Spring warmth in Northeast Wisconsin signals return of ticks and mosquitoes

GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- As spring temperatures rise in Northeast Wisconsin, the return of ticks and mosquitoes is imminent. That's according to Michael Draney, a professor of biology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. "Ticks oftentimes will …

Man charged with abducting pregnant Beaver Dam teenager is extradited to Wisconsin

(WLUK) -- The man accused of abducting a pregnant teenager from Beaver Dam has been extradited to Wisconsin after his arrest in Nebraska earlier this month, WMTV-TV reports. Gary Day, 40, is charged in Dodge County with child abduction and child enticement …

Some Wisconsin counties could be a tinderbox for measles outbreak, health official says

Measles is spreading in the United States. What started as a few cases in West Texas has spiraled to over 700 cases across six states, with 3 deaths so far. Most of the affected people are unvaccinated children. With major outbreaks in Indiana and Ohio, it …

Wisconsin's Hunger Task Force already feeling impact of USDA cuts

The Trump administration is making major cuts to federal programs. The cuts have been swift and far-reaching, including a cut of more than $1 billion to the U.S Department of Agriculture, or USDA, that directly impact food banks, school and local farmers. …

Gary Day turned over to Wisconsin custody

Wisconsin ProStart High School Student's Dishes Featured at Taste the Draft

After a competitive challenge, Pulaski High School’s Barley Salad with Grapefruit and Mint and Kimberly High School’s Tangy Honeycrisp Apple Salad were selected as two of the top three winning dishes to be featured at the Taste of the Draft event. Kimberly …

Man charged with kidnapping pregnant Wisconsin teen extradited from Nebraska

PAPILLION, Neb. (WOWT) - The man arrested in Sarpy County after allegedly kidnapping a pregnant teenager and traveling to Nebraska has been turned over to authorities in Wisconsin. Gary Day, 40, of Arkansas, initially fought extradition. But in court last …

Wisconsin squeaks past Minnesota for the top spot in voter turnout

ST. PAUL — In the race between Gophers and Badgers for voter turnout, the Badgers won. Voters in Wisconsin narrowly outperformed Minnesota voters in the 2024 election. The University of Florida’s Election Lab reported that 76.35% of the voting-eligible …

Sen. Baldwin says ‘chaos’ of fluctuating agricultural tariffs will hurt Wisconsin farmers

According to U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin farmers are terrified for the global trade war as the state’s top agricultural export markets are Canada, Mexico and China.  In a joint statement with 18 other Democratic colleagues, and in an interview on …

Wisconsin authorities extradite alleged abductor Gary Day in Nebraska

MADISON, Wis. -- The 40-year-old alleged abductor of the pregnant Beaver Dam teen has been extradited to Wisconsin on Wednesday morning, a Nebraska official confirmed to News 3 Now. According to Sarpy County Attorney's Office Chief Deputy John Reisz,  …