UPDATE: Wisconsin DCI probes shooting death in Juneau County in which another man shot self
Juneau County law enforcement officers are responding to an active incident north of Mauston, according to multiple sources in the area.
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UW Madison chosen to host pediatric clinical trial for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
MADISON, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has been picked as a site for a phase three clinical trial meant to test the safety and efficacy of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children. UW…
Grant County man dies after drowning in Mississippi River
POTOSI, Wis. (WISC) -- One man died Sunday afternoon after drowning in the Mississippi River in Grant County. According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, Mitchell Hochhausen, 63, of Potosi, and his wife were with two of their grandchildren swimming…
Noah’s Ark Waterpark set to open Memorial Day weekend
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (WISC) — America’s largest waterpark is opening for the 2021 season during Memorial Day weekend. After an abridged 2020 season cut short by coronavirus concerns and multiple employees testing positive for COVID-19, park management said they’re planning to fully reopen the…
UPDATE: Amber Alert canceled for 13-year-old last seen with 19-year-old man believed to be in manic state
Update: The child and the man have been located, according to authorities. Previous story JACKSON, Wis. (WISC) — The Sauk County authorities have issued a missing person alert for a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen Sunday with a…
Gov. Evers announces $100M for small businesses, equity programs
MADISON, Wis. (WISC) — Wisconsin businesses struggling amid the pandemic will soon get an extra boost thanks to a business-recovery program funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act. Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday his administration plans to use $100…
1M Wisconsinites now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. -- More than one million Wisconsinites are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services shared updated data Monday. According to the new numbers, 1,001,142 Wisconsinites have finished their vaccination series; that's 17.2% of the…
Kwik Trip named by Glassdoor as one of best places to work in 2021
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WISC) — Kwik Trip has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, which is awarded to employers based…
UW System first-day enrollment for 2020 fall semester shows decrease of 1% compared to 2019
MADISON, Wis. -- First-day enrollment figures for the University of Wisconsin System's fall semester show a 1% decline in enrollment compared to the fall 2019 semester. UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson shared the figures Thursday afternoon. In total, nearly…
State health officials warn public about presence of rare virus transmitted by mosquito bites
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is urging the public to be wary of mosquitoes due to the confirmed presence of eastern equine encephalitis in Wisconsin. Health officials have confirmed that six horses in Northwestern Wisconsin have…
