Governor Walker is hosting a public Christmas tree lighting at the governor’s mansion today. The lighting will take place at 4:30 pm at 99 Cambridge Road in Maple Bluff. People who wish to attend must RSVP online. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned food and winter clothes to donate to a few Wisconsin charities. In a statement, Governor Walker said it’s a blessing to be able to share his holiday traditions with so many Wisconsin families.
Read MoreA chapter is closing in the UW marching band’s history. Over the weekend,UW Marching Band Director Mike Leckrone led the band for the final time at Camp Randall Stadium during the Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers game. The 82-year-old legend has spent 50 years leading the Badger Band. Crowds of people showed up to the Badger Bash tailgate party in honor of Leckrone’s las thome game. T he Badgers lost to the Gophers 37-15.
Read MoreA crash in Wilson leaves one man dead. It was a little after 5on Saturday morning when a call came in about a rollover crash on County Road G just south off River Road. A passerby located the vehicle in the ditch and didn’t see anyone in or around the vehicle. Upon arrival, responding deputies located a male subject pinned underneath the vehicle. He was deceased and we know that he is a 22 year old from the Township of
Read MoreLawmakers are seeking to make changes in the adult corrections system in Wisconsin. This new goal comes after lawmakers made landmark changes to the state’s juvenile corrections system. Legislators believe it’s time to make sweeping changes in the adult prison as the population of offenders in Wisconsin continues to rise. One thing lawmakers want to tackle is confronting the reasons why offenders are locked up in the first place, instead of promoting legislation that will just add to the increase of prisoners
Read MoreA new UW clinic is helping victims of domestic abuse navigate the legal process. The UW-Madison Law School is launching a program that will help victims get a restraining order against their abuser. Starting in February, the VOCA Restraining Order Clinic will allow law students to represent domestic abuse victims during injunction hearings in court. The program will be available to clients in Dane County initially, but there are plans to expand it to Sauk, Jefferson and Rock counties as
Read MoreAuthorities are investigating two illegal elk shootings in Jackson and Monroe counties. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Law Enforcement is looking to identify a suspect who allegedly shot an adult cow elk on Monday in Jackson County. They are also looking into another case where an adult bull elk was shot after being misidentified by a deer hunter on Saturday near Warrens. That hunter came forward and the elk was seized. Authorities are stressing the importance of hunters being
Read MoreWisconsin’s soon-to-be governor wants to make it easier for people to get government healthcare. Governor-elect Tony Evers said he’s considering a plan to end the work requirement for the state’s Medicaid program. Right now, adults who don’t have children have to work at least some hours in order to enroll in the state’s healthcare plan.
Read MoreA 13-year-old girl is safe after a crime spree in Outagamie County that included her kidnapping and multiple car thefts. The sheriff’s office says a suspect is in custody after crashing into the back of a public safety truck at Appleton Airport late last night and then stealing a pickup truck from someone who stopped to help. The pickup had a thirteen-year-old inside who was eventually dropped off at a gas station in Grand Chute. The girl helped police find
Read MoreBeloit police are releasing the name of the suspect involved in a deadly shooting. Jose Reyes was killed Wednesday on Harrison Avenue near Park Avenue. The suspect is identified as Ezekiel Acosta. The charges are being reviewed by the district attorney and more information is expected to be released next week.
Read MoreThe Wisconsin Badgers close out their regular season with a kickoff against rival Minnesota. The Badgers head into the action with a record of 7-and-4 overall and 5-and-3 in the Big Ten. Wisconsin is coming off the 47-44 overtime win over Purdue, while Minnesota is 5-and-6 on the year. Game time tomorrow at Camp Randall Stadium is 2:30.
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