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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

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls hosted the 93rd annual Mathematical Association of America-Wisconsin Sectional Meeting April 10 and 11. The event marked the first time the sectional meeting was held at UWRF since 1997 and drew nearly 200 students, educators and mathematicians from across the Midwest.  The meeting kicked off the morning of April 10 with the inaugural Math Modeling Showcase Event. Eleven middle school and high school students from Newman Catholic School in Wausau and New Richmond Middle School presented their work from the 2025 COMAP Math Modeling Contest to a panel

Spring is often the season of fresh news starts and for this week’s Friday Feel Good we head to Missouri where a group of strangers hatched a plan to help a man get on his feet.  A Missouri man named Dan Cuthern is getting a fresh start after more than a decade of homelessness, thanks to a group of kind strangers. Five women came together and helped Dan and his dog Bentley move from living under an overpass into a hotel, and

Authorities in Worden in Clark County say two children are being treated for injuries they suffered when they were struck by a pickup truck yesterday morning.  The Clark County Sheriff’s Office says a pickup headed east on CTH N approached two children, a boy aged seven and a ten-year-old girl, when the driver was blinded by sunshine.  The truck ran the children into a ditch and the driver stopped immediately to help.  The children were treated at the scene and

The Green Bay Packers have signed a Madison-based health system as their new officials healthcare partner.  The team has signed a multi-year agreement with UW Health.  Under the agreement, a gate on the north side of Lambeau Field will be renamed the UW Health Gate.  The two organizations will also partner in the Packers versus Cancer program.  UW Health will also sponsor several of the Packers’ community programs, including the Packers Football Outreach Program.      

A robbery investigation in western Wisconsin briefly prompted a school lockdown Thursday morning. Police in Cornell responded to Citizens State Bank just before 10 a.m. As a precaution, nearby schools were placed on lockdown while officers secured the scene. Authorities say 40-year-old Kevin Rassmussen, of Woodville, was taken into custody on a charge of attempted robbery. The lockdown has since been lifted, and officials say this was an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public.

National guard troops are in Columbia county helping with flooding as heavy rain continues to impact parts of Wisconsin. About 100 soldiers are working to protect roads near portage, building sandbag barriers to keep drivers safe and prevent damage to the interstate. The governor met with troops yesterday and thanked them for stepping in to deal with rising water and storm cleanup. State officials say the emergency declaration will help speed up support to communities still recovering from tornadoes and

The first candidate is entering the 2027 Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Clark County Circuit Court Judge Lyndsey Brunette announced her candidacy for the seat Thursday morning. She’s the first candidate to get in the race to replace retiring conservative Justice Annette Ziegler. Brunette previously served as he Democratic Clark County district attorney. The next election will be held April 6th, 2027.