Category Archives: State News
WI Watchdog: Election Audit Demands Merely "Campaign Fodder"
A pro-democracy group said the latest attempt to pick apart Wisconsin's vote totals from the 2020 presidential election doesn't hold any merit. It hopes a separate review, expected later this year, wi...
Aug 14, 2021 Envelope containing voting ballot papers being sent by mail for absentee vote in presidential election
Release Of 2020 Census Numbers Starts Wisconsin Battle Over Redistricting
The release of detailed numbers from the 2020 Census will start the Wisconsin battle over political district boundaries. The state population grew by about four percent meaning it keeps its eight cong...
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Evers Says Decision On Vaccine Mandate For State Workers Could Come Next Week
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow rapidly, meaning a decision on a vaccinate mandate for Wisconsin state workers could come as soon as next week. Governor Tony Evers announced Thursday hi...
Aug 13, 2021
We Energies: All Customers Should Be Back Online By Saturday Afternoon
Officials will We Energies say all of their customers should be back online by Saturday afternoon (August 14th). Strong storms have moved out of the state. An estimated 225 thousand customers lost pow...
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Former County Treasurer Told To Get An Attorney Before Filing For Early Release
A former Eau Claire County treasurer has been told to hire an attorney before his petition for early release from prison can be considered. Larry Lokken appeared by Zoom Thursday from Thompson Correct...
Aug 13, 2021
Wisconsin Building Commission Approves $92M in State Projects
The Wisconsin Building Commission has approved more than $92 million in state projects. Commission members met Wednesday at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. The projects cover infrastructure work, from ...
Aug 12, 2021 frankieleon / CC
Six Straight Days Of Storms In At Least Some Areas Of Wisconsin
For six straight days, strong storms have hit at least some areas of Wisconsin. Trees and powerlines were knocked down overnight into Wednesday, interrupting electric service to about 180,000 customer...
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Report: Senator Johnson Switched Position On Tax Cut Bill To Benefit Donors
A new report says US Senator Ron Johnson was against the Trump tax cut bill, then switched sides when changes were made that benefited two of his biggest campaign donors. The investigative journalism ...
Aug 12, 2021
Capitol Debate On Critical Race Theory Lasts 7 Hours Wednesday
Sixty people registered to testify about legislation banning critical race theory during a Wednesday hearing lasting almost seven hours. Republican Senator Andre Jacque authored bills he says are aime...
Aug 12, 2021 David Berkowitz / CC
Amherst Man Charged With Running Over His Dad, Killing Him, Ready To Plead
The Amherst man charged with running over his father last year and killing him is ready to plea guilty. A plea hearing for Daniel Sullivan Junior is set for next week. He's charged with first-degree i...
Aug 12, 2021
