Category Archives: State News
WI Group Sees New Path Forward for Voting Rights
After a defeat on Wednesday, Democrats in the U.S. Senate say they'll keep trying to pass voting-rights legislation, and one Wisconsin group wants any new proposals to exclude a provision in the bill ...
Jan 23, 2022
Three Senator Jacque Penned Bills Advance in Legislature
Three bills written by a local Senator have advanced in the state legislature. Senator Andre Jacque's bills known as Investigating Adults-at-Risk Abuse, and Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) A...
Jan 23, 2022
As WI Schools Integrate New Tech, Experts Advise Managing Screen Time
The pandemic has compelled many teachers to integrate new technology into their lesson plans, increasing the risks excessive screen time can pose to students. A 2019 report from Wisconsin's Office of ...
Jan 22, 2022 Laura Chouette / Unsplash
Assembly Passes Rep. Tittl Penned Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Bill
The State Assembly has passed a bill written by a local representative that aims to provide greater opportunity for people in Wisconsin to receive needed mental health help. Assembly Bill 537, written...
Jan 22, 2022
Students to Perform at Lambeau Stadium Atrium In Celebration of School Choice
Several hundred students will showcase their talents and celebrate the power of education at the legendary Lambeau Stadium on Friday, Jan. 28 during National School Choice Week. The celebration will k...
Jan 22, 2022 Chad Davis / CC
Dillon's Law 2.0 Clears State Assembly
A bill that looks to expand upon previous legislation regarding epi-pen availability has cleared a major hurdle. The Bill known as Dillon's Law 2.0 recently passed the State Assembly, with only the Se...
Jan 21, 2022 Tony Webster / CC
Milwaukee Firefighters Deal With Cold While Battling Major House Fire
Milwaukee firefighters had to deal with bitterly cold temperatures Thursday morning while battling a major house fire. A 73-year-old man who was a resident of the house suffered critical injuries and ...
Jan 21, 2022 Matt Chesin / Unsplash
Badger Fan Banned From All Athletic Events For Anti-Asian Actions
The University of Wisconsin has banned a person from all athletic events after his actions in Evanston, Illinois Tuesday night at the basketball game against Northwestern. The man was kicked out of We...
Jan 21, 2022 Jeramey Jannene / CC
Fireball Reported Crossing Midwest Skies Early Thursday
If you happened to be staring at the sky shortly before 7:00 a-m you might have seen it. People living in eight states in the Midwest and Upper Midwest reported seeing a fireball. The University of Wi...
Jan 21, 2022
Wisconsin Murder Suspect Fighting Extradition From Iowa
A Wisconsin murder suspect is fighting extradition from Iowa. Simone Hughes was arrested Wednesday morning after an eight-hour standoff in Waterloo. The Milwaukee man is accused of killing his girlfri...
Jan 21, 2022
