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  • Attorney Requests Mistrial

    Attorney Requests Mistrial

  • Barron Co. Crash Under Investigation

    Barron Co. Crash Under Investigation

  • Dunn Co. Man Convicted of Child Assault

    Dunn Co. Man Convicted of Child Assault

Man Sentenced in Deadly Stabbing

Man Sentenced in Deadly Stabbing

Gold Star Status: WI Teacher Lands Top Spot

Gold Star Status: WI Teacher Lands Top Spot

Pierce Co. Accident Remains Under Investigation

Pierce Co. Accident Remains Under Investigation

Judge Rules In Favor of Releasing Officers Names

Judge Rules In Favor of Releasing Officers Names

News | May 1, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
A Dane County judge has ruled that Wisconsin’s Department of Justice must release the names of all law enforcement officers…
WI State Senator Steps Down

WI State Senator Steps Down

News | May 1, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
Another Wisconsin state senator is stepping down. Republican André Jacque says he will not seek another term, ending his time…
Search for Next UW Chancellor Begins

Search for Next UW Chancellor Begins

News | May 1, 2026 | by Morgan McCarthy
The search is underway for the next chancellor at UW–Madison. University officials have appointed a 23-member committee to lead the…
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…
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