Category Archives: State News
Randall Cobb Announces His Return to Green Bay
The much-discussed return of Randall Cobb to Green Bay is officially happening. Former Green Bay Packers fan-favorite Randall Cobb is returning to 1265 Lombardi Avenue. Cobb announced on Twitter that ...
Jul 28, 2021 Kyle Engman / CC
Milwaukee Common Council Approves Settlement With Former Police Chief
The Milwaukee Common Council has given its approval to a $627,000 settlement with former Police Chief Alfonso Morales. The agreement comes after a lengthy legal battle dating back to last summer. Mora...
Jul 28, 2021 Paul Downey / CC
Governor Says "Kids Deserve Better" After Another Short Special Session
This time the special session lasted a reported 30 seconds. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers had called lawmakers back to Capitol Tuesday to add funding for education. After Assembly Speaker Robin Vos an...
Jul 28, 2021 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
Wisconsin Judge Rules Today on Whether to Charge Wauwatosa Officer
A Milwaukee County judge is scheduled to rule later today (July 28th) on whether to charge former Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah for killing a Black man. This involves a legal process rarely u...
Jul 28, 2021
Retired Jefferson County Firefighter Killed In Home Explosion
Authorities say a retired Jefferson County firefighter has died in a Tuesday afternoon home explosion. The victim's name hasn't been released. Emergency responders were called to the location in the T...
Jul 28, 2021 liz west / CC
Family Makes $20M Donation to Children's Wisconsin Hospital
A family foundation has made a $20 Million gift to Children's Wisconsin Hospital - the largest in the health system's history. Former Fiserv CEO Jeff Yabuki says the money will be used for the deliver...
Jul 27, 2021 Vitolda Klein / Unsplash
Elections Committee Promises "Comprehensive Forensic Examination" of Presidential Election
The Wisconsin Assembly Elections Committee will take a closer look at the ballots cast in last year's presidential election at polls in the state. Republican chairperson State Representative Janel Bra...
Jul 27, 2021 Envelope containing voting ballot papers being sent by mail for absentee vote in presidential election
Red Cross Speaks of Emergency Need for Blood Donors
The American Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise and deplete the nation's blood supply. Officials...
Jul 27, 2021 Tony Webster / CC
Lawmakers Meet To Attempt A Veto Override, While Governor Calls Special Session
Wisconsin legislators returned to the Capitol yesterday (July 26th) to deal with two items. It's possible nothing will come of this. Republicans want to override the governor's veto of a bill that wou...
Jul 27, 2021
DPI Calls Cedarburg Schools' Racial Harassment Investigation "Deficient"
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction calls a racial harassment investigation in Cedarburg Public Schools "deficient." Parent Jessie Machomvu had complained last year saying her bi-racial son...
Jul 27, 2021 Jack Sem / CC
