Category Archives: State News
Judge Finds Probable Cause to Charge Ex-Wauwatosa Officer Mensah in Fatal Shooting
A Milwaukee County judge says there is probable cause to charge ex-Wauwatosa officer Joseph Mensah in the 2016 killing of Jay Anderson, Junior. Circuit Judge Glen Yamahiro charged Mensah today (Wednes...
Jul 28, 2021
Big Storms to Affect Most of Wisconsin Tonight into Thursday Morning
Possible storms are on their way to much of Wisconsin tonight, with the Lakeshore area and southwest Wisconsin expecting the worst of the storm. The main danger of the storm is likely to arrive after ...
Jul 28, 2021 texaus1 / CC
Rep. Paul Tittl Supports Workforce Recovery Legislation in Veto Override Attempt
Representative Paul Tittl of Manitowoc voted to override Governor Evers' veto of the bill that ended Wisconsin's enhanced unemployment payments and push unemployed individuals to return to work as bus...
Jul 28, 2021
Steven Avery's Request for New Trial Denied by Court of Appeals
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has rejected a request by Steven Avery for a new trial and a hearing to present new evidence in a unanimous vote. Steven Avery, a Mishicot area man, is currently serving...
Jul 28, 2021
Randall Cobb Announces His Return to Green Bay
The much-discussed return of Randall Cobb to Green Bay is officially happening. Former Green Bay Packers fan-favorite Randall Cobb is returning to 1265 Lombardi Avenue. Cobb announced on Twitter that ...
Jul 28, 2021 Kyle Engman / CC
Milwaukee Common Council Approves Settlement With Former Police Chief
The Milwaukee Common Council has given its approval to a $627,000 settlement with former Police Chief Alfonso Morales. The agreement comes after a lengthy legal battle dating back to last summer. Mora...
Jul 28, 2021 Paul Downey / CC
Governor Says "Kids Deserve Better" After Another Short Special Session
This time the special session lasted a reported 30 seconds. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers had called lawmakers back to Capitol Tuesday to add funding for education. After Assembly Speaker Robin Vos an...
Jul 28, 2021 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
Wisconsin Judge Rules Today on Whether to Charge Wauwatosa Officer
A Milwaukee County judge is scheduled to rule later today (July 28th) on whether to charge former Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah for killing a Black man. This involves a legal process rarely u...
Jul 28, 2021
Retired Jefferson County Firefighter Killed In Home Explosion
Authorities say a retired Jefferson County firefighter has died in a Tuesday afternoon home explosion. The victim's name hasn't been released. Emergency responders were called to the location in the T...
Jul 28, 2021 liz west / CC
Family Makes $20M Donation to Children's Wisconsin Hospital
A family foundation has made a $20 Million gift to Children's Wisconsin Hospital - the largest in the health system's history. Former Fiserv CEO Jeff Yabuki says the money will be used for the deliver...
Jul 27, 2021 Vitolda Klein / Unsplash
