Category Archives: State News
Wisconsin COVID-19 Statistics
Positive test results: 1,119 (532,971) Negative test results: 5,212 (2,474,335) Patients hospitalized: 67 (23,692) Deaths: 6 (5,691) Percentage of diagnosed patients who have recovered: 94.6% Current ...
Jan 25, 2021 sergio santos / CC
Federal Prison Sentence For Indiana Man Who Traveled to Oshkosh For Sex With Teen
An Indiana man will spend 15 years in federal prison for traveling to Wisconsin to have sex with a teenage girl. The US Attorney's Office says 47-year-old Ronald Ortega came to Oshkosh in July to meet...
Jan 24, 2021
UW Professor: Staying with Unity Theme Crucial for Biden
Now that Joe Biden has assumed office, he'll appeal to a nation facing multiple crises. But a Wisconsin professor who studies presidential speeches believes Wednesday's inauguration could be a launchi...
Jan 24, 2021
BBB Tip: Decluttering? Tips for Selling Your Used Items Online
The start of a new year is a great time to clean out your home and organize your living spaces. But what should you do with the gently used clothing, furniture, home items, or electronics that you are...
Jan 24, 2021 John Jones / CC
WI Announces Vaccine Rollout for Seniors
Wisconsin is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine rollout to include more people. Older adults will soon be eligible, but officials urge patience as shipments still are hard to come by. The Department of He...
Jan 24, 2021 CDC / Unsplash
Congressman Grothman Calls for the National Guard to be Compensated
Sixth District Congressman Glenn Grothman recently sent a letter to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and House Speak...
Jan 24, 2021 ttarasiuk / CC
Senator Ron Johnson Calls For More Info About Security Breach at US Capitol
Senator Ron Johnson is seeking more information about the security planning done before Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol January 6th. The Wisconsin Republican sent a letter to current and forme...
Jan 23, 2021
DNR Asking for Input On Fish And Wildlife Habitat Restoration Projects
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has identified several potential projects to restore fish and wildlife habitats in the Lower Green Bay and Fox River Area of Concern (AOC). Scientists and...
Jan 23, 2021
Upset Over Inmates When It Comes To Vaccinations
State Senator Van Wanggaard says it's "unconscionable" to let a 33-year-old convicted murderer be vaccinated for COVID-19 before someone who is at risk from the virus. A Wisconsin Senate panel has hea...
Jan 22, 2021
Wisconsin Students Could Fall A Year Behind in Learning While Attending Virtual Classes
A scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee warns students across the state are struggling to stay on track during the coronavirus pandemic. Curtis Jones is head of Socially Responsible Evalu...
Jan 22, 2021 dcJohn / CC
