Authorities searching pond near Halderson home as investigation continues
The Dane County Sheriff’s office says it is searching a pond near the home of a missing couple in Windsor as the investigation into what happened to Bart and Krista Halderson continues.
14-year-old killed in Eau Claire shooting
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WKBT) -- A 14-year-old boy was killed Wednesday in a shooting in Eau Claire, according to police. The Eau Claire Police Department responded to a report of a gunshot wound at…
Pelosi bars Trump allies from Jan. 6 probe; GOP vows boycott
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday rejected two Republicans tapped by House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy to sit on a committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, a decision the Republican denounced as “an egregious abuse of power.”
La Crosse man charged with substantial battery after fracas in Copeland Park
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — A 40-year-old La Crosse man was charged with substantial battery, disorderly conduct and felony bail jumping after he allegedly accosted two people at Copeland Park, accused them of sexual activity and hit and kicked one…
Two La Crosse County men indicted in federal court on gun, drug charges
MADISON (WKBT) -- Two La Crosse County men were indicted in federal court Wednesday on charges related to guns and drugs. Jason Stetzer, 38, Holmen was charged with being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as…
Wisconsin bureau warns shoppers to be careful buying Bucks gear online
MILWAUKEE (WKBT) -- With the Milwaukee Bucks snagging the NBA championship, shoppers are on the hunt for Bucks merchandise and scammers are poised to take advantage of them. The Wisconsin Better Business Bureau warned shoppers Wednesday that they should research…
Ex-Army Ranger weaponized military training to aid Capitol rioters, judge says
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Capitol rioter and ex-Army Ranger Robert Morss to remain in jail before trial, ruling that he was too dangerous to release and slamming him for using his military training to help organize the mob…
Shootings during Milwaukee NBA Finals celebrations wound 3
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Police say two shootings in downtown Milwaukee early Wednesday as crowds celebrated the Milwaukee Bucks' first NBA championship in 50 years left three people wounded. The shootings both happened about 12:42 a.m. at two locations near Water…
Couple charged in California fire sparked by gender reveal
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A couple whose gender reveal ceremony sparked a Southern California wildfire that killed a firefighter last year were charged with involuntary manslaughter, authorities announced Tuesday.
Off-duty DEA agent arrested on Capitol riot charges
An off-duty Drug Enforcement Administration agent posed for photographs in which he flashed his DEA badge and firearm outside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot, according to a court filing Tuesday following the agent's arrest.
Law enforcement searching Johnson Creek landfill as Halderson investigation continues
Authorities with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that law enforcement have been searching the landfill with help from K-9 teams with the Madison Police Department.
Fraud charges brought in 2nd Wisconsin 2020 election case
A Wisconsin man who cast two absentee ballots in the 2020 presidential election has been charged with four felonies, making him the second person in the battleground state to face charges stemming from the election.
La Crosse Police Department, county create mental health crisis response program
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — Some police officers in La Crosse are pairing up with mental health professionals on calls for service. This new partnership between La…
Microsoft Exchange hack caused by China, US and allies say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration and Western allies formally blamed China on Monday for a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software and asserted that criminal hackers associated with the Chinese government have carried out ransomware and other illicit cyber operations.
Capitol rioter who breached Senate gets 8 months for felony
A crane operator from Florida who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag was sentenced Monday to eight months behind bars, the first punishment handed down for a felony charge in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and one that could help determine the severity of other sentences in hundreds of pending cases.
Sparta Police arrest man for driving car into La Crosse River
Sparta Police arrested Vasily Sharp, 26, of Sparta Friday for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence.
