State News
Wisconsin reports first pediatric flu death of season, urges vaccination and prevention
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin health officials confirmed the first pediatric influenza-associated death in the state for the 2024-...
Jan 16, 2025
Legendary Brewers announcer Bob Uecker dies at 90, leaving a lasting legacy in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- The radio voice of the Milwaukee Brewers for more than 50 years has passed away, the team announ...
Jan 16, 2025
Petition demands return to detailed winter road labels on 511 Wisconsin app
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- The 511 Wisconsin App, operated by the Wisconsin DOT, monitors winter road conditions across the state. Many u...
Jan 15, 2025
Gov. Evers creates new violence-prevention office in wake of school shooting
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Governor Tony Evers has signed an executive order creating a statewide office of violence preventi...
Jan 14, 2025
Name Unsealed for Suspect in Lily Peters Homicide
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- The teen charged in the April 2022 murder and sexual assault of 10-year-old Lily Peters in C...
Jan 09, 2025
Motive for Madison School Shooting Still Unknown, Police Chief Says
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Police are still investigating why a 15-year-old student opened fire at a school in Madison last m...
Jan 09, 2025
Suspect in New Lisbon Triple Homicide Taken into Custody
ELROY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A man wanted in a Juneau County triple homicide is in custody. The Juneau County Sheriff's Office co...
Jan 09, 2025
Energy Emergency Declared in Wisconsin as Winter Storm Disrupts Heating Fuel Supply Chain
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Gov. Tony Evers has declared an energy emergency in Wisconsin to address heating fuel supply chain...
Jan 09, 2025
State Data Shows Low Vaccination Rates Amid Rising Respiratory Virus Activity in Wisconsin
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- As respiratory viruses spread across Wisconsin, health officials say it's not too late to get vaccinated. Flu,...
Jan 08, 2025
Newly Reelected Sen. Tammy Baldwin Sworn in for Third U.S. Senate Term
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- It was a busy Friday in Washington D.C. as a new congress was sworn into office. "Serving the people of W...
Jan 03, 2025
Two Girls, 12 & 13, Among Victims in Juneau County Triple-Homicide; Manhunt Still Underway
NEW LISBON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Authorities are releasing new details about the victims in a triple-homicide in Juneau County, ...
Jan 03, 2025
Wisconsin Elections Commission will Investigate Uncounted Absentee Ballots in Madison
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- Staff of the Wisconsin Elections Commission will investigate nearly 200 uncounted absentee ballots ...
Jan 02, 2025
Underly Draws Two Challengers to Lead DPI
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- Three candidates have announced for state Superintendent of Public Instruction. Incumbent Jill Unde...
Jan 02, 2025
Wisconsin Flags Lowered to Pay Tribute to Late President Jimmy Carter
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Flags across Wisconsin will fly at half-staff for the next month in honor of the passing of former U.S. Presid...
Dec 30, 2024
Madison Clerk's Office Reports 193 Ballots Missed in November 5 Election
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- The City of Madison Clerk's Office says almost 200 ballots from the November 5 general election wer...
Dec 26, 2024
Record Holiday Travel Numbers Projected For Wisconsin.
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) - According to Triple-A, nearly 2.4 million Wisconsinites will travel 50 miles or more from home betwe...
Dec 16, 2024
Online Records show Ryan Borgwardt is in Custody
GREEN LAKE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- A Wisconsin man who allegedly faked his death on Green Lake and traveled to Europe is in custod...
Dec 11, 2024
New Charges Filed Against Men Accused in 2020 Wisconsin Election Scheme
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- There are new state charges against three men connected to a slate of false electors in the 2020 pr...
Dec 10, 2024
Not Guilty Pleas from Suspect in Lily Peters Murder
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- The teen who allegedly assaulted and killed Lily Peters was in court Tuesday. The 16-year-o...
Dec 10, 2024
Governor Evers Pushing Back On Trump Deportation Plan
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- Governor Tony Evers says he won't send National Guard troops to assist in President Elect Trump's m...
Dec 06, 2024
