Category Archives: State News
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
UW-Green Bay Theatre & Music to Present Tony Winner and Broadway Hit Fun Home
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Theatre & Music programs have come together to produce the Broadway hit musical Fun Home. Running for one weekend only, Fun Home will open November 18th at 7:30 p...
Nov 13, 2021
Senator Jacque Thanks the Community for the Support During His Battle With COVID
Senator Andre Jacque is back to work following an extended battle with COVID-19. During an appearance on WOMT's Jim and Rick Show, Jacque said he has a little way to go physically, but he is feeling m...
Nov 13, 2021
DNR Announces $320,000 In Funding to Reduce Diesel Engine Emissions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for projects that reduce diesel emissions and improve Wisconsin's air quality. Approximately $320,000 is available to fund...
Nov 12, 2021
Legislature Gives Final Approval To Republican Redistricting Maps
The Wisconsin Legislature has given its final approval to Republican redistricting maps. The Assembly voted 60-to-38 along party lines Thursday. Democratic Governor Tony Evers has promised to veto the...
Nov 12, 2021
44 People Receive Medical Treatment After Chemical Smell Forces Evacuation In Spooner
Officials with the Spooner School District confirm that 44 people received medical treatment after a chemical odor forced the evacuation of the middle school Wednesday. Witnesses say it smelled like e...
Nov 12, 2021
Lake Mills Police Dog Leads Searchers To Two Missing Children
A Lake Mills police dog has led searchers to two missing children. They were reported missing at about 3:00 p-m Wednesday when temperatures were in the low 50s. Authorities were told the children, age...
Nov 12, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Milwaukee Man Who Shot Three Police Officers Charged With Attempted Homicide
The 33-year-old Milwaukee man accused of shooting three Wauwatosa police officers has made his initial court appearance. Kenneth Burney is charged with three counts of attempted first-degree intention...
Nov 12, 2021
Judge Says Closing Arguments In Rittenhouse Trial Could Be Held Monday
Kenosha County Judge Bruce Schroeder says closing arguments in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial could be given Monday. The defense rested Thursday after calling witnesses for two-and-a-half days. Prosecutor...
Nov 12, 2021 Blogtrepreneur / CC
