VASD nurses launch Type 1 diabetes mentorship group
Verona Area School District (VASD) nurses recently launched the VASD T1D Mentorship Group, an opportunity for students living with Type 1 diabetes to connect and collaborate across the district. A total of 18 students from grades 1-12 who share similar experiences got together for the first time this month to...
Teenager charged with hit-and-run killing, pleads guilty to more charges
DUNN COUNTY, Wis., (WLAX, WEUX) – The teenager charged with killing a prominent Eau Claire marathon runner in a hit-and-run incident is pleading guilty to more charges. 17-year-old Addison Bowell pleaded guilty to two more homicide related charges. Back in July, Bowell also pleaded guilty to one count of homicide by...
Letter | Support bill to end mink farming
Dear Editor: Up to 40 countries and the state of California have banned mink farming or fur sales, reflecting a global shift toward humane synthetic alternatives. Despite this trend, Wisconsin still houses approximately 50% of U.S. mink farms. In nature, mink are active, semi-aquatic animals. On farms, however, they...
At least four Wisconsin communities signed secrecy deals for billion-dollar data centers
Editor's note: On Jan. 27, the village government in DeForest announced that a data center “is not feasible," indicating that the previously proposed project will not move forward. How did a $1 billion, 520-acre data center proposed by one of the world’s richest companies go unnoticed in tiny Beaver...
Wisconsinites join Day of Action protesting ICE
Some Wisconsinites are joining a national Day of Action Friday in support of Minnesota and in protest of a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdown. Supporters have been calling for “no school, no work, no shopping,” as they urge participants to call out of work or school and to refrain from spending...
Things to do around Wisconsin: Taylor Swift sing-along, grown-up book fair, ice festival
WISCONSIN — Here's what's happening in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and beyond this weekend:. Saturday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. Get ready for the ultimate Taylor Swift sing-along at this event for Swifties. Burning Red will play hits and fan favorites from every Taylor album. There will be a Swiftie-themed photobooth,...
Minnesota coach’s quote on Braeden Carrington comes off as sour grapes
Niko Medved had some words to say about Braeden Carrington's shooting style and it's weird and sour. Sore loser mentality.
Man in Wisconsin in critical condition after being hit by allegedly impaired driver while...
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A man in Wisconsin was hospitalized in critical condition after he was hit by a car while shoveling snow. According to the Madison Police Department, the incident occurred on January 26 around 1:50 p.m. South Park Street and Fish Hatchery Road. Officers say the driver was heading northbound...
Businesses weigh closing during ‘National Shutdown’
MADISON, Wis. — Many people and organizations across the country called for a “National Shutdown” on Friday in solidarity with Minnesota. It’s aimed at protesting ICE actions. Organizers called for people not to attend school or work, and not to shop or spend money. There are...
VIDEO: Campus police praised after putting out fire in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A pair of campus police in Wisconsin are being praised after their quick response saw them put out a weekend fire. According to a video shared on social media by the UW-Madison Police Department, two officers responded to a weekend fire at UW-Madison. In the video, Officer Szarny and Security...

















