Category Archives: State News

A jury in Waukesha County has found 44-year-old Martha Brown guilty of killing 77-year-old Richard Platt in New Berlin. Authorities say Brown was discovered partially clothed and wearing a shower curt...

A local state legislator's bill aimed at expanding the Every Kid Outdoors program has unanimously passed the State Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation. Assembly Bill 18, penn...

Madison has appointed John Patterson as its new chief of police. The city's Police and Fire Commission made the announcement following Patterson's service as interim chief. This comes after Shon Barne...

The trial in the Lily Peters case is moving. Carson Peters-Berger is charged with sexually assaulting and killing 10-year-old Lily Peters in 2022. The trial will no longer take place in Chippewa Count...

A Milwaukee woman is facing child abuse charges after falsely accusing her stepfather of harming her infant. Prosecutors say Shakira Walters is accused of abusing her younger brothers while their fath...

A Milwaukee Tool employee is under investigation. This stems from the employee allegedly stealing more than $1 million worth of products from the company's corporate office. Police say the employee cr...

Two individuals were taken to the hospital following a UTV crash in Milton. The crash occurred on Tuesday night on the 2000 block of Vincent Road, according to Lakeside Fire and Rescue. At this time, ...

Milwaukee authorities are trying to locate 55-year-old Charles Brown, who went missing Friday morning. The search began after he was seen heading toward his boat at McKinley Marina. The Milwaukee Coun...

Investigators have uncovered new details in the UW-Platteville murder-suicide, including concerning online activity. According to police reports, Hallie Helms had researched topics such as firearm pur...

Madison authorities say they will soon clear a homeless encampment located outside the Wisconsin Veterans' Museum. Officials cited ongoing issues such as shoplifting, public harassment, and the dumpin...