Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser found in Illinois
Authorities in Madison confirmed Morgan Geyser was taken into custody in Illinois on Sunday night, Nov. 23.
Ancient canoes discovered in Wisconsin lake reveal 5,200-year-old history
Sixteen ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, located in Madison, Wisconsin, are shedding light on historical transportation networks and cultural practices in the area.
Young children locked in Milwaukee storage unit; man, woman in custody
Milwaukee police found six young children locked in a storage unit on the city's north side early Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin
A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.
Wisconsin bear attack: Bear still at large as DNR ends trapping efforts
Wisconsin officials are calling off their two-week effort to trap a bear that attacked a 69-year-old woman in Barron County.
Governor Evers won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.
Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.
Milwaukee police officers shot near 25th and Garfield, suspect arrested
Two Milwaukee police officers were shot and injured near 25th and Garfield on Thursday night, June 26.
Maxwell Anderson verdict, Sade Robinson killed; jury finds man guilty
A jury found Maxwell Anderson guilty of killing and dismembering Sade Robinson on Friday after a days-long trial.
Milwaukee man admits to framing undocumented man in Trump, ICE threats
A Milwaukee man is accused of writing letters threatening to kill President Trump and ICE agents, and then sending those letters to Milwaukee officials, all the while posing as an immigrant.
Man threatened to shoot Trump in head "for messing with us Mexicans," ICE says
The man had previously entered the U.S. illegally on multiple occasions, DHS said.
Fisherman stumbles upon historic shipwreck hidden in plain sight: 'So exciting'
The large and powerful tugboat was intentionally sunk a century ago.
Two UW-Platteville students dead; incident was 'targeted and isolated'
Two UW-Platteville students have died following an incident at Wilgus Hall on Monday, May 19.
Donated brain thrown out; Children's Wisconsin 'profoundly sorry'
Children's Wisconsin says it accidentally ‘discarded’ the frozen portion of a young woman's donated brain.
Wisconsin woman missing for 62 years found alive
A Wisconsin woman who has been missing for more than 60 years has been found alive and well, authorities said this week.
FBI arrests Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan; accused of obstructing ICE arrest
A battle over immigration enforcement is boiling over after a Milwaukee County judge is charged with federal crimes. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on Friday, April 25, 2025 by federal agents.
Wisconsin teen plotted Trump assassination, 'revolution:' warrant
An FBI investigation into a Wisconsin teen, already accused of killing his mother and stepfather, revealed a conspiracy to assassinate President Donald Trump.
Wisconsin Supreme Court secured by liberals; Florida Republicans retain House seats
Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
Democratic-backed Susan Crawford overcomes Elon Musk-endorsed judge, wins Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Democratic-backed judge Susan Crawford defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
Over 40 bald eagles gather on frozen Wisconsin waters: 'Lake of America'
Residents in Wisconsin observed an astonishing moment when dozens of bald eagles gathered on frozen waters.