Category Archives: State News
Governor Pitches Half-Billion Dollars For Local Governments, Tax Hikes Too
The governor's latest budget proposal would send a half-billion dollars to local governments, and let them raise taxes too. Governor Evers yesterday said he wants to increase so-called shared revenue ...
Feb 8, 2023
PHMDC Warning Of Fentanyl-Laced Drugs, Overdoses
Public health managers in Madison are warning about a spike in overdoses from fentanyl-laced drugs. Public Health Madison & Dane County yesterday said 10 people overdosed in 36 hours, and one of t...
Feb 8, 2023 FILE - This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Attorneys Office for Utah and introduced as evidence at a trial shows fentanyl-laced fake oxycodone pills collected during an investigation. Congress has voted to temporarily extend a sweeping tool that has helped federal agents crack down on drugs chemically similar to fentanyl. The Senate on Thursday, April 29, 2021, approved legislation extending until October an order that allows the federal government to classify so-called fentanyl analogues as Schedule I controlled substances. The drugs are generally foreign-made with a very close chemical makeup to the dangerous opioid. (U.S. Attorneys Office for Utah via AP, File)
Protest Held Outside Of Dane County Courthouse Over Quantaze Campbell's Death
handful of protesters spent part of their day yesterday calling for Dane County's D.A. to resign over Quantaze Campbell's death. The protesters from Freedom Inc are upset that the district attorney di...
Feb 8, 2023
Sauk County Sheriff Looking For New Clues In 2020 Devil's Lake Murder
The sheriff in Sauk County is looking for new information about the murder at Devil's Lake State Park two years ago. Investigators have never named a suspect in 24-year-old John Schmutzer's death. The...
Feb 8, 2023
Missing Tomah Woman Died Of Hypothermia
The missing Tomah woman who was found dead last month froze to death. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office yesterday said Felicia Wanna died of hypothermia. She went missing just before New Year's, she ...
Feb 8, 2023
Milwaukee Police Officer's Murder Gets Statewide Attention
Governor Evers is blaming the murder of a Milwaukee police officer on guns, while Republicans at the Wisconsin Capitol are blaming Milwaukee's approach to crime. The governor and lawmakers both weighe...
Feb 8, 2023
Congressman Glen Grothman reacts to President Biden's State of The Union Address
President Joe Biden touted the uptick in the economy, a reduction in inflation, and a 50-year low in unemployment during his State of the Union Address last night. Sixth District Congressman Glen Grot...
Feb 8, 2023
President Biden To Visit DeForest Today
The White House last night released the details for President Joe Biden's visit to the Madison area today. He will speak to a crowd at the IUNA Training Center in DeForest at about 1:00 p.m. The presi...
Feb 8, 2023
Eau Claire Native Wins Grammy
A Memorial grad can now add a Grammy to his resume. Jazz pianist, Geoffrey Keezer won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition Sunday night. Keezer graduated from Memorial High School, ...
Feb 7, 2023
Former Western Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind Lands Lobby Job
Former western Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind's new job will keep him in Washington, D.C. Kind yesterday said he's been hired as a senior policy advisor at the firm Arnold & Porter. Kind just ende...
Feb 7, 2023
