UW-Platteville ‘Boo-U’ branch campus closure stirs grief in Baraboo, Sauk County
UW-Platteville’s Baraboo Sauk County campus opened in 1968. Now the two-year campus is shuttering May 22 due to low enrollment.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Sauk County Sheriff’s Office identifies victim, alleged assailant in Friday murder
The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office did not specify the relationship between Susan Paul, 80, of Prairie du Sac, and George Paul, also 80 and from Prairie du Sac.
May 11, 2026Open source
Sauk County Sheriff’s Office releases names of suspect, victim in deadly shooting
The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office named both the suspect and victim in a deadly shooting at a Baraboo nature preserve.
May 11, 2026Open source
Man arrested after fatal shooting in Baraboo
One person was arrested on Friday following a shooting death in Baraboo, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office stated.
May 9, 2026Open source
Man in custody after woman slain near Baraboo
BARABOO — A man is in the Sauk County Jail, suspected of killing a woman near Baraboo on Friday.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Local school districts look to adjust cellphone policies as state laws take effect
As Wisconsin and Illinois prepare to enact statewide legislation regulating student use of cellphones in schools, several local districts are adjusting their...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Authorities: SW Wisconsin motorist faces 6th OWI charge
MINERAL POINT, Wis. — Authorities said a southwest Wisconsin motorist has been arrested on a sixth operating while intoxicated charge.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Editorial: The home of American astronomy is thriving after a close call in southeast Wisconsin
Born in the 1890s and nearly killed off 20 years ago, the historic Yerkes Observatory along the shores of southeast Wisconsin’s Geneva Lake is getting a ne...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
On this day in 1984: A Barneveld, Wisconsin, tornado wiped out 90% of the villagewdsu
On June 8, 1984, a powerful tornado struck Barneveld, Wisconsin, killing nine people and destroying about 90% of the village in its wake.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody
Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque say he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes and has lost 30 pounds in the two months sin...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
HPV vaccine marks 20 years of cancer prevention
Wisconsin pediatrician says the groundbreaking vaccine is safe and effective but underutilized.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
SUV crashes through Wisconsin Rapids gas station
Crews from the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department are working to remove a vehicle from the BP Gas Station on Baker Street in Wisconsin Rapids.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Elections Commission to decide ballot challenges in 8th District Democratic primary
Special meeting Tuesday will determine if candidate Mark Scheffler remains on August ballot
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody
Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque say he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes and has lost 30 pounds since he was taken in...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
On this day in 1984: A Barneveld, Wisconsin, tornado wiped out 90% of the village koat
On June 8, 1984, a powerful tornado struck Barneveld, Wisconsin, killing nine people and destroying about 90% of the village in its wake.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Woman seriously injured in Fillmore County motorcycle crash Saturday
Linnea Birgitta Rice, 53, of Galesville, Wisconsin, was transported to Mayo Clinic Hospital-Saint Marys with life-threatening injuries.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Jun 8, 2026Open source
The FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials. Here’s what we know.
Votebeat reports the FBI is contacting Wisconsin election officials regarding the 2020 election, causing confusion and concern among them.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Trump Battles 'Crooked' Welker Before Bolting From Wild NBC Interview
Last Friday, President Trump made time during his trip to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin for an extended sit-down interview with NBC's Meet the Press moderator K...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Trump storms off 'Meet the Press' interview, rips Welker, ABC, CBS, CNN as 'crooked'
Donald Trump abruptly ended his "Meet the Press" interview with Kristen Welker in Wisconsin after accusing NBC of being a "one-sided crooked network."
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Humidity Returns With Widespread Rain Monday, Summer Heat Builds Midweek
Southern Wisconsin will transition from a relatively comfortable weekend to a humid, unsettled start to the week, followed by potentially hot conditions and...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Heavy Rain and Storms Monday, Heat Builds Later This Week
Southern Wisconsin faces a wet and stormy Monday with localized flooding potential before transitioning to hot, humid conditions and additional storm chances...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Huskies start series with defeat
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Jun 7, 2026Open source
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Region: Central Wisconsin
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Local school districts look to adjust cellphone policies as state laws take effect
As Wisconsin and Illinois prepare to enact statewide legislation regulating student use of cellphones in schools, several local districts are adjusting their...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Authorities: SW Wisconsin motorist faces 6th OWI charge
MINERAL POINT, Wis. — Authorities said a southwest Wisconsin motorist has been arrested on a sixth operating while intoxicated charge.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Editorial: The home of American astronomy is thriving after a close call in southeast Wisconsin
Born in the 1890s and nearly killed off 20 years ago, the historic Yerkes Observatory along the shores of southeast Wisconsin’s Geneva Lake is getting a ne...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
On this day in 1984: A Barneveld, Wisconsin, tornado wiped out 90% of the villagewdsu
On June 8, 1984, a powerful tornado struck Barneveld, Wisconsin, killing nine people and destroying about 90% of the village in its wake.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody
Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque say he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes and has lost 30 pounds in the two months sin...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
HPV vaccine marks 20 years of cancer prevention
Wisconsin pediatrician says the groundbreaking vaccine is safe and effective but underutilized.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
SUV crashes through Wisconsin Rapids gas station
Crews from the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department are working to remove a vehicle from the BP Gas Station on Baker Street in Wisconsin Rapids.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Elections Commission to decide ballot challenges in 8th District Democratic primary
Special meeting Tuesday will determine if candidate Mark Scheffler remains on August ballot
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody
Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque say he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes and has lost 30 pounds since he was taken in...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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