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The Republican challenger to House Speaker Paul Ryan is launching the first television ad of his longshot campaign.

A southeastern Minnesota man is accused of driving a riding lawnmower while intoxicated and kicking a sheriff's deputy.

About a dozen Wisconsin prisoners plan to launch a hunger strike beginning next week aimed at ending a form of indefinite solitary confinement that officials use to keep order in the institutions, according to an inmate advocacy group.

Police say a fight erupted in gunfire, leaving four people shot in north Minneapolis.

A 29-year-old man from southeastern Wisconsin is accused of driving around with the body of a woman who overdosed on heroin before seeking help.

A strong spring storm didn't stick around long, but its damaging winds toppled trees and left about 30,000 without power in southeastern Wisconsin.

Wisconsin state firm develops Fitbit-like device for cows

Wisconsin state firm develops Fitbit-like device for cows

It was a one stop shop today for those looking for a cool treat, and some four legged company.

For many cancer survivors and patients, getting back to full health after treatment can be a struggle.

Each year, more than a million people are diagnosed with cancer, and one day a year is dedicated to celebrating the survivors. Sue Ebner says although cancer isn't a pleasant conversation to have, it's an important one.

An end-of-the-school-year tradition for some students did not go over well at a Wisconsin high school.

In West Salem, the great weather helped close out the End of June Dairy Days.

Newly approved state oversight of Iowa's privatized Medicaid program will make it one the most transparent in the country, according to Gov. Terry Branstad, but some health advocates remain skeptical as state officials begin determining plans for organizing and delivering some information required under the oversight.

A South Dakota man was injured in the Township of LaGrange after a one vehicle crash early Sunday morning. 

More motorcyclists are getting out on the roads with the warmer weather, and regional Abate of Wisconsin members took to the side of Highway 16 Saturday with signs urging drivers to be more aware.

The weather made it a great morning to go fishing.

Racine police say a family dog has bitten and seriously injured a 1-year-old boy.

Area boy scouts are embracing the phrase, "One person's trash is another person's treasure."

Brown County authorities are asking for the public's help as they investigate the killing of a 31-year-old woman.