Category Archives: State News
Waukesha Woman Arrives Home To Find A Man In Her Bed
A Waukesha woman says she and her roommates arrived at home to find a man sleeping in her bed. 33 year-old Daniel Cruz of Waukesha was apparently so drunk he thought he was at his home - which is abou...
Jan 20, 2020 Dan Taylor-Watt / CC
Badgers KR Aron Cruickshank Transfers To Rutgers
Former Wisconsin kick return ace Aron Cruickshank will take his speed game to Rutgers University. Cruickshank entered the transfer protocol two weeks ago and recently took an official visit to the New...
Jan 20, 2020 Phil Roeder / CC
Smart, sober driving is season-long lesson of International Snowmobile Safety Week
Snowmobilers enjoying Wisconsin's trails often hear conservation wardens stressing the importance of safety, staying sober and being smart, which also are among the top priorities promoted during Inte...
Jan 19, 2020 International Snowmobile Safety Week is January 18-26. - Photo credit: DNR
Midwest States Lag in Hiring Census Takers
You might get a knock on your door from a census worker sometime this spring, but the bureau says it still has a lot of recruiting to do to staff those positions in states such as Wisconsin. They're h...
Jan 18, 2020
Clean-Water Advocates Encouraged by State-Level Activity
More states might make clean water a priority in 2020, and Wisconsin is among them as lawmakers seek to protect residents from harmful chemicals and other contaminants. A group of state lawmakers say ...
Jan 18, 2020 r. nial bradshaw / CC
2020 Manitowoc County University Of Wisconsin Agriculture Alumni Association Scholarships Available
The Manitowoc County UW-Agriculture Alumni Association Board has announced that several scholarships will be available for students from Manitowoc County enrolling in agriculture and life sciences maj...
Jan 18, 2020
Cruise Ship Service Coming To Milwaukee In 2022
Viking Cruises says it is adding a Great Lakes tour in 2022 which will start or end at the Port of Milwaukee. The 20 cruises will be offered on the Great Lakes from April through September. Viking is ...
Jan 17, 2020 Jeramey Jannene / CC
Four People and Pet Die in Oconto House Fire
Authorities in northeast Wisconsin are investigating an early morning house fire that left four people dead. The Oconto Fire Department says firefighters found heavy fire conditions when they arrived ...
Jan 17, 2020 Chovee / CC
3 Palmyra-Eagle School Board Members Resign
Five days after the state rejected plans for the dissolution of the Palmyra-Eagle School District, three of the seven members on the school board have submitted resignations. Board president Scott Hof...
Jan 17, 2020 Laurel L. Russwurm / CC
Weekend Storm Surge Causes $10.6M Damage In Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County officials say they will send an emergency declaration of need to the state today (Friday) after a weekend storm surge which caused an estimated $10.6 million damage. Emergency manager...
Jan 17, 2020 mrpbps / CC
