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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Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear challenge to state’s Congressional maps
The Court said it would hear a challenge to the state’s congressional maps, but only after the plaintiffs go through the traditional appeals process first.
May 30, 2026Open source
Walleye bag limits, Inside Wisconsin Politics, New student newspaper
A research scientist explains how a proposal to limit walleye fishing would work. Then, Inside Wisconsin Politics unpacks polling around the failed budget su...
May 30, 2026Open source
New investigation unpacks challenges 911 dispatchers face in Wisconsin and nationwide
The public radio show “Reveal” explained in a recent episode that nearly one in five 911 dispatch centers in America’s 100 biggest cities fail to answe...
May 30, 2026Open source
Wisconsin tech college system president pushes back on failed bipartisan spending bill
A spending bill crafted by Gov. Tony Evers and Republican leaders was voted down in the state Senate Wednesday. The head of the state’s technical college s...
May 15, 2026Open source
Wisconsin stepmother pleads no contest after teen found weighing 35 pounds, severely neglected
OUTAGAMIE, Wisconsin — A Wisconsin stepmother has pleaded no contest to multiple charges after investigators say a 14-year-old girl was found severely maln...
May 9, 2026Open source
Are pollen allergies worse this spring? UW Health doctor explains why you’re sniffling
Wisconsin and Dane County are in bloom — and so is allergy season, which experts say is trending longer and becoming more severe for sufferers.
May 8, 2026Open source
Milwaukee parents charged with child neglect after child found dead
Milwaukee parents are facing felony child neglect charges after their young child was found dead inside a home, according to a criminal complaint.
May 7, 2026Open source
Milwaukee woman accused of using Medicaid fraud dollars to buy Kitt's Custard
A Milwaukee woman is accused of defrauding Wisconsin Medicaid to the tune of $2.2 million and using some of that money to buy Kitt's Frozen Custard, accordin...
May 6, 2026Open source
Suspect charged in home invasion, sex assault
The suspect told the victims, who are in their 80s, he had been watching them "for some time" before the attack, according to the criminal complaint.
May 5, 2026Open source
Ald. Zamarripa Withdraws Ethics Complaint Against Ald. Chambers
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May 4, 2026Open source
A dose of tough medicine that the nation needs | Las Vegas Review-Journal
In one respect, the soaring national debt is a lot like the weather. Everybody complains about it, but nobody does anything about it.
May 4, 2026Open source
Tiffany Calls on Hong to Explain Donation to Bangstad Campaign
WAUSAU, WI – Congressman Tom Tiffany, candidate for governor, released the following statement after reports that Democrat gubernatorial frontrunner France...
May 3, 2026Open source
Wis. health system lands $65K grant to train future paramedics
A Wisconsin Fast Forward grant will fund a free EMT-to-paramedic training program designed to address workforce shortages in the Beloit area
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Dog rescue group says beagle found alive after apparent alligator attack mix-up
Big Dog Ranch Rescue says dog found dead after apparent alligator attack was not one of the beagles rescued from a Wisconsin breeding facility.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Severe storms leave damage across Midwest
Powerful storms swept across the Midwest, bringing tornadoes, damaging winds, power outages, a train derailment in Minnesota and significant damage in Wiscon...
Jun 12, 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
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Wis. health system lands $65K grant to train future paramedics
A Wisconsin Fast Forward grant will fund a free EMT-to-paramedic training program designed to address workforce shortages in the Beloit area
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Dog rescue group says beagle found alive after apparent alligator attack mix-up
Big Dog Ranch Rescue says dog found dead after apparent alligator attack was not one of the beagles rescued from a Wisconsin breeding facility.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Severe storms leave damage across Midwest
Powerful storms swept across the Midwest, bringing tornadoes, damaging winds, power outages, a train derailment in Minnesota and significant damage in Wiscon...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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
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