Category Archives: State News
Convicts Challenge Victims' Rights Proposal In Wisconsin
There is a challenge to a proposed Wisconsin law that would give crime victims more rights. The Wisconsin Justice Initiative last week filed a lawsuit to challenge Marsy's Law. The proposal would requ...
Dec 23, 2019
Sen. Johnson Criticizes Pelosi For Withholding Articles Of Impeachment
Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House calling Pelosi's decision to withhold articles of impeachment from the Senate "bizarre" and said the Democrats' impeac...
Dec 23, 2019
First Responders Rescue Dog From Icy Lake
A dog gets a fresh lease on life thanks to some fast acting first responders. A team with the Argyle-Adams Volunteer Fire Department rescued the animal after it fell through the ice this weekend. Vide...
Dec 23, 2019 Tero Laakso / CC
Some Dane County Public Libraries Move Toward Fine Free Policy
Some of the libraries in Dane County are making the move to a fine free policy. There are libraries in Dane County that have already adopted the policy and others may follow in 2020. The libraries in ...
Dec 23, 2019 Eden, Janine and Jim / CC
Madison Zoo To Receive Generous Donation
The Henry Vilas Zoo is set to benefit from a generous donation. The Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society announced Friday it plans to donate $8 million to the zoo it used to curate until the city took ...
Dec 23, 2019 Pictures of Money / CC
Kids From Wisconsin Announces State Wide Auditions
Seeking serious Wisconsin performers ages 15-20. Singer/Dancers and Instrumentalists who have a serious performing interest should apply online at www.kidsfromwisconsin.org. All applicants will receiv...
Dec 22, 2019
BBB Tips: Holiday Returns and Exchanges
Holiday returns aren't easy! And we don't mean the part where you explain to your mother why you returned the sweater she gave you. Stores are not legally required to accept exchanges or give refunds ...
Dec 22, 2019 Jennifer C. / CC
Long-Term Use of Advanced Driver Assistance Technologies Can Result in Disengaged Drivers
Drivers with experience using advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, were nearly twice as likely to engage in distracted driving while using th...
Dec 22, 2019
Record-setting Amount in SAE Grants Awarded by Wisconsin FFA Foundation
In a record-setting day, the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grant committee of the Wisconsin FFA Foundation awarded nearly $34,000 in grants to Wisconsin FFA members. A total of 47 members f...
Dec 21, 2019
BBB Tip: Is that Santa App Safe? Better Check it Twice
Whoops! COPPA is not one of Santa's eight tiny reindeer. It's the acronym for the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a law that gives parents more control over who collects information ...
Dec 21, 2019 Dave Taylor / CC
