Wisconsin
Brendan Dassey of 'Making A Murderer' Denied Pardon
"It has not been at least five (5) years since you completed your entire sentence for the conviction you want to be pardoned," the letter denying Dassey's request for clemency read.
Romaine Lettuce Recall Update: 72 People Hospitalized by E.Coli Outbreak
Dozens of people have been hospitalized and many more reported ill with food poisoning after eating romaine lettuce contaminated with E. coli. The FDA continues to investigate.
Ex Sheriff's Deputy Accused of Breaking Into Homes of People At Funerals
Janelle Gericke, 29, who worked at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office between February 2016 and July this year, has been charged with felony burglary and will appear in court later this month.
Staff Member Placed On Leave After Students Find Hidden Cameras In Rooms
Students from Madison East High School in Wisconsin found "several" hidden cameras in their rooms during their stay at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis.
Winter Snowstorm Weather Warning for Michigan, Cheboygan and Emmet Counties
Heavy winter weather is also affecting Minnesota, Wisconsin and the U.S. East Coast.
CDC Warns People Not to Eat Salad Kit Linked to New E. Coli Outbreak
The body has advised consumers, restaurants and retailers not to eat, sell or serve kits with a best-before date up to and including December 7, 2019.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warnings for Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin
Shipping vessels are at risk from heavy snow spray according to the National Weather Service.
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin: Big Ten Title Game Preview
The Buckeyes can clinch a third consecutive Big Ten Championship with a win over Wisconsin in Indianapolis on Saturday.
Snowball Throwing Is Banned in This Wisconsin City
"It's really in the interest of public safety. A lot of it is just consideration and common sense," said Wausau Mayor Robert Mielke.
Wisconsin Police Arrest Man Accused of Kissing Several Women at Walmart
"To think that it's OK to get that close to somebody having not warned them of what's coming, he's probably lucky he wasn't assault himself," said police detective Chris Buescher.
Firefighter Allegedly Sexually Assaulted 14-Year-Old Girl Three Times
Robert Olson, 44, a lieutenant with the Milwaukee Fire Department, has been charged with second-degree sexual assault of a child.
Man Discovered Living In Bunker For Years With Large Weapon Stockpile
A Wisconsin man has been discovered living in an underground bunker beside the Milwaukee River, and it's possible that he's been living there for years, say authorities.
New Jersey Teenager Accused of Ordering The Vandalism of Synagogues
Richard Tobin allegedly recruited people using a neo-Nazi social network called "The Base" to vandalize synagogues with spray paint in Michigan and Wisconsin.
7 Wisconsin Popeyes Employees Fired After Brawl Caught on Video
"It was just out of control," the customer who filmed the incident said.
Steven Avery of 'Making a Murderer' Will Wait to Hear if New Trial Is OK'd
Fans will have to wait until February to see if Wisconsin will give the documentary series' subject a second chance in court.
College football: Iowa vs. Wisconsin Week 11 preview
Iowa travels to Wisconsin on Saturday in one of only three top-25 matchups in Week 11 of the college football season.
Acid Attack Suspect Previously Convicted of Holding Hunters Hostage
Clifton A. Blackwell, already accused of an acid attack against a Hispanic man that is being investigated as a hate crime, was previously convicted of false imprisonment when he held a group of hunters at gunpoint when they stumbled across his property.
Scott Walker Compares Bernie Sanders to Trump, Most Fears Him Winning
Former GOP Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Bernie Sanders is the most "authentic" Democratic candidate, expressing concern Sanders' successful "gut-check" campaign resonates with voters who like Trump.
Trump 'Utter Failure' at Bringing Manufacturing Jobs Back to Swing States
"The meh GDP numbers won't help Trump next year," Paul Krugman also noted.
Wisconsin at Ohio State: All you need to know about the Big Ten Matchup
A Big Ten matchup with potential huge playoffs implications pits the best defense in the nation against one of the most explosive offensive units in the country.
Wisconsin Father Accidentally Shoots 4-year-old Daughter and Himself
The father and daughter were treated for their injuries in hospital following the shooting.
Security Guard Fired for Telling Student Not to Use N-word Gets Job Back
Marlon Anderson posted on Facebook, "I'm Back!!" after he was reinstated at West High School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Cher Tweets Offer to Pay Legal Costs for Security Guard Fired Over Slur
The legendary performer retweeted a quote from an interview Marlon Anderson gave local station News 3, writing "How can [People] Be This Disrespectful!?"
Plane Collides With Pickup Truck While Coming in to Land, Killing Pilot
It is not yet clear why the plane was flying so low.
Wisconsin Assembly Passes Rule Change Allowing Disabled Members to Phone In
The Wisconsin Assembly has voted to allow disabled assembly members to participate in meetings via phone communication—a move requested a year ago. But the lawmaker the change was created for voted against the bill.
Fox News Poll Says Trump Trails Behind Biden in Wisconsin
A poll conducted among Wisconsin voters last week showed that the former vice president had a 9-point lead over President Trump.
Sheriff Major Demoted After His Official Car Was Found Abandoned in Ditch
The former major remains on personal leave after being demoted.
Wisconsin Father Dies After Lightning Strikes Tree and Branch Falls on Tent
"The outpouring of support during this horrific time have been above and beyond what I could have ever imagined," the victim's wife said.
Meet the Kids Skipping School to Join the Global Climate Strike
Newsweek spoke to teens and preteens ahead of Friday's protests, which are expected to draw crowds across the world.
Bus Driver Comforts Nervous 4-Year-Old on First Day of School
"You don't have to say anything—just showing someone you are there makes a big difference in someone's day," said bus driver Isabel Lane.