FOX 9 Town Ball Tour heads across the border to River Falls, Wisconsin

This week, the FOX 9 Town Ball Tour heads just across the border to River Falls, Wis., as the Fighting Fish host the Hudson River Rats Wednesday night at First National Bank of River Falls Field.

West Nile virus detected in Wisconsin mosquitoes: What you need to know

Wisconsin health officials are urging people to take precautions after mosquitoes and a wild bird tested positive for West Nile virus — the first confirmed cases of 2026.

Bodies of 3 missing boaters recovered from Lake Pepin

Authorities say the bodies of three missing boaters were recovered from Lake Pepin on Sunday after a pontoon boat overturned Saturday night.

La Crosse police respond to 'swatting' call at hospital

La Crosse police say they responded to a late-night emergency call at the Emplify Health hospital that turned out to be a “swatting" call.

3 dead after crash involving UTV, truck in western Wisconsin

A crash involving a UTV and truck in Burnett County, Wisconsin, killed three people after authorities believe the UTV failed to stop at an intersection.

Mayfly hatch expected soon in Wisconsin
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Kevin Skow with the National Weather Service on the possible upcoming mayfly hatch in Wisconsin. 

Ridglan Farms beagles: Big Dog Ranch Rescue secures release of remaining dogs

Ridglan Farms is closing permanently, and the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is taking new steps to replace animal testing with alternative technology.

Emerald ash borer and the health of Wisconsin's forests
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Paul Cigan with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources discusses the fight against emerald ash borer and the health of Wisconsin's forests. 

Tyco agrees to $10M settlement over PFAS contamination in Wisconsin

The manufacturer of a firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeastern Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.

Trump visits Wisconsin farm to boost rural support as confidence dips

President Trump paid a visit to western Wisconsin on Friday afternoon, talking as part of an agricultural roundtable to help appeal to farmers.

Trump appeals to farmers in Wisconsin
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President Trump paid a visit to western Wisconsin on Friday afternoon, talking as part of an agricultural roundtable to help appeal to farmers. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard was at the event and has the details.