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New Report Shines Light On Childhood Drowning Statistics And Prevention

May 24, 2018 - 3:15pm

With Memorial Day just around the corner, many families across the nation will kick off summer with a trip to the beach. Whether it’s a pond, river, or lake, there’s a lot of fun to be had playing in and around the water, but there’s also an element of danger. According to a new report, an estimated one-thousand children fatally drown in a single year, and many more end up in the hospital because of drowning scares. In addition, the majority of these incidents happen in open water, versus places like swimming pools or bathtubs. The report's lead author discusses keeping kids and teens safe this summer on the open water, and how to best prevent drownings from happening.

Milwaukee Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Sterling Brown Arrest

May 24, 2018 - 3:05pm

The Milwaukee Police Department released body cam footage Wednesday of the tasing and arrest of Milwaukee Bucks rookie, Sterling Brown . At the time, police justified the use of force by arguing that Brown was combative . However, in light of the release of the footage, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso...

Milwaukee Police Chief Unable To Give Details Of Officers Involved In Sterling Brown Arrest

May 24, 2018 - 4:05pm

The head of the Milwaukee Police Department says he can’t release the names of the officers involved in the January tasing and arrest of Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown.

DNR Reviewing Judge's Ruling That Struck Down Wetland Permits For Frac Sand Operation

May 24, 2018 - 2:20pm

The DNR is reviewing a judgment that invalidated two wetland permits issued to Meteor Timber. The permits would have allowed the company to fill 16 acres of high quality wetlands to build a $75 million frac sand mine.

Dane County Expands Opioid Recovery Program

May 24, 2018 - 1:55pm

Dane County is expanding a program that tries to get addicts into treatment after they end up in jail or the emergency room.

Elections Commission Outlines Security Spending Plan

May 24, 2018 - 11:30am

Wisconsin Elections Commission staff plan to hire a half-dozen new employees and upgrade software to bolster election security.

'OK, We Got To Do Something About This'

May 24, 2018 - 11:00am

Carson Tomony, a junior at Madison East High School, has learned about candidates and where they stand on the issues. He and his classmates have also noticed that school shootings appear to be commonplace.

La Crosse Turning Former Industrial Land Into New Neighborhood

May 24, 2018 - 10:00am

An overhead view of La Crosse's Riverside North project

The City of La Crosse is on the verge of creating a new neighborhood near its downtown, a project that's been in the works since 1995.

State Rep. Leon Young Announces Retirement

May 24, 2018 - 9:50am

Democratic state Rep. Leon Young announced Wednesday he won't seek re-election. He said he plans to return to his former job as a Milwaukee police officer. He says the state of partisan politics made his choice easier.

Police Fatally Shoot Man In Fox Valley Park

May 24, 2018 - 9:50am

State justice officials say a police officer in the Fox Valley has fatally shot a suspect.

Footage Of NBA Player Sterling Brown's Arrest Released By Milwaukee Police

May 23, 2018 - 6:10pm

The Milwaukee Police Department released body camera footage of Milwaukee NBA player Sterling Brown’s January arrest Wednesday evening.

Report: Wheel Taxes On The Rise In Wisconsin

May 23, 2018 - 4:00pm

Amid the ongoing debate over to how best to fund transportation needs in Wisconsin, local governments in recent years have found themselves relying more heavily on additional vehicle registration fees, or ‘wheel-taxes’ as they’re often known, to fund local roads. Wheel taxes aren’t necessarily a new thing in Wisconsin…but a new report says they haven’t been used all that often until recently. In 2011, only four communities in Wisconsin had the additional fee...but by the end of 2017, that number had risen to 27. Why? Our guest researcher looks at the rise of the wheel tax in Wisconsin, and whether or not this trend may continue in the coming years.

Dumped Dead Cattle In The Upper Midwest Are Having An Impact On Wolves

May 23, 2018 - 3:30pm

When it comes to issues facing farmers in Upper Midwest, people often think of wild weather or erratic milk prices. One thing not often thought about? The disposal of dead animals - more specifically, cows. There are laws and regulations that deal with the disposal of carcasses, but some farmers appear to be illegally dumping these cow carcasses...and that's having an impact of wolves in the area, and what they're eating. A wildlife researcher explains what he's been seeing in the area.

This Week In Washington - May 23, 2018

May 23, 2018 - 3:05pm

President Trump has put forth a nomination for the next head of the Veterans Affairs Administration. We discuss the surprise announcement. We also talk about the Democratic party's plan to focus on Washington corruption during this fall's midterms. Plus, our guest helps us break down the likelihood of a June...

Love It Or Hate It, Motorcycle Noise Is Back In Wisconsin

May 23, 2018 - 4:15pm

The roar of a motorcycle exhaust may bring out some strong feelings in you — and if so, you're not the only one.

DNR Board OKs Large Conservation Easement In Sawyer County

May 23, 2018 - 3:55pm

The Natural Resources Board okays Gov. Walker's fast-moving conservation easement plan for 21,000 acres in Northwest Wisconsin

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New Report Shines Light On Childhood Drowning Statistics And Prevention

Milwaukee Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Sterling Brown Arrest

Milwaukee Police Chief Unable To Give Details Of Officers Involved In Sterling Brown Arrest

DNR Reviewing Judge's Ruling That Struck Down Wetland Permits For Frac Sand Operation

Dane County Expands Opioid Recovery Program

Elections Commission Outlines Security Spending Plan

'OK, We Got To Do Something About This'

La Crosse Turning Former Industrial Land Into New Neighborhood

State Rep. Leon Young Announces Retirement

Police Fatally Shoot Man In Fox Valley Park

Footage Of NBA Player Sterling Brown's Arrest Released By Milwaukee Police

Report: Wheel Taxes On The Rise In Wisconsin

Dumped Dead Cattle In The Upper Midwest Are Having An Impact On Wolves

This Week In Washington - May 23, 2018

Love It Or Hate It, Motorcycle Noise Is Back In Wisconsin

DNR Board OKs Large Conservation Easement In Sawyer County

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