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A woman accused of trying to kill four of her six children remains in the Taylor County jail on a $200,000 cash bond. More>>

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Trial underway in Moss case

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) - After nearly two years, the trial is underway for a La Crosse man charged in connection with a drug overdose death. More>>

Cops: Fugitive goes on crime spree in Twin Cities

A 39-year-old fugitive recently released from prison is accused of carjacking three vehicles, kidnapping two people and then crashing one of the cars in St. Paul. More>>

Goodview father pleads guilty in son's death

A 58-year-old Goodview man has pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge in the drug-related death of his son. More>>

New details released in court about Altoona homicide

Eau Claire (WQOW) – An Eau Claire County judge has set bond for the suspect in an Altoona homicide at $500,000. More>>

Wis. dairy farmer fined $1K in raw milk case

A Wisconsin dairy farmer championed by raw-milk advocates has been fined $1,000 for violating a holding order placed on products at his farm. More>>

Five arrested in Buffalo Co. drug bust

Five people are arrested for allegedly selling methamphetamine in Buffalo County. More>>

Police: 4 dead in shooting in St. Louis

St. Louis police say four people are dead in a shooting south of downtown.The St. Louis Police Department posted on its official Twitter account that two women and two men are dead. Additional details weren't immediately available.Police cordoned off a section of a street where the shooting happened Thursday. More>>

Madison police say shooting is apparent homicide

Madison police are investigating a shooting as an apparent homicide and attempted homicide. More>>

ABC News to seek dismissal of 'pink slime' lawsuit

ABC News says it intends to ask a circuit court to dismiss a South Dakota beef processing company's defamation lawsuit now that it has been moved from federal court. More>>

Anderson headed to trial in Cass St. homicide

LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW)— Mitrel Anderson, the man accused in the stabbing death of DeMario Lee, is headed to trial. Lee died as the result of a stab wound he sustained outside a bathroom at the Cass St. Kwik Trip. More>>

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Police: 41-year-old man arrested; Altoona police sought him
Police: 41-year-old man arrested; Altoona police sought him
The Marathon County Sheriff's Department says a 41-year-old man wanted by police in Altoona was arrested in Mosinee.More >>
The Marathon County Sheriff's Department says a 41-year-old man wanted by police in Altoona was arrested in Mosinee.More >>
Fatal hit and run suspect charged
Fatal hit and run suspect charged
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) - A Holmen man is formally charged today in a fatal hit and run accident that claimed the life of a La Crosse man.More >>
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) - A Holmen man is formally charged today in a fatal hit and run accident that claimed the life of a La Crosse man.More >>
Woman traveling with BRF homicide suspect found
Woman traveling with BRF homicide suspect found
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wisconsin (WXOW) - The woman police said Tuesday may be with Black River Falls homicide suspect Michael Harmon is found unharmed in Madison.More >>
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wisconsin (WXOW) - The woman police said Tuesday may be with Black River Falls homicide suspect Michael Harmon is found unharmed in Madison.More >>
Ariel Castro pleads not guilty in kidnap case
Ariel Castro pleads not guilty in kidnap case
A man accused of holding three women captive in his home for about a decade pleaded not guilty Wednesday to hundreds of rape and kidnapping charges.More >>
CLEVELAND (AP) - A man accused of holding three women captive in his home for about a decade pleaded not guilty Wednesday to hundreds of rape and kidnapping charges, and the defense hinted at avoiding a trial with a plea deal if the death penalty were ruled out.More >>
Winona Diocese priest jailed on accusations of fondling girl
Winona Diocese priest jailed on accusations of fondling girl
The Diocese of Winona says a Blue Earth priest has been placed on administrative leave after he was charged with sexually assaulting a young girl.More >>
The Diocese of Winona says a Blue Earth priest has been placed on administrative leave after he was charged with sexually assaulting a young girl.More >>
Wis. man accused in fatal fire agrees to plea deal
Wis. man accused in fatal fire agrees to plea deal
An 18-year-old man charged with helping his brother kill three of his young children in an Argyle house fire plans to plead guilty in the case.More >>
An 18-year-old man charged with helping his brother kill three of his young children in an Argyle house fire plans to plead guilty in the case.More >>
Investigators still looking to solve baby Angel case
Investigators still looking to solve baby Angel case
WINONA, Minnesota (WXOW) -- It's been more than a year and a half since Baby Angel was found in the Mississippi River near Winona and law enforcement is once again asking for your help in solving the case.More >>
WINONA, Minnesota (WXOW) -- It's been more than a year and a half since Baby Angel was found in the Mississippi River near Winona and law enforcement is once again asking for your help in solving the case.More >>
Teen suspect arrested in bank robbery
Teen suspect arrested in bank robbery
A 16-year-old male is under arrest and charged with the Monona bank robbery on June 8th.More >>
A 16-year-old male is under arrest and charged with the Monona bank robbery on June 8th.More >>
Richland Center lieutenant cited for hit and run
Richland Center lieutenant cited for hit and run
Internal investigation being conducted into a Richland Center Police Lieutenant's actions after hit and run.More >>
Internal investigation being conducted into a Richland Center Police Lieutenant's actions after hit and run.More >>
Officials: Missouri woman approaches children with chain saw
Officials: Missouri woman approaches children with chain saw
WINFIELD, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri woman is accused of trying to scare children by approaching them with a chain saw while wearing a ski mask.More >>
WINFIELD, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri woman is accused of trying to scare children by approaching them with a chain saw while wearing a ski mask.More >>
BRF Police now say death a homicide; Harmon officially a suspect
BRF Police now say death a homicide; Harmon officially a suspect
Black River Falls Police Chief David Frederick says that they're now saying the suspicious death of a woman found Sunday is a homicide and that the roommate police are looking for as officially a suspect in the case.More >>
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wisconsin (WXOW) - Black River Falls Police Chief David Frederick says that they are now classifying the suspicious death of a woman found Sunday as a homicide and that the roommate police are looking for as officially a suspect in the case.More >>
Victim of Mauston shooting recovering
Victim of Mauston shooting recovering
MADISON (WKOW) -- A 23-year old Mauston woman is recovering from two gunshot wounds. A UW Hospital spokesperson says Ebony Lasher is listed in fair condition. More >>
A 23-year old Mauston woman is recovering from two gunshot woundsMore >>
Kuester ordered to undergo mental evaluation
Kuester ordered to undergo mental evaluation
A Dane County judge ordered a mental evaluation for the man accused of killing three people in Lafayette County.More >>
Dane County judge approves request of Kuester's attorneyMore >>
Wis. teacher appears in court on sex charges
Wis. teacher appears in court on sex charges
A Catholic high school teacher in Milwaukee has appeared in court on charges she sexually assaulted two male students.More >>
A Catholic high school teacher in Milwaukee has appeared in court on charges she sexually assaulted two male students.More >>
Man charged in Minn. bank robbery, bomb threat
Man charged in Minn. bank robbery, bomb threat
A Michigan man is charged with a Minnesota bank robbery and bomb threat that prompted a six-hour evacuation over the weekend.More >>
A Michigan man is charged with a Minnesota bank robbery and bomb threat that prompted a six-hour evacuation over the weekend.More >>
Jury selection begins Monday in Zimmerman Trial
Jury selection begins Monday in Zimmerman Trial
Jury selection begins on Monday in a Florida courtroom where neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman is on trial for second-degree murder.More >>
Jury selection begins on Monday in a Florida courtroom where neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman is on trial for second-degree murder.More >>
Bank-theft attempt prompts Stillwater evacuation
Bank-theft attempt prompts Stillwater evacuation
Washington County authorities say a device that was left in a bank by a robbery suspect appears to be inactive, but they're maintaining an evacuation of a two-block radius as a precaution.More >>
A man whose alleged bomb threat prompted a five-hour evacuation of parts of downtown Stillwater has been arrested.More >>
Body found in Boone County believed to be that of Kathlynn Shepard
Body found in Boone County believed to be that of Kathlynn Shepard
The body of a missing central Iowa teen may have been found Friday night.More >>
The body of a missing central Iowa teen may have been found Friday night.More >>
Officials examine man's ties to slain Iowa cousins
Officials examine man's ties to slain Iowa cousins
Authorities say they're still investigating whether there's any connection between a sex offender who committed suicide and the disappearance last year of two slain Evansdale cousins.More >>
Authorities say they're still investigating whether there's any connection between a sex offender who committed suicide and the disappearance last year of two slain Evansdale cousins.More >>
Texas woman charged in Obama ricin threat
Texas woman charged in Obama ricin threat
A pregnant Texas actress who told FBI agents that her husband had sent ricin-tainted letters to President Barack Obama and New York City's mayor has been charged with threatening the president.More >>
A pregnant Texas actress who told FBI agents that her husband had sent ricin-tainted letters to President Barack Obama and New York City's mayor has been charged with threatening the president.More >>
UPDATE: Three arrested in Holmen house search
UPDATE: Three arrested in Holmen house search
HOLMEN, Wisconsin (WXOW) - UPDATE: Three people are in custody after police search a car and home in Holmen Thursday morning.More >>
HOLMEN, Wisconsin (WXOW) - UPDATE: Three people are in custody after police search a car and home in Holmen Thursday morning.More >>
Man arrested on drug charges after probation meeting
Man arrested on drug charges after probation meeting
ROCHESTER, Minnesota (WXOW) -- A Rochester man is back in jail after appearing under the influence of drugs at his meeting with probation officials.More >>
A Rochester man has been arrested on drug charges after appearing at his probation meeting.More >>
Husband charged in Wis. officer's death wants statements tossed
Husband charged in Wis. officer's death wants statements tossed
The attorney for an Iraq War veteran charged with killing his wife as she worked as a Milwaukee-area police officer is trying to get his statements to police thrown out.More >>
The attorney for an Iraq War veteran charged with killing his wife as she worked as a Milwaukee-area police officer is trying to get his statements to police thrown out.More >>
Drabek sentenced to 15 months behind bars
Drabek sentenced to 15 months behind bars
Joshua Drabek was sentenced at the Dane County Courthouse for a sexual assault of a child.More >>
Joshua Drabek was sentenced at the Dane County Courthouse for a sexual assault of a child.More >>
Madison bank robbed for second time this week
Madison bank robbed for second time this week
MADISON, Wisconsin (WXOW) --- A rough week for a Madison bank as it gets robbed twice in four days.More >>
MADISON, Wisconsin (WXOW) --- A rough week for a Madison bank as it gets robbed twice in four days.More >>
Company credit allegedly used for escort service
Company credit allegedly used for escort service
A Kohler Co. employee is accused of using his company credit cards to start an escort service.More >>
A Kohler Co. employee is accused of using his company credit cards to start an escort service.More >>
Federal Indictment for La Crosse Man
Federal Indictment for La Crosse Man
La Crosse, WI (WXOW)- A La Crosse man now faces federal charges after his arrest on drug charges in April.Police arrested 30-year-old Jonathan Banaszkiewicz after a drug investigation at 615 Jackson Street.More >>
La Crosse, WI (WXOW)- A La Crosse man now faces federal charges after his arrest on drug charges in April.Police arrested 30-year-old Jonathan Banaszkiewicz after a drug investigation at 615 Jackson Street.More >>
Elroy man charged with federal wire fraud
Elroy man charged with federal wire fraud
MADISON, Wisconsin (WXOW) - An Elroy man faces federal charges of fraud and identity theft.More >>
MADISON, Wisconsin (WXOW) - An Elroy man faces federal charges of fraud and identity theft.More >>
Iowa kidnap suspect had said he didn't pose danger
Iowa kidnap suspect had said he didn't pose danger
The man suspected of kidnapping two central Iowa girls last month told the state Parole Board in his three bids for release that his treatment in prison had made him worthy of parole.More >>
The man suspected of kidnapping two central Iowa girls last month told the state Parole Board in his three bids for release that his treatment in prison had made him worthy of parole.More >>
Lutheran bishop faces trial in jogger's death
Lutheran bishop faces trial in jogger's death
A Dane County judge bound over for trial a Lutheran bishop in the collision death of a jogger in Sun Prairie.More >>
A Dane County judge bound over for trial a Lutheran bishop in the collision death of a jogger in Sun Prairie.More >>
Parole denied for Manson follower Van Houten
Parole denied for Manson follower Van Houten
She was the youngest Charles Manson follower convicted in the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders - a girl of 19 who seemed the one most likely to win parole one dayMore >>
A parole panel refused an emotional bid by former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten to release her from prison 44 years after she participated in a notorious set of murders.More >>
New details in Kwik Trip homicide
Million dollar bond for homicide suspect
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) - A one million dollar cash bond was set for Mitrel Anderson, the man accused in a weekend homicide at a Kwik Trip store in La Crosse.More >>
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW) - A one million dollar cash bond was set for Mitrel Anderson, the man accused in a weekend homicide at a Kwik Trip store in La Crosse.More >>
Bail bondsmen would be allowed in 5 counties
Bail bondsmen would be allowed in 5 counties
The Legislature's budget committee has approved creating a private, commercial bail bond system in five counties in Wisconsin before it would expand statewide after five years.More >>
The Legislature's budget committee has approved creating a private, commercial bail bond system in five counties in Wisconsin before it would expand statewide after five years.More >>
Boy pleads no contest to killing great-grandmother
Boy pleads no contest to killing great-grandmother
Prosecutors in Sheboygan County will suggest a 14-year-old boy be eligible for parole in 35 years for killing his great-grandmother.More >>
Prosecutors in Sheboygan County will suggest a 14-year-old boy be eligible for parole in 35 years for killing his great-grandmother.More >>

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Statistics show that the first three hours after an abduction are the most critical in recovery efforts.More >>
Statistics show that the first three hours after an abduction are the most critical in recovery efforts.More >>
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