Wisconsin

Travel August 1

Researchers accidentally discover Civil War-era shipwreck while exploring murky Midwest river

Wisconsin archaeologists accidentally discovered a Civil War-era shipwreck believed to be the L.W. Crane. The vessel was built in 1865 and sank in 1880 after catching fire.

Wisconsin July 30

Protesters caught on camera delivering coffin to GOP congressman's front door in mock funeral procession

In a mock funeral procession, protesters delivered a coffin and epitaph to the home of Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., with the incident reported to U.S. Capitol Police.

Crime July 28

DHS: Two teens would 'still be alive' if not for sanctuary policies protecting illegal immigrant

Honduran illegal alien Noelia Saray Martinez-Avila faces deportation and multiple charges after a fatal DWI crash killed teenagers Hallie Helgeson and Brady Heiling in Wisconsin.

US July 26

Wisconsin student Eliotte Heinz’s Mississippi River death reignites safety concerns in college town

Viterbo University student Eliotte Heinz's body was found in the Mississippi River after disappearing in La Crosse, prompting grief and renewed safety concerns in the college town.

US July 25

Wisconsin student Eliotte Heinz’s autopsy shows no foul play suspected in death: police

La Crosse police continue their investigation into Eliotte Heinz's death after her body was found in the Mississippi River, and final autopsy results are expected to take several months.

Wisconsin July 24

Swing state Dem gov bows out of 2026 race, insists he'd win if he ran: 'No question'

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announces he won't seek a third term after five decades in public service, citing a desire to focus on his family.

Wisconsin July 24

Fisherman found Wisconsin grad student face down in Mississippi River days after mysterious disappearance

A fisherman discovered the body of 22-year-old Viterbo University student Eliotte Heinz in the Mississippi River, miles from where she was last seen in La Crosse.

Immigration July 24

Key immigration proposal vows to end 'backdoor hiring practices' in American universities

A GOP proposal aims to eliminate H-1B visa exceptions for higher education staff, as Rep. Tom Tiffany says it "ensures our institutions invest in the people they are meant to serve."

Missing Persons July 23

Wisconsin graduate student Eliotte Heinz found dead in Mississippi River after disappearing from waterfront

Authorities recover the body of 22-year-old Viterbo University graduate student Eliotte Heinz from the Mississippi River after she vanished while walking home from a bar in La Crosse.

Missing Persons July 22

Mom of missing Wisconsin grad student pleads for her daughter's return: 'Trying to stay positive'

The family of missing Wisconsin graduate student Eliotte Heinz asks for social media shares and a security camera footage review as La Crosse police continue search efforts.

Crime July 17

Judge signs off on release plan for woman who stabbed a classmate to please 'Slender Man'

After eight years in a psychiatric institution, 22-year-old Morgan Geyser will be released after her involvement in the 2014 "Slender Man" attack that shocked Wisconsin.