Category Archives: State News
Brookfield Woman To Spend Time In Jail For Dragging Puppy To Death
A Brookfield woman who dragged her parents' puppy to death has been sentenced to a year in jail after pleading no contest to felony mistreatment of animals. Investigators say 48-year-old Rebecca Schro...
Apr 5, 2021
Milwaukee-Area Authorities Still Looking For Father Who Took His Two Children
Milwaukee-area authorities are still looking for the 36-year-old father who is accused of taking off with his two children. An Amber Alert was canceled late Sunday after police say two-year-old Winter...
Apr 5, 2021 Row of police cars, with blue and red flashing sirens. selective focus
Spring is Here! Time for Contractor Scams
Use caution when hiring a home improvement contractor. Scams abound, especially following a major storm, flood, or other weather events when many homeowners are trying to repair their houses. But cont...
Apr 4, 2021 Oregon Department of Transportation / CC
Bikes, Beds, and Bar Stool Included in March Keep Your Kids Safe Report
A total of seven items were included in the March iteration of the DATCP's Keep Your Kids Safe report. The following items were recalled. You can click the link to learn more about each recall. Haro B...
Apr 4, 2021
BBB Tip: Finding the Right Landscaping and Lawn Care Pro Can Save You Time and Money
A beautiful lawn can be both appealing and environmentally friendly, but it can take a lot of work and be a tricky project to do yourself. Caring for a yard under the best of circumstances can still b...
Apr 4, 2021 Phil Roeder / CC
Efforts Continue to Expand Voting Access in WI Jails
Wisconsin is one of many states where proposals have surfaced to restrict voting through new election policies. Voters' rights groups say lawmakers should be going in the opposite direction, by expand...
Apr 3, 2021 Vox Efx / CC
World Dairy Expo Switches Gears, Remains In Madison For 2021
The World Dairy Expo has decided it's better to keep the annual event in Madison. The organization had talked about moving to an alternative venue last month. Now, its board says it has received the i...
Apr 2, 2021 Jules Morgan / CC
Department Of Workforce Development Warns About Surge Of Fraudulent Activity
The state of Wisconsin is warning people about a surge of fraudulent activity concerning unemployment benefits this week. The Department of Workforce Development says people were being contacted by em...
Apr 2, 2021 Widjaya Ivan / CC
Springfield Man Who Shot At Deputies Charged With Attempted Homicide
A Springfield man being held in the Jackson County Jail is charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide. Authorities say Gary Hughes fired shots at deputies when they contacted him at his ...
Apr 2, 2021
Eight Rescued From Burning Building In Brown Deer
Emergency responders rescued eight people from a burning building in Brown Deer Thursday morning (April 1st). North Shore Fire Rescue says the first call came in at about 9:30 a-m. Firefighters found ...
Apr 2, 2021
