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A bill expanding Wisconsin’s AMBER Alert system criteria has been signed into law. “As we approach the two year anniversary of Lily’s death, we remember her smile, and we are grateful that when we come together, good can come out of the loss of two amazing children. Thank you to all of those who supported, voted, and advocated for this change, and thank you to Lily and Prince’s family members for standing by us today. Our thoughts are with you.”-Sen.

ABOVE PHOTO: A new Bachelor of Fine Arts major in illustration has been approved at UW-Stout. Students who are ready to build careers in science or art, or pursue a cross-discipline master’s degree, have new and in-demand options at University of Wisconsin-Stout. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has given its stamp of approval to five new academic programs at UW-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University. They are: The programs, which were approved April 5 and begin in the fall, capitalize on

Police in Chetek unveiled their memorial to Officer Emily Breidenbach yesterday. The memorial marked the one year anniversary of Breidenbach’s death in the line of duty. The flame-shaped black stone sits in front of the Chetek Police Department. Chief Ron Ambrozaitis says Breidenbach’s death changed Chetek’s police department, and changed the officers forever. She was killed in a shootout with a suspect one year ago yesterday. CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE.

The man accused of killing one person and stabbing four others on the Apple River is supposed to take the stand at his murder trial today. Yesterday saw more testimony in Nicolae Miu’s case. His lawyers tried to say he was acting in self defense when he started stabbing and slashing at people after a fight in the river in 2022. A 17-year-old died in that fight. Miu’s friend says he was a calm person, and was in shock after

The people who are looking for Elijah Vue spent their day searching the Avery salvage yard in Manitowoc County yesterday. Elijah Vue, 3, is still missing.(Two Rivers Police Department) There is no link between the Avery yard and the missing little boy, but searchers say it’s a big place with lots of space. Volunteers continue to look for Vue, who disappeared back on February 20th. His mom and her boyfriend are being held on neglect charges in the case. The

We are now under 100 days til the Republican National Convention comes to Milwaukee. Convention planners met with media organizations yesterday. The convention will run from July 15th through the 18th, and will be centered at Fiserv Forum. Convention chairwoman Anne Hathaway expects the crowds to gradually grow as the Republican Party, media groups, and the people who will help put on the convention come to town. Eventually, Hathaway expects thousands of people to be in Milwaukee for the convention.

A plan aiming to reduce student loan debt were announced during President Joe Biden’s speech at Madison College today.  One of the initiatives would eliminate up to 20-thousand dollars in loan interest who owe more on their loans than when they started paying them.  Borrowers could also see all of their interest erased if they’re enrolled in an income-driven repayment plan and make less than 120-thousand each year.  Borrowers facing hardships such as medical debt and child care expenses that

Wisconsin State troopers say farmers are about to be on the road more often driving agricultural equipment. State Patrol says there have been more than two-thousand crashes involving farm vehicles in the past five years statewide – in 2023 there were more than three hundred fifty. Troopers say it’s illegal to pass a farming vehicle in a no-passing zone, and to consider the possibility that the farmer will turn left into fields or driveways.

Wisconsinites have until Wednesday to use tele-health COVID-19 programs. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says the COVID treatment program was initially supposed to end in 2023, but was extended until this month. The department says it completed more than 88-hundred consultations since the program launched in November 2022. DHS says the same services can still be accessed in person at a pharmacy or clinic.

A law barring the sale of knock-off and untested lighters has been approved in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers signed the law this morning. He says the law is intended to reduce the use of lighters that fail American Society for Testing and Materials standards. A fire in Pittsville that resulted in the death of a child in 2008 caused advocacy efforts from the Pittsville Fire Department and local educators. Evers signed the law at Pittsville Elementary School this morning. Laws