Category Archives: State News
No Election Officials Will be Interviewed Today as Part of Investigation
Election officials in Wisconsin's five biggest cities say they are working to provide documents instead of coming to Madison for interviews today (October 15th). The documents are part of former Wisco...
Oct 15, 2021
Wausau Woman Sentenced To 7 Years For Distributing Child Porn
A federal judge is sentencing a Wausau woman to 7.5 years in prison for distributing child porn. Twenty-five-year-old Natalie J. Ticho pleaded guilty to the charges. Investigators told the court Ticho...
Oct 14, 2021 Jhaymesisviphotography / CC
Graduation Rates Rise at UW-Madison, Students Are Getting Degrees Faster
More students are graduating from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. UW Madison reports six- and four-year graduation rates at record highs. Freshmen who entered in 2015 had a six-year graduation...
Oct 14, 2021
Evers Orders Flags Lowered Friday to Honor Sailor Killed in Pearl Harbor Attack
Flags will be flying at half-staff Friday across Wisconsin in honor of a Navy sailor killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor. Navy Seaman 2nd Class Arthur Thinnes of Milwaukee was onboard the USS Oklahom...
Oct 14, 2021
Big Blue is the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin for 2021
The 140-ton Navy Crane nicknamed "Big Blue" built by Broadwind Heavy Fabricators in Manitowoc in conjunction with Konecranes, the city of Manitowoc and the state of Wisconsin has been voted the "Coole...
Oct 14, 2021
DEA Reports Big Jump In Availability Of Fake Prescription Pills
The U-S Drug Enforcement Agency is warning that two out of every five fake prescription pills contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. Federal agents are reporting a big jump in the availability...
Oct 14, 2021 Me / CC
Not Guilty Plea Entered On Woman's Behalf In Stabbing Case
A not guilty plea was entered on a woman's behalf during a preliminary hearing at the Dane County Courthouse Wednesday. 33-year-old Kania C. Quinn stood mute during the hearing in Madison. She's accus...
Oct 14, 2021
Wisconsin DCI Investigating Fatal Shooting During Chippewa County Traffic Stop
The Wisconsin Department of Justice D-C-I is investigating a fatal shooting during a Chippewa County traffic stop last week. Investigators say 30-year-old Lance Stelzer was operating a moped in the To...
Oct 14, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Madison High School Students Walk Out Of Class To Support Sexual Assault Victim
Students at Madison East High School walked out of class Wednesday morning to support a sexual assault victim. The students carried signs with messages like "we are not safe" and "kick him out." They ...
Oct 14, 2021 Jack Sem / CC
Preliminary Hearing Rescheduled For Chicago Man Accused In 1-Year-Old's Death
A preliminary hearing has been rescheduled for a Chicago man accused of abuse causing the death of a one-year-old boy. Antonio Homan faces one count of first-degree reckless homicide. His hearing was ...
Oct 14, 2021
