Category Archives: State News
UW Expert: Rittenhouse Verdict Could Add to Pain From Bias
The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict continues to evoke a range of emotions from the public. A University of Wisconsin expert says the outcome could have lasting effects on marginalized residents who already ...
Nov 27, 2021 Jason Dean / CC
BBB Scam Alert: Fake Deals On Gaming Consoles Trick Holiday Shoppers
With many people shopping for gifts on a budget this holiday season, scammers are taking advantage of the demand for pricey gaming consoles by promoting fake deals for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, an...
Nov 27, 2021 Mecandes / CC
DATCP Secretary: Protect Yourself This Holiday Season
The following is an open letter written by DATCP Secretary Romanski. The holiday season is here. While many take this opportunity to be thankful, share with others, support local small businesses, or ...
Nov 27, 2021 Randy Romanski
USDA Builds Pandemic Support for Certified Organic and Transitioning Operations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses to agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic...
Nov 27, 2021
Local Craftsmen Build Wheelchair Ramp For Waukesha Parade Victims
A team of local craftsmen are helping some of the victims injured in the Waukesha Christmas parade crash. A volunteer crew is building a handicap-accessible ramp at the home of the Perez family. The m...
Nov 26, 2021
What Exactly Would The Proposed Marijuana Legislation Do?
Last week, both sides of the political aisle in Wisconsin joined forces to create a Marijuana reform bill. Local Representatives Paul Tittl of Manitowoc and Shae Sortwell put their names on the bill, ...
Nov 26, 2021 Tomas de Aquino / CC
Republicans Attack Milwaukee County DA For Low Bail On Darrell Brooks Junior
Republicans are attacking Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm for the low bail that was set for Darrell Brooks Junior - the S-U-V driver accused of killing six people by driving through t...
Nov 26, 2021
Nine Injured in Amish Buggy Rear-End Crash in Taylor County
Authorities in north-central Wisconsin believe drugs and distracted driving are factors in a crash involving an Amish buggy that left nine people injured. The Taylor County Sheriff's Office says a car...
Nov 26, 2021 CucombreLibre / CC
Department Of Corrections Secretary Says Juvenile Prisons Won't Close For 4 Years
Wisconsin Department of Corrections Secretary Kevin Carr says the state's juvenile prisons for boys and girls in Irma can't close for at least four years - and possibly much longer. Carr says the dela...
Nov 24, 2021 michael scott / CC
Release Of Strategic Oil Reserves May Have Little Effect
A spokesperson for AAA Wisconsin says it remains to be seen if the release of 50-million barrels of oil from the country's strategic oil reserves has the intended effect. The Biden administration auth...
Nov 24, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
