Heather Poltrock
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Body of Stevens Point man, 20, recovered in Wisconsin River
The body of a 20-year-old Stevens Point man has been pulled from the Wisconsin River following a water search. → Read More
4 killed in 4 days in northern Wisconsin snowmobile crashes
It’s been a deadly stretch of days on Wisconsin’s snowmobile trails. Four fatal crashes occurred between Thursday and Sunday. → Read More
Jury finds Wausau father guilty of infant son’s death
A jury has found a 42-year-old Wausau man guilty in the death of his newborn son’s death. → Read More
DHS Seeks ideas for $8M in opioid settlement funds
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is asking the public to share thoughts on how to use a second round of opioid settlement funds to provide guidance on where money should be spent to reduce harms associated with opioid use disorder. → Read More
Sentencing rescheduled for man convicted in 1984 Wood County murder
A sentencing hearing for the Port Edwards man convicted of killing a woman in 1984 has been rescheduled. → Read More
Man convicted in 1984 Wood County murder sentenced to life in prison
A Port Edwards man convicted of killing a woman in 1984 is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Friday. → Read More
Man convicted of killing Marshfield native, UW student in 2008 gets life in prison without eligibility of parole
The 56-year-old man who was convicted of killing a University of Wisconsin- Madison student in 2008 will spend life in prison without the eligibility of parole. → Read More
Suspects in Milwaukee shooting, stolen vehicle pursuit arrested in Wood County
Two people accused of leading police on a pursuit with a stolen vehicle in Milwaukee have been arrested in Wood County. → Read More
Former Greenwood High School staff member reaches plea deal in child sexual assault case
A former Greenwood High School support staff member accused of having a sexual relationship with a student has agreed to the terms of a plea deal and will avoid a jury trial. → Read More
Gov. Evers appoints James Bond to serve as DVA Secretary
Gov. Tony Evers has announced his appointment of James Bond to serve as secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. → Read More
Former Packer charged with disorderly conduct, separate OWI charge, released on bond
Former Green Bay Packer Bill Ferrario has been booked in the Marathon County Jail on a charge of disorderly conduct. → Read More
Armed 79-year-old shoots, kills intruder who stabbed him in home garage, deputies say
A 79-year-old man in Wisconsin shot and killed a 22-year-old who followed him home from a business and stabbed him, officials said. → Read More
Man lost in Clark County located after 6-hour search
A 67-year-old man has been found safely after 6-hour search in Clark County. → Read More
Trial to begin in January for Antigo man charged with mother’s murder
A trial is scheduled to begin next month for the 39-year-old Antigo man charged with his mother’s death. → Read More
Marshfield Clinic Health System CEO Dr. Susan Turney to step down in September
Dr. Susan Turney, Marshfield Clinic Health System CEO is stepping down. → Read More
DHS Secretary-designee Timberlake leaving Gov. Evers Administration
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake will leave the Evers Administration on Jan. 2. → Read More
Suspect in 1985 Wood County cold case pleads not guilty
Prosecutors in Wood County have filed a murder charge against a suspect in a 1985 homicide case. → Read More
1976 Montana ‘John Doe’ victim identified as Wisconsin Rapids man
A Wisconsin Rapids man who was reported missing in 1976 has been identified as a murder victim in a Montana cold case. → Read More
Taylor County Sheriff’s Department asks for help locating theft suspect
The Taylor County Sheriff’s Department is asking for public help locating a theft suspect. → Read More
BBB urges Cyber Monday shoppers to be aware of scams and phony websites
The Monday following Black Friday, known as Cyber Monday, has become one of the top shopping days of the year. → Read More