Category Archives: State News
4th Lawsuit Filed Against 2020 Election Investigator
A fourth lawsuit has been filed against the former state Supreme Court justice who was hired to investigate Wisconsin's 2020 presidential election. The watchdog group American Oversight filed the suit...
Jun 29, 2022
Driver Accused Of Fatal Waukesha Christmas Parade Attack Switches To Insanity Plea
The driver accused of last year's fatal Waukesha Christmas Parade attack has changed his plea to not guilty by reason of mental defect. Attorneys for Darrell Brooks made the switch last week in Waukes...
Jun 29, 2022
Governor Directs Attorney General Josh Kaul To Challenge 1849 Abortion Law
Wisconsin's governor has directed Attorney General Josh Kaul to challenge the state's 1849 abortion law. The 173-year-old ban was triggered last week when the U-S Supreme Court overturned the Roe-V-Wa...
Jun 29, 2022
Number Of Reported COVID-19 Deaths In Wisconsin Leveling Out
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the number of deaths from COVID-19 in the state appears to be leveling out. No death reports were received from local health departments last weekend. ...
Jun 28, 2022
Illinois Abortion Providers Getting Ready For Steady Stream Of Out-Of-State Patients
Illinois abortion providers are planning to add more staff members and extend office hours as they get ready for a steady stream of out-of-state patients seeking abortions. Planned Parenthood of Illin...
Jun 28, 2022
Wisconsin Supreme Court To Rule On Status Of Natural Resources Board Member
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is to rule Wednesday on a lawsuit that seeks to force Frederick Prehn off the Natural Resources Board. Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker appointed Prehn to the seat on...
Jun 28, 2022
Republicans In Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Don't Support New Gun Law
Republican members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation didn't give their support last week to a package of gun reforms. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bills into law. They provide f...
Jun 27, 2022 ttarasiuk / CC
Milwaukee Police Arrested 3 Juveniles After Armed Robbery, Police Pursuit
Milwaukee police say officers have arrested three juveniles after an armed robbery and a police pursuit. The incident finally came to an end Saturday just after 9:30 p.m. Police say the vehicle they h...
Jun 27, 2022
Sparta Schools Superintendent Could Face Discipline After Investigation
The superintendent of the Sparta Area School District could face some form of discipline after the conclusion of an independent investigation. Doctor Amy Van Deuren was found to have repeatedly violat...
Jun 27, 2022
Demonstrators Gather In Several Wisconsin Cities To Protest Abortion Ruling
Starting Friday, demonstrators gathered in several Wisconsin cities over the weekend to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on abortions. It overturned the 1973 Roe V Wade decision on a six-to-thr...
Jun 27, 2022 Gary Todd
