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March 7, 2024

Warmer-than-usual climate cuts short wolf study near Lake Superior

Michigan Tech University biologists have been studying the wolf population on a Lake Superior island every winter since 1958. However, this year's study had to be cut short.

March 6, 2024

Fentanyl overdose, stroke blamed for 2 of 4 recent deaths at troubled Wisconsin prison

Two of the four inmates who died at Wisconsin's Waupun Correctional Institution since June died of a fentanyl overdose and a stroke, according to a medical examiner.

March 6, 2024

Biden sanctuary city pivot puts vulnerable Senate Democrats' stances in spotlight

Vulnerable Democratic senators who are up for re-election in November are having to balance their past voting record with their claims they do not support sanctuary cities.

March 6, 2024

Gov. Evers signs off on 9-figure Universities of Wisconsin construction, renovation bill

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday signed a bill allowing hundreds of millions of dollars in spending on Universities of Wisconsin-related construction projects.

March 6, 2024

Illinois sheriff's K-9 injured during arrest of 16-year-old who crashed stolen car, authorities say

Lake County Sheriff’s K-9 Dax was injured during the arrest of a 16-year-old accused of stealing a car and leading police on a chase before crashing.

March 5, 2024

Embattled Wisconsin prison reports fourth inmate death since June

Donald Maier, a 62-year-old convicted stalker and suspected murderer, has been found dead at Wisconsin's troubled Waupun Correctional Institution.

March 4, 2024

GOP Wisconsin lawmaker announces run for Mike Gallagher's House seat

Wisconsin state Sen. Andre Jacque announced Monday his intent to run for a congressional seat being vacated by fellow Republican Mike Gallagher.

March 4, 2024

Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs off on massive child tax credit expansion

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Monday signed into law a Republican-authored bill significantly expanding the state childcare tax credit.

March 4, 2024

Rollerblade wheels infused with cocaine lead to home with forged immigration docs, deputies say

Homeland Security Investigations contacted the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department regarding an intercepted package to Wisconsin from Colombia. That package led to a drug bust.

March 1, 2024

UW-La Crosse down to 3 candidates in search to replace porn-producing ex-chancellor

The Universities of Wisconsin have reportedly narrowed their search to replace fired UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow down to three candidates.