Category Archives: State News
Community Members Ask Shawano Superintendent Tough Questions During Meeting
Shawano School District Superintendent Randi Anderson was on the hot seat Tuesday night when an informational meeting was held at the high school. The district is reportedly facing a $2 million shortf...
Apr 21, 2022
Backers Of Legalizing Medical Marijuana Urge Lawmakers To Approve It
People pushing for the legalization of medical marijuana in Wisconsin had a chance to urge state lawmakers to move forward during a Wednesday hearing. That hearing was the latest sign that the state's...
Apr 21, 2022 Tomas de Aquino / CC
Sen. Jacque's Pretenders Face Penalties Act Signed into Law
Any individual falsely posing as a public officer or utility employee could now face felony charges under a measure signed into law recently. 1st District State Senator Andre Jacque is a co-author of ...
Apr 21, 2022
Two Eau Claire Police Officers Injured When Responding To Domestic Disturbance
Two Eau Claire police officers were injured while they were taking an intoxicated man into custody Monday night. One of the officers suffered a broken nose, a concussion, and an eye injury while 34-ye...
Apr 21, 2022 Tony Webster / CC
West Allis Man Faces Federal Charges For Racist Threats, Vandalism
A West Allis man is accused of breaking windows, slashing tires, and leaving racist notes for at least nine victims over the last two months. 54-year-old William McDonald is facing federal hate crime ...
Apr 21, 2022
Wisconsin Reports the 8th Highest Drunk Driving Rate in the Country
The State of Wisconsin is high on the list when it comes to drunk driving rates. According to a study conducted by Zutobi, Wisconsin has the 8th highest rate of DUI in the Country. The online resource...
Apr 20, 2022 Jim Kelly / CC
Report: Wisconsin Got Less Federal Pandemic Aid Than Most States
A report shows that Wisconsin got less federal pandemic aid than most other states. That report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum points out that research measuring federal revenue per capita - dating b...
Apr 20, 2022 CC Dmitry Demidko
Milwaukee City Government Makes History - Again - With Perez Election
Just a week after Cavalier Johnson was sworn in as Milwaukee's first elected Black mayor, Jose Perez became the first Latino to be elected president of the Common Council. Tuesday's vote for Perez was...
Apr 20, 2022
Former Foxconn Exec Blames Governor, Media, Business Climate For Project Failure
A former Foxconn executive blames the Evers administration, the Wisconsin media, and the business climate for the failure of the huge project in Mount Pleasant. Five years ago the Taiwan electronics g...
Apr 20, 2022
Former First Lady Michelle Obama's Brother & His Wife Are Suing Elite School
The brother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, Craig Robinson, and his wife are suing an elite private school in River Hills. The lawsuit alleges the University School of Milwaukee expelled the Robi...
Apr 20, 2022
