Category Archives: State News
Student Pilot In Crash Near Wauwatosa Has Died
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reports the 18-year-old student pilot hurt in a plane crash last week has died. Daniel Perelman was declared brain dead Saturday. His single-engine plane crashed ...
May 31, 2022
USDA Offers Funding Flexibility to Help States, WIC Families Amid Infant Formula Shortages
In its continued efforts to get formula to families in need, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging state agencies and their infant formula manufacturers to consider seeking temporary flexi...
May 29, 2022 CC / Andrae Ricketts
2022 Elk Quota Set, Hunters Can Still Apply for Tag Untill May 31st
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin residents that the chance to draw a 2022 elk hunting license ends on May 31. Wisconsinites can enter for their chance at the state...
May 29, 2022 NPS Natural Resources
DATCP Secretary Designee: Working Together on Mental Health
The following is a commentary written by Secretary Randy Romanski of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Throughout May Mental Health Month, DATCP has been h...
May 29, 2022 Randy Romanski
Wisconsin DNR - This Weekend's Muskie Opener Looking Good
Wisconsin's Muskie season opens tomorrow. Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist Zach Lawson says anglers can expect some good action and a healthy number of fish. He also says to expect ...
May 27, 2022 Mark Baylor / CC
Marquette Poll Shows Abortion Will Be a Major Factor in Mid-Term Elections
Abortion rights will be a major factor in this year's mid-term elections. The Marquette Law School Poll shows most Americans are weighing the issue as they pick a candidate. Poll Director Charles Fran...
May 27, 2022
Election for New Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Delayed as Knutson Resigns
A Republican member of the bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission abruptly resigned just as members were to elect a new chair. Dean Knudson said his efforts to call out false claims surrounding the...
May 27, 2022
Children's Hospital DR. - Parents Should Keep It Simple in Discussing School Shootings with Their Kids
Many parents are finding it difficult to talk with their kids about school shootings. Mental health professionals say it's a good idea -- but to keep it simple. Doctor Jenny Walczak is Director of Men...
May 27, 2022
State Justice Department Launches Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Program
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has officially launched its new program designed to track and document sexual assault kits. Attorney General Josh Kaul says the program not only lets law enforcemen...
May 26, 2022
Agard Wants 2019 Special Session Gun Safety Bills Reintroduced
There's a renewed call for the Republican-controlled Legislature to take up a pair of gun safety bills. The measures would require universal background checks for all gun sales and implement a "red fl...
May 26, 2022
