Category Archives: State News
Everest Metro Police Wound Man, Find Woman's Body
Everest Metro Police were called to an apartment building Friday morning (April 23rd) at about 3:30 a-m by a woman requesting assistance. When officers went inside the building they heard a woman scre...
Apr 26, 2021 Daniel / CC
Human Remains Found Along Highway 53 In Onalaska Sunday Morning
Two people picking up trash along Highway 53 in Onalaska Sunday morning reported finding what they thought could be a dead body. Police confirmed the discovery of human remains, saying it appeared tha...
Apr 26, 2021
Blake Supporters Hold Kenosha Rally, Call For Officer Who Shot Him To Be Fired
Supporters of Jacob Blake Junior are demanding the officer who shot him in the back be fired. Kenosha Police Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Blake seven times last August, paralyzing him from the waist do...
Apr 26, 2021
COVID Shots Not Required at UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee
Students on the University of Wisconsin System's two largest campuses will not need a coronavirus shot to return to class this fall. The chancellors at UW-Madison and Milwaukee say COVID vaccinations ...
Apr 25, 2021 Jason Dean / CC
National Volunteer Week: BBB Tips for Choosing the Right Charity
This week was National Volunteer Week. This provides recognition to all the individuals that help charities and others through their generous donation of time. It has been estimated by the Corporation...
Apr 25, 2021 Joel Muniz / Unsplash
Romance Scam Dupes Daters with the Promise of a "Sugar Momma"
If someone is offering money for nothing, there's probably a catch, right? In this new twist on a romance scam, a con artist offers to become your "sugar momma" (or "sugar daddy") and pay your bills. ...
Apr 25, 2021 Allef Vinicius / Unsplash
Road America Installs Decorative Benches to Remind Visitors to Turn Their Passion into Profession
As part of ongoing efforts to improve America's National Park of Speed, Road America installed 15 benches over the off-season around the 640-acre expansive property for fans to enjoy. However, each be...
Apr 25, 2021
Wisconsin Army National Guard Crowns 2021 Best Warrior Competition Winners
A select group of 20 Soldiers in the Wisconsin Army National Guard competed in the 2021 State Best Warrior Competition April 16-18 at Fort McCoy. Ten non-commissioned officers and 10 Soldiers of the W...
Apr 25, 2021 Wisconsin National Guard photo by Spc. Anya Hanson
18-Year-Old Portage Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting A Child
An 18-year-old Portage man is being held in the Columbia County Jail on charges he sexually assaulted a child. William Gneiser could face up to 40 years in prison if he is convicted on all seven felon...
Apr 24, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
American Cancer Society Celebrating National Cancer Control Month
April is National Cancer Control Month, and the American Cancer Society is celebrating by continuing to work to reduce the cancer burden. According to the ACS, cancer control focuses on reducing the n...
Apr 24, 2021 SITS Girls / CC
