Category Archives: State News
Flu Season Is Underway in Wisconsin; How You Can Protect Residents Who Are Most Vulnerable
Flu season is officially here in Wisconsin, with 330 positive influenza cases reported last week alone by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. To help prevent the flu in people who are at high...
Feb 06, 2022 engin akyurt / Unsplash
Public Weighs In on Reroute of Controversial Line 5 Project
On Wednesday night, Wisconsinites had a chance to weigh in on Enbridge's controversial Line 5 project, which skirts around tribal territories in the Northwoods. The public hearing on the pipeline's Dr...
Feb 06, 2022 Jason Woodhead / CC
WI Lawmakers Introduce Gun Control Legislation
Democratic lawmakers are seeking to reinstate Wisconsin's 48-hour handgun purchase waiting period, a proposal facing long odds in the Republican-held Legislature. In 2015, GOP lawmakers, then in contr...
Feb 05, 2022
(VIDEO) Stories You May Have Missed, A Week in Review
MONDAY - A Manitowoc man who served 10-years on the County Board of Supervisors has died at the age of 65. Click here to learn more about David E. Gauger. - Pinecrest Historical Village, located west ...
Feb 05, 2022
Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Responds to Multibillion Dollar Bill
The U.S. House passed the America COMPETES Act on Friday, a bill aiming to increase American competitiveness with China. A 222-210 vote officially passed the measure that calls for $52 billion in gran...
Feb 04, 2022
Bucks Championship Bobbleheads Arrive at National Bobblehead Museum
The commemorative Milwaukee Bucks Championship Bobbleheads are now available at the National Bobblehead Museum. The figures feature Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Pat Connaughton, Dont...
Feb 04, 2022
Mauston Meat Processor Gives Update On Destructive Fire
A Facebook post from Wisconsin River Meats in Mauston says the old portion of the plant is a total loss. A damaging fire ripped through the processing plant Thursday morning. Venison customers were to...
Feb 04, 2022 liz west / CC
Two People Involved In La Crosse Murder-Suicide Case Identified
La Crosse police say the evidence suggests the deaths of two people found Wednesday night came as the result of domestic violence. It is being described as a murder-suicide. Investigators say they bel...
Feb 04, 2022
Local State Senator Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Healthcare Workers
A local State Senator has joined forces with three other legislators in the introduction of a bill that aims to protect healthcare workers. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu of Oostburg is circula...
Feb 04, 2022 Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu
Arrests Made In Shooting At Wauwatosa George Webb Location
Authorities say an argument over food service between an employee and a group of customers led to a shooting last weekend in Wauwatosa. A worker at the George Webb restaurant was shot in the face and ...
Feb 04, 2022
