Category Archives: State News
Republican Leaders Oppose Evers' Statewide Mask Mandate
Republican legislative leaders are criticizing Governor Tony Evers' statewide mask order. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said there's no need for "a one-size-fits-all mandate." Senate Majority Leader Scot...
Jul 31, 2020
Washburn County Sheriff Won't Enforce Mask Mandate
The Washburn County Sheriff's Office in northwest Wisconsin will not participate in any enforcement of the statewide mask mandate. Sheriff Dennis Stuart said on Facebook, "My deputies have sworn an oa...
Jul 31, 2020 Kai Hendry / CC
Former President Obama, First Lady Michelle to Speak at DNC
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are scheduled to speak during the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Former Vice President Joe Biden will give his speech inside the Wisco...
Jul 31, 2020 Steve Jurvetson / CC
Potential Co-op Could Purchase Verso Paper Mill in Wisconsin Rapids
A potential buyer could come forward for the Verso Paper Mill in Wisconsin Rapids. Rhinelander-based Great Lakes Timber Professionals is working on a plan that could save up to 900 jobs at the mill. V...
Jul 31, 2020 François Philipp / CC
Evers Orders Masks Statewide
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has issued a statewide mask mandate amid a spike in coronavirus cases, setting up a conflict with Republican legislative leaders who oppose such a requirement and successfull...
Jul 30, 2020 Olgierd Rudak / CC
Wisconsin COVID-19 Statistics
Positive test results: 51,049 (+870) Negative test results: 851,391 (+13,824) Patients hospitalized: 4,539 (+46) Deaths: 911 (+5)
Jul 30, 2020 sergio santos / CC
UW Madison Will Not Require SAT, ACT For 2020 Applicants
The University of Wisconsin-Madison will not require freshmen applicants to submit A-C-T or S-A-T scores due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials say an admissions policy waiver from the U-W System wil...
Jul 30, 2020 elinerijpers / CC
Baldwin Questions Senate GOP's Delay of Coronavirus Relief Package
U-S Senator Tammy Baldwin says she doesn't know why Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell waited until this week to introduce the G-O-P's latest COVID-19 relief plan. The Madison Democrat told repor...
Jul 30, 2020
Cudahy Man Charged With Accidental Shooting Death of Mother
A man from Cudahy is charged with second-degree reckless homicide in the accidental shooting death of his 65-year-old mother. Police were called to a home last Friday where they found the victim unres...
Jul 30, 2020 cdogstar / CC
Wisconsin COVID-19 Statistics
Positive test results: 50,179 (+762) Negative test results: 837,567 (+13,662) Patients hospitalized: 4,493 (+73) Deaths: 906 (+13)
Jul 29, 2020 sergio santos / CC
