MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is warning seniors to stay alert as AI-powered imposter scams increasingly target older adults. These schemes often take advantage of retirees with lifelong savings, using artificial intelligence to mimic the voices of loved ones. How the Scam Works Scammers typically call seniors…
MADISON, WI — Wisconsin lawmakers are advancing a bill that would make sextortion a standalone crime, following the tragic death of 15-year-old Bradyn Bohn earlier this year. His mother, Brittney Bird, has become a leading advocate for stronger laws after her son died by suicide when he was targeted by online scammers. Bradyn’s Story Bohn,…
SUN PRAIRIE, WI — Parents in the Sun Prairie community are demanding more openness from school officials after former dean of students Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier pleaded not guilty to multiple child sex crime charges. The case, which involves at least three alleged victims, has shaken families and raised questions about oversight in the district. Charges Against…
\PULASKI, WI — A disturbing video showing a 14-year-old Black teenager being beaten by multiple young men at a party in rural Wisconsin has prompted his family to demand a hate crime investigation. The incident took place on August 17 in the Town of Pulaski, about an hour west of Madison, and has since circulated…
MANITOWOC, WI — As summer winds down, hunters across Wisconsin are preparing for the upcoming deer hunting season, which kicks off this month. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a full online guide with details on licenses, hunting education requirements, bonus harvest authorizations, and season dates to ensure hunters are ready before…
NEW YORK — A longtime street scam has resurfaced in broad daylight, this time caught on video by a sharp-eyed New Yorker. A Reddit user, who goes by the handle Severe_Fun_6773, described how they were stopped on the street by a driver trying to run the infamous “ring scam” that has been circulating for decades….
WATERLOO, ILLINOIS – An Illinois woman is calling for accountability after claiming her medical alert service dogs were doused with pesticides from a neighboring farmer’s crop-spraying drone. Service Dogs Exposed During Training For years, Mary McNeight has trained service dogs at her Waterloo home, helping them detect medical emergencies before they happen. But this summer,…
MADRID — A new study has found that the extreme weather conditions behind this summer’s devastating Iberian wildfires were made 40 times more likely by climate change, underscoring the growing link between rising global temperatures and destructive fire seasons. Record Heat and Widespread Fires The World Weather Attribution (WWA) group released its findings Thursday, noting…
NEW YORK — A late-night stop at a McDonald’s in New York turned into a viral spectacle after a woman erupted into a loud and aggressive rant over her food order. The shocking scene, captured on video and shared widely on social media, left both customers and employees stunned. Argument Over Pickles, Onions, and Sauce…
OHIO — A late-night game at a blackjack table turned into a life-changing moment when a man hit a rare progressive jackpot worth $32,000. But the celebration quickly ended when the government stepped in, seizing most of the money to settle more than $23,000 in unpaid child support. A Big Win That Didn’t Last Long…