Category Archives: State News
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
Man Charged With Six Homicide Counts Expected To Change His Plea
When he returns to Dane County Court in July Eric Mehring is expected to change his plea. He faces six homicide charges - three counts of second-degree reckless homicide and three counts of homicide b...
Apr 20, 2022
Powerball Celebrates 30 Years in Wisconsin This Week
The Powerball jackpot lottery game is celebrating 30 years of existence, including here in Wisconsin. Ticket sales for the game began on April 22, 1992 in Wisconsin, replacing the original incarnation...
Apr 19, 2022
GOP Could Gain A Veto-Proof Majority In The Legislature - But It Won't Be Easy
Republicans could gain a veto-proof majority in the Wisconsin Legislature if things go right this fall, but an expert says it won't be easy. The maps approved by the Wisconsin Supreme Court have opene...
Apr 19, 2022
Milwaukee Woman Pleads Guilty To Hiding The Death Of Her Newborn Daughter
When she is sentenced in August a Milwaukee woman faces up to 18 months in prison. 45-year-old Karin Luttinen entered a guilty plea to one felony count of concealing the death of a child Monday. The b...
Apr 19, 2022
Woman, Son Tell Madison Police They Were Shot With Pellet Gun While Walking
A woman and her son tell Madison police they were shot with a pellet while they were out walking just before 8:00 p.m Sunday. They say someone in an older blue vehicle stuck a firearm through the back...
Apr 19, 2022
Authorities Are Looking For Man & Woman Who Failed To Show Up In Court
Authorities say they are looking for a man and woman who have failed to show up in court. 26-year-old Arkeem Ashley and 22-year-old Estefania Martinez were arrested two years ago when their seven-week...
Apr 19, 2022 Row of police cars, with blue and red flashing sirens. selective focus
Eyeglasses Bill Authored by Two Area Legislators Signed into Law
A bill written by two local legislators has been signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. The Eyeglasses Bill was co-authored by 25th Assembly District Representative Paul Tittl and 1st District State ...
Apr 18, 2022
Purchase Of Verso Paper Mill Offers Wisconsin Rapids Hope For New Start
The official purchase of the Verso paper mill offers Wisconsin Rapids hope it will be restarted and hundreds of lost jobs will return. Mayor Shane Blaser says so far there have been no discussions wit...
Apr 18, 2022 Jenni C / CC
March Unemployment/Jobs Numbers Set New Wisconsin Records
The Department of Workforce Development reports Wisconsin's unemployment and jobs numbers set records in March. The state's preliminary unemployment rate dropped to an all-time low of 2.8 percent. Wit...
Apr 18, 2022
