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UW student goes missing in Italy
The family of a University of Wisconsin-Madison student says he's gone missing overseas.
Man behind bars after high speed chase
A West Bend man is behind bars after a high speed chase in Adams County Saturday night.
Man hurt in Central Park; people near area hear explosion
Authorities say a man was seriously hurt in Central Park and people near the area reported hearing some kind of explosion.
One dead in single vehicle crash.
A driver is dead in a single vehicle crash in the 800 block in the Town of Reid Saturday afternoon.
Police stop man from leaping off Green Bay bridge
USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports officers found the 45-year-old Green Bay man sitting on the edge of the Leo Frigo Bridge early Saturday afternoon.
State officials have confirmed a new giant invasive plant with toxic sap that can burn human skin has turned up in southeastern Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the Department of Natural Resources confirmed hundreds of giant hogweed plants were present in Sheboygan in June. .
Holocaust survivor, Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel dies at 87
Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has died, Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial said.
Wisconsin prisons treat inmates with anti-relapse drug
The state Department of Corrections has treated a handful of inmates with a medication designed to combat opioid relapses.
Man dies during Milwaukee Summerfest concert
Milwaukee authorities are hoping to learn more about why a man died during a concert at the city's Summerfest.
Xcel to refund $9.5 million to Wisconsin customers
Wisconsin regulators have ordered Xcel Energy to refund $9.5 million in overpayments to Wisconsin customers.
Nursing homes phasing out alarms to reduce falls
A nursing home in Madison is one of several nationwide that are moving away from personal alarms and other long-used fall prevention measures in favor of more proactive, attentive care.
Hillsboro man gets 9 years for stabbing man in neck
A judge has sentenced a Hillsboro man to nine years in prison for stabbing a man in the neck after a drinking game devolved into a fight.
The Latest: Authorities ID man shot by officer in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Officials have released the name of a man was fatally shot by a police officer in Madison, Wisconsin, after police say he advanced toward the officer with a pitchfork.
Busiest weekend on the water for DNR conservation wardens
The Fourth of July holiday weekend is the busiest weekend on the water for the DNR conservation wardens.
Stevens Point announces new canine mayor
The votes are tallied and the results are in for Stevens Point new canine mayor.
37 Wisconsin Noodles & Co. locations affected by data breach
A financial security breach affected hundreds of Noodles & Company restaurants, including 37 of the chain's locations in Wisconsin.
Owners of Sam's Pizza pass restaurant along to next generation
John Huber and his wife Lynn handed the shop down to their daughter Jodi and her husband Vince.
Officers on the lookout for illegal fireworks
Wausau and Everest Metro police departments will be on the lookout for illegal fireworks over the 4th of July weekend.
A closer look at Fourth of July history
The Fourth of July marks the United States' Independence Day, as many get ready to celebrate, others are remembering the history behind the holiday.
Suspects in Price Co. manhunt officially charged
PARK FALLS (WAOW) - Two Florida men who fled from police and caused a daylong manhunt in some in Price County woods now face some felony charges in Wisconsin..
