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Dead crow found with West Nile virus in southern Wisconsin

Sun, 09/04/2016 - 12:21pm
Health officials say a dead crow in southern Wisconsin has tested positive for the West Nile virus. 

Wells closing after Oklahoma quake fraction of state's total

Sun, 09/04/2016 - 12:19pm
 The 37 wastewater disposal wells to be shut down in north-central Oklahoma, where a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck this weekend, are just a fraction of the state's total number.

Cop shot, critical after gunfire exchange; 1 suspect dead

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 9:24pm
One police officer remains in critical condition and one suspect is dead in an exchange of gunfire outside an Atlantic City casino early Saturday.

Wisconsin shocks No. 5 LSU, 16-14

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 7:11pm
Rafael Gaglianone kicked a 47-yard field goal with 3:47 left, and Wisconsin staved off No. 5 LSU's desperate last-ditch drive for a 16-14 win on Saturday in a game that dealt an early blow to the fifth-ranked Tigers' national title hopes.

Fun begins for Badgers, Tigers fans before kick off

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 6:47pm
Hours before kickoff between the UW Badgers and LSU Tigers at Lambeau Field on Saturday, thousands of fans gathered for the pre-game tailgate parties. 

94th Wisconsin Horseshoes Tournament held in Mosinee

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 6:43pm
The 94th annual Wisconsin Horseshoes Tournament kicked off Saturday morning in Mosinee.  

Reports: Packers to part ways with longtime guard Josh Sitton

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 2:02pm
In a surprising move, the Packers are planning to part ways with longtime left guard Josh Sitton, according to multiple reports.

Mother of missing Minnesota boy: Remains found

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 1:35pm
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Latest on reports that the remains of a Minnesota boy who has been missing since 1989 have been found.

Vilas Co. business complete loss after fire

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 1:29pm
A saloon and grill in Vilas Co. is a complete loss after a fire early Saturday morning, according to the Vilas Co. Sheriff's Department.

Plane crashes into Forest County lake, no one hurt

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 1:20pm
No one is hurt after a plane crashed into a Forest County lake Friday afternoon, according to the Forest County Sheriff's Department.

NYC Garbage Dump World's Largest Landfill-to-Park Project

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 9:25am
Diverse wildlife habitat. Acres of hilly grasslands. Creeks for kayaking and meadow trails for hiking and biking.

Strong Oklahoma Earthquake Felt From Nebraska to Texas

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 9:22am
A record-tying earthquake in the edge of Oklahoma's key energy-producing areas rattled the Midwest from Nebraska to North Texas on Saturday and likely will focus fresh new attention to the practice of disposing oil and gas field wastewater deep underground.

Wisconsin student, teacher -- kidney friends -- back at school

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 7:04am
It's back to school for a Wisconsin teacher and a student who share a close bond - they are kidney friends forever. 

Veterans officials warn of Milwaukee email breach

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 7:01am
The Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center says an email breach exposed information about 21 veterans in the center's care. 

Milwaukee mayor pledges more officers, larger police budget

Sat, 09/03/2016 - 6:59am
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says the city plans to hire more officers and give police more money after a deadly month. 

Badgers take on LSU Saturday on Newsline 9

Fri, 09/02/2016 - 10:58pm
The Wisconsin Badgers take on the LSU Tigers Saturday afternoon at Lambeau Field. This is the first college football game to be played at Lambeau in more than 30 years. St. Norbert College played at Lambeau in 1983 and 1982, and in 1960. LSU is ranked number 5 going into the game. The Badgers are not ranked this season. The game airs in the middle of a triple-header on ABC and ESPN Saturday. ESPN College Gameday will broadcast live outside Lambeau Field prior to the...

Sports Express - Week 3

Fri, 09/02/2016 - 10:29pm
Here are Friday's high school football scores as reported to the WAOW sports office.

Lawmakers express condolences in officer's death

Fri, 09/02/2016 - 9:51pm
New Mexico lawmakers and law enforcement officials are offering condolences to a fallen officer's family and colleagues after authorities say he was shot and killed while pursuing a suspect.

SpaceX scouring data for clues to launch pad explosion

Fri, 09/02/2016 - 9:48pm
SpaceX is scouring computer and video data for clues to the devastating launch pad explosion that destroyed a rocket and satellite.

Wisconsin Attorney General files response to Steven Avery motion

Fri, 09/02/2016 - 9:01pm
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) – Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has filed a response in the case of Steven Avery, according to our Green Bay affiliate WBAY. 

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