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Deputies say a woman who blew through a stop sign north of Chippewa Falls is dead after crashing her car.  The Chippewa County sheriff’s office says 32 year old Hannah Kalman from Hatley died Saturday evening when she crashed into another car at the intersection of Highway S and Highway O.  The truck was driven by 66 year old Timothy Miller from Ladysmith. Deputies are not saying if speed or alcohol played a part in the wreck.

A hunting accident at a game farm led to a man being air lifted. On Sunday morning about 10:30 The Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Menomonie Fire Department and Wisconsin DNR responded to the 3900 block of 640th St, in the Town of Red Cedar for a report of a male subject who had been shot. The subsequent investigation showed four family members were bird hunting together at a game farm. One member set a shotgun down against some brush to

Students at UW La Crosse are going to get a closer look at TV, politics, and how the two come together.  The C-SPAN bus is slated to stop at UW La Crosse on Wednesday.  The bus is essentially a mobile classroom that teaches about politics and the media.  After UW La Crosse, the bus will head to UW Madison later in the week.

There could be a new wrinkle in Steven Avery’s fight to get out of prison.  Avery’s attorney, Kathleen Zellner, on Saturday said she will be making a big announcement in his case today.  Avery is serving a life sentence for killing Teresa Halbach back in 2005.  He’s been made famous by the documentary, Making a Murderer.

Wisconsin is nearly effortlessly in the winner’s circle after trouncing Central Michigan 61-0.   With help from  four Jonathan Taylor touchdowns and a pair by Quintez Cephus the Badgers racked up just short of six-hundred offensive yards against the Chippewas.  Next up for Wisconsin is the Badgers’ first Big Ten match up of the season against Michigan Saturday September 21st at Camp Randall Stadium. Meanwhile, University of Wisconsin Police want everyone to know they are enforcing underage drinking laws during Badgers games.  Yesterday, campus police issued

Wisconsin football is coming home to Madison for the first time this season this weekend.  The 17th ranked Badgers will welcome Central Michigan to Camp Randall Stadium at 2:30 Saturday afternoon.  The Badgers will have to play without starting nose tackle Bryson Williams who injured his leg during practice earlier this week.  This is the final tune-up before Big Ten conference play starts next weekend with a home game against seventh ranked Michigan. Also from the sidelines, a pair of women

Trophy deer, a petting zoo for the kids, and dogs, dogs, DOGS! A new event coming to the Northern Wisconsin State Fair Grounds promises family fun… camo style. If the outdoor adventures are your idea of fun, then put this event in your cross-hairs. Saturday, September 7, 2019 – 9 AM to 6 PM • Sunday, September 8, 2019 – 10 AM to 4 PM This year’s GAME FEST event features: Over 100 hunting, fishing, and recreational displays and exhibits

Former governor Scott Walker says his son may run for Congress.  Walker told WISN-TV yesterday that a number of people have asked 25-year-old Matt Walker to think about running to replace Republican Representative Jim Sensenbrenner, who announced this week that he’s retiring at the end of his term.  Matt Walker has never run for a political office before.

Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers are pushing a bill that would restore some authority to Attorney General Josh Kaul.  Kaul currently has to seek approval from the Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee to settle certain lawsuits.  Reports say the bill aims to give Kaul the ability to resolve lawsuits without seeking approval from the committee.  Democrats say this is needed for Kaul to conduct business for the Department of Justice.

Lane reductions are coming to the Highway 12 bridge over the Wisconsin River in Sauk City next week.  The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says 12 will be down to one lane between Water Street and Highway 78 for maintenance starting Monday.  The work will last through the fall, be suspended in the winter, then pick back up in the spring.  It’s scheduled to be completed in May.