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The Wisconsin teen accused of killing his mother and stepfather is being bound over for trial.  Nikita Casap had his preliminary hearing today in Waukesha County.  He’s facing multiple charges including two counts of first-degree homicide.  Prosecutors say he killed Tatiana Casap, his mother, and Donald Mayer, his stepfather, in February.  Casap is then accused of stealing his parents’ car and driving through multiple states before he was arrested in Kansas.  The judge overseeing the hearing says he sees probable

Milwaukee-based Miller High Life is releasing a beer-infused vinyl record tomorrow.  The company says the record will include original tracks featuring dive bar sounds, including pool balls clacking and the hum of neon lights.  Pre-orders will open tomorrow at 11 a.m.  

Two Wisconsin lotto players won big this past weekend.  The Lottery says a Badger Five ticket worth 154-thousand dollars was sold at the SAI Mart on Atwood in Madison.  The ticket matched all five winning numbers during last Friday’s drawing.  On Saturday, a Powerball ticket worth 50-thousand-dollars won.  That ticket was sold at a Station Neosho BP in Neosho. 

If you are looking for resources for improving mental health, the YMCA is planning an event to bring options to the public. Below are the details from the YMCA. Eau Claire Downtown YMCA is excited to host the Stronger Together Recovery & Mental Health Resource Fair, offering a wealth of resources focused on substance use disorder recovery and mental health. This event will include a children’s play area, three speakers delivering 15-minute presentations, prize drawings, and much more. The event

The Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds is thrilled to announce  the inaugural BBQ Fest, set to take place on September 6th, 2025 at the Northern Wisconsin  State Fairgrounds.. This exciting new event promises to be a vibrant celebration of local culinary  talent and entertainment offering something for everyone in the community.  The BBQ Fest will feature:  • Mouth-Watering Barbecue: Enjoy a variety of barbecue styles from top local chefs,  amazing regional food trucks and backyard pitmasters. From smoky ribs to savory

April 8, 2025 – 8:23 A.M. – A Dunn County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic  stop in the Village of Elk Mound near the intersection of Highway 12 and Juniper Street. The driver, who  claimed he had traveled to Elk Mound to purchase laundry detergent, was suspected of being under the  influence of alcohol.   Deputies administered field sobriety tests and continued their investigation, ultimately leading to later  preliminary breath test (PBT) result of 0.234 BrAC. The driver was found to

A convicted sex offender is sentenced has been sentenced to prison after many cases have been settled. Ben Lashley has been a convicted sex offender since 2016 and on the sex offender registry.  In 2019 Lashley was charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child, and last year with five counts of possession of child pornography.  Yesterday, he was sentenced to 20 years in prison with another 10 years of extended supervision.

A man that is already in jail, is sentenced to even more time after trying to hire a hitman to kill the prosecutor that originally sent him to jail.  Jay Conklin was convicted to a 40-year sentence for two child sexual assault cases.  Police said that two inmates told them that Conklin was trying to get them to kill his prosecutor.  Police called Conklin, acting like one of the inmates cousin. He told them to make it look like a

The fourth annual outdoor gear swap fundraiser will be taking place once again this month.  The event collides with earth week, encourages, and promotes outdoor activities. The event will take place at the Green Island Ice Arena.  All the money made selling the gear will go to the Mount La Crosse Ski Patrol. You are able to pre-register your gear, or you can bring it on the day of the event. The event is April 25th and runs until April

The Wisconsin National Guard has new leadership. Governor Tony Evers says interim Adjutant General Brigadier General David May is retiring.  Brigadier General Matthew Strub is taking his place. He’s been serving in the military since 1986, starting as a helicopter mechanic and working his way up. He was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and responded to Hurricane Katrina and flooding at the Red River in North Dakota. Strub will take over his new position later this month.