Category Archives: State News
Children's Hospital: Two More Children Hurt During Waukesha Parade Returns Home
Doctors at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin report two more children hurt during the Waukesha Christmas Parade have been allowed to return home. Seven children are still being treated at the hospital....
Nov 29, 2021 Matt Madd / CC
DATCP Announces Retirement of Food and Recreational Safety Administrator Steve Ingham
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the retirement of Steve Ingham, administrator for the Division of Food and Recreational Safety. His last da...
Nov 28, 2021
Nursing Homes Down 221,000 Jobs Since Start Of Pandemic
In case you missed it, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a report showing that long-term care facilities are suffering from the worst la...
Nov 28, 2021
UW Expert: Rittenhouse Verdict Could Add to Pain From Bias
The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict continues to evoke a range of emotions from the public. A University of Wisconsin expert says the outcome could have lasting effects on marginalized residents who already ...
Nov 27, 2021 Jason Dean / CC
BBB Scam Alert: Fake Deals On Gaming Consoles Trick Holiday Shoppers
With many people shopping for gifts on a budget this holiday season, scammers are taking advantage of the demand for pricey gaming consoles by promoting fake deals for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, an...
Nov 27, 2021 Mecandes / CC
DATCP Secretary: Protect Yourself This Holiday Season
The following is an open letter written by DATCP Secretary Romanski. The holiday season is here. While many take this opportunity to be thankful, share with others, support local small businesses, or ...
Nov 27, 2021 Randy Romanski
USDA Builds Pandemic Support for Certified Organic and Transitioning Operations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses to agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic...
Nov 27, 2021
Local Craftsmen Build Wheelchair Ramp For Waukesha Parade Victims
A team of local craftsmen are helping some of the victims injured in the Waukesha Christmas parade crash. A volunteer crew is building a handicap-accessible ramp at the home of the Perez family. The m...
Nov 26, 2021
What Exactly Would The Proposed Marijuana Legislation Do?
Last week, both sides of the political aisle in Wisconsin joined forces to create a Marijuana reform bill. Local Representatives Paul Tittl of Manitowoc and Shae Sortwell put their names on the bill, ...
Nov 26, 2021 Tomas de Aquino / CC
Republicans Attack Milwaukee County DA For Low Bail On Darrell Brooks Junior
Republicans are attacking Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm for the low bail that was set for Darrell Brooks Junior - the S-U-V driver accused of killing six people by driving through t...
Nov 26, 2021
