Category Archives: State News
Prosecutor Says “Slender Man” Attacker Shouldn’t Be Released
A Waukesha prosecutor has written a letter to the court saying 19-year-old Anissa Weier shouldn't be released from a Wisconsin state mental hospital. Assistant D-A Kevin Osborne says Weier "remains a ...
Mar 30, 2021
Double Murder Suspects Make Juneau County Court Appearance
Two suspects in a Juneau County double murder appeared in court Monday in Mauston. 24-year-old Felix Rivera-Medina and 23-year-old Makaela Decorah were arrested last week on unrelated charges. They ar...
Mar 30, 2021 CC / depositphotos
Saturday Was Busiest Travel Day At Mitchell International Since Pandemic Started
Officials at Mitchell International Airport say Saturday (March 27th) was their busiest day since the coronavirus pandemic started. The T-S-A reports 9,150 travelers passed through the airport that da...
Mar 29, 2021 Sean MacEntee / CC
Police Chief Finalist No Longer Waiting For Milwaukee To Decide
One of the finalists for police chief in Milwaukee is no longer waiting for a decision. Malik Aziz has been hired to lead the Prince George's County Police Department in the Washington, D-C metropolit...
Mar 29, 2021
Authorities Use “OnStar” Service To Track Down Two Alleged Armed Robbers, Carjackers
Two men charged with armed robbery and carjacking will appear in Racine County Circuit Court Thursday for a preliminary hearing. Authorities were able to track down 18-year-old Hancel Matias-Rivera an...
Mar 29, 2021
Wanted Iowa Sex Offender Arrested By Monona Police
A convicted sex offender wanted on a federal warrant out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa has been arrested in the Madison area. Monona police took 29-year-old Deiago D. Davis into custody Friday morning. He was...
Mar 29, 2021
BBB Scam Alert: New Round of Stimulus Checks Could Trigger More Cons
Many people have already gotten their latest stimulus package checks, but to those who haven't keep your eyes out for scammers. Previously, BBB Scam Tracker received numerous reports from people who w...
Mar 28, 2021 frankieleon / CC
Adopting a Rescue Dog? Watch Out for Phony Fees
During COVID-19, so many people adopted dogs that they emptied local shelters. If you are looking to rescue a furry friend, watch out for scams. Puppy scams are targeting people who want to adopt a do...
Mar 28, 2021 jeffreyw / CC
Vaccination Outreach Ramps up Across WI
Wisconsin has been expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations. As more residents gain access, outreach continues in urban and rural areas to provide reassurance about the safety and importance of...
Mar 28, 2021
Wisconsin Libraries to Benefit from Stimulus Bill
Public library systems have promoted the services they provide go well beyond books. And now, they're getting extra federal aid to offer more help to those who need it, including Wisconsin communities...
Mar 27, 2021 Erin Kohlenberg / CC
