Category Archives: State News
Authorities Hold One Suspect In Kenosha Shooting That Left Three Dead, Three Wounded
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office says a suspect in a Sunday (April 18th) shooting that left three men dead and three others wounded has been taken into custody. No names have been released yet. The...
Apr 19, 2021 Row of police cars, with blue and red flashing sirens. selective focus
WI Group: Multiple Ways to Weigh In On Wolf Hunt
This week, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources began gathering public input on a new gray wolf management plan following the controversy over February's court-ordered wolf hunt. An advocacy ...
Apr 18, 2021 Closeup of the eyes of a wolf at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center at 201 S Canyon Street in West Yellowstone, Montana on July 28, 2013
BBB Tip: Buying and Servicing your HVAC Systems
As the weather warms, you may be thinking about buying or servicing your existing heating and air conditioning system. The total cost of any appliance, including heating and cooling systems, has three...
Apr 18, 2021 Elizabeth / CC
Despite Obstacles, Gun-Control Advocates See Hope
There's a renewed push for gun-control measures in Wisconsin and at the federal level, with President Joe Biden's executive actions this week. Advocates of the plans say longstanding opposition...
Apr 18, 2021 Back view of man in shorts and teeshirt with hat and backpack at gun control rally with a sign that says LOVE KIDS - Ban ARs not guns in front of blurred out crowd and stadium
Two Bills Written by Senator Jacque Take Steps Toward Passing
A pair of bills penned by Senator Andre Jacque of De Pere are one step closer to being signed into law. The Senate recently passed a legislation that would allow for charitable groups across Wisconsin...
Apr 17, 2021
Labor Leaders Urge Crackdowns on Tax Fraud in Construction
April 15th is traditionally known as Tax Day, and in states like Wisconsin, union leaders are raising awareness about tax fraud in the construction industry. A new study by the Midwest Economic Policy...
Apr 17, 2021
In-Person Classes Start In Milwaukee; Many School Buses Not Running
A bus driver shortage is why 80 buses didn't run about 160 routes in Milwaukee as in-person classes started this week. Many students were left waiting and parents were forced to scramble to get them t...
Apr 16, 2021 Tomash Devenishek / CC
Wisconsin Utilities Disconnection Moratorium Has Ended
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission is urging anyone with an outstanding bill for utilities to make payment arrangements or apply for financial assistance. The state's utility disconnection morato...
Apr 16, 2021 Vinovin / CC
GOP Senate Leader: Not Enough Republicans Support Legalizing Marijuana
Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says not enough members of his Republican party support the legalization of marijuana. That means it won't happen in Wisconsin any time soon. LeMahieu p...
Apr 16, 2021 Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu
Shooting Suspect Turns Herself In To Madison Police
A 19-year-old shooting suspect has turned herself in to Madison police. Authorities had been searching for Siara Williams after the incident Tuesday afternoon. Williams has been booked into the Dane C...
Apr 16, 2021
