Category Archives: State News
Commander Of 128th Air Refueling Wing Relieved Of His Duties
The commander of the 128th Air Refueling Wing of the Wisconsin National Guard has been relieved from his duties. A news release indicates Major General Paul Knapp made the decision Thursday to replace...
Mar 27, 2020 The U.S. Army / CC
Veteran Lawmaker Decides 64 Years In Office Is Long Enough
After 64 years in office, a veteran Democratic state senator has decided he won't file for re-election. 92-year-old Fred A. Risser of Madison announced his decision Thursday. Risser is the longest-ser...
Mar 27, 2020 Political Graveyard / CC
Standardized State Testing for Wisconsin Students Canceled
Standardized state testing for Wisconsin students has been canceled this year due to the coronavirus outbreak that has forced schools to temporarily close. The Department of Public Instruction made th...
Mar 26, 2020 Alberto G. / CC
Wisconsin Department of Health: 707 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in the State
These numbers are from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Individual Counties may have reported additional cases after the WDHS report. The Wisconsin Department of Health reports that there ...
Mar 26, 2020
Latest Coronavirus Count: 620 Positive Cases In Wisconsin
Just hours after the Wisconsin Department of Health Services put the number of patients who had tested positive for coronavirus at 585 - that number went up. As of Wednesday night, 620 people had test...
Mar 26, 2020
Johnson: Cares Act Is Far From Perfect, But Addresses Many Coronavirus Problems
U-S Senator Ron Johnson says the phase-three coronavirus bill known as the "Cares Act" is far from perfect, but it does address many of the problems caused by the virus. The Wisconsin Republican says ...
Mar 26, 2020
Future Of Democratic National Convention Very Uncertain During Pandemic
It is a big job getting ready for next summer's Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee - and it's on hold right now. The coronavirus pandemic has put stress on the groups working to get ready for...
Mar 26, 2020 Kelly DeLay / CC
Madison Police Arrest Guest At Howard Johnson Plaza For Attempted Sexual Assault
A guest at Howard Johnson Plaza in Madison tells police a man pulled her into his home and started touching her Tuesday night. The 37-year-old victim says she fought him off, managed to break free and...
Mar 26, 2020
Brown County Veterans Service Office Open
The Brown County Veterans Service Office is OPEN via phone and e-mail to serve veterans, dependents, and survivors of veterans. The office has the capability to file VA benefits electronically, answer...
Mar 25, 2020
DATCP Takes Action on Price Gouging Complaints
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is taking swift action to begin addressing complaints against Wisconsin businesses accused of price gouging. Following dozens of co...
Mar 25, 2020 Chris Waits / CC
