Category Archives: State News
On-Stage Protest Leads Marquette To Postpone 2022 Convocation Ceremony
The Black Student Council at Marquette University says it protested during the school's convocation ceremony Thursday in response to the elimination of the Office of Engagement and Inclusion. Marquett...
Aug 26, 2022
Six Charges Dropped Against Man Accused Of Waukesha Christmas Parade Attack
A Waukesha County judge has dropped a half-dozen charges against the man accused of last year's Waukesha Christmas Parade attack. Darrell Brooks Junior still faces 77 charges for the incident, includi...
Aug 26, 2022
Changes Announced for 2022 Hunting Season
The DNR has announced a few changes for the 2022 hunting season. Starting with the open-water waterfowl season. Hunters may now hunt in the open waters of the Great Lakes, Green Bay, and Big Green Lak...
Aug 25, 2022
Good Neighbor Festival Won't Welcome Elected Officials To Middleton Parade
Elected officials have been told they are no longer welcome to march in a Middleton parade Sunday. The move comes in response to criticism from candidates taking on those incumbents. The Good Neighbor...
Aug 25, 2022
Federal Judge Indicates He Will Allow Disabled Voters To Get Help Returning Ballots
A federal judge has indicated he will allow voters with disabilities to get help returning their ballots for the November election. US District Judge James Peterson says he expects to issue an order i...
Aug 25, 2022
Democrats Step Up Pressure To Spend Wisconsin's Share Of Opioid Settlement
Democrats are stepping up the pressure to spend Wisconsin's share of the opioid settlement. State Senator Jon Erpenbach wants to spend $3 million to make Narcan available all over the state. Narcan ca...
Aug 25, 2022 Will Palmer / CC
Spontaneous Combustion Blamed For Starting Fire At UW Memorial Union
Fire officials blame spontaneous combustion for starting a fire at the University of Wisconsin's Memorial Union Sunday afternoon. They say it's likely the automatic sprinkler system may have saved the...
Aug 25, 2022 trec_lit / CC
Reaction To President's Cancellation Of Federal Student Loan Debt Follows Party Lines
Wisconsin's reaction to President Joe Biden's plans to cancel a portion of federal student loan debt for some borrowers falls along a predictable partisan line. Republican U.S. Senator Ron Johnson cal...
Aug 25, 2022
Milwaukee County Says Budget Shortfalls May Mean Reduction In Services
Milwaukee County officials are warning that budget shortfalls could mean a reduction in county services in the coming years. County Executive David Crowley wants the state to let the county raise its ...
Aug 24, 2022 Andrew Malone / CC
Republicans Give Democratic Governor's Plans For $600M Tax Cut A Thumbs Down
Republican legislative leaders are giving Democratic Governor Tony Evers' plans for a $600 million tax cut a "thumbs down." Evers wants to use part of Wisconsin's projected revenue surplus to pay for ...
Aug 24, 2022 James / CC
