8 killed in weekend crashes in Minnesota, western Wisconsin
Eight people were killed over the weekend in crashes spanning Minnesota into western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin confirms first human case of West Nile virus in 2023
The concern with West Nile virus continues after the first human case this year is detected in Wisconsin.
Teen killed in Wisconsin hit-and-run, 16-year-old driver in custody
A 16-year-old driver is in custody after allegedly running over a teenager with a pickup truck Saturday morning in Wisconsin.
3,000 mink released from Wisconsin farm in nighttime raid by animal activists
Thousands of mink were released from a western Wisconsin fur farm this week as a result of an apparent nighttime raid by animal activists.
Tracking collar helps dog owners find pup trapped on river bluff
When a dog from western Wisconsin found himself trapped on the bluffs of the St. Croix River this week, it was an electronic collar that led him back to his family.
Wisconsin teen charged after throwing gas on a bonfire, triggering explosion that burned 17
A Wisconsin teenager has been charged with triggering a bonfire explosion that injured more than a dozen people.
2 bodies recovered from Wisconsin lake after apparent drowning
Authorities recovered the bodies of two men believed to have drowned at Pokegama Lake in Barron County over the weekend.
Drowning reported in Barron County, search continues for another person
One person has drowned in a western Wisconsin lake, with authorities still searching for another person.
Birders flock to Wisconsin to catch glimpse of Gulf Coast shorebird last seen in 1845
Bird watchers are flocking to Green Bay in the hopes of glimpsing a southern shorebird last seen in the state almost 180 years ago.
EAA AirVenture, Lake Winnebago crashes Saturday; 4 dead, 2 injured
Aircraft crashes in the Oshkosh area – one on the EAA AirVenture grounds, the other in Lake Winnebago – left four people dead and two others hurt Saturday.
Woman dies after suburban Wisconsin police car accidentally runs over her, authorities say
A woman died after a patrol car accidentally ran over her while she lay in a roadway, suburban Milwaukee police said Friday.
Downburst caused extensive storm damage in Hudson, Wis.
A damage survey confirmed downburst winds occurred in Hudson, Wisconsin during Monday's storms.
Hudson area continues clean-up following storms, damage
As if someone flipped a switch on Monday, scattered thunderstorms raced across the metro and western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin woman’s killing, dismemberment trial to begin Monday
The trial of a woman charged with killing and dismembering a Green Bay, Wisconsin, man last year is set to begin Monday after a judge found her fit to assist in her own defense.
No charges for police in shooting of Minnesota prison guard during standoff
Prosecutors have determined that law enforcement officers were justified to use deadly force in the shooting of a Minnesota prison guard in Wisconsin last month.
Wisconsin man pleads guilty to producing child pornography
A man in Wisconsin has pled guilty to producing images depicting his sexual abuse of a minor.
Allina Health announces layoffs, facing 'unprecedented financial challenges'
Allina Health announced Monday it is laying off hundreds of employees.
Barron County Sheriff: 1 dead with gunshot wound after pursuit, crash
When officers approached the vehicle to take the subject into custody, police deployed less lethal options when the subject refused commands to exit the vehicle, according to the release.
Wrong-way I-94 driver receives 25-year sentence after killing Twin Cities musician
"The drunk driver should be the one killed, not the innocent sober victim driving the correct way on the freeway… This whole thing sucks," said the victim's brother in a statement prior to the sentencing.
Semi crashes into vehicle causing fatality in Polk County
A semi-truck and car collided in a fatal crash on Wednesday after the vehicle took a left-hand turn with the semi approaching.