Author Archives: Mike Leischner
Age-Progression Photo of Timothy Pitzen Released
ALEXANDRIA, VA (WSAU) -- The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has released an age-progressed photo of Timmothy Pitzen, the Illinois boy who went missing from the Wisconsin Dells in 2...
May 11, 2021 Timmothy Pitzen. Graphic courtesy: NCMEC
Wisconsin Gas Prices Rise Again as Industry Watches Pipeline Shutdown
BOSTON, MA (WSAU) -- Gas prices in Wisconsin jumped another 4.5 cents per gallon last week as the Summer travel season draws closer. The latest data shows the average price for a gallon of gas in Wisc...
May 10, 2021 Mike Mozart / CC
GOP Once Again Asking Evers to Discuss Federal Stimulus Money
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Once again the Republican leaders in the state Senate and Assembly are asking Governor Tony Evers for a meeting regarding how $3.2 billion in federal stimulus money will be handl...
May 03, 2021 Governor Tony Evers.
AG Kaul Formally Announces Investigation Into Clergy, Faith Leader Abuse
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Attorney General Josh Kaul has formally announced a state investigation into abuse by Clergy and other Faith Leaders in the state including the creation of statewide hotlines to ...
Apr 27, 2021 Eugene Kim / CC
Nearly 50 Vehicles Involved in Deadly Pileup in Southeast Wisconsin
SLINGER, WI (WSAU) -- Wednesday's snowy conditions made for dangerous driving in Southeast Wisconsin where at least one person died following a pileup along Interstate 41. According to the Associated ...
Apr 22, 2021 Fatal Crash. MWC file photo.
Governor Evers Releases Statement Following Kenosha Shooting Incident
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released the following statement after Sunday's deadly shooting incident at a tavern outside Kenosha: "My heart breaks for Kenosha this morning in t...
Apr 18, 2021 Governor Tony Evers.
Sales Tax Holiday Proposed for Restaurants, Entertainment Venues
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- The state Assembly has passed a measure that would allow restaurants, bars, and some entertainment venues to halt the collection of sales taxes for three months. The Summer Sales...
Apr 14, 2021 Jim O'Neil / CC
Another Democrat Announces Campaign for US Senate
EAU CLAIRE, WI (WSAU) -- The Wisconsin State Treasurer is setting her sights on a higher office. On Wednesday Sarah Godlewski formally announced she is entering the race for US Senate in 2022 for the ...
Apr 14, 2021 Sarah Godlewski
DHS Instructs Vaccination Sites to Pause Use of Johnson and Johnson Vaccine
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Wisconsin is the latest state to put a hold on the issuance of Johnson and Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine after some people reported adverse side effects after receiving ...
Apr 13, 2021 Covid-19 vaccine. Image courtesy: ThedaCare.
Dane County Looks to End No-Knock Warrants
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- Members of the Dane County Board of Supervisors are pressuring their Sheriff to end the use of no-knock warrants. While the board cannot ban the tactic per se, they are proposing...
Apr 11, 2021 James Reynolds / CC
