Category Archives: State News
Madison Mayor Declares State Of Emergency Through Tuesday
Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway has declared a state of emergency in Wisconsin's Capitol city until Tuesday. Protesters and rioters damaged about 75 businesses Saturday night, three people were arre...
Jun 1, 2020 7th Army Training Command / CC
Man Drowns After Falling Into the Wolf River
New London police report a 71-year-old man has drowned after falling into the Wolf River. The incident was reported Saturday at about 2:00 p-m. Several onlookers were able to pull the victim out of th...
Jun 1, 2020 Daniel / CC
Study: UW Grads Earn Median Salary Of $49K After 1 Year On The Job
Leaders in the University of Wisconsin System point to a new study as evidence a degree can really pay off. The study of 12,000 U-W graduates over the last six years finds their median income after on...
Jun 1, 2020 Pictures of Money / CC
WEA Trust Awards Wisconsin Boys & Girls Clubs $20,000 as they Reopen
Boys and Girls from across the state will benefit from a $20,000 donation made by the WEA Trust and intended to combat learning loss from school closings, provide more access to online learning and ad...
May 31, 2020
BBB Warns of “Free” Roof Inspection Scam
With the warmer weather and summer storms come roofing scams. This spring, the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker is already receiving reports of shady "free" roof inspections. The way the scam works...
May 31, 2020 Widjaya Ivan / CC
WI Looks to Re-engage with Voters After Tension-filled Primary
The controversial decision to hold in-person voting for the April primary drew a lot of anger in Wisconsin. Now, the attention shifts to November, with an effort to restore confidence in the voting pr...
May 31, 2020 Maryland GovPics / CC
Let The Adventures Begin During Free Fun Weekend June 6-7
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is proud to host the 8th annual Wisconsin Free Fun Weekend. Park admission fees, fishing license and trail pass requirements will be waived on June 6-7 to...
May 30, 2020 Enjoy free fishing, free state park admission and zero trail pass requirements on June 6-7 during Free Fun Weekend. / Photo Credit: Tim McEnroe
BBB Wisconsin Warns: Be Careful Purchasing from Unknown Websites
Many people have taken to the web to make purchases during the COVID-19 pandemic. While this is a great way to get the things you need (or don't really need), the Better Business Bureau is warning con...
May 30, 2020 John Jones / CC
Photographers invited to Submit Photos from Great Lakes Sites
Attention photographers! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District is inviting the public to participate in their annual photo contest. Entries are now being accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Ju...
May 30, 2020 NASA Goddard Space Flight Center / CC
Concerns Grow Over COVID-19 Reversing Progress on Opioid Deaths
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed unemployment rates in many states to record highs, and health policy groups worry it could mean an increase in suicides, drug, and alcohol abuse. John Auerbach, pre...
May 30, 2020
