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Lawsuit Against Milwaukee Public Schools Alleges Students Locked In "Dungeon"

A group of parents is suing Milwaukee Public Schools for allegedly locking students in a boiler room called "the dungeon." The incidents rep...

Judge Dugan's Trial Begins Today

Opening statements in the trial of the Milwaukee County judge are scheduled to start today. Judge Hannah Dugan is accused of obstructing immigration a...

Monona Grove High School Lockdown; False Report Gun On Campus

Monona Police Chief Brian Chaney says Monona Grove High School students and staff are okay after reports of a gun on campus. A fight broke out at the ...

Rep. Sheehan Introduces Bill to Ensure Schools Receive Promised Special Education Funding

A local State Assemblyman has helped introduce legislation to provide Wisconsin schools with sufficient special education funding. 26th District Assem...

Sen. Jacque's PTSD Extension Bill Moves Forward

A bill penned by an Eastern Wisconsin Senator is a key part of a plan to improve workers' compensation. Following negotiations between labor and manag...

Opening Statements Scheduled For Monday In Dugan Trial

Opening statements in the trial of the Milwaukee County judge is scheduled to start Monday. Both sides of the case were in court yesterday for the fir...

Woman Heading to Trial For Alleged Killing of DeForest Native

A Milwaukee woman is heading to trial next month for the alleged murder of a DeForest native. Jamica Mills had a preliminary hearing in court Wednesda...

"Slender Man" Stabber Moved To Oshkosh Mental Health Facility

The woman convicted in the "Slender Man stabbing" is back at the Winnebago County Mental Health Institute in Oshkosh. Officials confirmed Mo...

Authorities Search For Weapon At Tomah High School

Tomah High School was placed on a hold for a short time on Thursday as authorities searched for a possible weapon. Administrators and authorities were...

Child Dies In Milwaukee Shooting

A Milwaukee boy is dead from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police were called to a home near Vel R. Phillips and Clarke Tuesday n...

Wisconsin Farmers Union Speaks on $12 Billion Federal Subsidy Package Amid Tariff Struggles

The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) has responded to the $12 billion federal subsidy package amid tariff and rising cost struggles. The WFU has said the...

Dane County EMS Named Association of the Year

A group of Dane County first responders are being honored for their work. Cross Plains EMS was named the Wisconsin EMS Association's 2025 EMS Service ...

Sen. Jacque's Parental Rights Clarification Signed Into Law

A bill authored by an Eastern Wisconsin Senator has been signed into law. Sen. Andre Jacque's bill, now known as Act 81, cleared up a section of state...

Rep. Tusler's "Starkie Swenson" Statute of Limitations Bill Becomes Law

An area state representative is pleased with the passing of a bill changing the statutes for someone who hides a corpse. On Monday, Governor Tony Ever...

Wisconsin Expanding Move Over Law

State lawmakers have expanded the Move Over Law to include disabled vehicles stopped on the side of the road. Governor Evers signed the bill into law ...

Wisconsin Smoke Shop Fined Under New Vape Law

A smoke shop is getting lit up with hefty fines under Wisconsin's new vape law. Exclusive Tobacco, which has locations in Waukesha, Oshkosh, and Apple...

Dec 11, 2025 Lindsay Fox / CC

FBI Posting $10K Reward In Fatal Shooting Of 12-Year-Old Girl

The FBI and Milwaukee Police are offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the killing of a 12-year-old girl. Of...

Staff Members Put On Leave Following Geyser Incident

Three staff members with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections are on administrative leave following the Morgan Geyser escape. This comes as the dep...

Wisconsin Unveils New License Plates

Milwaukee drivers are getting more options for license plates. Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Transportation unveiled two new designs yeste...

Bird Flu Kills Backyard Flock In Marquette County

Wisconsin officials are sending out a warning about avian influenza taking out a backyard poultry flock in Marquette County. The Department of Agricul...