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  • Man Charged in Accidental Shooting

    Man Charged in Accidental Shooting

  • Trial Continues in La Crosse Co.

    Trial Continues in La Crosse Co.

  • Man Convicted, Sentenced in Death of Child

    Man Convicted, Sentenced in Death of Child

Woman Arrested After Weekend Pursuit

Woman Arrested After Weekend Pursuit

No Mow May Underway

No Mow May Underway

FEMA Set to Asses WI Storm Damage

FEMA Set to Asses WI Storm Damage

Beagles Set for Rescue, New Lives

Beagles Set for Rescue, New Lives

News | May 1, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Hundreds of beagles are set to leave a Dane County breeding facility and begin the process of finding new homes.…
Ground Breaks on New Behavioral Health Hospital

Ground Breaks on New Behavioral Health Hospital

News | May 1, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Thursday in Chippewa Falls for a new behavioral health hospital.  Rogers Behavioral Health is developing the…
WI Senators Nominate Federal Prosecutors

WI Senators Nominate Federal Prosecutors

News | May 1, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators have reached agreement on nominees for two key federal prosecutor positions. Democrat Tammy Baldwin and Republican Ron…
More Homes in Our Home Sweet Home, WI

More Homes in Our Home Sweet Home, WI

News | May 1, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
New data shows more single-family homes are being approved across Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Builders Association says permits rose nearly six…
Gavel Drops: Guilty Verdict in Trempealeau Co. Shooting

Gavel Drops: Guilty Verdict in Trempealeau Co. Shooting

News | April 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The verdict is in for a man facing charges after a 2024 fatal shooting in Trempealeau County.  Investigators say that…
Taylor Co. Shooting Under Investigation

Taylor Co. Shooting Under Investigation

News | April 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting this week in Taylor County.  The incident happened Tuesday night at a home on…
New Chapter for Sparta Free Library

New Chapter for Sparta Free Library

News | April 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The USDA is approving new grant funding to support the expansion of the Sparta Free Library.  The library is listed…
Multiple Injuries in I-90 Collision

Multiple Injuries in I-90 Collision

News | April 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A six-vehicle collision involving a school bus sent five people to the hospital Wednesday in La Crosse County.  According to…
Research Facility Prepares to Release Dogs

Research Facility Prepares to Release Dogs

News | April 30, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Ridglan Farms is preparing to sell hundreds of dogs to animal rescue groups.  The research facility in Blue Mounds said…
Gov. Evers Seeks FEMA Assistance

Gov. Evers Seeks FEMA Assistance

News | April 29, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Governor Tony Evers is directing Wisconsin Emergency Management to submit a request to FEMA due to recent flooding.  Evers says…
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