Packers RB Jacobs pleads no contest in battery case involving girlfriend (GREEN BAY)
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest on Thursday in connection with a May altercation with his girlfriend. Brown County Judge Marc Hammer made sure Jacobs understood his plea, and Jacobs said he was taking full responsibility for the incident. Jacobs received a one thousand dollar fine a misdemeanor battery charge, and will be able to clear a criminal damage to property charge if he takes part in an approved judgement agreement. That requires Jacobs to receive counseling and avoid contact with the victim over the next year.
Evers makes stop during final back-to-school tour; talks state surplus (WAUSAU)
Governor Tony Evers is making one final back-to-school tour before leaving office in January. Speaking at a middle school in Wausau this week, the former teacher said the annual stops give him a chance to promote public education and highlight both its successes and challenges. Evers pointed to issues including school funding, declining enrollment and rising costs, while expressing hope lawmakers will provide more support. The governor says any new deal to spend Wisconsin’s three-billion-dollar surplus is unlikely before the election.
Wisconsin DOJ pushing for tougher anti-robocall rules (UNDATED)
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is pushing for tougher anti-robocall rules. Attorney General Josh Kaul says current safeguards aren’t doing enough to keep scammers off the nation’s phone network. A multi-state coalition wants phone companies to do a better job vetting providers that route calls, increase monitoring, and strengthen caller ID authentication requirements. The DOJ says Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and texts last year and lost almost two billion dollars to fraud.
Hunters reminded not to confuse elk for deer this hunting season (UNDATED)
Wisconsin hunters need to be sure of their target before pulling the trigger. The Department of Natural Resources is urging hunters to make sure they’re not mistaking elk for white-tailed deer during hunting season. Elk sometimes roam outside the state’s northern and central elk management zones, especially during the fall breeding season. Elk are larger than deer, have different antler shapes, and distinctive markings, including tan rump patches and black legs. Some may also be wearing orange tracking collars. Accidentally shooting an elk can result in fines and the loss of hunting privileges. Hunters can find identification guides on the DNR website.