Follow-up search at home of suspect in Sade Robison case (MILWAUKEE) Authorities continue to look for clues in the murder of a young Milwaukee woman. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's office conducted a follow-up search Tuesday at the home of 33-year-old Maxwell Anderson, who is accused in the death and dismemberment of 19-year-old Sade Robinson after their first date April 1st. Monday evening, supporters of Robinson gathered outside of Anderson's home decorating it with items and messages all in … [Read More...]
Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-17-24
By Bob Hague
Evers reacts as Republicans skip committee special session on PFAS funding (MADISON) At the Capitol, another impasse on funding for PFAS contamination. Democratic Governor Tony Evers wants Republicans who control the Legislature to release $125 million in funding to remediate the harms from “forever chemicals.” Earlier this month, he called the Joint Finance Committee into special session on that. Tuesday saw just the panel’s four Democrats show up. Evers said the Republican majority … [Read More...]
Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-16-24
By Bob Hague
Evers taps Casey to lead Revenue (MADISON) The state Revenue Department has its new secretary. Governor Tony Evers announced Monday his appointment of David Casey to serve as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Casey fills the vacancy recently left by Peter Barca, whose retirement took effect last week. Barca has announced he’s considering running for Congress. Casey previously served a deputy secretary of the department from 2019 to 2022. He currently serves as a principal … [Read More...]
Wisconsin PM News Summary 4-15-24
By Bob Hague
We Energies seeking third rate increase in three years (MILWAUKEE) A Wisconsin utility wants to raise its rates to customers for a third time in three years. We Energies spokesperson Brendan Conway tells Fox 6 Milwaukee most of that rate increase would cover the costs of previously approved new power plants. Conway said new renewable generation and other low carbon generation would translate to long-term customer savings of about $2 billion over 20 years.The higher rates would also be used … [Read More...]
Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-15-24
By Bob Hague
DNR warns of high wildfire danger (UNDATED) Fire danger remains high in Wisconsin. Over the weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources asked the public to stay vigilant and avoid all outdoor burning due to elevated fire danger across the state. 35 fires on Saturday burned approximately 300 acres. The single most active wildfire day so far this year. Several fires had potential for large fire growth in northwestern Wisconsin on windy dry days. Embers from any fire, especially burn … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Jacque enters race in 8th CD
By Bob Hague
Another candidate for Congress in northeast Wisconsin. State Senator Andre Jacque of (R-DePere) has entered the race for the 8th District U.S. House seat being vacated by Green Bay Republican Mike Gallagher. Assuming no other Republican candidates announce, he’ll face former state Senator Roger Roth of Appleton in the August primary. So far there are […]
Crime & Courts
New details on alleged abuse of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue
In Manitowoc County, more details have come to light about the case of missing Elijah Vue. The criminal complaint against 39-year-old Jesse Vang stated that he had helped his teenage son get on the bus the morning of February 20th, and when he came back inside, 3-year-old Elijah was still asleep. Vang told investigators that […]
Titletown Report
Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger
By Bill Scott
According to reports, the Green Bay Packers, fresh off their 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night, are releasing 2019 third-round draft pick Jace Sternberger. Sternberger’s two-game suspension ended following the Packers win over the Lions on Monday night and they had until 3 p.m. Tursday afternoon to either add him to the […]
Sports
Bills seek to prohibit trans athletes in school sports in Wisconsin
Emotions were high at the Capitol on Wednesday during lengthy public hearings on bills to exclude transgender youth from participating in high school and college sports. Sam Grover with the Freedom From Religion Foundation told the Assembly Committee on Education that the bills needlessly target trans students. “There’s scientific literature that shows that it’s extremely […]