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Wisconsin’s governor has approved new legislative maps. The Republican-majority state Legislature passed the maps along to the Supreme Court last Tuesday. Governor Tony Evers signed them this morning. The approved maps were drawn by Governor Evers, and he says they’re the first fair maps Wisconsin has seen in the past 50 years. The maps were initially overturned by the Wisconsin Supreme Court last December.

Madison’s police chief will be one of eight people inducted into the Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame later this year. The Hall of Fame, based at George Mason University in Virginia, inducts members of law enforcement who use science and research in their decision making. Chief Shon Barnes has been with the Madison Police Department since 2021, and started his career in law enforcement in 2000.

A bill headed to the Wisconsin Governor’s desk would eliminate the work permit requirement for 14- and 15-year-olds. The bill has already been approved by both the state Senate and Assembly. If approved, 14- and 15-year-olds would be able to get jobs without their parents’ consent.  No changes would be made to the hours they’d be able to work. 

ABOVE PHOTO: Teach Day activities included hands-on projects in each of the seven undergraduate teaching majors offered at UW-Stout.  High school students who attended Teach Day at University of Wisconsin-Stout learned quickly that the teaching profession, like the university’s other majors, is about doing. Soon after arriving, the 94 students from 11 regional high schools were working on hands-on projects such as designing a billboard, writing a multigrade lesson plan and creating a public service announcement. UW-Stout’s slogan Do More on

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is accepting applications for the next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council. High school students who will be seniors during the 2024 – 2025 school year should apply now for the council. “Being a part of the council has made a huge impact on my future goals. I have been able to learn about the different areas of agriculture that I might not have thought about before,” The purpose of the Wisconsin

Local law enforcement encountered a man yielding a machete. Below this the full press release from Lake Hallie authorities: On February 17, 2024, at approximately 11:30 PM, a Lake Hallie Police Officer was on routine patrol in a marked squad on BUS 53 northbound near 27th Ave. when he observed a vehicle approaching from the rear with a defective headlight traveling at a high rate of speed. As the vehicle passed the patrol squad, the vehicle was traveling on the

The FBI is now investigating Sun Badger Solar for its unfinished work. The federal involvement was revealed last week when a warrant from last December was unearthed. Sun Badger Solar closed its doors back in February of last year. That left hundreds of people and businesses with unfinished or unworkable solar panels. Many people say they paid the company thousands of dollars and either got nothing, or got solar panels that were so poorly installed they never worked. The FBI

“The safety of children is one of the highest priorities in every community,” -Nick Jarmusz, director of public affairs for AAA – The Auto Club Group. Every morning, thousands of adult crossing guards across the state help students safely get to and from school. AAA – The Auto Club Group and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction are proud to help honor their dedication during Wisconsin Adult Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, February 19th – 23rd, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department

Firefighters in Ixonia are blaming Saturday’s high winds for a controlled burn that got out of control. Winds whipped-up the flames in a field just north of I-94 on Highway E. Fire crews say they were trying to burn off some brush at the time. Ixonia’s fire department says their mistake should be a warning to be careful when burning anything this year, particularly when the winds are high.

Two Minnesota police officers and a paramedic were shot and killed while responding to a domestic abuse call early Sunday. Burnsville Police Chief Tanya Schwartz expressed her sorrow: Law enforcement sources say the suspected gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police say the suspect had several guns and opened fire from multiple points in the home about 15 miles south of Minneapolis. There were seven children inside the house at the time. All were reported safe.