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Wisconsin News

Milwaukee area recovers from record rain, flooding

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Milwaukee area began drying out Monday after weekend rain hit unofficial records in Wisconsin of more than 14 inches in less than 24 hours, leading multiple rivers to flood at record-high levels, washing out vehicles, flooding basements and cutting power to thousands ...

Milwaukee area flooding cancels final day of state fair

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states forced motorists to abandon their vehicles, cut power to thousands of households and closed busy roadways. Organizers of the Wisconsin ...

Wisconsin inmate sentenced to 5 years for role in guard’s death

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An 18-year-old inmate who pleaded guilty to charges related to the death of a guard at a Wisconsin juvenile prison was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison. Rian Nyblom pleaded guilty in April to two counts of being a party to the crime of battery by a prisoner. ...

Efforts halted to trap bear that attacked Wisconsin woman

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has ended efforts to trap the black bear involved in a recent attack in Barron County. The sow and cub involved have not been observed since the July 12 attack, the DNR said in a news release. The victim, 69-year-old Karen Frye, was attacked ...

Off-road vehicle deaths up to 25 in Wisconsin in 2025

(The Center Square) – Wisconsin has had 25 deaths on all-terrain and utility task off-road vehicles this year after there were two more deaths reported on Saturday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Only four of the 25 who died were wearing seatbelts on the ATV ...