Hudson Schools to close 2 elementary schools
Hudson Public Schools will close two elementary schools as a way to save money and due to declining enrollment. The school board voted to close Houlton and Willow River elementary schools.
River Falls paramedics face 2 ambulance breakdowns in 24 hours
One ambulance, Number 443, failed to start after a trip to the hospital, while Number 440 stranded a crew and critical patient due to an unknown problem. Paramedics report that similar incidents have occurred before.
Polk County UTV crash kills teen girl, injures driver
Saturday's crash marked the 37th fatality involving UTV/ATVs in Wisconsin so far this year.
Houlton Elementary parents in Hudson speak out to save school from closure
Hudson School District is considering shuttering two elementary schools due to budget woes.
Barron County shooting leaves man dead, woman and suspect wounded
A shooting in Barron County, Wisconsin has left one man dead, and a woman injured Wednesday.
Elk or deer? Wisconsin DNR’s guide for hunters this season
Hunters in Wisconsin are being reminded by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to accurately distinguish between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season.
Wisconsin man explains why he faked his death in newly-released interrogation video
Newly-released video shows Ryan Borgwardt, the Wisconsin man who faked his own death last year and fled to Europe, explaining to deputies why he devised the elaborate plan.
$1 drug deal?: La Crosse County moves to reduce pot punishment
Marijuana is still illegal in Wisconsin, but getting caught with it could soon cost you only $1 in La Crosse County.
Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
Child crossing street in go-kart hit by car in western Wisconsin
A 10-year-old boy driving a go-kart was sent to the hospital over the weekend after the go-kart collided with a car in western Wisconsin.
Wisconsin kayaker who faked death, fled to Europe sentenced to jail time
A Wisconsin man who authorities believe faked his own kayaking death, then abandoned his family and fled to Europe, has been sentenced to jail time.
JD Vance scheduled to visit La Crosse, Wis. this week
Vice President JD Vance is slated to make an appearance in La Crosse, Wis. this week.
Missing Hinckley woman found dead in Wisconsin
Authorities have found the body of an 85-year-old woman who was reported missing from Hinckley, Minnesota, on Aug. 4.
ATV driver dies after hitting deer in western Wisconsin
The sheriff's office said the ATV driver was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.
Possible measles exposure: Health officials warn of infected traveler
An out-of-state traveler may have exposed the public to measles when they visited Wisconsin, according to state health officials.
85% of Wisconsin fatal ATV and UTV crash victims not wearing helmet
Crash numbers from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) show there have been 25 fatal crashes so far this year, and state officials are sounding the alarm.
Minnesota is ranked among the best states to live
Minnesota and Wisconsin have been ranked as among the top five states to live in, according to WalletHub.
Wisconsin animal cruelty suspect won’t clean up property, neighbors say
Neighbors of a western Wisconsin woman who is facing animal cruelty charges said she has refused to clean up her property, leaving the street filled with noxious odors.
Woman dies after being struck by a semi-truck driver in East Grand Forks
A woman died in a crash with a semi-truck in East Grand Forks Thursday morning.
Minnesota State Fair named as best in the country by USA Today
USA Today readers have named the Minnesota State Fair as the best in the country, with Iowa and Wisconsin following closely behind.