Category Archives: State News
WI Public Information Campaign to Teach Folks about Elections
In the next few months, the Wisconsin Elections Commission will roll out a new public information campaign aimed at teaching voters more about how elections work. Among other goals, the initiative wil...
Jul 30, 2022
Mega Millions - Worth A Shot, or Save Your $2?
You're likely to find long lines at your favorite convenience store when you go to buy a ticket or two for the Mega Millions drawing tonight (July 29th). The Jackpot has topped a billion dollars and i...
Jul 29, 2022
No Republican Members Of Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Vote For CHIPS Bill
President Joe Biden's $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act passed Thursday in the House of Representatives without any help from Republican members of the Wisconsin congressional delegation. Two dozen R...
Jul 29, 2022 Will Palmer / CC
Dane County Judge Awards $98K For Liberal Group's Attorney Fees
A Dane County judge has awarded $98,000 to cover the attorney fees for a liberal watchdog group seeking information about the partisan investigation into Wisconsin's 2020 presidential election. Judge ...
Jul 29, 2022 Allen Allen / CC
Family Of Teen Shot To Death By Former Wauwatosa Officer Files Federal Suit
The family of a teenager shot to death by former Wauwatosa police officer Joseph Mensah has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit. The suit names the city of Wauwatosa, Mensah, and former Police Chief ...
Jul 29, 2022
Northeast Wisconsin Loses 126 Jobs When Aacer Flooring Shuts Down Operations Sunday
Company officials at Peshtigo's Aacer Flooring refer to a "challenging labor market" when explaining that the hardwood floor-making plant is shutting down. Northeastern Wisconsin will lose 126 jobs wh...
Jul 28, 2022
U.S. Senator Johnson Votes Against Federal Help For Semi-Conductor Industry
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson has voted against any federal help for the semiconductor industry. The Wisconsin Republican called it "stupid policy" while saying that industry doesn't need corporate welfare...
Jul 28, 2022
Sun Prairie Situation Wednesday Afternoon Leads To Shelter-In-Place Order
A situation in Sun Prairie Wednesday afternoon led to officials issuing a shelter-in-place order. A 19-year-old man had called 911 at about 1:15 p.m. to report another man in the home was suicidal and...
Jul 28, 2022
Accused Hit-And-Run Driver To Face Multiple Charges In Weekend Fatal Crash in Kenosha
An accused hit-and-run driver is to face multiple charges in a fatal weekend crash in Kenosha. 40-year-old Steven Falls is accused of running from the scene on foot. He was caught later by a Kenosha S...
Jul 28, 2022
Two People Arrested In Suspicious Death Of 79-Year-Old Altoona Man
Altoona police say two people have been arrested in the death of 79-year-old Dennis Schattie. Investigators say they think the homicide was "financially motivated." They say Schattie was killed in Alt...
Jul 28, 2022
