Category Archives: State News
DNR Announces $320,000 In Funding to Reduce Diesel Engine Emissions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for projects that reduce diesel emissions and improve Wisconsin's air quality. Approximately $320,000 is available to fund...
Nov 12, 2021
Legislature Gives Final Approval To Republican Redistricting Maps
The Wisconsin Legislature has given its final approval to Republican redistricting maps. The Assembly voted 60-to-38 along party lines Thursday. Democratic Governor Tony Evers has promised to veto the...
Nov 12, 2021
44 People Receive Medical Treatment After Chemical Smell Forces Evacuation In Spooner
Officials with the Spooner School District confirm that 44 people received medical treatment after a chemical odor forced the evacuation of the middle school Wednesday. Witnesses say it smelled like e...
Nov 12, 2021
Lake Mills Police Dog Leads Searchers To Two Missing Children
A Lake Mills police dog has led searchers to two missing children. They were reported missing at about 3:00 p-m Wednesday when temperatures were in the low 50s. Authorities were told the children, age...
Nov 12, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Milwaukee Man Who Shot Three Police Officers Charged With Attempted Homicide
The 33-year-old Milwaukee man accused of shooting three Wauwatosa police officers has made his initial court appearance. Kenneth Burney is charged with three counts of attempted first-degree intention...
Nov 12, 2021
Judge Says Closing Arguments In Rittenhouse Trial Could Be Held Monday
Kenosha County Judge Bruce Schroeder says closing arguments in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial could be given Monday. The defense rested Thursday after calling witnesses for two-and-a-half days. Prosecutor...
Nov 12, 2021 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Waukesha County Board Member Accused of Not Living in District
A former Waukesha County Board member is charged with a felony. An investigation finds former Waukesha County supervisor Kathleen Cummings didn't live in the district she represented for nearly a deca...
Nov 11, 2021 Paul Downey / CC
Defense Calls More Witnesses in Rittenhouse Homicide Trial
More defense witnesses are on the stand today (Thursday) in the Kenosha homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. One of them was use-of-force expert John Black, who was only supposed to testify about the t...
Nov 11, 2021
Wisconsin Man Who Accidentally Shot Sister to Death Sentenced to 5 Years In Prison
An Oconto County man who accidentally shot his sister to death last year has been sentenced to five years in prison. Christopher Halase had entered a no-contest plea to a charge of homicide by neglige...
Nov 11, 2021 tacit requiem (joanneQEscober ) / CC
Former Justice Investigating Election Gives Lawmakers An Update
The former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice investigating the 2020 presidential election has given state lawmakers an update. Michael Gableman said his investigation is expanding and he accused some pe...
Nov 11, 2021
