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    The state's facility for male juvenile offenders reportedly saw inmates assail guards from rooftops in August, according to documents released to the media. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Lincoln Hills teens climbed roof, threw rocks at guards, report states; more state news stories
    IRMA — What could be the most violent incident yet at Lincoln Hills was revealed Thursday.
    newsOctober 26, 2017 - 11:22am
    October 25, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Private sector quicker with answers than Extension, Pierce County chairman says; more state news stories
    MADISON — It's been two weeks since it was first announced the University Extension Service could be dissolved into the Madison campus.
    newsOctober 25, 2017 - 8:56am
    October 24, 2017
    Winds picked up Tuesday morning in River Falls and other parts of Wisconsin, where a wind advisory remained in effect until early evening.
    Wisconsin roundup: Hang on for strong winds; more state news briefs
    It won't be easy being outdoors Tuesday. Strong winds are predicted statewide, gusting up to 45 mph in most places and up to 60 mph in Door...
    newsOctober 24, 2017 - 8:27am
    Construction on the eight-mile stretch of County Road O between State Highway 35 and U.S. Highway 10 will begin Wednesday, Oct. 25. Matthew Lambert / RiverTown Multimedia
    Construction to begin on County Road O Wednesday
    Daily commuters will be met with construction traveling on County Road O beginning Wednesday, Oct. 25, as multiple projects take place. The eight-mile...
    newsOctober 24, 2017 - 7:00am
    October 23, 2017
    Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, left, came under fire Monday after using the word "terrorists" to describe senators who went to Gov. Scott Walker to approve items they wanted in the state budget, including an immediate end to the minimum wage for state government projects, and limits on when schools can hold referendums. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Senate leader says speaker should apologize; more state news stories
    MADISON — Wisconsin Senate Republican leader Scott Fitzgerald says Assembly Speaker Robin Vos should apologize for calling three senators "terrorists"...
    newsOctober 23, 2017 - 4:19pm
    A medium blue Pac Tech Performance jacket, glasses and a neck band were found on the Prescott U.S. Highway 10 bridge Sunday, Oct. 22, which triggered Prescott Police to initiate a water search. Photo courtesy of Prescott Police Department
    Clothing found on Prescott bridge triggers water, air search
    Water patrol and dive units were summoned to search beneath the U.S. Highway 10 bridge connecting Prescott to Point Douglas, Minn., when a jacket...
    newsOctober 23, 2017 - 7:18am
    Our Neighbors’ Place, Inc. of River Falls was honored with a $25,000 grant from the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation — an increase over the $20,000 received in 2016. Submitted photo
    Our Neighbors' Place receives $25,000 grant
    Our Neighbors' Place, Inc. of River Falls recently received a $25,000 grant from the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation to support ONP's comprehensive...
    newsOctober 23, 2017 - 7:00am
    October 20, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Bill makes it felony to have sex with animals in Badger State; more state news
    MADISON — A state Assembly Republican wants to make it a felony for a person to have sexual contact with animals. De Pere Rep. Andre Jacque...
    newsOctober 20, 2017 - 9:08am
    October 18, 2017
    A teacher at Lincoln Hills beaten by a teenage inmate says a court order to cut back on punishment has the teens "emboldened" and "basically running the show now." Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Department of Corrections
    Wisconsin roundup: Lincoln Hills teacher blames court injunction, state for beating; more state news stories
    IRMA — A teacher at Lincoln Hills beaten by a teenage inmate says a court order to cut back on punishment has the teens "emboldened" and "basically...
    newsOctober 18, 2017 - 9:14am
    October 17, 2017
    Gov. Scott Walker said Monday national anthem protests should take a backseat to domestic abuse issues in the NFL. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Dems slam Walker for jumping into NFL anthem fray; should state drop 'Dairyland' from plates?; more state news stories
    MADISON — Gov. Scott Walker has jumped into the NFL's national anthem controversy, to the chagrin of some opposing Democrats. League owners...
    newsOctober 17, 2017 - 8:31am
    October 16, 2017
    Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers sustained a broken collarbone Sunday in the Packers' loss to Minnesota. The injury cast doubt on the Packers' chances for the year among analysts, fans and Las Vegas odds makers. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia
    Wisconsin roundup: Packers fans ponder future after Rodgers injury; lawmaker takes aim at roadmaps; more state news stories
    In bars and living rooms throughout Wisconsin Sunday, Packer fans wondered about the team's future after quarterback Aaron Rodgers broke his...
    newsOctober 16, 2017 - 8:38am
    October 13, 2017
    Wisconsin roundup: Trump subsidy cutoff spurs 36 percent Obamacare hike in Wis.; more state news stories
    MADISON — Wisconsinites on Obamacare will pay an average of 36 percent more to stay on the Affordable Care Act next year.
    newsOctober 13, 2017 - 9:13am
    October 12, 2017
    U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, shown here during a 2016 visit to Hudson with Senate colleague Amy Klobuchar, is leading the fundraising race as her 2018 re-election bid nears. File photo
    Wisconsin roundup: Baldwin leads U.S. Senate money race — by far; more state news stories
    MADISON — U.S. Senate Democrat Tammy Baldwin has raised another $2.4 million for her re-election bid next year, while her two GOP challengers...
    newsOctober 12, 2017 - 11:37am
    The St. Croix River Hounds was selected as the name for the new Northwoods League Baseball Team coming to Hudson with the St. Croix Meadows redevelopment. A rendering shows what the stadium will look like when it's ready for the 2019 season. Photo courtesy of Klint Klaas
    Team named: Hudson will cheer for St. Croix River Hounds
    Hudson and the St. Croix River Valley will have a new team to rally around when the St. Croix River Hounds make their home in the new development...
    newsOctober 12, 2017 - 11:27am
    Missing Hastings woman found in River Falls unharmed
    A vulnerable adult missing from Hastings since Oct. 4 was found in River Falls Monday night. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said Amanda...
    newsOctober 12, 2017 - 8:53am
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