Category Archives: State News
Authorities Identify Person Who Died After Crash Near Black River Falls
Authorities are sharing the name of the person who died after a Saturday evening crash near Black River Falls. Reports say two people were in a vehicle that slid on a patch of ice on I-94 Eastbound an...
Dec 2, 2025
Madison Baristas Join In On Starbucks Union Strike
Madison Starbucks baristas have joined a national strike against what they claim are unfair labor practices by the company. Union stores in 22 cities joined the strike on Friday, including locations i...
Dec 1, 2025 Noel Reinhold / CC
Woman With Three Minors In Vehicle Busted For OWI
The Wisconsin State Patrol is reporting the arrest of a St. Paul woman on OWI charges on Thanksgiving night. 33-year-old Samantha Hakala was stopped on Highway 53 in Douglas County after an officer ha...
Dec 1, 2025
Keep Your Information Safe this Cyber Monday
Wisconsin shoppers will be among those searching for holiday deals on this Cyber Monday. Analysts predict sales figures today could reach above $14 billion. Experts are advising folks to be careful sh...
Dec 1, 2025 CC rupixen.com
Multi-County Pursuit Ends With Arrest Of Suspect
A suspect is facing charges after leading police on a high-speed pursuit through parts of Trempealeau and Eau Claire Counties. Authorities say 29-year-old John Koplin was seen speeding Friday night an...
Dec 1, 2025
Viroqua Man Charged With Arson
A Viroqua man is expected to appear in court today on arson charges. 67-year-old Ora Wallace is accused of intentionally setting fire to a County Road SS mobile home this past Thursday. The mobile hom...
Dec 1, 2025
Three Children Die in Kenosha Apartment Fire
Three children are dead after a Thanksgiving night apartment fire in Kenosha. Police say a 10-year-old boy and his 9-year-old brother died at the scene. Their 7-year-old sister died at the hospital. T...
Dec 1, 2025 D4E / CC
Power Restored to Thousands of Wisconsinites
Thousands of Wisconsinites are no longer in the dark after losing power during the weekend winter storm. About 10,000 We Energies customers in Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties were left without power ye...
Dec 1, 2025
Record Need Reported at Southern Wisconsin Food Pantries
With Thanksgiving in the rear-view mirror, area food pantries report greater demand and support. Messiah Lutheran Church in Beloit tells WKOW its food pantry has seen significant growth. Spokesperson ...
Nov 28, 2025 F Delventhal / CC
Milwaukee Common Council Approves Settlement For Keishon Thomas Death
Milwaukee's Common Council approves the $2.5 million settlement for the in-custody death of Keishon Thomas. On Tuesday, the council unanimously agreed to the settlement in the civil lawsuit brought by...
Nov 28, 2025
