Wisconsin teen who killed man who allegedly abused her could face life in prison
Chrystul Kizer, who was 17 at the time, allegedly shot the 34-year-old, set his home on fire and then stole his vehicle after he tried to rape her, authorities said.
Ex-sheriff's deputy accused of burglarizing homes of people who were away at funerals
An ex-sheriff’s deputy in Wisconsin is accused with burglarizing the homes of people who were away at family funerals.
6 undocumented immigrants arrested for sex trafficking after girl escapes from captivity in Wisconsin
The girl called 911 after escaping captivity in the Wisconsin home. Six undocumented Guatemalans were arrested in connection to the sex trafficking.
Wisconsin state trooper uses drone to find dog missing after car crash
Thanks to a Wisconsin state trooper and his drone, a dog that ran away after a crash was reunited with its owner.
Student, officer hurt in second Wisconsin high school shooting
An armed student confronted a school resource officer at a Wisconsin high school Tuesday morning and both were wounded, police said, in the second such shooting at a school in the state in as many days.
Student in custody after shooting at Milwaukee-area high school
A school resource officer shot an armed student in a classroom, located about 18 miles outside of Milwaukee.
Terminally ill girl who went viral as dog lover dies after battle with brain tumor
An 8-year-old girl who captured hearts around the world with her viral Facebook post asking for pictures and letters from dog owners has died.
Mom donates breast milk after losing son 3 hours post birth: 'Maybe I could save another baby’s life'
A Neillsville, Wis., mother who lost her son just three hours after giving birth chose to pump her breast milk for 63 days after his death in an effort to help other babies in need.
Bloomberg spending $15-20 million to register half-million voters
The new effort will target 500,000 voters from traditionally underrepresented groups that typically lean Democratic, including African Americans, Latinos, Asians, young voters and those living in some rural communities.
Milwaukee man accused of throwing battery acid on Hispanic man’s face charged with hate crime
A Wisconsin man accused of throwing acid on a Hispanic man’s face Friday has been charged with a hate crime, according to authorities.
Family says suspect in acid attack is veteran, suffered PTSD
Milwaukee police arrested a man suspected of throwing battery acid on a Hispanic man who says his attacker asked him, “Why did you come here and invade my country?”
Search continues for missing Wisconsin man last seen in Arizona
The search continues for a missing Wisconsin man who was last seen in Arizona.
‘Tiniest patients’ in hospital’s NICU decked out in precious costumes for Halloween contest
A hospital in Wisconsin posted photos of several premature babies recovering in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit dressed in adorable costumes for a cute Halloween contest that is bringing joy to their parents — and to the rest of us.
Milwaukee police officer buys car seats for children instead of giving mom a ticket
Officer Kevin Zimmerman pulled over a vehicle for not having the proper registration and noticed the children inside were not properly restrained.
‘Dear Tooth Fairy’: Principal writes letter vouching for student who lost his tooth during recess
When a student lost his tooth somewhere on the playground, his principal wrote a letter to the Tooth Fairy making sure the child would still get his payout.
Sandy Hook father awarded $450K in defamation case against conspiracy theorist writers
A jury in Wisconsin has awarded $450,000 to the father of a boy killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting after he filed a defamation lawsuit against conspiracy theorist writers who claimed the massacre never happened.
Man allegedly walks 351 miles seeking sex with 14-year-old, instead arrested by undercover police
Authorities in Wisconsin arrested a 32-year-old man they allege walked 351 miles seeking to have sex with a 14-year-old girl he met on Facebook, who was in reality an undercover police officer.
Volunteer ‘honorary cat grandpa’ visits shelter daily, brushes and naps with cats
Terry Lauerman of Green Bay, Wisconsin has become somewhat of a legend to a local animal sanctuary, and to the cats he naps with every day.
Wisconsin woman diagnosed with rare cancer after noticing 'ingrown hair' on this part of her body
She went to a dermatologist who told her the bump was likely nothing to worry about, as the skin around it appeared healthy. But the doctor recommended Marisa Strupp see a gynecologist anyway, and she did.
Hacker reportedly takes over smart home, plays vulgar music, sets thermostat to 90 degrees
Smart home systems promise security and peace of mind, but all that automation leads to some vulnerabilities that many homeowners may not be considering — like virtual attacks by hackers.