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There will soon be a search for a new home for Francis the turtle. The folks at J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue in Menasha say they are caring for Francis, who is a Malaysian Giant River Turtle, after her owner got too sick to continue to keep her. Giant River Turtles are rare, and rescuers say she needs some special care. J&R is also caring for two alligator snapping turtles from the same man. They hope to have those turtles available

The body of a Wisconsin man found in Illinois is making for a complex investigation.  A man was discovered dead in the Rock River in Rockford, with an autopsy deeming the death suspicious because of injuries found on the body.  The Altoona Police Chief says an investigation has led them to a home in Altoona, which has produced a large amount of evidence.  Police aren’t saying if the location is that of the victims or a suspect at this time.

Hello. Welcome to your Easter weekend. We are glad you are here to start the day. After a week that can sometimes feel stressful and long, this is a chance to slow down for a bit. We start our Saturday’s with a “scroll down memory lane.” It’s a quick peek back on the pages of history before we head out into a new day. So, grab your favorite sippin’ drink, and let’s scroll! Today is Saturday, April 16th, the 106th

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has adopted state legislative boundaries drawn by Republicans.  Friday’s action reverses the court’s previous decision after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Governor Tony Evers’ proposal.  On a 4-3 vote the State Supreme Court found legislative maps to be “race neutral” because GOP lawmakers didn’t consider race in drawing them.  The maps set political boundaries for the next ten years.

Governor Tony Evers vetoed more than two-dozen Republican-backed bills Friday.  They include a bill that would ban government agencies from establishing any sort of COVID-19 vaccination requirement.  Evers also vetoed a series of bills that would add work and job search requirements for people filing for unemployment benefits.  One of those bills would block people who turn down a job offer or more hours at a current job from collecting benefits. 

Madison will have six-point-four million federal dollars to help upgrade the sprawling Metro Transit maintenance facility on the Near East Side.  Senator Tammy Baldwin and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway announced the grant award on Friday.  The money will help Metro finish a multi-phase project ahead of schedule.  The 300-thousand square-foot maintenance facility was built in the late 1970s and early ’80s and needs major upgrades and support systems for electric buses.  

 A Madison businessman who was talked about as a possible Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor won’t be entering the race.  Eric Hovde announced today he won’t run for Wisconsin governor, but is considering running for U.S. Senate in 2024.  Hovde says he decided not to launch a campaign because of his father-in-law’s health issues.  There are currently three Republicans set to try to unseat Governor Tony Evers this year, former Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch, Wisconsin State Representative Timothy Ramthun, and former Marine Kevin Nicholson.

Mans best friend is known for fetching a ball, a stick, or maybe a frisbee…but for this weeks Friday Feel Good we head to the dog park for a story that fetches much more.  A Wisconsin man lost his wedding ring at a dpg park, and thought it might be long gone, but tthanks to a well behaved pooch and a little luck. it was returned to him along with a ball!  Ben Holstine was happy to have his cherished wedding ring

A special event featuring Ukrainian folk dances and poetry will be held at University of Wisconsin-Stout to help students and area residents connect with the culture of the eastern European nation. The program, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, will be from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, at the Terrace on the second floor of the Memorial Student Center. Admission is free, and the event is open to the public. Ganna Berge, a lecturer in UW-Stout’s

On April 14, 2022, the Altoona Police Department was contacted by the Rockford, IL Police Department regarding a body that was located. The deceased was identified as an Altoona resident and the death was deemed suspicious. Investigators from the Altoona Police Department, Rockford Police Department, and Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation were led to a residence on St Andrews Drive in the City of Altoona which prompted a large police presence in the area. The investigation remains active, and a