Category Archives: State News
Badgers Defense Second In Nation - Coach Says They Need To Improve
The Badgers defense ranks second in the nation after two games, giving up just over 194 yards per outing. Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard says his players need to improve. Wisconsin has a record of...
Sep 21, 2021
Head Of 2020 Election Investigation Says He Will Compel Local Officials To Comply
The head of the Republican-backed investigation into the 2020 Wisconsin presidential election says he will compel local officials to comply with his requests. Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Mi...
Sep 21, 2021
Strong Storms Do Damage In Western Wisconsin
The National Weather Service will conduct a preliminary storm survey of areas in western Wisconsin today (September 21st) to determine if a tornado touched down near Strum. Severe weather passed throu...
Sep 21, 2021 texaus1 / CC
Rice Lake Man Identified As The One Who Barricaded Himself In Motel For 11 Hours
The Polk County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who barricaded himself in a Balsam Lake motel for 11 hours last week. Deputies say 39-year-old Eric Keesen killed himself before the Thursday st...
Sep 21, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Wisconsin Judicial System Steal Dealing With Aftermath Of Pandemic Shutdown
The Wisconsin judicial system is still dealing with the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic shutdown. Courthouses were closed and most proceedings came to a complete halt starting in March of last y...
Sep 20, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Five People Stranded In Canoe Rescued From La Crosse River
The La Crosse Fire Department says crews rescued five people stranded in a canoe on the La Crosse River Saturday evening. No injuries were reported. The Incident happened near Red Cloud Park shortly b...
Sep 20, 2021 Brian / CC
Congresswoman Moore Calls On Military To Investigate Allegations At Fort McCoy
Congresswoman Gwen Moore is calling on the military to investigate allegations of mistreatment among the Afghan refugees being housed at Fort McCoy. The Wisconsin Democrat wrote a letter saying she an...
Sep 20, 2021
Hearing Set For Next Month On Remaining Questions About Rittenhouse Trial
A hearing has been set for next month concerning questions about evidence allowed in the Kyle Rittenhouse double-murder trial. Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder ruled that prosecutors can't...
Sep 20, 2021
Man Killed While Walking His Horse In Mineral Point
A 55-year-old man has been killed while walking his horse in Mineral Point. Authorities in Iowa County think the driver who hit Craig Cheney Friday just after 6:00 p-m was intoxicated. Cheney was walk...
Sep 20, 2021
WI Caregivers: Poll Underscores Need for 'Build Back Better'
New polling data from a dozen states, including Wisconsin, show public support for a key part of the Biden administration's economic agenda. Groups that advocate for caregivers hope it translates into...
Sep 19, 2021
