Category Archives: State News
Gov. Evers Vetoes Sen. LeMahieu's Bill on Child Transportation in Non-School Bus Vehicles
A bill created by Wisconsin's Senate Majority Leader has been vetoed by Governor Evers. 9th District State Senator Devin LeMahieu introduced Assembly 699 on December 2nd. The bill would have raised th...
Apr 8, 2026
Regents Vote on UW President's Future
The president of Wisconsin's public university system is being expelled. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted last night to fire Jay Rothman following roughly 20 minutes of private dis...
Apr 8, 2026
Madison Woman's Trial Date Set in Dog Death Case
A Madison woman is heading to trial in connection to the deaths of several dogs. Judith Wiesner will be back in court in September, charged with leaving seven Great Danes in a hot van last September. ...
Apr 8, 2026
Taylor Claims Supreme Court Seat
Chris Taylor appears set to be a new justice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Unofficial results show Taylor ran away with the race and secured roughly 60 percent of the vote as of late last night. Lo...
Apr 8, 2026
Does Potty Training Have You Overwhelmed? MPL's "Potty Training 101" Can Help!
Article submitted by Amanda Duerschmidt, Registered Nurse, Froedert Holy Family Pediatrics Hello! My name is Amanda Duerschmidt, Registered Nurse with Froedtert Holy Family Pediatrics he...
Apr 7, 2026
Confessions of a Serial Hobbyist-Making Interesting Stuff at MPL's Teen Hang-Out ArtLab
Article submitted by MPL's Teen Associate, Kristin Keck I'm Kristin Keck, the Teen Services associate at Manitowoc Public Library, and I'm a packrat. I like stuff, especially stuff I can...
Apr 7, 2026
UW President Faces Termination Vote
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents could move to fire the system president. A hearing has been scheduled today to determine the fate of President Jay Rotham, who has reportedly refused an of...
Apr 7, 2026
Judge Denies Dugan's Motion to Overturn Conviction
Former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan is losing another fight in court. A motion to overturn her conviction for obstructing federal immigration agents was denied by a judge yesterda...
Apr 7, 2026
Two Waukesha Children Hit By Car
Two Waukesha children are recovering after being hit by a car outside a restaurant. Police were called to the Golden Corral on Arcadian Avenue on Sunday afternoon on reports of a vehicle collision. Th...
Apr 7, 2026 Andrew Malone / CC
Iowa Co. Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Husband
An Iowa County woman accused of killing her estranged husband is pleading not guilty. Kelli Nechkash is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of Todd Nechkash Senior, court recor...
Apr 7, 2026
