Category Archives: State News
Lawsuit Over Federal Aid Underscores Barriers for BIPOC Farmers
Wisconsin is at the center of a lawsuit targeting federal debt relief for farmers of color. The suit was filed this spring by a Wisconsin-based conservative law group. The plaintiffs argued specialize...
Jul 25, 2021 Heiko Janowski / Unsplash
Wisconsin FFA Foundation Establishes Jeff Hicken Memorial Fund
The Wisconsin FFA Foundation has established the Jeff Hicken Memorial Fund, in honor of the State Advisor who passed away on June 18. A former member of the Lomira FFA and former Wisconsin FFA State S...
Jul 24, 2021
Sheboygan Named in List of Top Cities Where Manufacturing is Thriving
AdvisorSmith, a New York-based company that specializes in insurance information for business owners, recently released a list of the top cities where manufacturing is thriving, and Sheboygan made the...
Jul 24, 2021
BBB Scam Alert: Need A New Driveway? Look Out for Asphalt Paving Scams
If your driveway needs paving or repairs, don't trust just anyone to do the job. BBB Scam Tracker has numerous reports of unscrupulous contractors who trick homeowners with supposedly good deals. Home...
Jul 24, 2021 anneheathen / CC
Certification Exam Changes for Commercial Pesticide Applicators
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces changes to the certification exam for commercial pesticide applicators. The temporary online certification exam...
Jul 24, 2021 dr.larsbergmann / CC
Bill Could Restrict WI Cities From Suing Over 'Forever Chemicals'
Wisconsin policymakers are looking to provide more aid to towns and cities faced with contamination cleanup of so-called "forever chemicals," but opponents say it comes with a stipulation that could h...
Jul 24, 2021 By Vijay Kumar Koulampet // commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27024740
World's Largest Formation Of Civilian Aircraft Takes Off Saturday From La Crosse
About 100 private aircraft will take off from French Island this weekend on the way to the E-A-A AirVenture in Oshkosh. It's being called the world's largest formation of civilian Aircraft at La Cross...
Jul 23, 2021 Martin Pettitt / CC
Invasion Of Mayflies Takes Over Nekoosa Gas Station
The mayflies visit Wisconsin annually, but not like this. Millions of them took over a Nekoosa gas station this week. They piled on top of each other on the pumps and the store. One store employee sai...
Jul 23, 2021 oliver.dodd / CC
No Injuries Reported In Crash Of Small Plane Near Baraboo Airport
Authorities in Sauk County say no one was injured in the crash of a small plane near Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells Regional Airport. The plane hit the ground and flipped on its top shortly after 7:00 p-m Th...
Jul 23, 2021 Daniel / CC
Most New COVID-19 Cases Are People Who Aren't Fully Vaccinated
Public health officials confirm it - the vast majority of Wisconsin's new COVID-19 cases come from people who are not fully vaccinated. Department of Health Services communicable disease specialist Do...
Jul 23, 2021
