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The National Weather Service is confirming the touchdown of three tornadoes in Western Wisconsin on Friday. The first, an EF-3 storm, touched down in Buffalo County at around 3:27 p.m. Separate EF-1 twisters touched down in Trempealeau County at 4:08 p.m. and at 4:19 p.m. Damage is still being surveyed. That adds to a count across the state as more than a dozen tornadoes were confirmed in southeast Wisconsin during last week’s severe weather.  The National Weather Service confirmed another

Two tenants were rescued Saturday from the scene of a burning apartment fire in La Crosse.  Crews were dispatched to a Zeisler Street address Saturday afternoon and found neighbors in the process of rescuing one person through a first-floor window.   Firefighters rescued a second person who was found inside.  One firefighter was hurt at the scene.  There has been no word on the cause of the fire.

The investigation continues into a deadly officer-involved shooting in Chippewa Falls with the release of the names of those involved.  Chippewa Falls Police Department Sergeant James Luckey was pursuing a suspect on foot on the morning of April 9th when authorities say that individual — 44-year-old Bradley Barnum — appeared to pull a gun on the officer.  Luckey opened fire  — hitting Barnum — who later was revealed to have been carrying a BB gun.  Barnum died at the scene. 

The City of La Crosse is considering a number of ordinance changes regarding the use of electric bikes and scooters.  Members of the La Crosse Board of Park Commissioners last week voted to continue consideration of proposals that would allow e-bikes with pedal assist to be used on sidewalks while banning throttle use.  E-scooters would be permitted on most sidewalks except in the downtown area.  The proposals still require approval from the Judiciary & Administration Committee and from Common Council

Hundreds of protesters were hit with tear gas and rubber bullets in Wisconsin during a failed attempt to raid a medical research lab that experiments on beagles.  Jim Forbes has more.

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call of a vehicle in Mead Lake near the Dam, in the Township of Mead, at about 3:44 PM, on Thursday April 16, 2026. The caller reported a car was floating in the water by the dam, they didn’t know if anyone was inside, and the windshield wipers were going. After a few minutes, the caller then informed the dispatch center that the vehicle was occupied, and someone was trying to break

Noe Martinez Flores, 47 years of age from Lewisville, TX has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 4th offense. A Wisconsin State Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was stopped in the lane of traffic on US 12 at Riverview Road in Jackson County. Upon contact, the Trooper observed the driver showing signs of impairment. A subsequent investigation, including standardized field sobriety tests, showed the

A tornado has destroyed dozens of homes in central Wisconsin.  Officials in Marathon County say 75 homes were damaged by a tornado that ripped through the town of Ringle Friday afternoon, and that some were completely demolished.  Images shared on social media show overturned vehicles, destroyed homes and downed trees across the neighborhood.  In Trempaleau and Buffalo county homes saw damage and cleanup efforts begin after severe storms and confirmed tornado’s ripped through the area. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE WITH

Authorities have released the names of those involved in an officer-involved death in Chippewa Falls.  The Wisconsin Department of Justice says Sergeant James Luckey shot and killed 44-year-old Bradley Barnum.  The incident happened earlier this month after Barnum fled a vehicle and appeared to brandish a handgun.  Investigators later determined the weapon was a B-B pistol.  Barnum was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving measures.  The Division of Criminal Investigation is continuing its review and will submit findings to

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is warning heavy rain and flooding could contaminate private wells across the state.  DNR officials say floodwater and runoff may carry bacteria and other contaminants that can affect drinking water and increase the risk of illness.  Private well owners are urged to test water, especially if they notice changes in taste, color, or sediment.  Residents are advised to stop using contaminated water, disinfect wells, and test them before use.  Authorities say public water systems