Category Archives: State News
Wildfire Burns 40 Acres, 3 Buildings in Burnett County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports a wildfire southwest of Yellow Lake in Burnett County was brought under control, but not before it did some damage. The fire burned 40 acres of la...
Apr 05, 2021 liz west / CC
Wisconsinites 16 and Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Shots
Anyone 16 and older in Wisconsin is now eligible to receive a COVID-19 shot starting today (Monday). The state department of health services says to schedule the shot as soon as possible. In Wisconsin...
Apr 05, 2021 CDC / Unsplash
University Of Wisconsin Disables Anti-Cheating Software
Student complaints have led the University of Wisconsin-Madison to disable part of its digital anti-cheating software. Some students said it didn't recognize their darker skin tones. The university be...
Apr 05, 2021 Jason Dean / CC
Controlled Burn In Dane County Not So Controlled; Barn Burned To Ground
The Dane County Sheriff's Office reports a controlled burn went out of control Sunday evening, destroying a rundown barn. The incident was reported just before 6:00 p-m in the Town of Dunkirk. Investi...
Apr 05, 2021 liz west / CC
Lomira Driver Charged With OWI, Kicking Deputy, Trying To Bite Nurse
A Lomira woman faces at least nine charges after being stopped Friday night just before 10:30 p-m. A Racine County deputy saw the driver almost hit a median wall after a 9-1-1 caller had reported a re...
Apr 05, 2021
Brookfield Woman To Spend Time In Jail For Dragging Puppy To Death
A Brookfield woman who dragged her parents' puppy to death has been sentenced to a year in jail after pleading no contest to felony mistreatment of animals. Investigators say 48-year-old Rebecca Schro...
Apr 05, 2021
Milwaukee-Area Authorities Still Looking For Father Who Took His Two Children
Milwaukee-area authorities are still looking for the 36-year-old father who is accused of taking off with his two children. An Amber Alert was canceled late Sunday after police say two-year-old Winter...
Apr 05, 2021 Row of police cars, with blue and red flashing sirens. selective focus
Spring is Here! Time for Contractor Scams
Use caution when hiring a home improvement contractor. Scams abound, especially following a major storm, flood, or other weather events when many homeowners are trying to repair their houses. But cont...
Apr 04, 2021 Oregon Department of Transportation / CC
Bikes, Beds, and Bar Stool Included in March Keep Your Kids Safe Report
A total of seven items were included in the March iteration of the DATCP's Keep Your Kids Safe report. The following items were recalled. You can click the link to learn more about each recall. Haro B...
Apr 04, 2021
BBB Tip: Finding the Right Landscaping and Lawn Care Pro Can Save You Time and Money
A beautiful lawn can be both appealing and environmentally friendly, but it can take a lot of work and be a tricky project to do yourself. Caring for a yard under the best of circumstances can still b...
Apr 04, 2021 Phil Roeder / CC
