LAND O’ LAKES, Wis. — The autumn transformation has begun across Wisconsin, with the Northwoods already nearing 50% color change as cooler nights and shorter days set in. Northwoods Leading the Way Observers for Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report say Land O’ Lakes in Vilas County has reached 45% color change, while Forest County is…
LA CROSSE, Wis. — A western Wisconsin man is facing multiple charges after allegedly biting, scratching, and kicking several police officers and a nurse during his arrest earlier this week. Arrest After No-Contact Violation According to the La Crosse Police Department, officers were called to the 3200 block of Ebner Coulee around 10 p.m. Wednesday…
MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin-Madison police are actively searching for a suspect accused of carrying out a violent, unprovoked attack near Camp Randall Stadium, leaving a victim critically injured. Early Morning Assault The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Sept. 20 in the parking lot at 15 Breese Terrace, next to the stadium. Police…
SUPERIOR, Wis. — Authorities in Douglas County are warning residents about a new phone scam targeting people across northern Wisconsin. The scheme uses spoofed 715 area code numbers to impersonate law enforcement and pressure victims into sending money. How the Scam Works The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are calling residents and claiming they…
LINCOLN, Neb. — Extradition hearings are underway for a Wisconsin man accused of killing a woman in his home state and then leading police on a chase through Nebraska with her body in the back seat of his car. Gavin Thompson Faces Multiple Charges Officials identified the suspect as Gavin Thompson, 23, of Dodgeville, Wisconsin….
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. — A former Wisconsin Rapids youth pastor has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child more than two decades ago while serving in a church leadership role. Sentence Handed Down James Lane, 53, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of extended supervision,…
WEST MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A 45-year-old employee at Palermo’s Pizza manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee was killed Wednesday morning after being crushed by a robotic machine in what authorities are calling a “terrible accident.” Worker Identified as Robert Cherone The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Robert Cherone. Police and fire crews…
MADISON, Wis. — Four men from Rock County are facing federal indictments on a range of serious charges, including child pornography, drug trafficking, weapons violations, and sex crimes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin announced this week. Michael Shu: Child Pornography Charges Michael Shu, 25, of Beloit, was charged with producing…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The teenager accused of causing a deadly police chase crash in Milwaukee that killed three family members had been released from an Indiana jail just one week earlier, according to newly obtained court records. Crash That Killed Three Family Members The crash happened around 9:37 p.m. on September 16, when a white…
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — A death investigation is underway after a man fell into the Wisconsin River late Wednesday night and his body was recovered early Thursday morning. Incident Near Broadway Avenue According to the Wisconsin Dells Police Department, crews were called to the 29 Broadway Avenue area at around 11:47 p.m. Wednesday following reports…