Category Archives: State News
Grothman Leads Wisconsin Delegation on Bipartisan Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act
Congressman Glenn Grothman recently led the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation in introducing the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act. This measure, which has 38 bi-partisan cosponsors, aims to ...
Jun 18, 2022
Replacement Benefits Available to FoodShare Members Affected by Recent Storms
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is working to assist FoodShare members who lost food due to recent severe weather from a power outage lasting four or more hours or because of other s...
Jun 18, 2022 mrpbps / CC
DATCP Recommends Consumers Use Caution When Contracting for Storm Damage Repairs
The recent severe weather in Wisconsin resulted in damage to homes and businesses throughout the state, and additional storms are expected. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ...
Jun 18, 2022
Senator Baldwin Says Vote On Gun Legislation Could Be Imminent
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin says a vote on stricter gun laws could be imminent - maybe as early as this week. The Wisconsin Democrat says "the people of the United States are demanding action." Baldwin...
Jun 17, 2022
Racine Man Arrested Twice In Same Day For Trying To Break Into Home
Authorities say a Racine man was arrested twice in the same day for trying to break into a home. 29-year-old Trequan McGloran was arrested just after 4:00 a.m. last Sunday for the first time. A witnes...
Jun 17, 2022 CC / depositphotos
Man Arrested For Allegedly Punching Fond Du Lac Police Officer
A 29-year-old Hilbert man has been taken into custody for allegedly punching a Fond du Lac police officer. The suspect's name hasn't been released but one of the charges to be filed against him is an ...
Jun 17, 2022
Three Madison Suspects Accused Of Kidnapping, Killing Man
Three suspects from Madison are accused of kidnapping a man, taking him to a rural area in Columbia County, and shooting him in the head. The victim's name hasn't been released. Investigators say the ...
Jun 17, 2022
National Weather Service Confirms 6 Tornadoes Touched Down In Wisconsin
The National Weather Service confirms that six tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin during the severe storms Wednesday. The strongest tornado was rated EF-2 near Wyeville in Monroe County. Its peak win...
Jun 17, 2022 NOAA Photo Library / CC
DNR Investigating Tuesday Jet Ski Accident On Mississippi River
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fatal jet ski accident on the Mississippi River. Rescue crews were called to the river Tuesday at about 1:30 p.m. Investigators say a f...
Jun 16, 2022 Chris M Morris / CC
Milwaukee County Swimming Pools Closed While People Try To Escape The Heat
There's very limited relief for Milwaukee County residents who want to go to their nearby swimming pool to escape the oppressive heat. Only one county pool has been opened due to a lack of trained lif...
Jun 16, 2022 Basheer Tome / CC
