Dramatic video shows lightning strike exploding tree in Wisconsin

A security camera captured the moment a lightning bolt struck a tree in Northern Wisconsin on September 9, sending bark and debris flying through the air.

Governor Evers won’t seek third term in battleground Wisconsin

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law

The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.

Wisconsin woman missing for 62 years found alive

A Wisconsin woman who has been missing for more than 60 years has been found alive and well, authorities said this week.

Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.

California man messaged Wisconsin school shooter about his own attack, court documents say

A California judge has issued a restraining order against a SoCal man, ordering him to surrender his guns after he allegedly was messaging the Wisconsin school shooter about carrying out his own attack on a government building.

Wisconsin school shooting: Motive appears to be 'combination of factors'

Madison police said detectives are looking into the suspected shooter's online activity and say the motive appears to be a "combination of factors."

Suspect in Wisconsin school shooting identified as 15-year-old female student

Authorities said three people are dead, and six others were wounded after a shooting at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday morning.

Madison, Wisconsin school shooting: 3 dead, shooter was 15-year-old girl

A shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, left at least three people dead, including the suspected shooter, and six others injured. 

Green Lake kayaker faked death; warrants detail investigation

Now-sealed search warrants show how investigators tracked down Ryan Borgwardt, the Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his own death.

Green Lake missing kayaker Ryan Borgwardt in custody, charged

The Green Lake County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday confirmed Ryan Borgwardt, the kayaker initially thought to have gone missing, is now in custody.

Bay Area singer to perform at Harris rally as celebrity list of supporters grows

Bay Area native Remi Wolf is set to perform at a Kamala Harris rally, joining a growing list of celebrities showing their support for the vice president as Election Day closes in.

Here’s when we’ll know the election results in key swing states

A guide on when to expect 2024 election results from seven major swing states, covering vote-counting timelines, mail-in ballot rules, and potential delays.

Pizza contaminated with THC; Wisconsin-based business issues apology

Pizzas made and sold at a Wisconsin shop were unintentionally contaminated with THC, the local health department announced on Thursday.