by Andrew Beckett | Aug 31, 2017
The sheriff of Milwaukee County has resigned. Sheriff David Clarke submitted a letter of resignation with the Milwaukee County clerk Thursday afternoon, saying he will step down from a position he has held since 2002. In a statement released by his office, Clarke said...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 31, 2017
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan met with community leaders and families in Rock County Thursday, to discuss efforts to battle the opioid epidemic. Ryan held a roundtable discussion in Janesville, where he talked about efforts by Congress to expand access to treatment and...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 31, 2017
Wisconsin school districts will have to adjust to new restrictions on when they can hold referenda votes, under a provision added to the state budget earlier this week. The change restricts votes on requests by schools to exceed revenue limits or issue bonds to...
by Bob Hague | Aug 31, 2017
A state lawmaker wants to make sure a crucial Interstate project remains on track. Representative Joe Sanfellipo (R-New Berlin) says the I-94 East-West corridor, between the Zoo and Marquette interchanges, needs to enumerated by the Joint Finance Committee. “It...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 31, 2017
The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a call for assistance on Wednesday afternoon for a man who fell overboard from a sailboat on Lake Superior. The 68 year old man, identified as Stanley Szczytko of Marshfield, Wisconsin, was found about 20 minutes later submerged in...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 31, 2017
A Kewaunee County Sheriff’s deputy currently on paid administrative leave for allegedly firing a fatal shot had previously resigned from the department, following after a pair of misdemeanor convictions. State investigators say Deputy Jamie Tlachac shot and...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 31, 2017
A charge of attempted first degree intentional homicide has been filed against a 46-year-old Richfield man who allegedly attacked his 13-year-old neighbor with a hammer. According to the criminal complaint, Brian Olson has a history of mental health problems and had...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 31, 2017
More than 1,000 Gordy’s Markets employees could be facing layoffs. The company is currently controlled by a receiver, which sent notice to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development of possible mass layoffs. The receiver is trying to find a buyer, but if...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 31, 2017
The Marathon County Board has voted to extend the county wheel tax indefinitely. The wheel tax is a $25 tax that is added on to vehicle registration fees, and is used for transportation funding throughout the county. Wednesday night’s vote was 26-4. Two...
by Bill Scott | Aug 31, 2017
Keon Broxton was inserted into Wednesday’s game as a late inning, defensive substitution. The move by manager Craig Counsell paid off in a big way for the Milwaukee Brewers. With Corey Knebel on to protect a 6-5 lead and close out the win, Randal Grichuk sent...
by Bill Scott | Aug 31, 2017
The Green Bay Packers will have a little more than a week to get Ahmad Brooks up to speed before facing Seattle in the season opener on Sunday, Sept. 10, at Lambeau Field. The Packers agreed to a deal with veteran outside linebacker on Wednesday, a deal that could pay...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 30, 2017
Worldwide exports of products from Wisconsin businesses increased over 8-percent during the first half of 2017 compared to the same period last year. That’s according to state economic and agriculture officials who analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau....
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 30, 2017
A Republican state lawmaker says he has decided against a run for U.S. Senate next year. In a statement, Rep. Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) says the current field of Republican candidate have “impressive backgrounds, convictions and ability to serve Wisconsin and...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 30, 2017
Following an investigation that cleared officers in the death of gunman who killed four people earlier this year, police have released audio from 911 a call placed by the suspect right after the shootings. Nengmy Vang shot and killed Karen Barclay, Sara Quirt Sann,...
by Bill Scott | Aug 30, 2017
Matt Garza didn’t get any help from his defense, but he also didn’t do himself any favors with his control and the Milwaukee Brewers dropped their series opener 10-2 to the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park. Garza allowed six runs, but only three of them...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 29, 2017
A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit filed by a former aide to Governor Scott Walker. Cindy Archer, who worked for Walker when he was Milwaukee County Executive, brought the lawsuit in response to the now-closed John Doe investigation. She argued prosecutors...
by Bob Hague | Aug 29, 2017
Attorney General Jeff Sessions accuses some people in politics and the media with sending mixed messages on drugs. In an address delivered in Green Bay, the attorney general said some politicians, and some in the media and Hollywood have sent “accommodating...
by WRN Contributor | Aug 29, 2017
All of the law enforcement officers involved in the March 22 shooting death of gunman Nengmy Vang have been cleared of wrongdoing. Vang was the man who went on a shooting rampage, killing four people: Karen Barclay, Sara Quirt Sann, Dianne Look, and D.C. Everest...
by Andrew Beckett | Aug 29, 2017
The head of the state Department of Natural Resources is leaving the agency for a federal appointment. Governor Scott Walker says DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp has accepted an appointment with the Environmental Protection Agency to serve as the deputy administrator for...
by Bill Scott | Aug 29, 2017
The Green Bay Packers are expected to host free-agent outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks today. The decision to bring in a veteran is a clear sign that the Packers aren’t happy with the current level of production beyond Clay Matthews and Nick Perry. The Packers...
