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1 week ago | 
waukradio.com | Stuart Wattles |Adam Hess |Melissa Kaye |Savanna Tomei-Olson
RACINE, Wis (Civic Media) – Three peregrine falcon chicks have hatched in the Racine County Courthouse nest box, officials announced this week. The chicks’ parents are a male with no name tag and a new female, Teca, who hatched in 2019 in Indiana. Community members are invited to suggest names for the new arrivals. Meanwhile, in Oak Creek, the first peregrine falcon eggs of the 2025 season hatched at the We Energies Power Plant on Friday, May 2.
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2 weeks ago | 
waukradio.com | Jack Kelly |Chuck Gennaro |Melissa Kaye |Adam Hess
Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on Friday for allegedly helping a man living in the United States without legal status evade federal immigration authorities. Dugan faces two federal felony counts — obstruction and concealing an individual. Dugan’s case is similar to a 2019 case brought by federal prosecutors against Massachusetts Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Chuck Gennaro |Teri Barr |Brittney Merlot |Melissa Kaye
The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it was suspending Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan after she was arrested by federal authorities last week. The Supreme Court issued an order Tuesday afternoon that it was temporarily relieving her of her official duties and that she is “temporarily prohibited” from exercising her powers as a circuit court judge in the state until further notice.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Teri Barr |Chuck Gennaro |Brittney Merlot |Melissa Kaye
There are parts of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin’s Northwoods that are under an “emergency” designation. This forest covers 1.5 million acres across more than 10 counties. But former U.S. Forest Service Chief Mike Dombeck is calling out Trump’s logging “emergency” as a policy shortcut. He describes it as the administration’s way of dismantling proper forest management in favor of fast-tracked commercial logging.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Brittney Merlot |Teri Barr |Melissa Kaye |Jimmie Kaska
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WGBW) – A tornado tore a path through Mattoon Monday night, damage surveyed by the National Weather Service says winds hit 80mph. The NWS Green Bay conducted a survey of the damage from the tornado on Tuesday in the Town of Mattoon. They say peak wind gusts reached 80mph, marking it a high end EF0 on the enhanced Fujita scale. It was on the ground for 6.25 miles and spanned 65 yards wide. No fatalities or injuries were reported.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Beth Habhegger |Melissa Kaye |Stuart Wattles
All eyes are on Wisconsin as the NFL Draft’s player selection rounds are underway in Green Bay. But what you may not know – all ears are on an Appleton band as it prepares to live out its own big-league dreams. Listen to a quick version of this story here: Doozey is a high-energy, three-piece group made up of Andy Van Dusen (vocals/guitar), Ryan Patterson (bass), and DeAngelo Harris (drums). They’ve been playing together for years and are a Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) award winner.
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2 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Beth Habhegger |Melissa Kaye |Stuart Wattles |Jimmie Kaska
GREEN BAY, WI—(WGBW)—Sports fans from all over the nation are expected to attend the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay today through Saturday. With over 250,000 visitors expected, scammers may attempt to exploit the fast-paced environment by targeting them with various fraudulent scams and schemes. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) says any travel, but especially travel to popular locations and events, can increase the risk of identity theft.
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Beth Habhegger |Melissa Kaye |Stuart Wattles |Jimmie Kaska
Dogs & Cream treats your taste buds by serving up hot dog creations that are anything but ordinary!Craving a classic Chicago dog or something wild like a Mac & Cheese Dog or a Pretzel Dog, they’ve got you covered!And save room for that velvety custard that’ll melt your troubles away. Go to WRJN.com, click the Big Deals banner, and purchase $20 worth of gift certificates for just $10 – today only at WRJN BIG DEALS!
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3 weeks ago | 
civicmedia.us | Beth Habhegger |Melissa Kaye |Stuart Wattles |Jimmie Kaska
Paul Harvey had a special and unique way of telling stories. The Rest of the Story mixed real history with unexpected ending, making it something listeners never forgot. It started as a segment during Paul Harvey’s regular news broadcasts in the 1940’s but because of it’s popularity, it became a standalone program in 1976. Even in today’s fast-paced world, The Rest of the Story makes listeners lean in as it captures your attention. It’s part of what keeps Paul Harvey alive on the airwaves.
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3 weeks ago | 
waukradio.com | Beth Habhegger |Melissa Kaye |Stuart Wattles |Jimmie Kaska
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – (Civic Media) – A Janesville man faces up to life in prison after admitting to possessing chemicals to create chlorine gas, which he allegedly threatened to use against federal agents attempting to seize his firearms. James Morgan, 32, pleaded guilty April 21 in Milwaukee federal court to one count of possessing ‘chemical weapon precursors’.
