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Teen Pleads Guilty in Death of WI Guard

Teen Pleads Guilty in Death of WI Guard

Crews on Scene of Tomah Fire

Crews on Scene of Tomah Fire

Chippewa Falls Seeks New Fire Chief

Chippewa Falls Seeks New Fire Chief

MKE Prosecutor to Take Over Open Bench Spot

MKE Prosecutor to Take Over Open Bench Spot

News | January 9, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Milwaukee County prosecutor is taking over a spot on the bench vacated by former Judge Hannah Dugan.  Governor Tony…
State Officials Announce Water Infrastructure Investments

State Officials Announce Water Infrastructure Investments

News | January 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
State officials are announcing a 484-million-dollar investment to upgrade wastewater infrastructure across the state.  Governor Evers says the investment is…
WI Teen Pleads Guilty to Killing Parents

WI Teen Pleads Guilty to Killing Parents

News | January 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The Waukesha teen accused of killing his mother and stepfather in their home last year has officially pleaded guilty.  Court…
Black River Falls Man Facing Pornography Charges

Black River Falls Man Facing Pornography Charges

News | January 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Child pornography charges are pending against a Black River Falls man.  Twenty-two-year-old Peyton Littlegeorge-Dietzler was arrested Wednesday after the execution…
Cause of Fire Under Investigation

Cause of Fire Under Investigation

News | January 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a Wednesday morning fire in Viroqua.  Crews from multiple department responded to…
Sparta Man Picks Up 7th OWI

Sparta Man Picks Up 7th OWI

News | January 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Sparta man finds himself in a familiar position after being arrested this week for the seventh time on an…
Warming Shelters, Ice Rinks Closed

Warming Shelters, Ice Rinks Closed

News | January 8, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The City of Eau Claire is closing three warming shelters and their outdoor skating rinks.  Higher than usual temperatures are…
Millions Set for Hunger Relief Efforts Statewide

Millions Set for Hunger Relief Efforts Statewide

News | January 7, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
State officials are awarding five-million-dollars to expand hunger relief efforts statewide.  Governor Evers says Hunger Task Force Incorporated and Feeding…
Supporters Push For Interlock Changes at Capitol

Supporters Push For Interlock Changes at Capitol

News | January 7, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Safety advocates and drunk driving victims’ families are urging state lawmakers to strengthen Wisconsin’s ignition interlock device laws.  Supporters gathered…
WI Hospital Sets Baby Record

WI Hospital Sets Baby Record

News | January 7, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Madison-based hospital is celebrating a record year as its birthing center delivers more babies than ever before.  UnityPoint Health-Meriter…
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