Category Archives: State News
Dane County Jail Tightens Mail Handling After Safety Alert
Deputies at the Dane County Jail are increasing safety measures when handling inmate mail after a warning from Cook County, Illinois. Officials there reported that some mail had been sprayed with purp...
Jul 22, 2025
Body Found in Milwaukee River Identified as Local Man
A body pulled from the Milwaukee River on Monday has been identified as 45-year-old John Papp. Friends say Papp was working at the Air and Water Show and was scheduled for an overnight shift at 10 p.m...
Jul 22, 2025 Tony Webster / CC
Jackson County Corrections Officer Arrested in Domestic Case
A Jackson County corrections officer is facing serious allegations following a reported domestic incident. Authorities say Christopher Loecken was arrested Sunday morning after his fiance called 911. ...
Jul 22, 2025
Wisconsin Sheriffs Entered, Then Rescinded, ICE Agreements
Newly released documents reveal that sheriffs in three Wisconsin counties entered into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The ACLU of Wisconsin obtained records showing th...
Jul 22, 2025 Photo: wikipedia
Driver Charged in Fatal Crash at Milwaukee Bus Stop
A high-speed crash during a police chase has led to criminal charges against a 27-year-old Milwaukee man. Police say Charles Chipley was driving at 106 mph when he lost control and slammed into a bus ...
Jul 21, 2025
La Crosse Police Searching for Missing 22-Year-Old Woman
Authorities in La Crosse are asking for the public's assistance in locating a 22-year-old woman. The woman, Eliotte Heinz, has been reported missing. She was last seen around 3:20 a.m. Sunday on the 5...
Jul 21, 2025
Milwaukee Shooting Leaves One Dead, Teen Injured
Police are investigating a fatal shooting near the Milwaukee School of Engineering. The Milwaukee Police Department says the incident took place early Saturday morning and has left one person dead and...
Jul 21, 2025
One Dead, Several Hurt in Dane County Wrong-Way Crash
A wrong-way driving SUV crash on Sunday resulted in one fatality and five injuries in Madison. The Wisconsin State Patrol reports that the SUV, which was traveling in the wrong lane, struck another ve...
Jul 21, 2025
Rep. Tittl and Sen. Jacque Introduce Access to Original Birth Certificate Bill
Two Eastern Wisconsin legislators are teaming up for a new bill. Representative Paul Tittl of Manitowoc and Senator Andre Jacque of New Franken have introduced a bill allowing adopted children who hav...
Jul 20, 2025
Hartford Man Accused of Forcing Wife into Game of Russian Roulette
A Hartford man is facing serious charges after allegedly forcing his wife to participate in a game of Russian Roulette. Police say Archie Bonilla-Santiago loaded a revolver with one bullet and pulled ...
Jul 18, 2025
