Category Archives: State News
Wautoma Back To Normal After Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Downtown Area
Wautoma is back to normal after a Thursday morning gas leak forced the evacuation of the Waushara County Courthouse, the library, and most downtown businesses. Alliant Energy cut off power to the area...
May 13, 2022
Man Who Admitted Killing Navy Veteran Sentenced To Life In Prison
The 23-year-old man who admitted killing a U-S Navy veteran two years ago in Dane County has been sentenced to life in prison. Riley Berg won't be eligible for parole until he is 55. He entered a guil...
May 13, 2022
Two Children Among Three People Killed In Barron Home Fire Thursday
Two children were among the three people killed when a home in Barron burned early Thursday morning. Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald identified the victims as 44-year-old Donald Albee, his 6-ye...
May 13, 2022
Interior Department Released Volume 1 Of Report On Indian Boarding Schools
The U.S. Department of the Interior has released Volume 1 of a report on the history of Indian boarding schools. The Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative found there were 408 of the schools in 37...
May 12, 2022
Homes Evacuated, Road Closed To Traffic, Following Ethanol Spill
Several homes were evacuated and a road was closed to traffic following an ethanol spill in the township of Beaver Dam Wednesday morning. The spill was caused by a crash involving a tractor-trailer tr...
May 12, 2022
Milwaukee Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Of Another Teenager
Milwaukee police are investigating the fatal shooting of another teenager Investigators say the 14-year-old victim showed up at a hospital seeking treatment and he died of his injuries. Police say the...
May 12, 2022
Iowa County Mother, Daughter Found Not Guilty Of Causing Teen's Death
An Iowa County jury has found a mother and daughter not guilty of causing the death of a teenager who was in their care. Laurie and Alexis Barry had been charged with one count each of first-degree re...
May 12, 2022 CC / depositphotos
DATCP Issues New Order Suspending Movement of Domestic Birds to Live Events
With the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continuing to affect domestic and wild birds alike, the DATCP is taking action. A new order from the state organization prohibits the moveme...
May 11, 2022
Shoplifting Suspect Killed When Hit By Car While Running Away
Oak Creek police say a shoplifting suspect was killed when he was hit by a car while he was running from the scene. Officers were called to a Menards home improvement store at about 12:45 p.m. Tuesday...
May 11, 2022
Group Claiming Credit For Madison Fire Bombing Says More Attacks Could Be Coming
A group claiming credit for the fire-bombing at an anti-abortion group's office in Madison is warning that more attacks could be coming. The group calling itself "Jane's Revenge" has demanded the disb...
May 11, 2022
