Category Archives: State News
Certification Exam Changes for Commercial Pesticide Applicators
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) announces changes to the certification exam for commercial pesticide applicators. The temporary online certification exam...
Jul 24, 2021 dr.larsbergmann / CC
Bill Could Restrict WI Cities From Suing Over 'Forever Chemicals'
Wisconsin policymakers are looking to provide more aid to towns and cities faced with contamination cleanup of so-called "forever chemicals," but opponents say it comes with a stipulation that could h...
Jul 24, 2021 By Vijay Kumar Koulampet // commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27024740
World's Largest Formation Of Civilian Aircraft Takes Off Saturday From La Crosse
About 100 private aircraft will take off from French Island this weekend on the way to the E-A-A AirVenture in Oshkosh. It's being called the world's largest formation of civilian Aircraft at La Cross...
Jul 23, 2021 Martin Pettitt / CC
Invasion Of Mayflies Takes Over Nekoosa Gas Station
The mayflies visit Wisconsin annually, but not like this. Millions of them took over a Nekoosa gas station this week. They piled on top of each other on the pumps and the store. One store employee sai...
Jul 23, 2021 oliver.dodd / CC
No Injuries Reported In Crash Of Small Plane Near Baraboo Airport
Authorities in Sauk County say no one was injured in the crash of a small plane near Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells Regional Airport. The plane hit the ground and flipped on its top shortly after 7:00 p-m Th...
Jul 23, 2021 Daniel / CC
Most New COVID-19 Cases Are People Who Aren't Fully Vaccinated
Public health officials confirm it - the vast majority of Wisconsin's new COVID-19 cases come from people who are not fully vaccinated. Department of Health Services communicable disease specialist Do...
Jul 23, 2021
Search For Missing Woman Brings Divers, Cadaver Dogs To Pond
The search for a missing Dane County woman, who is the wife of a Manitowoc County native, has brought divers and cadaver dogs to a pond. The sheriff's office was flying a drone over the pond Thursday ...
Jul 23, 2021
28-Year-Old Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Milwaukee Explosion
Police say a 28-year-old man suffered serious injuries Wednesday when a Milwaukee house exploded and burned. The victim's name hasn't been released, but authorities say he was hospitalized with burn i...
Jul 22, 2021 trec_lit / CC
Friday is Final Day to Sign Up for Conservation Reserve Program
Friday is the final day for eligible producers to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program. The Farm Service Agency says it has made some changes to make the program more appealing. The CRP was si...
Jul 22, 2021
Wisconsin To Receive $400M As Part Of National Opioid Settlement
Wisconsin's share of the national opioid settlement is expected to be about $400 million. The three largest drug distribution companies and drugmaker Johnson and Johnson agreed Wednesday to a settleme...
Jul 22, 2021 CC / depositphotos
