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The suspect in a La Crosse shooting has surrendered to authorities.  The shooting happened around 9:15 Wednesday night at a location on 10th Street and left a male victim injured.  Nineteen-year-old suspect Benjamin Schneider has turned himself in and is expected to be charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide.

In Dunn County, sentencing is being ordered for a woman who has pleaded guilty on charges in the death of a Boyceville man.  Prosecutors say that — in an incident from February of 2024 — motorist Barbara McLennan went left of center on Highway 25 in Menomonie as she was trying to pass another vehicle and hit a vehicle being driven by 57-year-old Tony Swanson head-on.  Swanson was killed.  McLennan avoids a trial — at the request of the victim’s

A trial has been scheduled for the Waukesha teen accused of killing his parents.  Nikita Casap is accused of shooting his mom and step dad in February before stealing their car.  He was arrested in Kansas and later charged with two counts of intentional homicide.  His trial is scheduled to begin on March 2nd next year.  A criminal complaint says Casap was in contact with someone in Russia and had discussed assassinating President Trump and overthrowing the government. 

 The woman accused of the crash that killed two lacrosse players will stand trial.  Amandria Brunner was in court on Thursday for a preliminary hearing where two more charges were filed against her.  She’s pleading not guilty in the case.  Brunner was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol during a car crash that killed Scott Michaud and Noah Snyder in early September.

The Blugolds and Eagles will see college football action tomorrow.  UW – Eau Claire’s Homecoming game will have them hosting UW — Stout at Carson Park.  UW – La Crosse will be on the road at UW – Whitewater.  Kickoff times for both games is 1 p.m. Watch the action then be part of the game recap with our sports guru, Dan Kasper every weekday morning on Sports Talk 105.1.

The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is receiving a financial boost in its efforts to support young people.  The Otto Bremer Trust Community Responsive Fund is awarding the organization 75-thousand dollars to support youth health and mental health initiatives.  The YMCA says the money will be put to good use in assisting programs that will benefit more than eight-thousand youth members.

The Brewers finally have their NLDS opponent.  Milwaukee will face the division rival Cubs in the best-of-five series after they beat the San Diego Padres three to one in a decisive Game Three of their wild card series.  The Brewers won just six of their 13 games against Chicago during the regular season.  This will be the first postseason matchup between the franchises. Watch the action then be part of the game recap with our sports guru, Dan Kasper every

A man is now in custody after reports that he was armed and threatening violence against law enforcement.  Police say 23-year-old Austin Juracich had an active felony warrant for bail jumping.  Juracich evaded capture during an extensive eight-hour search by multiple law enforcement agencies.  He threatened to shoot law enforcement rather than return to jail.  Officials sent out warnings to residents not to approach him due to the risk he poses.  Juracich was eventually arrested following a multi-agency takedown.

A second outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in another Jefferson County commercial poultry flock.  The site is under quarantine, and more than 500-thousand birds will be culled, with no risk to the food supply.  Health officials say the public risk remains low as farm workers are monitored.  This follows another outbreak in the county confirmed last week, where about three million birds were affected.

State officials have achieved full compliance with all 50 court-mandated reforms at their juvenile facilities.  This is a key step toward closing Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake and placing youth in community-based treatment centers.  The reforms address past abuse, including excessive force, prolonged confinement, sexual misconduct, and oversight failures.  Officials say continued compliance and legislative support are needed to close the facilities.