Category Archives: State News
Beware of Hotel Scams Warns BBB
Planning to stay in a hotel soon? Keep your personal information protected since tourist and business travelers are often considered the easiest targets. Hotels provide scammers an easy path towards t...
Jul 5, 2021 Nick J Webb / CC
10 Items for Children Recalled in June
In June 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a total of 10 recalls relating to products affecting children. Listed below are all ten items, and a link to find more information on e...
Jul 5, 2021
Ashley Furniture Fined in Death of Employee
Ashley Furniture is looking at just over $19,000 in fines following the death of a worker at its Arcadia facility. The worker died in December after they were hit by a large moving board. OSHA slapped...
Jul 5, 2021
WI Teacher Reassigned After Being Present At January 6th Riot on Capitol
A Burlington history teacher has been reassigned after being present at the January 6th riot at the US Capitol. Initially, teacher Jeff Taff was suspended after parents complained about his comments c...
Jul 4, 2021 David Berkowitz / CC
Survey: Only One Quarter of Nursing Homes Confident They Will Make It Through to Next Year
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) announced the release of a recent survey of providers across the U.S. Results from the survey showcase the urge...
Jul 4, 2021 Robin / CC
Tips for Renting An RV Or Camper this Summer
If you are planning your summer vacation, you may be considering renting an RV or camper. The coronavirus pandemic made camping more appealing as a vacation option and caused a huge rise in RV sales a...
Jul 3, 2021
DOJ Investigating Shawano County Deputy Shooting of Armed Suspect
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating after a Shawano County sheriff's deputy shot a suspect in the Town of Red Springs. Investigators say the deputy was called to crash Thursday night ...
Jul 3, 2021 CC / depositphotos
DNR: Keep Fireworks Out of State Parks & Forests
Now that the 4th of July weekend is here, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding the public that fireworks are prohibited on DNR-managed lands. Restricted areas include state parks, fo...
Jul 3, 2021 Ian Schneider / Unsplash
BBB Scam Alert: Child Tax Credits Are Coming, And So Are the Scammers
From July 15 through December 2021, if you qualify for payments through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it is sending monthly payments direct deposit, paper ...
Jul 3, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Two Eastern Wisconsin Men Voted onto Wisconsin Cherry Board
Two men from Eastern Wisconsin have been elected to the Wisconsin Cherry Board. Starting July 1, 2021, Terry Sorenson of Sturgeon Bay and Barry Peterson of Green Bay will begin a three-year term as el...
Jul 2, 2021 Isabel Eyre / CC
