Elderly victim identified in ‘complex, violent death’ in Rock Co.
Authorities in Rock County say they are continuing to investigate a death they described as “complex” and “violent” earlier this week.
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Iowa Supreme Court bars warrantless police searches of trash
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A divided Iowa Supreme Court on Friday banned police from searching people’s uncollected trash without a warrant, outlawing an investigative technique that had been used for decades.
Juneteenth flag raised over Wisconsin State Capitol for second straight year
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is signing an executive order raising the Juneteenth flag over the State Capitol for the second year in a row.
Storm causes Belleville barn to collapse, at least one steer dead
Strong storms overnight caused a barn filled with cattle to collapse overnight.
New ELCA bishop for La Crosse Area Synod sees role as bridge-builder, tapping gifts of congregations
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — The Rev. Felix Malpica envisions bridge-building as one of his roles as the first person of color elected bishop of the La Crosse Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. [caption id="attachment_1879899" align="alignleft"…
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
President Joe Biden signed legislation into law Thursday to make Juneteenth, or June 19, the 12th federal holiday.
Man charged in protester death to be examined for competency
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A St. Paul man accused of killing a woman in Minneapolis by driving into protesters while he was drunk will be examined to determine if he is competent for trial.
Minnesota DNR: Preliminary numbers show 9 boating fatalities
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WKBT) -- As many as nine people in Minnesota have been victims of boating fatalities as of Wednesday, according to a preliminary count by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The number marks the most fatalities at this…
Wisconsin redistricting group looking for public input
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) -- The Wisconsin People's Maps Commission is asking Wisconsinites to weigh in on redistricting through a new online portal. Wisconsinites are encouraged to submit maps of their communities, redistricting plans of their own, and written comments to…
