Category Archives: State News
Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of Child Sex Trafficking Victim Who Killed Trafficker
The Wisconsin Second District Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a child sex trafficking victim who killed her trafficker. The panel said last week that 20-year-old Chrystul Kizer can argue that R...
Jun 07, 2021 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Six Democrats Tell Party Faithful Why They're Best Choice to Take Senator Johnson's Seat
The Democratic primary is still 14 months away, but five announced candidates and one who's about to join the race told party members why they are the best choice to take Senator Ron Johnson's seat ne...
Jun 07, 2021 DonkeyHotey / CC
16 Items Included in May's Keep Your Kids Safe Report
There were a whopping 16 items for children included in the latest Keep Your Kids Safe Report from the DATCP. Click the link next to each item to learn more. TJX Recalls Infant Sleep Bags Due to Suffo...
Jun 06, 2021
AAA: The 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers Have Begun
Memorial Day weekend marked the unofficial start of summer and unfortunately a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Nationwide, more than 30 percent of deaths involving teen drivers occurs during...
Jun 06, 2021 Marvin Kuo / CC
A Helping Hand for WI Domestic-Violence Survivors, Post-Pandemic
In Wisconsin and across the country, there's been a spike in domestic-violence reports during the pandemic. Since lockdowns have eased now, advocates for survivors say policymakers should look toward ...
Jun 05, 2021
DATCP Secretary Designee Encourages Wisconsinites to Celebrate Wisconsin's Dairy Future
The following is an op-ed, written by Randy Romanski, the DATCP Secretary-designee. In Wisconsin, June Dairy Month is certainly something to celebrate. Wisconsin's economic future and the long-term vi...
Jun 05, 2021
DNR Seeking Public Input on Strategic Analysis of Door Peninsula
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the strategic analysis of existing and alternative approaches to coastal management on the Door Peninsula under high and ...
Jun 05, 2021 Deb Nystrom / CC
Wisconsin CASA Hosting a Collection Drive to Help Children Thrive
As the Wisconsin CASA Association approaches the second anniversary of its My Stuff, My Bag initiative, the child advocacy organization is holding a monthly collection drive for items most in need. Th...
Jun 05, 2021
DNR Reminds Fishermen and Women to Drain Livewells and Fish Buckets
As Wisconsinites head out to find their adventure during the upcoming Free Fun Weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging boaters and anglers to drain their livewells and f...
Jun 04, 2021 Ravi Shah / CC
UW-Platteville School Of Education Offers To Help Pay Off Student Loans
The School of Education at U-W-Platteville is offering to help pay off the loans taken out by its students. The Loan Repayment Assistance Program applies to federal student, parent PLUS, and private a...
Jun 04, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
