Category Archives: State News
DWD: Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Could Hit 27%
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development says the state's unemployment rate could reach 27 percent. The report released Thursday blames the coronavirus pandemic for the startling projection. ...
Apr 12, 2020 Tax Credits / CC
Legislative Leaders Call Extraordinary Session Tuesday For COVID-19 Bill
Republican leaders plan to hold an extraordinary session of the Wisconsin Legislature next week to pass a coronavirus relief bill. The special session would begin Tuesday as a virtual meeting. Speaker...
Apr 12, 2020 sergio santos / CC
BBB is Helping People Working from Home Keep Their Computers Safe
As more and more people work from home, the risk of someone gaining access to work computers is rising. Many people are using remote work options to gain access to their work station, and have access ...
Apr 11, 2020 Marcie Casas / CC
Over 215,000 Wisconsin Households to Receive Additional FoodShare Benefits
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced today that more than 215,000 FoodShare households will be receiving additional benefits. These benefits will help those Wisconsin families s...
Apr 11, 2020
Alice in Dairyland Finals moved to June 19-20
Due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency, the upcoming 73rd Alice in Dairyland Finals are facing several significant changes including date, format and location. The 73rd Alice ...
Apr 11, 2020
ACLU Files Lawsuit to Reduce Prison Population During COVID-19
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin wants fewer inmates in the state's prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic. The A-C-L-U filed a lawsuit to that effect today with the Wisconsin Supreme Cou...
Apr 10, 2020 meesh / CC
Gov. Evers Announces COVID-19 Volunteer Program
Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the state is seeking volunteers to support Wisconsin's healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Active and retired healthcare professionals and those who wi...
Apr 10, 2020
Conagra Brands, Inc. Recalls Frozen Not-Ready-to-Eat Chicken Bowl Products
Conagra Brands, Inc., a Russellville, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 130,763 pounds of not ready-to-eat chicken bowl products because the product may contain extraneous material, speci...
Apr 10, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Approach 3,000 – At Least 116 Dead
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state is approaching three thousand as of Thursday. More than half of the positive test results hav...
Apr 10, 2020
Stabbing Suspect Reportedly Tells Police He Planned The Double Homicide
The man accused of stabbing two brothers to death in Marathon County has told police he planned the attack ahead of time. Interviewers say Brandon Noll told them he had wanted to kill somebody his ent...
Apr 10, 2020 cdogstar / CC
