Category Archives: State News
Baldwin Backs Sweeping Police Overhaul Legislation
Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin is backing a sweeping bill to overhaul how police departments are run in the United States. Baldwin says too often police have to deal with issues that they've never be...
Jun 15, 2020
COVID-19 Wisconsin Statistics
Positive test results: 22,758 (+240) Negative test results: 397,366 (+8,967) Patients hospitalized: 3,049 (+14) Deaths: 692 (+1)
Jun 15, 2020 sergio santos / CC
UW System: Students, Faculty, Staff Will Return To Campuses Next Fall
The University of Wisconsin System has announced that students, faculty and staff members will be able to return to its campuses next fall. The news release from President Ray Cross said preparations ...
Jun 15, 2020 SOCIALisBETTER / CC
Ripon Woman Drowns In Kayaking Accident On Mecan River
Authorities in Marquette County report a 57-year-old Ripon woman has drowned in a weekend kayaking accident on the Mecan River. Deputies were called to the scene Saturday at about 3:30 p-m. Emergency ...
Jun 15, 2020 Nick Amoscato / CC
Candidate For Wisconsin Assembly Accuses Opponent Of Harassment
A candidate for the Wisconsin Assembly accuses his opponent of harassing him. Samba Baldeh of Madison says the man he's running against for the 48th District seat was driving slowly past his house Sun...
Jun 15, 2020
Convicted Killer Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison In South Dakota
A 25-year-old South Dakota man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a fatal shooting last January. Michael Dennis the Second had entered a guilty plea last month. He admitted being...
Jun 15, 2020 michael scott / CC
Mequon Attorney Accused Of Spitting On HS Student Now Charged With Hate Crime
The Mequon attorney accused of spitting on a high school student during a rally against racism now faces a hate crime charge. The incident happened in Shorewood June 6th. Attorney Stephanie Rapkin par...
Jun 15, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
"Women Who Inspire" Recognizes Women Who are Working for Social Change
First Lady Kathy Evers today announced that the Committee to Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Wisconsin's Ratification of the 19th Amendment will be highlighting "Women Who Inspire" from across...
Jun 14, 2020 Frances Huntley-Cooper photo provided
Great Lakes Water Levels Still Setting Records
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District is reporting that the Great Lakes are continuing to set record high lake levels. Lakes Michigan, Huron, St. Clair and Erie set new monthly mean water...
Jun 14, 2020
Turbulent Times Offer Outreach Opportunities for WI Churches
Progressive Christian clergy are finding new people to connect with as the nation confronts a host of turbulent issues - including in southern Wisconsin. Rev. Tanya Sadagopan leads the Janesville Unit...
Jun 13, 2020
