Wakesurfing boats on WI lakes; calls to restrict 'monster trucks' of water
A conflict is brewing on Wisconsin lakes as a new generation of powerboats is making big waves. That is setting the stage for a water war in Madison.
2 overturned kayakers rescued from Wisconsin river on Sunday
Authorities are reminding outdoor enthusiasts about the importance of lifejackets when in water after two overturned kayakers were rescued from a river in Wisconsin on Sunday.
High water closes St. Croix River boat launches; no-wake rule enforced
After a wet, rainy month of May, several boat launches along the St. Croix River closed this weekend because of high water levels.
2 shot in western Wisconsin
A child was able to call 911 for help as shots rang out in a western Wisconsin home last week.
Average teacher salary in Minnesota: Here's how much educators are paid
As schools across the country struggle to find teachers to hire, more governors are pushing for pay increases, bonuses and other perks for the beleaguered profession.
Car crashes into semi-tanker with fuel, 1 dead in Polk County
One person is dead after a car crashed into a semi-tanker truck carrying fuel in Polk County, Wisconsin, on Wednesday.
'Particularly Dangerous Situation' tornado watch issued in MN: What it means
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado watch for parts of southern Minnesota, western Wisconsin, much of Iowa, and western Illinois on Tuesday.
Western Wisconsin crash leaves 2 dead after vehicle goes in ditch
A Sunday morning crash in western Wisconsin left two people dead after the car they were traveling in went into the ditch.
Hudson elementary school teacher charged with sexually assaulting 5th-grade boy
An elementary school teacher in Hudson, Wisconsin is facing child sex assault charges after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of her students.
Rare plant found in Wisconsin after not being seen since 1911
A population of the rare plant known as Maryland Senna (Senna marilandica) was rediscovered by a Wisconsin DNR volunteer along with a habitat biologist in the southwest part of the state after not being seen for more than 100 years, state officials say.
How much money it takes to be 'rich' in Minnesota for 2024
The definition of "rich" can vary dramatically depending on where you live in the United States. Cost of living, local economies, and tax structures all play a role in how much income is needed to be considered wealthy.
Top Teacher 2024: Somerset Middle School's Ms. Dawn Peer honored
Happy tears were flowing in Somerset, Wisconsin Friday afternoon as FOX 9 staff presented our second Top Teacher award of the year.
Students injured in school bus crash on I-94 in Hudson, Wisconsin
Multiple Wisconsin middle school students suffered minor injuries after their school bus crashed with a tanker truck on Interstate 94 on Thursday morning.
FOX 9 names its first Top Teacher 2024 recipient
FOX 9’s first Top Teacher 2024 recipient was honored Wednesday in a surprise ceremony.
This Minnesota Express store is closing as company files for bankruptcy
Express is closing nearly 100 stores as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, including one in Minnesota and two in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin husband and wife perfect match for kidney donation
Since they got married more than 20 years ago, Corey O'Neil and Julie Skog-O'Neil always knew they were a perfect match. They just didn't realize how true that sentiment would become many years later.












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