Category Archives: State News
West Allis Man Faces Federal Charges For Racist Threats, Vandalism
A West Allis man is accused of breaking windows, slashing tires, and leaving racist notes for at least nine victims over the last two months. 54-year-old William McDonald is facing federal hate crime ...
Apr 21, 2022
Wisconsin Reports the 8th Highest Drunk Driving Rate in the Country
The State of Wisconsin is high on the list when it comes to drunk driving rates. According to a study conducted by Zutobi, Wisconsin has the 8th highest rate of DUI in the Country. The online resource...
Apr 20, 2022 Jim Kelly / CC
Report: Wisconsin Got Less Federal Pandemic Aid Than Most States
A report shows that Wisconsin got less federal pandemic aid than most other states. That report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum points out that research measuring federal revenue per capita - dating b...
Apr 20, 2022 CC Dmitry Demidko
Milwaukee City Government Makes History - Again - With Perez Election
Just a week after Cavalier Johnson was sworn in as Milwaukee's first elected Black mayor, Jose Perez became the first Latino to be elected president of the Common Council. Tuesday's vote for Perez was...
Apr 20, 2022
Former Foxconn Exec Blames Governor, Media, Business Climate For Project Failure
A former Foxconn executive blames the Evers administration, the Wisconsin media, and the business climate for the failure of the huge project in Mount Pleasant. Five years ago the Taiwan electronics g...
Apr 20, 2022
Former First Lady Michelle Obama's Brother & His Wife Are Suing Elite School
The brother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, Craig Robinson, and his wife are suing an elite private school in River Hills. The lawsuit alleges the University School of Milwaukee expelled the Robi...
Apr 20, 2022
Man Charged With Six Homicide Counts Expected To Change His Plea
When he returns to Dane County Court in July Eric Mehring is expected to change his plea. He faces six homicide charges - three counts of second-degree reckless homicide and three counts of homicide b...
Apr 20, 2022
Powerball Celebrates 30 Years in Wisconsin This Week
The Powerball jackpot lottery game is celebrating 30 years of existence, including here in Wisconsin. Ticket sales for the game began on April 22, 1992 in Wisconsin, replacing the original incarnation...
Apr 19, 2022
GOP Could Gain A Veto-Proof Majority In The Legislature - But It Won't Be Easy
Republicans could gain a veto-proof majority in the Wisconsin Legislature if things go right this fall, but an expert says it won't be easy. The maps approved by the Wisconsin Supreme Court have opene...
Apr 19, 2022
Milwaukee Woman Pleads Guilty To Hiding The Death Of Her Newborn Daughter
When she is sentenced in August a Milwaukee woman faces up to 18 months in prison. 45-year-old Karin Luttinen entered a guilty plea to one felony count of concealing the death of a child Monday. The b...
Apr 19, 2022
