Category Archives: State News
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
Jersey Mike's Subs Donates $300,000 to Matching Campaign to Support Wreaths Across America
Jersey Mike's Subs has made a generous donation to the nonprofit, Wreaths Across America. The $300,000 check will go toward helping the organization sponsor 40,000 veterans' wreaths for placement this...
Nov 14, 2021 Kzoo Cowboy / CC
Nursing Homes Down 221,000 Jobs Since Start Of Pandemic
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across the country that provide ca...
Nov 14, 2021 Maryland GovPics / CC
BBB Director Speaks About Scams
The Northeast Wisconsin Regional Director of the Better Business Bureau urged caution be taken should area residents be contacted about alleged IRS Grant scams. Susan Bach of Appleton tells us those t...
Nov 13, 2021 Widjaya Ivan / CC
Infrastructure Plan to Boost Broadband Access for WI Families
In national rankings, Wisconsin has not always fared well in closing the digital divide, especially in rural areas, but advocates of the new federal infrastructure plan say now that it's a 'go,' the s...
Nov 13, 2021 CC / Thomas Jensen
WI Program Connects Black Farmers to Grain Market
Federal data show the farming industry is older and mostly white, and an emerging Wisconsin program could open more pathways by training for small grain production, in an effort to remove barriers for...
Nov 13, 2021 Benjamin Davies / Unsplash
