Category Archives: State News
Ten Products Aimed at Children Included in DATCP Keep Your Kids Safe Report
There were ten items aimed at children recalled in Wisconsin during the month of March. Click on the link at the end of each entry to learn more about the recalls. ALDI Recalls Bee Happy 12 Days of Cr...
Apr 09, 2022
Stories You May Have Missed, A Week in Review
MONDAY Students can now apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships being offered by UnitedOne Credit Union. Click here for more details. The Manitowoc County branch of the National Alliance on Mental Il...
Apr 09, 2022
Wisconsin Seeks Public Comments Regarding Extending Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
Federal government approval could extend postpartum Medicaid coverage in Wisconsin an additional 30 days, increasing to 90 days from the current 60 days. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is...
Apr 08, 2022
Dillon's Law 2.0 Signed, Expanding Access to Help During Severe Allergic Reactions
When 18-year-old Dillon Mueller of Mishicot suffered a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting in 2014, none of the volunteer first responders had epinephrine injectors available. He went into a coma ...
Apr 08, 2022
Dane County Judge: There's No Reason To Press Assembly Speaker For More Records
Dane County Judge Valerie Bailey-Rihn says there's no reason to keep pressing Wisconsin's Assembly speaker for more records on the partisan investigation of the 2020 presidential election. Speaker Rob...
Apr 08, 2022
Milwaukee's New Mayor Tries To Patch Things Up With Republican Lawmakers
Milwaukee's new mayor spent much of Wednesday trying to fix "broken relationships" with Republican lawmakers. Cavalier Johnson was elected to the position Tuesday. He says improving relations between ...
Apr 08, 2022
Former State Representative Decides Not To Ask For Recount
He only lost by 17 votes but former state Representative Josh Zepnick has decided not to ask for a recount. Zepnick was running for the District 12 seat on the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. T...
Apr 08, 2022
Wausau Man Faces Life Sentence When He Returns To Court Today
A 60-year-old Wausau man faces a life sentence when he returns to Marathon County Court today. Lee Franck pleaded no contest to a charge of first-degree intentional homicide last week. Two disorderly ...
Apr 08, 2022
Chlorine Leak Forces Evacuations In Fond Du Lac
A Thursday afternoon chlorine leak at a plant in Fond du Lac forced homes in an area of eight-to-10 square blocks to be evacuated. No injuries were reported. Fond du Lac fire crews were called to Milk...
Apr 08, 2022
USDA Encourages Producers to Enroll Grasslands into Special Conservation Reserve Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging producers and landowners to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program. Grassland CRP provides a unique opportunity for farmers, ranc...
Apr 07, 2022
