5/16/2025

ESCANABA - A fire severely damaged part of the Bonifas Arts Center in downtown Escanaba late last night.  Escanaba Public Safety they were called to the center just before 10:30 last night for a fire alarm. Fire was contained to the attic of the center’s theater.  No injuries were reported.  Lightning is a possible cause. 

5/16/2025

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade federal immigration agents has pleaded not guilty to federal charges. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan entered the plea during an arraignment Thursday in federal court. She and her lawyers left after the brief hearing without talking to reporters. Dugan is charged with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest. According to an FBI affidavit, Dugan showed a man out the back door of her courtroom last month after learning immigration agents were in the courthouse looking to arrest him for being in the country illegally.

5/16/2025

N. WISCONSIN - May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the latest state data shows the number of Wisconsin youth who are struggling with their mental health has peaked.  The report from the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health shows the numbers have increased dramatically over the past ten years. While rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts went up across the board, girls saw an overall higher increase. Wisconsin boys however, are two to four times more likely to die by suicide than girls according to the study.  The trend shows higher numbers for LGBTQ+ students and students of color.  More than 20 percent of teens reported self-harm and nearly 25 percent of girls reported seriously considering suicide, according to the report. Wisconsin’s "Speak Up, Speak Out" tip line is available 24 hours a day where anyone can report a mental health crisis or threat and receive confidential and professional support.