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Pilot dies after crashing plane into Deerfield townhome

Chester Wojnicki, president of aviation club, identified as victim in Wednesday night crash

Arrest Made in Neenah Middle School Safety Threat

Authorities to provide more details at Wednesday press conference

Green Bay Police Join 'Speed Task Force' to Curb Dangerous Driving

Multiagency effort aims to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities caused by speeding in Brown County

Police Respond to Variety of Incidents Across Shawano County

Authorities investigate break-ins, suspicious activity, and vehicle crashes in Shawano and Clintonville

2 People and Dog Die in Brookfield House Fire

Three police officers also injured responding to the incident

Mukwonago Parent Brought Firearm Onto School Bus, District Says

Officials say the weapon remained secured and was never removed during the bus route.

Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Pushes to Limit Reckless Driving Pursuits

A victim of a police chase supports the efforts to place more restrictions on police pursuits, while a retired MPD captain has concerns.

Wisconsin State Patrol to Use Overturned OWI Conviction as Training Tool

Ruling highlights challenges for law enforcement in obtaining warrants overnight

Wausau Officer Awarded Medal of Valor for Heroic Rescue

Wade Shnowske risked his own life to save a woman trapped in a burning building

Platteville Police Chief to Retire After 34 Years of Service

Doug McKinley has led the department for the past 20 years.

Milwaukee Police Searching for Missing Teen and Toddler

Aleyah Miller, 17, and her 1-year-old son Amir last seen on February 8th near 27th and Atkinson

Wisconsin's Most Wanted for February 2026

U.S. Marshals seek public's help to locate four fugitives

Brown County OWI Task Force Cracks Down on Dangerous Driving

Weekend enforcement effort leads to 50 stops and 2 arrests

Wisconsin Man Hailed as Hero for Battling Hotel Fire

Bill Zezza saved guests by using every fire extinguisher in the building before firefighters arrived

Milwaukee Police Seek Critically Missing Man

63-year-old Jerome Adkins last seen in downtown Milwaukee area

Milwaukee Police Officer Charged in Flock Camera Misuse Case

Prosecutors say officer used license plate reader system to track dating partner and ex-partner

Montreal man sentenced for 2022 gun incident with deputy

Todd S. Grossklaus received 2.5 years in prison and 4 years of probation for the incident.

Authorities Seek Hartford Man Ronald T. Johnson II on Multiple Warrants

Washington County Sheriff's Office asks public to avoid approaching suspect and report any information on his whereabouts

Brown County OWI Task Force Leads to 6 Arrests

Authorities announce next enforcement date after recent operation

Milwaukee Cop Charged for Misusing License Plate Tracking System

Josue Ayala accused of accessing system to monitor romantic partner and ex