Wisconsin house fire victim ID'd as 81-year-old woman

Authorities have identified the 81-year-old woman killed when a fire ripped through an Elk Mound, Wis. home last week.

Hudson Schools to close 2 elementary schools
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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.

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.

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.

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.