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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wisconsin man's wife detained by ICE, raising funds for legal fees
The wife of a Wisconsin man who voted for President Donald Trump was detained by ICE after their honeymoon.
Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.
Wisconsin school shooting: Motive appears to be 'combination of factors'
Madison police said detectives are looking into the suspected shooter's online activity and say the motive appears to be a "combination of factors."
Green Lake kayaker faked death; warrants detail investigation
Now-sealed search warrants show how investigators tracked down Ryan Borgwardt, the Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his own death.
Green Lake missing kayaker Ryan Borgwardt in custody, charged
The Green Lake County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday confirmed Ryan Borgwardt, the kayaker initially thought to have gone missing, is now in custody.
Green Lake missing kayaker Ryan Borgwardt contacted: sheriff
The Green Lake County Sheriff's Office on Thursday announced it has made contact with Ryan Borgwardt, the kayaker believed to have faked his own death.
Pizza contaminated with THC; Wisconsin-based business issues apology
Pizzas made and sold at a Wisconsin shop were unintentionally contaminated with THC, the local health department announced on Thursday.
Wisconsin bear attack: Boy shoots, kills animal mauling father
A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.
Wisconsin apple orchard wagon ride accident leaves 18 people hospitalized
A wagon ride accident at an apple orchard in western Wisconsin left at least 17 people hurt, including three with life-threatening injuries, on Wednesday, officials said.
Elijah Vue dead: Two Rivers police confirm remains found
The Two Rivers Police Department confirmed that human skeletal remains found last week were those of Elijah Vue.
Kara Welsh murder: Illinois man accused of killing gymnast near UW-Whitewater
An Illinois man is expected to be charged in the fatal shooting of Kara Welsh, a national gymnastics champion, in an apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus, police said.