Category Archives: State News
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
Efforts Continue to Expand Voting Access in WI Jails
Wisconsin is one of many states where proposals have surfaced to restrict voting through new election policies. Voters' rights groups say lawmakers should be going in the opposite direction, by expand...
Apr 03, 2021 Vox Efx / CC
World Dairy Expo Switches Gears, Remains In Madison For 2021
The World Dairy Expo has decided it's better to keep the annual event in Madison. The organization had talked about moving to an alternative venue last month. Now, its board says it has received the i...
Apr 02, 2021 Jules Morgan / CC
Department Of Workforce Development Warns About Surge Of Fraudulent Activity
The state of Wisconsin is warning people about a surge of fraudulent activity concerning unemployment benefits this week. The Department of Workforce Development says people were being contacted by em...
Apr 02, 2021 Widjaya Ivan / CC
Springfield Man Who Shot At Deputies Charged With Attempted Homicide
A Springfield man being held in the Jackson County Jail is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide. Authorities say Gary Hughes fired shots at deputies when they contacted him at his ...
Apr 02, 2021
Eight Rescued From Burning Building In Brown Deer
Emergency responders rescued eight people from a burning building in Brown Deer Thursday morning (April 1st). North Shore Fire Rescue says the first call came in at about 9:30 a-m. Firefighters found ...
Apr 02, 2021
Lake Ferry Express Launches Next Month
The Lake Ferry Express launches next month, with four crossings between Milwaukee and Muskegon, Michigan every day. Tickets are on sale now for the service starting May 7th. The spring season runs May...
Apr 01, 2021 CC / Lake Express
Manitowoc County Health Officer: "Please Get Vaccinated As Soon As Possible"
Health Officials are somewhat concerned about the slight uptick in average daily COVID-19 cases being reported. Manitowoc County Health Officer Stephanie Lambert says that number has increased to abou...
Apr 01, 2021 CDC / Unsplash
Milwaukee Residents Say Work To Replace A Transformer Damaged Their Electronics
Residents of a Milwaukee neighborhood say utility workers who were replacing an electrical transformer were responsible for damaging their appliances and electronics. The work may have caused a power ...
Apr 01, 2021 Elizabeth / CC
Elections Commission Administrator Never Received Formal Complaint
The Wisconsin Elections Commission administrator says her office never received a formal complaint about the way the November election was conducted in Green Bay. Republican lawmakers have called for ...
Apr 01, 2021
