Category Archives: State News
Life Sentence for Man Convicted of Murder at Mental Health Facility
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his roommate at a state mental health facility. Cory Carlson received his sentence from a Taylor County judge following his conviction for ...
Aug 23, 2024
DNR Announces New Online Tool for Analyzing Water Quality
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced they have a new tool for analyzing water quality throughout the state. The Wisconsin Water Explorer is a web-based tool that aids Wisconsini...
Aug 22, 2024
Oshkosh Defense Secures $1.5 Billion Contract for Army Trucks
Oshkosh Defense has added to its growing list of military contracts, announcing a new $1.5 billion agreement to produce trucks for the U.S. Army. This contract involves the continued production of the...
Aug 22, 2024 U.S. Army RDECOM / CC
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Wraps Up Record Year
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation has closed the 2024 fiscal year in a record-setting fashion. Over the last 12 months, the WEDC has seen $2.4 billion in planned capital investments by st...
Aug 22, 2024
Governor Evers and Senator Baldwin Announce Direct File Program for Taxpayers in 2025
Governor Tony Evers and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin have announced the Direct File Program will be available to Wisconsin taxpayers for the 2025 tax season. The Direct File Program of the IRS allows el...
Aug 22, 2024
Lifestyle Coach in Oconomowoc Charged with Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault
A 63-year-old lifestyle coach from Oconomowoc is now facing a series of sexual assault charges. Waukesha County prosecutors filed charges yesterday against Daniel Hait, accusing him of recording naked...
Aug 22, 2024 CC / depositphotos
Additional Charges Filed Against Northwestern Wisconsin Teacher in Sex Case
A teacher from northwestern Wisconsin faces new legal troubles, accused of having sexual relations with an eleven-year-old student. This week, prosecutors in Hudson brought additional charges against ...
Aug 22, 2024
Milwaukee Woman Charged in Shooting Death of Teen Who Broke Into Her Car
A 22-year-old Milwaukee woman has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy who allegedly broke into her car last week. Prosecutors allege that Zariah Johnson shot Alijah Golden-Richmond...
Aug 21, 2024
Milwaukee Principal Faces Charges for Concealing Gun Incident in School
A Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) principal is facing legal trouble after allegedly lying about a student bringing a gun to school earlier this year. According to a recently unsealed search warrant, fo...
Aug 21, 2024 CC / depositphotos
Amtrak Train Collides with Bicyclist in Oconomowoc, Resulting in Fatality
Authorities in Oconomowoc are investigating a tragic incident where an Amtrak train struck and killed a bicyclist. The collision occurred yesterday afternoon on the tracks at Silver Lake Street. The t...
Aug 21, 2024 Timothy Balogh / CC
