Category Archives: State News
Fatal Crash in Manitowoc County
A 70-year-old Illinois man is dead following a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in the Town of Kossuth. Manitowoc County Sheriff Dan Hartwig says a preliminary investigation indicates that the male dr...
Nov 15, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Milwaukee Says "Twenty Is Plenty"
The latest idea being pursued as Milwaukee continues to deal with reckless driving is a program called "Twenty is Plenty." Now, the baseline speed limit in Wisconsin's largest city is 25 miles an hour...
Nov 15, 2021 Matthias Ripp / CC
Madison City Clerk Says Legislature's Subpoena Puts Her In A Bad Spot
Madison's city clerk says the Wisconsin Senate's subpoena puts her in a bad spot. Maribeth Witzel-Behl says it gives her the choice of risking federal prosecution for violating election laws - or defy...
Nov 15, 2021
11-Year-Old Girl Only Survivor Of Plane Crash On Michigan's Beaver Island
An 11-year-old girl is the only survivor of a weekend plane crash on Beaver Island in Lake Michigan. The pilot and three passengers were killed. Authorities report the victims were Gaylord realtor Mik...
Nov 15, 2021 Daniel / CC
Family Says Human Remains Found At High Cliff State Park Are Their Missing Relative
Family members say the human remains found at High Cliff State Park are their missing relative, Starkie Swenson. The remains were found in late September by two hikers. Swenson is a Neenah man who wen...
Nov 15, 2021 CC / Kat Wilcox
Rittenhouse Trial Nears Its End With Closing Arguments
The murder trial for Illinois teenager Kyle Rittenhouse is nearing its end as closing arguments are offered this morning (November 15th). The Kenosha County jury should begin deliberations later today...
Nov 15, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Meijer Contributes Extra $1 Million to its Simply Give Food Pantry Partners
As part of its ongoing commitment to support its communities during the pandemic, Meijer announced today that it's giving an extra $1 million to its Simply Give food pantry partners across the Midwest...
Nov 14, 2021
Avoid Late Fee When Renewing Your Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reminding individuals with a commercial pesticide applicator license expiring on December 31st, that they must have th...
Nov 14, 2021 Gilberto Taccari / CC
Port of Green Bay Remains on Pace to Reach Annual Tonnage Target
With nearly 230,000 tons of cargo shipped through the Port of Green Bay in October, shipments have now reached 1,575,114 tons for 2021. That puts the Port well within reach of its annual target of 2 m...
Nov 14, 2021
The Holidays Are Here, And So Are Toy Scams
Every year, there are always a few "must-have" toys on most kids' holiday wish lists. The toy sells out fast and becomes expensive and hard to find. On top of that, the microchip shortage has parents ...
Nov 14, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
