Category Archives: State News
Search For Missing Woman Brings Divers, Cadaver Dogs To Pond
The search for a missing Dane County woman, who is the wife of a Manitowoc County native, has brought divers and cadaver dogs to a pond. The sheriff's office was flying a drone over the pond Thursday ...
Jul 23, 2021
28-Year-Old Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Milwaukee Explosion
Police say a 28-year-old man suffered serious injuries Wednesday when a Milwaukee house exploded and burned. The victim's name hasn't been released, but authorities say he was hospitalized with burn i...
Jul 22, 2021 trec_lit / CC
Friday is Final Day to Sign Up for Conservation Reserve Program
Friday is the final day for eligible producers to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program. The Farm Service Agency says it has made some changes to make the program more appealing. The CRP was si...
Jul 22, 2021
Wisconsin To Receive $400M As Part Of National Opioid Settlement
Wisconsin's share of the national opioid settlement is expected to be about $400 million. The three largest drug distribution companies and drugmaker Johnson and Johnson agreed Wednesday to a settleme...
Jul 22, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Judge Throws Out Hate Crime Enhancer Against Woman Who Spat On Black Teen
A Milwaukee County judge has thrown out a hate crime enhancer in the case against a woman who spat on a Black teenager. The incident happened in Shorewood last year. Stephanie Rapkin is still charged ...
Jul 22, 2021
New Mexico Man Charged With Using Facebook To Entice Minor To Have Sex With Him
A New Mexico man is charged with using Facebook messenger to entire a minor to have sex with him. 32-year-old Matthew D. Engelhardt is accused of traveling to Janesville last month for sex. He was tak...
Jul 22, 2021
Three People Wounded During Milwaukee Celebration Of NBA Title
Milwaukee police say three people were wounded during a pair of shooting incidents in the downtown area Wednesday as people were celebrating the Bucks winning the N-B-A Championship. Both happened sho...
Jul 22, 2021
Silver Alert Issued for Missing Oshkosh Woman
*UPDATE* 1:09 PM Wednesday: Georgia has been safely located. ORIGINAL STORY: A Silver Alert has been issued for Georgia Pinkerton, 84 years old, Female, White, 5'01" 175, who is missing from th...
Jul 21, 2021
Coalition Of Great Lakes Mayors Say They Need Federal Assistance
More than 120 U-S and Canadian mayors say coastal damage from climate change will cost more than $2 billion over the next five years. High water levels on the Great Lakes and more severe storms are to...
Jul 21, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Officials Warn Air Quality Compromised By Canadian Wildfires
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reporting air quality in parts of the state has reached unhealthy levels. Children, older adults, and people with cardiac or respiratory issues are bei...
Jul 21, 2021 Mahesh Kularatne / CC
