Staff members turned into human sundaes at Northwoods Elementary
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - At any elementary school, positive behavior is a top priority. At Northwoods Elementary, students had an unusual payoff. Students on their best behavior got to pour ice cream on the teachers. This October, students have been recognized for following school expectations with tickets. They all...
Wisconsin Deer Alert Today: Sheriff’s Office Warns Drivers for November Dangers
Sheriff's office launches daily deer activity updates ahead of November's dangerous driving period.
Brewers’ 750,000 fan World Series parade attendance makes Milwaukee history
Milwaukee turned out in historic numbers to celebrate the Brewers’ first World Series championship , with more than 750,000 fans filling the city’s streets and festival grounds for Friday’s parade and rally. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, estimated attendance surpassed three-quarters of a million, potentially making it the largest […] The post Brewers’ 750,000 fan World Series parade attendance makes Milwaukee history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Free online tool aims to simplify healthcare power-of-attorney process for Wisconsin residents
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Patient Partnerships (CPP) and LIFT Wisconsin launched a free online healthcare power-of-attorney tool, aiming to reduce legal and financial barriers that prevent Wisconsin residents from preparing for medical decision-making Oct 22. Available through LIFT Wisconsin’s Legal Tune Up platform, the tool guides residents...
Federal child care funding loss leaves Wisconsin student parents scrambling to stay in school
For years, the bills Devvin Thomas Sr. received each semester for his son’s child care at Madison College have been a fraction of what families typically pay: $400 one semester. $10 for another. Sometimes, no bill at all. The reduced-cost child care has allowed Thomas to study for his...
Mercyhealth’s tiniest patients got to celebrate halloween by wearing handmade costumes
JANESVILLE — Tiny patients in Mercyhealth’s neonatal intensive care unit got into the Halloween spirit this year thanks to nurse JoAnn Gorsline, who has spent the past decade sewing handmade costumes for the hospital’s smallest patients. Gorsline said that during what can be a frightening time for parents, she and her fellow nurses look for ways to help families feel more comfortable and experience a sense of normalcy. For Gorsline, that means using her sewing skills to create tiny costumes out
Suspect accused of 9th OWI offense following traffic stop in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - One person is accused of a 9th OWI offense following a traffic stop in Monroe County. According to a press release from the Wisconsin State Patrol, on Oct. 29, 2026, at around 9:06 p.m., a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on I-94 at eastbound mile marker 142 for a traffic violation.
American Girl Honors Its Wisconsin Roots With Limited-edition Doll
American Girl just released a limited-edition doll named Daisy Davenport, a Madison girl who loves Wisconsin activities and adventures. It's a nod to where the company started back in 1986 before moving out west.
Two Canadians charged with illegal voting in Wisconsin elections
Two Canadian citizens have been charged with federal crimes for allegedly voting illegally in Wisconsin during the 2022 and 2024 U.S. elections.
From Appleton West to World Series Glory: Third-Base Coach Matt Erickson Helps Brewers Clinch...
Erickson was a key member of talented coaching staff that guided the franchise to its first World Series championship.

















