Northwest Wisconsin forest fire mostly contained, 17 homes lost
GORDON, WI (WSAU) - The large and dangerous wildfire that scorched over 9000 acres in just over 24 hours is under control. Fi...
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Wisconsin U.S. House members introduce crop insurance reform plan
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAQ) - Two U.S. House members from Wisconsin introduced a reform plan Wednesday for crop insurance. La Crosse De...
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Activists to attend mine protesting camp in Northern Wisconsin
ASHLAND, WI (WTAQ) - Up to 90 activists will attend a workshop in northern Wisconsin this weekend to learn what organizers call &ldq...
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Poll: Wisconsinites against borrowing, tax hikes to pay for road projects
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Nobody likes to pay taxes – and not many folks want to “pick a poison” and help legislators d...
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Wildfire contained, over 9000 acres burned in 24 hours
UPDATE: The Department of Natural Resources has established a hotline for residents that may be impacted by the Germann Road F...
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Man, woman charged in burglaries, were feeding heroin addiction
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - A man and woman have been charged following an investigation of several reported burglaries on Green Bay&rsqu...
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JFC votes to add 61 new workers to Revenue Department
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsinites who owe back taxes could be one step closer to getting caught. The state Legislature’s Jo...
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Tonight's Powerball jackpot is 7th largest in U.S. history
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot is the 7th-largest in U.S. history, at $360 million. It used to tak...
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Ex-postal carrier gets probation for stealing rebate checks, lottery tickets
SUPERIOR, WI (WTAQ) - A former postal carrier from Superior will spend two years on federal probation, for stealing rebate checks an...
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DNR: Wildfire 90% contained; evacuations ordered in Northwest Wisconsin
SOLON SPRINGS, WI (WTAQ) - The number of acres burned in a smoky wildfire in northwest Wisconsin grew to 8,700 by mid-morning. The...
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