State News

Portage County mother accused of helping convicted sex offender evade arrest
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) - Charges have been brought against the mother of six-year-old Ruby Lehmann, who was the subject of ...
Sep 16, 2025

Wisconsin governor aims to maintain access to vaccines through executive order
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- As cold and flu season approaches, Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order aiming to ensure access to va...
Sep 15, 2025

Mother arrested in Portage County Amber Alert case involving missing daughter
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A second arrest was made in connection with an Amber Alert case in Portage County. Portage County District Att...
Sep 15, 2025

State Senator Kelda Roys announces candidacy for governor
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- Another prominent Wisconsin Democrat joins the race for governor. Madison State Senator Kelda Roys ...
Sep 15, 2025

Republican lawmakers to introduce new education bills
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- At the Capitol, assembly republican's plan for the fall session includes several education focused ...
Sep 15, 2025

Wisconsin to get nearly $30M after Trump approves Evers' request for flood disaster relief
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- President Donald Trump said Thursday he has approved nearly $30 million in funding to help Wisconsin communiti...
Sep 11, 2025

Wisconsin legislators condemn political violence in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting
WASHINGTON (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are speaking out about the shooting of Charlie Kirk....
Sep 10, 2025

Gov. Evers calls on Wisconsinites to unite in community service for 9/11 remembrance day
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Flags across Wisconsin will fly at half-staff Thursday in honor of 9/11 and State Day of Service and Remembran...
Sep 10, 2025

Slender Man stabber's new release plan kept sealed after backlash to Sun Prairie placement
WAUKESHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Details about the conditional release plan for and placement of Morgan Geyser are now being kept ...
Sep 10, 2025

Gov. Evers urges Wisconsinites to use suicide prevention resources during awareness month
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Gov. Tony Evers is recognizing Suicide Prevention Month with a video message, reminding Wisconsinites of the r...
Sep 09, 2025