Category Archives: State News
Destructive Fire at Campground Includes Exploding Propane Tanks
While firefighters from New London were setting up their equipment and calling for backup help from seven other departments, the explosions started. A propane tank exploded, then several others went u...
Apr 19, 2021 liz west / CC
Woman Suffers Serious Injuries When She's Thrown Off Car Doing Donuts
An 18-year-old woman is being treated for serious injuries at Ascension Hospital-Racine after she was hurt Saturday night. The victim was reportedly riding on the trunk of a car that was doing donuts ...
Apr 19, 2021
Three Men Arrested When Their Target Shooting Bullets Hit Cars On I-90
A driver on Interstate 90 says he was near mile marker 146 when the windows on his car were "shot out." Two more drivers reported their cars has been damaged by bullets Saturday at about 2:15 p-m. Dep...
Apr 19, 2021
Authorities Hold One Suspect In Kenosha Shooting That Left Three Dead, Three Wounded
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office says a suspect in a Sunday (April 18th) shooting that left three men dead and three others wounded has been taken into custody. No names have been released yet. The...
Apr 19, 2021 Row of police cars, with blue and red flashing sirens. selective focus
WI Group: Multiple Ways to Weigh In On Wolf Hunt
This week, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources began gathering public input on a new gray wolf management plan following the controversy over February's court-ordered wolf hunt. An advocacy ...
Apr 18, 2021 Closeup of the eyes of a wolf at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center at 201 S Canyon Street in West Yellowstone, Montana on July 28, 2013
BBB Tip: Buying and Servicing your HVAC Systems
As the weather warms, you may be thinking about buying or servicing your existing heating and air conditioning system. The total cost of any appliance, including heating and cooling systems, has three...
Apr 18, 2021 Elizabeth / CC
Despite Obstacles, Gun-Control Advocates See Hope
There's a renewed push for gun-control measures in Wisconsin and at the federal level, with President Joe Biden's executive actions this week. Advocates of the plans say longstanding opposition...
Apr 18, 2021 Back view of man in shorts and teeshirt with hat and backpack at gun control rally with a sign that says LOVE KIDS - Ban ARs not guns in front of blurred out crowd and stadium
Two Bills Written by Senator Jacque Take Steps Toward Passing
A pair of bills penned by Senator Andre Jacque of De Pere are one step closer to being signed into law. The Senate recently passed a legislation that would allow for charitable groups across Wisconsin...
Apr 17, 2021
Labor Leaders Urge Crackdowns on Tax Fraud in Construction
April 15th is traditionally known as Tax Day, and in states like Wisconsin, union leaders are raising awareness about tax fraud in the construction industry. A new study by the Midwest Economic Policy...
Apr 17, 2021
In-Person Classes Start In Milwaukee; Many School Buses Not Running
A bus driver shortage is why 80 buses didn't run about 160 routes in Milwaukee as in-person classes started this week. Many students were left waiting and parents were forced to scramble to get them t...
Apr 16, 2021 Tomash Devenishek / CC
