DNR says state's waters are ready for fishing opener (MADISON) The Department of Natural Resources says this weekend's fishing opener is looking promising. Fisheries director Justine Haas says Lake Michigan's stock of salmon is strong. Haas says inland trout waters are well stocked, and her staff has been seeing strong natural reproduction alongside the state's stocking efforts. Fishing opens officially this Saturday, and you can get your permits and see the new regulations online at Go Wild … [Read More...]
Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-30-24
Man charged with threat to Hovde campaign (MADISON) A Dane County man is charged with sending a threatening message to the campaign office of Republican Senate candidate Eric Hovde. Authorities say the message from 72 year old Joseph Quade of Mount Horeb indicated the campaign office "might blow up". Quade admitted to police he sometimes gets "a little political" but he didn't remember making the threat. He also conceded that he sometimes has too much to drink and gets carried away but … [Read More...]
Wisconsin PM News Summary 4-29-24
By Bob Hague
UW students join pro-Palestinian protests (MADISON) Students at the two largest Universities of Wisconsin campuses have joined pro-Palestinian protests. Hundreds of people have turned out on Library Mall in Madison. UW-Madison Students for Justice in Palestine has issued six demands, including an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. UW policy prohibits camping on campus, but several tents have been put up. At UW Milwaukee, protesters pitched tents on a grassy lawn they’re referring to as a “liberated … [Read More...]
Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-29-24
By Bob Hague
Walking Wisconsin for addiction recovery (CUDAHY) Walking the state of Wisconsin for a cause. Greg Studzinski routinely takes long walks as a part of his recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. This August, he’ll connect several long walks across the state, from Superior to his hometown of Cudahy. Studzinski hopes his trek from August 10th through the 31st will raise $10,000 for the substance use disorder treatment program at Milwaukee’s United Community Center. Find out more at the … [Read More...]
Wisconsin AM News Summary 4-26-24
By Bob Hague
Potential flooding in southern Wisconsin this weekend, says NWS (SULLIVAN) There's a chance for some flash flooding across southern and southeast Wisconsin this weekend. National Weather Service Meteorologist Andrew Quigley says severe weather could bring two inches of rain over the weekend, but that would be localized to parts of the area that get repeated heavy storms. That could mean water over roads and standing water in areas prone to flooding. Keep an eye on the forecast and prepare for … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Wisconsin AM Briefs 05/01/24
DNR says state’s waters are ready for fishing opener (MADISON) The Department of Natural Resources says this weekend’s fishing opener is looking promising. Fisheries director Justine Haas says Lake Michigan’s stock of salmon is strong. Haas says inland trout waters are well stocked, and her staff has been seeing strong natural reproduction alongside the state’s […]
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 […]