Wisconsin governor seeks applicants for Florence County district attorney

MICHAEL SCHOLKE MADISON — Applicants are being sought for the Florence County district attorney position left vacant after the death of Michael Scholke on April 24. Gov. Tony Evers will appoint a new district attorney to serve the remainder of the …

13-year-old arrested after allegedly firing at sheriff's deputies in NW Wisconsin

Authorities in northwest Wisconsin say a 13-year-old boy was taken into custody on Tuesday after allegedly firing several gunshots at sheriff’s deputies. No one was hurt. The incident started just after 4:30 p.m. at a home along State Highway 35, about 10 …

Fire danger remains very high for most of Wisconsin

(WLUK) -- This fire season is off to an unusually hot start in Wisconsin. According to the state Department of Natural Resources, 678 wild fires have been reported as of early Wednesday afternoon. Normally, we would have only seen 435. The latest numbers …

Wisconsin students face confusion over federal student loan changes and repayment options

(WLUK) -- Tens of thousands of Wisconsin students at both public and private institutions receive at least some sort of financial aid. With information regarding federal student loans in flux, it can be a confusing time for those who have borrowed from the …

Northeast Wisconsin Catholic community hopes new pope will inspire unity, spiritual growth

BROWN COUNTY (WLUK) -- While the highly secretive process to select the next pope takes place in Rome, the election process is generating a lot of opinions locally. Some here in Northeast Wisconsin are searching for unity and hope the conclave process isn…

Former Kentucky wide receiver Dekel Crowdus transfers to Wisconsin

The last remaining free agents in the spring transfer portal are making their final decisions. Kentucky filled up its roster with the addition of James Madison tackle Cameron Jones on Wednesday. However, a former Wildcat will play a Badger next season. …

Jenissa Conway stacks RBIs and accessories in win over Wisconsin

WEST LAFAYETTE — With two sets of sunglasses resting on her shoulders, a pair of softball mitts piled atop her head, a sliding glove on each hand and a grin across her face, sophomore center fielder Jenissa Conway gave a postgame interview.  While Conway’s …

Up North: Wisconsin fishing opener brings together all ages and experience levels

Up North: Wisconsin fishing opener brings together all ages and experience levels Temperatures are rising and summer inches closer, therefore the anticipation of the Wisconsin fishing opener was at its peak. The day circled on the calendar finally for …

2 years have passed, but father of missing Wisconsin teenager still hopes to find his son

REEDSBURG (WLUK) -- It's been nearly two years since Bill Yoblonski last saw his son, James. "He was 13 when he went missing. He's 15 now," Bill said. But Bill is still holding out hope that someday, he and his child will be reunited. …

Children's Wisconsin 'profoundly sorry' for throwing out donated brain