Category Archives: State News
Verdict Delivered for La Cross County Man Accused of Killing His Wife
The verdict is in for a La Crosse County man charged with killing his wife. Zachary Fritz stabbed his wife to death in June of 2024 and claimed he was mentally ill at the time. On Wednesday, Fritz was...
Mar 12, 2026
Schimel Will Not Be Extended As U.S. Attorney
Brad Schimel isn't going to be the permanent U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Federal judges declined to extend Schimel following his interim role as US attorney, which he was appo...
Mar 11, 2026
Committee Passes "ICE Out MKE" Resolution, MPS Cutting Hundreds of Jobs
A resolution banning immigration enforcement activities on Milwaukee property is over its first hurdle. The Common Council's Steering and Rules Committee unanimously passed the resolution this week, w...
Mar 11, 2026
Baraboo Man Accused Of Attempted Homicide, Threatening Public Officials
A Baraboo man is being accused of attempted homicide and threatening public officials. The Sauk County Sheriff's Office says deputies arrested Aaron Gerike on March 4th on several charges, including a...
Mar 11, 2026 CC / depositphotos
Hearing Scheduled For Rusk County Woman Accused Of Hiding Husband's Body
A hearing is being set for a Rusk County woman charged in connection with the death of her husband. The body of Ladysmith resident Terry DuSell was found last week. Authorities say that 62-year-old Ch...
Mar 11, 2026
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck In Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate a deadly vehicle crash. According to reports, a pedestrian wearing dark clothing and walking in a traffic lane was hit Monday night on ...
Mar 11, 2026
MPL's "Whatcha Watching?" Returns Online for a Post-Academy Awards Discussion
Article submitted by Matt Mottl, MPL Public Services Assistant It's that time of year again where movie lovers come together to watch and discuss the celebrated films of the year, and those who act in...
Mar 10, 2026
Wisconsin Ranks High For Women
Wisconsin women are living in a great state with strong opportunities. That's according to a recent study by finance website WalletHub, which ranked the best and worst states for women. The research l...
Mar 10, 2026
Wisconsin Bill That Requires Warning Labels On Explicit Content In Books Draws Concerns
A Wisconsin bill requiring warning labels on explicit content in books is drawing concerns from literacy advocates. The measure is described as an effort to increase transparency around explicit conte...
Mar 10, 2026 David Berkowitz / CC
Justice Ziegler Won't Seek Reelection to WI Supreme Court
A Marquette University alumnus is stepping away from Wisconsin's highest court. Justice Annettee Ziegler announced yesterday she will not seek another term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Justice Zieg...
Mar 10, 2026
