LATEST NEWS

WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County issued a Monday, july 22 press release to announce a new campaign to offer an incentive for more people to adopt larger dogs. The 50-50-50 campaign offers a 50% discount on adoption fees for the next 50...

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A Silver Alert has been issued as West Allis police search for a missing 61-year-old man. Charles R. Stephan was last seen Tuesday, July 23 at around 4:45 a.m. walking away from his home near 108th and Greenfield. Stephan is described as being 5'8"...

Wisconsin's school system ranks as fifth-best in the country, according to a new study by WalletHub, a personal finance company. The company analyzed quality and safety metrics to rank the public school systems in all 50 U.S. states and D.C. The study used 32 metrics to pinpoint quality and safety, including student-teacher ratios,...

Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...

MILWAUKEE - It's National Ice Cream Month, and we're spoiled with some great local options in Wisconsin. Angie Edge from the Dairy Farmers Association of Wisconsin helps us celebrate.

WHAT WE'RE TRACKING:

It's music festival season, and Wisconsin is home to several huge festivals that draw tens of thousands of fans for several days of music and fun, one of these festivals just surprised fans with a high-tech show to end the day. Rock Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin, just celebrated its 30th...

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers toured Milwaukee Area Technical College’s (MATC) workforce training facility to celebrate the $49 million investment Baldwin brought home for Wisconsin’s Tech Hub to grow the state’s personalized medicine and biohealth sector – advancing research and innovation, growing our economy and creating jobs, and boosting American competitiveness in a cutting-edge industry. During the visit, Baldwin and Evers, who were joined by MATC President Anthony Cruz and other consortium members, toured the facility and discussed the growing opportunities for Wisconsinites to get the education and training for jobs in this up-and-coming sector. “Jobs, jobs, and more jobs. That is what this Tech Hub will mean for Wisconsin,” said Senator Baldwin. “Whether it is in a high-tech lab, behind a computer, or on the production line, our Tech Hub is going to create all sorts of opportunities for Wisconsinites in a growing field. It was so great to be at MATC to see how our Tech Hub partners will help people get the skills they need to land a family-supporting career, grow our Made in Wisconsin economy, and ensure our state continues to lead the world in innovation.” “It is no secret that Wisconsin’s multi-billion dollar biohealth industry is a huge economic driver that supports tens of thousands of jobs across the state. The state has been a committed partner in the Tech Hub process since the very beginning, and I am glad my administration could do its part to help bring this important designation to Wisconsin,” said Governor Evers. “I want to thank Sen. Baldwin and the Biden-Harris Administration for their leadership and partnership in this important effort, as well as the support of MATC and other members of our BioHealth Consortium. Together, we’re ensuring Wisconsin continues to lead the way in innovation in this cutting-edge field.”

When Legislative Republicans went to work crafting our state budget that went into effect just over a year ago, we coined it the Made for Wisconsin budget. By that we meant our budget would be made for all of Wisconsin, so regardless of whether it’s the City of Beaver Dam, rural Forest County or the City of Milwaukee, our budget invests in your community. Looking back, we can see these investments making a real impact in our state. Look no further than the shared revenue increase that brought millions of dollars to counties, towns, villages and cities throughout Wisconsin for critical services such as infrastructure and public safety. While every community saw at least a 20% increase in funding from the state, our reform gave many smaller communities that have been left behind by the previous funding formula an even bigger bump. We also continued our commitment to funding schools with over a billion dollars of new money in K12 education. This included general aid, along with categorical aid in key areas that we know students are struggling such as mental health, literacy and special education. These dollars are making a difference for students in schools throughout Wisconsin. Another major investment our budget made is in capital projects. This doesn’t only include state office buildings in our cities; it includes a dam in Pattison Park in Douglas County, fire equipment at the Crandon Ranger Station, trail improvements in state-owned property, and so many more. With a significant one-time surplus to start last budget, we were able to do even more to build up our state’s infrastructure. While these thoughtful investments are making a positive impact in our communities, there is one spend that would have helped individuals, families and businesses throughout our state: meaningful tax cuts. Unfortunately, Governor Evers disagreed and vetoed billions in tax relief, keeping taxpayers’ hard-earned money in Madison rather than sending it back to those who overpaid. In six months, the legislative budget season will begin ramping up again. Between now and then, I look forward to hearing from my constituents about how our most recent state budget impacted them, so we can continuing enacting budgets that are made for Wisconsin.

A man from Wisconsin, aged 33, was taken into custody on Monday after he led deputies from Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department on a pursuit spanning 14.5 miles. As per a statement, officials were dispatched to the junction of West Zander Road and County Highway B in Gibson Township. The complaint reported a truck driving in the incorrect lane with the driver asleep or unconscious at the wheel.

MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers together with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced record planned capital investments throughout the state. 

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- College Possible Wisconsin has launched a statewide campaign to assist students with their FAFSA applications, in a response to technical issues and delays with the FAFSA application system. The goal is to ensure more area students have access to financial aid. The campaign includes free, one-on-one...

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are reminding the public about the fast-approaching deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing tags. According to a release, a higher success rate for spearers on the Upriver Lakes means only 500 license holders will...

Every elected Democratic lawmaker who represents the state of Wisconsin has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as she begins her presidential campaign in Milwaukee on Tuesday.  Gov. Tony Evers (D-WI), Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), both Democratic U.S. representatives, and other notable statewide elected officials have endorsed Harris ahead of her visit to the Badger State. […]

(The Center Square) – Public schools in Wisconsin are spending nearly $1,000 more per-student than a decade ago, despite falling enrollment and flat test scores. The latest spending information from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction shows public schools in the state spent $17,697 per-student in 2022. That’s down from the $18,088 in 2020, but about $1,000 more than what schools were spending in 2011. Will Flanders with the Wisconsin...

(Bob Hague, Wisconsin Radio Network) A wet June puts Wisconsin’s drought in the rear-view mirror. According to Bob Hague with Wisconsin Radio Network, it wasn’t the wettest June on record, but the Wisconsin Climatology Office reports most locations received at least six inches of rainfall with a statewide average of just under seven inches.

The Upper Midwest Vintage Racing Series traveled to Madison International Speedway this past Friday for part 1 of their first ever double header race weekend. This was the annual Racers Reunion event at Madison Speedway. and the sixteen drivers in the series had double features on Friday night. Feature # 1 went to Tim Lind of Waupun, with feature # 2 going to Tom Gille of Winnebago, Illinois. Both features went flag to flag with no crashes.

(Bob Hague, Wisconsin Radio Network) Get rid of standing water in your yard. According to Bob Hague with Wisconsin Radio Network, that’s the message from UW Extension entomologist PJ Liesch, who says it doesn’t take much to give mosquitos a place to reproduce. Things like kids toys, a low lying spot in a tarp or clogged gutter that holds water could be a breeding site for mosquitoes.