Category Archives: State News
Gov. Evers Reiterates Options Available for Religious Gatherings and Services
Gov. Tony Evers will allow churches to offer drive-up services on Good Friday and Easter, his spokeswoman said on Thursday. The conservative law firm the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty and re...
Apr 09, 2020 r. nial bradshaw / CC
Gov. Evers Directs DNR To Close 40 State Parks, Forests And Recreational Areas
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is modifying its state park operations on a case-by-case basis to maintain the safest environment for visitors and staff. Due to unprecedented crowds, lit...
Apr 09, 2020 Parking lot at High Cliff State Park. Due to unprecedented crowds Gov. Evers directed the DNR to close several state properties. - Photo credit: DNR
COVID-19 Deaths Reach 100 in Wisconsin, Confirmed Cases Surpass 2700
The number of COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin has reached 100. State and county health officials reported another six fatalities yesterday (Wednesday). The total of confirmed COVID-19 cases rose to 2,756...
Apr 09, 2020 sergio santos / CC
GOP Proposes Sweeping Legislation For Coronavirus Fight
Governor Tony Evers says some changes will have to be made before he gives his approval to Republican-backed legislation aimed at dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. The bill would give the Joint F...
Apr 09, 2020
Public Health Officials Worry Holding Election Will Mean Spike In New Cases Of COVID-19
Wisconsin public health officials are worried that holding Tuesday's election in the middle of a pandemic will lead to a spoke of new coronavirus cases in the near future. Doctors, poll workers, elect...
Apr 09, 2020
La Crosse County Judge: Man Accused Of Shooting Police Officer Stays In Jail
La Crosse County Judge Ramona Gonzalez has rejected a request for a low bond for a man accused of shooting a police officer. Allen Kruk's attorney had asked that his client be released Tuesday so he w...
Apr 09, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Two Green County Teens Arrested, Charged With Stealing Gun, Ammo
Authorities in Green County are investigating the theft of a semi-automatic rifle, some gun parts and a lot of ammunition. Deputies were called to the scene where the items had been taken from a vehic...
Apr 09, 2020 tacit requiem (joanneQEscober ) / CC
SSM Health Suspends Clinical Services At 4 Locations
Madison-based S-S-M Health Dean Medical Group is suspending its clinical service at four locations in southeastern Wisconsin. The change goes into effect at the end of business Friday. The group says ...
Apr 09, 2020 Matt Madd / CC
CTH HH (Vanderperren Way) Reconstruction
The Brown County Public Works Department, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Village of Ashwaubenon will be reconstructing CTH HH (Vanderperren Way) from H...
Apr 08, 2020 Ryan McKnight / CC
Gov. Evers Calls for Bipartisan Legislative Action on COVID-19 Relief and Support Package
Tony Evers today again called for bipartisan legislative action to ensure Wisconsin is equipped to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide relief and support to families, workers, and businesses ...
Apr 08, 2020 Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
