Crime
Janesville Schools on Lockdown After Reported Shots Fired
Police respond to incident on Clark Street, schools restrict movement
Pilot dies after crashing plane into Deerfield townhome
Chester Wojnicki, president of aviation club, identified as victim in Wednesday night crash
Madison, Wisconsin Sees Drop in Violent Crime in 2025
Police credit community partnerships and data-driven strategies for the decline in incidents.
Weather
Wisconsin DNR Releases Ice Safety Guidelines
State agency provides tips for safe winter recreation on frozen lakes and rivers.
Madison Muslims Pray Amid Middle East Tensions
Wisconsin dairy farmers face lower milk prices in 2026 as production picks up
Wisconsin Hit with Surprise Snowstorm on February 28
Up to 8 inches of snow fell in western parts of the state, but warmer weather is on the way.
Lifestyle
Wisconsin Faces Ongoing Challenges in Funding Public Schools
Decades of insufficient and unfair funding have left the state struggling to meet its constitutional obligations.
Life 102.5 Listeners Donate Nearly 1,400 Items to Children's Hospital
Donations of toys, games, and creative activities bring comfort and joy to young patients.
UW Regents Approve 90-Credit Bachelor's Degrees
New policy allows for shorter, more affordable college programs at some campuses
Politics
Wisconsin Legislator Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Conduct in Feud Over Hispanic Resolutions
Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez fined $300 for misdemeanor charge related to dispute with fellow Democrats over honoring Hispanic heritage and veterans.
Wisconsin Governor Evers Vetoes Child Care Tax Credit Bill
Evers says the legislation is too broad and would be too costly to implement without additional funding.
Federal Judges Decline to Extend Appointment for Interim US Attorney in Milwaukee
The Eastern District of Wisconsin's judges will wait for a permanent appointee to be nominated and confirmed.
Health
Walgreens Launches Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative with Cologuard
Partnership with Exact Sciences and Workflow Services aims to increase access to non-invasive screening tests
Bird Flu Detected in 1.2 Million-Bird Flock in Wisconsin
State officials have quarantined the premises and will cull the birds to contain the virus.
Health System Execs Refuse to Cut Workforce Investments
Leaders focus on career pathways, retention despite rising labor costs
