Category Archives: State News
Monday Hearing Will Determine Whether Case Is Moved To Adult Court In Waukesha
A Monday hearing in Waukesha County Court will determine whether the case against a 14-year-old boy is moved to adult court. The boy's name hasn't been released due to his age. He is accused of carjac...
May 02, 2022 CC / depositphotos
Three People Injured When Second-Story Porch Collapses During Mifflin Street Party
Three people were injured when a second-story porch collapsed during the Mifflin Street Party Saturday in Madison. Two of the three required hospital treatment. No names have been released. One witnes...
May 02, 2022
Wisconsin Set to Expand Food Benefits For Many Children
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service has announced its approval for Wisconsin's plan to expand food benefits for young children statewide. The plan calls for sending out 2021...
May 01, 2022
BBB Tip: New College Grads Should Be Wary of Student Loan Repayment Scams
Traditionally, this is the time of year when aspiring graduates are planning their walk across the stage to claim their diplomas. Shortly thereafter, the student loan repayment process begins. However...
May 01, 2022
Report: Many WI Renters Struggle to Meet Housing Costs
Despite two years of government initiatives designed to provide financial aid and support to housing insecure residents, Wisconsin is still facing a shortage of affordable housing. A new report from t...
May 01, 2022
Wisconsin National Guard Leaders Express Appreciation to Healthcare Facilities
After more than three months, the Wisconsin National Guard's mission to assist as nursing assistants at state healthcare facilities is winding down. Senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders and officia...
Apr 30, 2022
Poll: Strong Majority of WI Voters Confident in Spring Election Accuracy
The debate over election integrity has been at the center of the battle for the ballot in Wisconsin since 2020. But new polling of Wisconsin voters indicates a strong majority believe the state's elec...
Apr 30, 2022 Envelope containing voting ballot papers being sent by mail for absentee vote in presidential election
Evers Touts New WI Office of Environmental Justice
Wisconsin has a new Office of Environmental Justice, which is tasked with centering equity and fairness as the state proceeds with a new clean-energy strategy. The Environmental Protection Agency repo...
Apr 30, 2022
Online Speed Test Aims to Help Build Broadband Infrastructure in Wisconsin
State and federal grants are available to help bring broadband internet access to underserved areas of Wisconsin, but residents are asked to help identify areas with the greatest need. The Wisconsin E...
Apr 29, 2022
Mining Company Files Application To Explore Metal Deposits In Central Wisconsin
A mining company has filed an application to explore metal deposits in central Wisconsin near the Town of Easton. Green Light Metals CEO and President Dan Colton says he knows there will be environmen...
Apr 29, 2022
