Wisconsin

Milwaukee drainage tunnel search; boy found dead, men still missing

A 10-year-old boy was found dead during a search of Milwaukee's drainage tunnels on the city's south side Tuesday, less than 24 hours after he went missing. Family identified the boy as Mohammad Arman.

June 14

Wisconsin dog tied to hydrant adopted on 1st day available

The Wisconsin Humane Society announced that Baby Girl – the dog found tied to a Green Bay fire hydrant – has found a new home.

May 13

Dog tied to hydrant; Wisconsin Humane Society's compassionate response

A Wisconsin Humane Society Facebook post on Thursday morning, May 5 is evoking a strong emotional response – and shining light on a dog now known as Baby Girl.

May 5

Wisconsin National Guard to remove member after guilty plea in Jan. 6 riot

Abram Markofski pleaded guilty to participation in the U.S. Capitol insurrection.

April 19

27 people rescued from floating ice chunk in Green Bay

Authorities rescued 27 people from a floating chunk of ice that broke away from shore in the bay of Green Bay in eastern Wisconsin, the sheriff's office said Sunday.

January 9

Milwaukee man, pregnant wife shot in 'unprovoked' pellet gun attack

Police arrested a 12-year-old boy who they say intentionally fired the gun at the couple outside their home near 39th and Sheridan.

March 23, 2021

Traffic stop reveals Wisconsin driver seated in camping chair

The Wisconsin State Patrol shared a photo from a bizarre traffic stop, showing that the driver was sitting in a camping chair, as the pick-up truck did not have seats.

March 10, 2021

WI bills seek to limit transgender athletes, kindergarten through college

Transgender athletes listed as boys on their birth certificates would be banned from participating in girls' and women's sports in Wisconsin from kindergarten through college under bills introduced by Republican lawmakers.

March 2, 2021

12-year-old WI boy charged with attempting to kill younger brother

A 12-year-old boy accused of stabbing his younger brother in far northwestern Wisconsin can be charged with attempted intentional homicide, a judge has ruled.

February 4, 2021

Kenosha County DA seeks arrest of Kyle Rittenhouse, higher bond

The Kenosha County district attorney said Kyle Rittenhouse has violated bond.

February 3, 2021

Teachers suspended after lesson asks: How to punish a slave?

Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.

February 1, 2021

WI mom who gave birth in coma holds newborn after beating COVID

A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.

February 1, 2021

UW-Madison police chief bans 'Thin Blue Line' imagery while on duty

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's police chief has banned officers from using “Thin Blue Line” imagery while on duty.

January 29, 2021

Wisconsin man accused of sabotaging COVID-19 vaccine charged

Steven Brandenburg was charged with attempted criminal damage to property in Ozaukee County for allegedly sabotaging 500+ doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

January 19, 2021

Kenosha County DA: No charges in police shooting of Jacob Blake

Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced no charges in the August police shooting of Jacob Blake.

January 5, 2021

Prosecutor: WI pharmacist thought COVID-19 vaccine was unsafe

A Wisconsin pharmacist told police he tried to ruin hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine because he felt the medicine wasn't safe, a prosecutor said Monday.

January 4, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse shooting spurs lawsuits against city of Kenosha

A man who was injured and the family of a protester who died after being shot allegedly by Kyle Rittenhouse during demonstrations in Kenosha over the summer are now seeking $20 million in damages from the Wisconsin city, its county and law enforcement.

January 4, 2021