Category Archives: State News
Curbside Voting in Brown County
The Brown County Clerk's office reminds voters today that if you cannot enter the polling place or absentee voting location due to disability, curbside voting is available at all polling locations in ...
Apr 7, 2020 Nancy McClure / CC
It’s Election Day In Wisconsin After Supreme Court Overturns Governor’s Order
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled Governor Tony Evers doesn't have the authority to move the state's spring election. That means voters who are going to cast their ballots in-person will do so tod...
Apr 7, 2020 Nancy McClure / CC
2nd Person Dies Of Injuries Suffered In Wreck While Murder Suspect Was Fleeing
Authorities in Milwaukee say a second person has died of injuries suffered in a crash caused by a homicide suspect trying to evade U-S Marshals. The crash happened Friday and resulted in the death of ...
Apr 7, 2020
Sexual Assault Charges Dropped Against 95-Year-Old Retired Priest In La Crosse
A judge in La Crosse County has dismissed sexual assault charges which had been filed against a retired priest. Monsignor Bernard McGarty had been accused of touching a woman inappropriately outside t...
Apr 7, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Governor Denies Request For Waiver For Easter, Passover Services
Top Wisconsin Republican leaders have been turned down in their request for in-person Easter and Passover services to be allowed. Governor Tony Evers denied the request Monday after a waiver of the Sa...
Apr 7, 2020 Tobias Akerboom / CC
Coronavirus Predictions: Earlier Peak Date, Fewer Deaths
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation now says Wisconsin's peak date for its battle with COVID-19 will be April 17th instead of the 27th. The I-H-M-E is also predicting fewer deaths from the...
Apr 7, 2020
Outdoor Report | Spring Turkey Season Begins April 15
Gov. Evers' Safer at Home order recognizes outdoor activity as an essential activity. As such, the 2020 Spring Turkey Season will proceed without changes to the season dates or management zones under ...
Apr 6, 2020
Brown County Election Assistance
The Brown County Clerk's Office has prepared a specific web page with information to assist electors regarding the Tuesday, April 7, 2020 spring election. Electors can access www.browncountywi.gov/ele...
Apr 6, 2020
Be there for farmers; they are always there for you
Commentary by Randy Romanski, DATCP Interim Secretary The COVID-19 public health emergency has forced all of us to think about what is essential in our lives. While some decisions are difficult, other...
Apr 6, 2020
Reimbursement Available for Powerball and Mega Millions Players
On April 2 and 3, the Powerball Product Group and Mega Millions Consortium announced changes that are needed to ensure ticket sales can support the jackpots and other prizes. Effective this week, jack...
Apr 6, 2020
