul 25, 2022
Milwaukee Double-Homicide Suspect Arrested In Arizona
The man suspected of killing a mother and daughter in Milwaukee earlier this month has been taken into custody in Arizona. His name hasn't been released but he was the mother's boyfriend. Police have ...
Jul 25, 2022
Milwaukee Police: 5-Year-Old Girl Wounded Sunday Morning
Milwaukee police say a five-year-old girl was wounded by a stray shot Sunday morning. The incident happened at about 7:30 a.m. on the city's northwest side - just one block away from Milwaukee Police ...
Jul 25, 2022
2022 Organic Certification Cost Share Program Application Period Opens
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites organic food processors and producers to apply for reimbursement of costs related to organic certification from U...
Jul 24, 2022
Republican State Lawmaker Wants Criminal Investigation Of Wisconsin Elections Commission
A Republican state lawmaker says the Wisconsin Elections Commission needs to be reigned in and forced to follow election laws. Waukesha State Representative Scott Allen says it's time for a criminal i...
Jul 22, 2022
