Category Archives: State News
Milwaukee Superintendent Doesn't Anticipate Another Early Dismissal
The leader of Milwaukee Public Schools says he doesn't expect students to be dismissed early again today (August 26th). Superintendent Keith Posley says the need to let students out due to heat illust...
Aug 26, 2021
Rittenhouse Attorney Says He Can't Say Who Paid Because He Doesn't Know
The attorney for accused killer Kyle Rittenhouse says he can't say who donated to his client's defense because he doesn't know. Kenosha County prosecutors filed a motion last week seeking a list of pe...
Aug 26, 2021
Governor Evers Visits Fort McCoy, Gives Clothing and Diapers to Afghan Refugees
Governor Tony Evers visited Fort McCoy yesterday (August 25th) to learn about the arrival of Afghan refugees in western Wisconsin. The governor received an update on planning, medical processing, and ...
Aug 26, 2021
ARPA Grant Programs Aimed At Helping Wisconsin Communities Recover
Two grant programs aimed at helping Wisconsin communities build long-term economic recovery will be funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act - known as ARPA (AR puh). $200 million will be availa...
Aug 25, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Outagamie County Zoning Committee Approves Big Project - Some Residents Unhappy
Not everybody is happy that an Outagamie County zoning committee has approved plans for a fertilizer blender plant. New Ag Services wants to build the 19,000 square-foot facility in the town of Center...
Aug 25, 2021
Fugitive Sex Offender Jailed In Green County After Hanging Around Schools
A fugitive sex offender wanted in Montana has been jailed in Green County after he was reported to be acting suspiciously. Todd Heitkemper was arrested after Green County officials found his name on t...
Aug 25, 2021
Construction Worker Killed By Lightning Strike, Co-Worker Injured
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says a 60-year-old construction worker was killed by a lightning strike Tuesday morning, while a co-worker was injured. Deputies and Menomonie Fire and Rescue responde...
Aug 25, 2021 John Fowler / CC
Grothman, Comer Demand Answers Regarding Tax Dollars Intended to Help the Afghan People
Congressmen Glen Grothman and James Comer continue to probe into the situation in Afghanistan, this time asking about money. The duo sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Attorne...
Aug 25, 2021
Senator Ron Johnson, 5 Republican State Lawmakers Visit Fort McCoy
U-S Senator Ron Johnson and five Republican state lawmakers will visit Fort McCoy today (Wednesday) to hear about plans for housing Afghan refugees. Two military veterans who served in Afghanistan wil...
Aug 25, 2021
Woman Working At Prairie Du Chien Library Describes Loud Encounter With Politician
A female staff member working at the Prairie du Chien Memorial Library is talking about a loud encounter with a Republican congressional candidate earlier this year. Kerrigan Trautsch says it happened...
Aug 24, 2021
