Category Archives: State News
WI Groups Push for Voting Rights for Formerly Incarcerated
Wisconsin's spring election is next week, but thousands of residents will be barred from casting their ballots. Wisconsin does not allow anyone convicted of a felony who is serving out their sentence ...
Apr 03, 2022
Wisconsin CASA Celebrates 5th Annual "I Am For the Child Day"
There are thousands of Wisconsin children in need of a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA); a caring adult appointed by a judge to advocate for children in the child welfare system. The Wisconsin ...
Apr 03, 2022
WI Advocates: SCOTUS Decision to Have Major Impact on Black Communities
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Wisconsin's legislative redistricting plan, a move advocates said will have long-lasting impacts for the state's communities of color. In its decision, the nation...
Apr 02, 2022
How Can You Help Protect Oak Trees From Oak Wilt
As April brings a high risk for the often-fatal oak wilt disease across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recommends not pruning or cutting oak trees from April through July. Wh...
Apr 02, 2022
Wisconsin Green Party Holding Spring Gathering in April
The Wisconsin Green Party is set to hold its 2022 Spring Gathering membership meeting on Saturday, April 9. "No to War, Yes to Peace" will be the theme of the event. Candidates seeking endorsement fro...
Apr 01, 2022
Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention Taking Place During Next Week's 'Wisconsin Water Week'
The 2022 Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers convention will be held from Wednesday, April 6 until Saturday, April 8. The event can be attended in person in Stevens Point, but there is also the option to atten...
Apr 01, 2022
Former Wisconsin Governor Thompson Meets With Donald Trump
He was probably being urged to run for another term as governor. Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson is thinking about another campaign at the age of 80. He met with former President Donald Trump...
Apr 01, 2022
DNR Confirms Strain Of Avian Flu Has Been Identified In Wisconsin Wild Birds
Scientists with the Department of Natural Resources have confirmed a strain of avian flu has been identified in wild birds in south-central Wisconsin. Samples were collected from several birds, includ...
Apr 01, 2022
More Than a Dozen Shell Casings Found Outside City-County Building Where Man Was Shot
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes says the shooting death of a man outside the City-County Building Wednesday afternoon was "premeditated, preplanned, and targeted." Barnes says more than a dozen shell...
Apr 01, 2022 Tony Webster / CC
Plover Man Charged With Child Abuse For Injuring Infant Son
When an injured four-month-old boy was brought into St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point doctors found 15 fractured ribs in various stages of healing. Doctors said his injuries were life-threatenin...
Apr 01, 2022
