Wisconsin State Parks free day pass; check out at your library

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites library patrons to use the "Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library" program to check out a free day pass to state parks, forests and recreation areas.

Nancy Guthrie: Ransom note claim prompts sheriff to release a statement

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home Jan. 31. The FBI is assisting in vetting a potential ransom note while detectives analyze DNA recovered from Guthrie’s residence.

Renee Good's brothers, family attorney testify before Congress at DHS use-of-force forum

Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.

Milwaukee fatal shooting near MLK and Concordia; plea deal reached

A Milwaukee man accused of fatally shooting a man near MLK and Concordia in February 2025 reached a plea deal in his case on Monday, Feb. 2.

Racine County chainsaw theft, arrest warrant issued for suspect

The Racine County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday announced it has identified a man suspected of stealing chainsaws from a Sturtevant store last year.

$50,000 Powerball winner in Madison; Badger 5 winner in Plymouth

A couple of Wisconsin Lottery players who purchased Badger 5 and Powerball tickets for the Monday, Feb. 2 drawing scored big.

Timeline: NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappears as sheriff says she may have been 'abducted'

Officials in Tucson, Arizona, are continuing to search for the mother of NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie after she went missing from her home and was last seen on Saturday night, saying that a crime has been committed.

Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote

The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.

Milwaukee hit-and-run crash that killed EMT; not guilty plea entered

One of two men accused in the fatal hit-and-run crash that killed an EMT pleaded not guilty to charges in the case. Earl Gordon entered the pleas on Monday, Feb. 2.

'The Day the Music Died': Wisconsin's role in the infamous plane crash

A plane crash in Iowa during a 1959 snowstorm became known as "The Day the Music Died." Wisconsin played a big part in the events of that night.

Milwaukee prayer candle donation box break-in, theft; 2 accused

A Milwaukee man and woman are accused of breaking into a prayer donation box at the Basilica of St. Josaphat and stealing the money inside that box.

Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder of wife in Delaware

A Delaware man who was previously married to former First Lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with murder after his wife was found dead in their home late last year.

Pregnant woman killed, Milwaukee man charged with homicide

A Milwaukee man, already charged with related felonies, including arson, is now accused of killing Gladys Johnson-Ball and her unborn child.

Mequon burglary suspects charged; arrest warrants issued

Two men with addresses in Florida are now charged in connection with a series of burglaries in Mequon in 2025.