Winnebago County

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $1.5 Million in Fast Forward Grants to Help Train Over 700 Wisconsinites for in-Demand Jobs

Grants will go to 19 employers across the state to support job training in construction, child care healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and more

Former Omro Alderman Sentenced for Receipt of Child Pornography

Menasha Man Sentenced to 15 Years’ Imprisonment for Production of Child Pornography

Samers Bay Breakwall Project to Resume in February

Defendant Pleads Guilty After Requesting Person in Philippines Sexually Abuse a Child and Record the Abuse

2025 WisDOT Excellence in Construction Awards Recognize Resilience, Collaboration in Infrastructure Projects

Contractors honored for improvement projects in Clark, Dane, Milwaukee, Pierce, Rock and Winnebago counties

Oklahoma Woman Charged with Sexual Abuse Crimes Against a Northeast Wisconsin Minor

Middleton Police Officer Indicted on Federal Child Sex Offense

Oshkosh Sex Offender Indicted on Federal Child Sex Offenses

After Pioneering Work Release for Prisoners, Wisconsin Goes Backwards

Today, corrections officials don't even know how many prisoners have such jobs.

Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences

More than 100 people would be eligible.

WisDOTs recipe for a safe Thanksgiving weekend

Drivers should expect company on Wisconsin roads

Former Omro Alderman Enters Guilty Plea to Charge of Receiving Child Pornography

Put Safety First During Labor Day Weekend Travel

Expect company on Wisconsin roads and “know before you go” with 511wi.gov

Omro Man Indicted for Distributing and Receiving Child Pornography

Oshkosh Man Indicted on Production of Child Pornography Charges

Neenah Man Sentenced to Five Years’ Imprisonment for Distribution of Child Pornography

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Advocates for Local Priorities to National Association of Counties, Wisconsin Counties Association

Wisconsin Supreme Court Considering Whether Man With Expunged Domestic Violence Conviction Can Buy Guns

DOJ says federal law prevents individual with 1994 conviction from buying a handgun.

Another 10 Wisconsin Sheriffs Endorse Brad Schimel

Waukesha County Executive Kills Sales Tax Plan, Warns of ‘Deep Service Cuts’

Paul Farrow gives in to opponents. Waukesha among just 2 counties without sales tax.

Three of Wisconsin’s Neighboring States Hike Minimum Wage

Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan all much higher. Will Wisconsin lose workers?

Brad Schimel, Law Enforcement’s Choice for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Oshkosh Man Indicted for Illegal Possession and Theft of a Firearm

Grothman Faces Political Newcomer in Bid To Keep His Congressional Seat

Zarbano faces uphill climb. The district has been in Republican hands since the 1960s.

Green Bay Area Congressional Race is Test of Power of Trump Endorsement

Open seat features former gas station chain owner and OB-GYN.

New Title IX Rules Could Mean School Districts Lose Millions in Federal Funds

Pending federal lawsuit attempting to block LGBTQ protections leaves districts in limbo.

WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers

Don’t fall into bad driving habits – buckle up, be patient, and put your phone down

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

Remarks as Delivered

New York City Resident Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Wisconsin Residents in Professional Sports Ticket Scam

ID Checks No Longer Mandated at Emergency Food Pantries

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says loosening restrictions will broaden access, but some pantry leaders warn of complications.

Wisconsin Lacks Clear System for Tracking Police Caught Lying

Prosecutors across the country maintain ‘Brady lists’ of officers with a credibility problem.

Town of Nekimi OID Records – February 2, 2024

March 29, 2024

Only 10 of State’s 56 Races for Circuit Court Judge Are Contested

Just one of 12 judges in Milwaukee County face an opponent on April ballot.

Oshkosh Man Sentenced to 9 Years’ Imprisonment on Firearm Charge

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Law Enforcement, Public Safety Leaders in Government Funding Bill

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorses in Spring Election

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

UPDATE: Officer Involved Critical Incident in Winnebago County, Wis.

February 20, 2024

New York City Resident Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Wisconsin Residents in Professional Sports Ticket Scam

Officer Involved Critical Incident in Winnebago County, Wis.

February 3, 2024

Law Enforcement and First Responders Back Baldwin’s Bill to Help Address Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis

Support grows for Baldwin’s bipartisan bill to ensure first responders have training and resources to prevent overdose deaths

Limit Privacy Protections for Police

Why are the names of police accused of wrongful shootings kept secret?

Oshkosh Felon Convicted at Trial on Firearm Charge

Hortonville Man Sentenced for Distribution of Child Pornography

Wisconsin’s 2022 Tourism Broke Records

$23.7 billion economic impact the highest ever, with most overnight stays.

MPD Pursues Re-accreditation from WILEAG, Invites Public Comment

DHS Awards $8 million for Opioid and Stimulant Treatment Service

Tribal nation and county agencies to use funding from the State Opioid Response Grant Program to support local needs

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Winnebago County

Baiting And Feeding Bans Renewed, Public Meeting Set

How Much Clout Does Your U.S. Rep Have?

Which committee does each one sit on and why it matters to Wisconsin.

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Appoints Eric Sparr as Winnebago County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Winnebago County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Announces More than $212.9 Million in Awards for Neighborhood Investment Fund Program

Governor concludes statewide tour awarding funds with stops in Kenosha, Fond du Lac, and Green Bay

80% of State’s Judicial Races Uncontested

39 of 49 judges in state’s circuit and appellate courts face no opposition.

Sarah Godlewski Slams Ron Johnson for Not Fighting to Keep Jobs in Wisconsin

Republicans Speak At Event With Anti-Government Flag

Kleefisch, Nicholson, Grothman, others speak. Photos of this removed from GOP Facebook page.

Baldwin Delivers for Wisconsin in Waterway Infrastructure Funding

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Invest $14 Billion from Infrastructure Law and Other Appropriations to Strengthen Port and Waterway Supply Chains and Bolster Climate Resilience

In Ron Johnson’s Backyard, Sarah Godlewski Exposes His Failure to Help Wisconsinites on Kitchen Table Issues

Godlewski: Commonsense Candidate Needed To Win Winnebago, Statewide

‘Lucky to have survived’: Crashes involving State Patrol cruisers a reminder of Move Over laws

New state law strengthens protections for responders

DNR Confirms CWD Detected In Fond Du Lac County

Baiting And Feeding Ban Renewed In Fond Du Lac And Winnebago Counties

42 Wisconsin State Patrol cadets become officers at graduation ceremony

Supreme Court Suspends Gun Wielding Judge

Winnebago County judge's ‘undignified language’ included threat to kill anyone who breaks into his house.

21 Wisconsin Leaders Endorse Sarah Godlewski for U.S. Senate

Coming on heels of pivotal EMILY’S List endorsement, strong support from communities across the state demonstrates Sarah is building the strongest coalition to defeat Ron Johnson

Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher Rejects Millions for Covid Relief and Recovery for Appleton and Green Bay

Wisconsin National Guard continues COVID-19 testing throughout the state

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

‘MAGA’ Rally in Wauwatosa Gathers Hundreds

One day after Mayfair Mall shooting Trump supporters gather, including many with guns.

Celebrating America Recycles Day: DNR Recycling Excellence Awards Honors Wisconsin Recyclers

Elected Officials Across the State Join Call for Peaceful and Fair Vote Count

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts Expand in Wisconsin

DHS Lead Policy Advisor Keeps the Spotlight on Eliminating Lead Dangers

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Winnebago County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Winnebago County Circuit Court

Barnes Urges Social Distancing to Slow COVID-19 Spread

The lieutenant governor says people need to exercise caution heading into cold weather.

State’s College Towns Top U.S. Pandemic List

Wisconsin has 6 of nation’s 20 metro areas with most COVID-19 cases in past two weeks.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Former Police Chief and Sheriff Candidate Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charges

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

Republicans Flip-Flop on Local Control

First demanded local control of COVID-19 rules, now oppose county restrictions.

Oshkosh Man Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Distribution Charges

Indiana Man Who Trekked on Foot to Meet Wisconsin Minor Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

Ruling Limits Involuntary Medication of Inmates

WI Supreme Court says prisoners can’t be forcibly medicated unless they are dangerous.

Governor Evers congratulates 42 new Wisconsin State Patrol officers

New troopers recently completed 26 weeks of training at State Patrol Academy

33 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

On Sunday, officials confirm five more cases Fond du Lac County, one more in Milwaukee County.

Man That Travelled from Indiana to Wisconsin to Engage in Sexual Activity with 14 Year-old Pleads Guilty

Ed Fallone Announces More Endorsements in Supreme Court Race

Trump Administration Policy Threatens Wisconsin’s Hmong Community

Oshkosh Man Sentenced for Unlawfully Buying a Firearm for a Juvenile who featured it in an Instagram Post with the comment “Revealing New School Shooter Gun”

UPDATE: Oshkosh West High School Officer Involved Shooting

The officer injured during this incident was Oshkosh Police Department School Resource Officer Michael Wissink.

Evers Vetoes Sex Offender Residency Bill

Bipartisan bill lifted restrictions on how close people convicted of sex crimes can live to schools.

Legislature Passing Few Bills

Assembly and Senate seldom in session. Just 21 bills passed in 2019 while typical average is more than 300.