Boat explodes in Prescott, WI, ejecting some passengers into river
A boat explosion in Prescott, Wisconsin left some people with burn injuries Saturday afternoon.
Wisconsin driver rescued after being buried by paper bales in semi crash
A semi-tractor driver in eastern Wisconsin was seriously injured after a crash left him buried under large bales of paper early Wednesday morning.
Governor Evers won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.
Search for Eliotte Heinz: La Crosse, Wis. graduate student found dead
Wisconsin authorities say the body of missing graduate student Eliotte Heinz has been found in Minnesota after she was reported missing over the weekend.
These Wisconsin cities are among the best for first-time homebuyers
Wisconsin has some of the best cities for first-time homebuyers, studies show.
Western Wisconsin woman mistreated, killed animals, prosecutors say
A cat rescue owner from western Wisconsin is now facing animal cruelty charges.
Wisconsin bear attack: Victim stable, bear showed 'aggressive behaviors'
The victim of the bear attack in Barron County, Wisconsin, is now in stable condition, but the bear involved is still at large.
Questions remain following Wisconsin bear attack: Expert weighs in
A 69-year-old woman was transported to the hospital Saturday after being attacked by a black bear in Barron County, Wisconsin. While details about the incident are limited, bear experts say black bear attacks are extremely rare.
Wisconsin bear attack: Woman severely injured, search for bear ongoing
Wisconsin wildlife authorities are searching for a black bear that severely injured a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Former Wisconsin police chief convicted of assaulting minors to be released
A former police chief in western Wisconsin is being released following a sentence stemming from the sexual assault of minor boys, and will be homeless once freed.
Homeowner left with questions after ice chunk falls on pole barn
After a large chunk of ice fell from the sky seemingly out of nowhere, one Wisconsin homeowner wonders if an ice chunk fell from a plane or if there is a natural explanation for the unusual occurrence.
Driver killed in weekend crash in western Wisconsin
A crash in Polk County, Wisconsin left one driver dead on Sunday.
Crash in Baldwin, Wisconsin, leaves 2 men dead
Authorities are investigating a crash that left two men dead in Baldwin, Wisconsin, early Friday morning.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
Secret sausage border battle: Hormel sues Johnsonville, claims former employee stole recipe
Hormel Foods is suing its cross-border competitor, Johnsonville, over allegations that it solicited former employees to expose company trade secrets.
Reward being offered for tips on killing of popular breeding elk in Wisconsin
A reward is now being offering for information that leads to the prosecution of the person who shot and killed a popular breeding elk in Wisconsin in March.
Man found dead after motorcycle crash in in Polk County
A man died after he crashed his motorcycle in Polk County Sunday afternoon.
Fisherman stumbles upon historic shipwreck hidden in plain sight: 'So exciting'
The large and powerful tugboat was intentionally sunk a century ago.
Two UW-Platteville students dead; incident was 'targeted and isolated'
Two UW-Platteville students have died following an incident at Wilgus Hall on Monday, May 19.
New Richmond, Wis. residents picking up the pieces after tornado
The Twin Cities National Weather Service says an EF-2 tornado ripped through southeast of New Richmond, Wis. on Thursday. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis spoke with a homeowner cleaning up his backyard.