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A Vernon County sheriff’s deputy busted a driver for suspected OWI on Friday.  Eighty-six-year-old Dale Graphenteen of Viroqua was stopped after being spotted going the wrong way on U.S. Highway 14.  No injuries were reported.

The Green Bay Packers pulled off a dramatic comeback on Sunday, beating the Arizona Cardinals 27-23 after trailing most of the game. Quarterback Jordan Love led a late drive, converting a crucial fourth-and-two before Josh Jacobs scored the go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes left. Micah Parsons powered the defense with three sacks, including one that helped seal the victory in the final seconds. The win lifts Green Bay to four-one-and-one despite a sloppy performance marked by penalties and coverage

Wisconsin’s season hit another low Saturday as the Badgers were blown out 34-zero by top-ranked Ohio State. The Buckeyes dominated from the start, jumping to a 17-oh first-quarter lead behind quarterback Julian Sayin and receiver Carnell Tate. Sayin threw for more than 300 yards and multiple touchdowns as Wisconsin’s offense failed to score for the second straight week. The loss marks the Badgers’ fifth in a row and tenth straight against a Power Four opponent. Head coach Luke Fickell’s squad

Laurie Lynn Brauer , 65 years of age, from Fond Du Lac has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 6th offense.  On October 19, 2025, at approximately 9:38am, a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper conducted a traffic stop on the Interstate 94 exit ramp at milepost 70, for lane violations and an investigation of a hit and run crash that occurred in Jackson County. A subsequent investigation was conducted

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirms that a 5-month-old colt in Marathon County has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It is the state’s first confirmed case of EEE in a horse this year. In 2024, DATCP documented 10 cases of EEE in horses; access an online map of the 2024 cases. EEE and West Nile Virus (WNV) are viruses that can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Symptoms of EEE in horses include altered mentation,

On Saturday, thousands of protesters filled streets in more than 60 Wisconsin cities as part of the nationwide “No Kings” rallies opposing President Trump’s administration. Demonstrations in Green Bay, Appleton, Madison, Milwaukee, and other cities drew large turnouts, with organizers estimating more than seven million people participating nationwide. Protesters voiced concerns over healthcare, women’s rights, and immigration policies, while emphasizing the importance of voting as a form of resistance. Law enforcement reported no arrests during the peaceful marches, which stretched

Dane County Executive Melissa Agard says Sugar River Wildlife Area is now open to the public Thursday.  Access has now been expanded to 923-acres with turkey hunting, trout fishing and other related activities.  Over the last few years the county built parking lots, removed buildings and set-up signs.  Agard says it’s an important space where the public can “connect with nature and the past”.

Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here! With October slipping by we are starting to feel the chill in the air as our trees pop with those signature Autumn colors. If you want to lay eyes on the leaves, this might be an ideal week for it. Grab your favorite sweater, some apple cider or a pumpkin spice latte and get into fall, ya’ll! CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FULL FIRST ALERT FORECAST WITH WEAU 13! If you

State lawmakers are questioning how the Department of Public Instruction handled teacher misconduct cases.  This concerns more than 200 allegations of grooming or sexual misconduct.  Critics say DPI lets teachers resign and surrender licenses to avoid findings and public disclosure.  The Assembly education committee has called a hearing for State Superintendent Jill Underly to explain the agency’s response.  Underly says no wrongdoing occurred and that surrendering a license results in a lifetime teaching ban.

The City of Wausau has been awarded nearly three-million-dollars from a PFAS settlement with 3-M.  This adds to an earlier check for a combined total also just under three-million-dollars.  The funds will help cover PFAS cleanup costs, including capital expenses, debt service, and water rate stabilization.  City leaders say the money marks progress but won’t fully cover remediation costs.  Officials expect more funding from a DuPont settlement and a Special Needs Fund.