Oshkosh police shoot man at Fleet Farm with handgun
It happened around 8 a.m. on Mother's Day at the store on Washburn Street.
May 10, 2026Open source
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DOJ investigating deadly officer-involved shooting at Oshkosh Fleet Farm
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - UPDATE: The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is saying that they are now investigating an officer-in...
May 10, 2026Open source
Bobby Portis and his mom share the story behind his foundation while honoring Milwaukee teachers
Bobby Portis and his mom open up about the sacrifices she made and the inspiration behind his foundation while honoring Milwaukee teachers.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Garden Talk: Bayfield in Bloom 2026
We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield.
May 30, 2026Open source
Wisconsin town of Iron River evacuated due to reported gas leak
A gas leak in the town of Iron River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, has caused an evacuation.
May 6, 2026Open source
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The Belmont softball team will be seeking a little déjà vu this weekend in Madison.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
SW Wisconsin community plans live music, fireworks event
HAZEL GREEN, Wis. – A southwest Wisconsin community celebrates America with an event combining live music and fireworks later this month.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Elections Commission grants ballot access to 7th CD candidates
The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday approved the ballot access signatures for the final four candidates in this year's elections.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Conservative nonprofit files lawsuit seeking to scrap state testing standards
The Institute for Reforming Government is suing the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction alleging that it violated open meetings law.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Democrats and advocates call for state birth control protections
State laws are necessary to protect Wisconsinites from the Trump administration and the Supreme Court, Wisconsin lawmakers warned.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
New World Screwworm Heading North, Wisconsin Experts Warn
Flesh-eating fly has been confirmed in Texas cattle, posing a risk to other mammals.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Controversial Democrat Kirk Bangstad Can’t Run for Wisconsin Governor
Elections Commission finds Minocqua Brewing owner lacked enough signatures to get on ballot.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Newly Listed Homes in Verona, WI — Updated Jun. 10, 2026
A look at the newest homes for sale in Verona, WI. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WI Elections Commission Denies Ballot Access for Some Candidates
The Wisconsin Elections Commission met Tuesday to adjudicate more than a dozen challenges to the nominating signatures of candidates for the Legislature, U.S...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Why NFL, Packers are battling with Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
A decades-old law that the Packers say is crucial to their survival has become the center of debate for Wisconsin
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Portion of WIS 80 in Grant County closed due to utility emergency
Wisconsin Department of Transportation sent notice at 1:26 p.m. that all lanes in both directions in Grant County are blocked until further notice.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Department of Health Services tracking high levels of tick activity
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services continues to track high levels of tick activity during peak tick season.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Downed power lines, road closures in Dodge County following storm damage
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is responding to damage throughout Dodge County due to a severe storm that rolled across southern Wisconsin Wednesday aft...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Public Service prepares for severe weather outages
With strong storms already rolling through, Wisconsin Public Service says crews are ready to respond to any outages and damage.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Wisconsin Department of Health Services tracking high levels of tick activity
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services continues to track high levels of tick activity during peak tick season.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Downed power lines, road closures in Dodge County following storm damage
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is responding to damage throughout Dodge County due to a severe storm that rolled across southern Wisconsin Wednesday aft...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Severe storms impact southeast Wisconsin Wednesday
Storm Team 4 is monitoring several rounds of strong to severe storms between now and Thursday night. Follow along with live updates at TMJ4.com.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Record-breaking Timber Rattler Andrew Fischer staying patient for his next opportunity
Andrew Fischer, one of the Milwaukee Brewers' top prospects, is making the most of his first full professional season - breaking the Wisconsin Timber Rattler...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Washburn is in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Region: Northern Wisconsin
ZIP Codes
54891
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Local Sports
The Belmont softball team will be seeking a little déjà vu this weekend in Madison.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
SW Wisconsin community plans live music, fireworks event
HAZEL GREEN, Wis. – A southwest Wisconsin community celebrates America with an event combining live music and fireworks later this month.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Elections Commission grants ballot access to 7th CD candidates
The Wisconsin Elections Commission on Wednesday approved the ballot access signatures for the final four candidates in this year's elections.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Conservative nonprofit files lawsuit seeking to scrap state testing standards
The Institute for Reforming Government is suing the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction alleging that it violated open meetings law.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Democrats and advocates call for state birth control protections
State laws are necessary to protect Wisconsinites from the Trump administration and the Supreme Court, Wisconsin lawmakers warned.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
New World Screwworm Heading North, Wisconsin Experts Warn
Flesh-eating fly has been confirmed in Texas cattle, posing a risk to other mammals.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Controversial Democrat Kirk Bangstad Can’t Run for Wisconsin Governor
Elections Commission finds Minocqua Brewing owner lacked enough signatures to get on ballot.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Newly Listed Homes in Verona, WI — Updated Jun. 10, 2026
A look at the newest homes for sale in Verona, WI. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what
Jun 11, 2026Open source
WI Elections Commission Denies Ballot Access for Some Candidates
The Wisconsin Elections Commission met Tuesday to adjudicate more than a dozen challenges to the nominating signatures of candidates for the Legislature, U.S...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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46.6805950, -90.9095160
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