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Slenderman stabber Morgan Geyser is back in Wisconsin
WAUKESHA, WI (WSAU-WAOW) - The Slenderman stabber, Morgan Geyser, is back in Wisconsin. Last weekend she cut off her monitor...
Nov 27, 2025
State Supreme Court orders three-judge panels to hear congressional redistricting case
MADISON, WI (WSAU) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court will appoint two three-judge panels to determine if the state's congressiona...
Nov 26, 2025
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Morgan Geyser found in Illinois after going missing from Madison area group home
MADISON, WI (WTAQ) -- One of the women convicted in the 2014 Slender Man stabbing in Waukesha, Morgan Geyser, has been found ...
Nov 23, 2025
Portage County mother accused of helping convicted sex offender evade arrest
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) - Charges have been brought against the mother of six-year-old Ruby Lehmann, who was the subject of ...
Sep 16, 2025
Wisconsin governor aims to maintain access to vaccines through executive order
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- As cold and flu season approaches, Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order aiming to ensure access to va...
Sep 15, 2025
Mother arrested in Portage County Amber Alert case involving missing daughter
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A second arrest was made in connection with an Amber Alert case in Portage County. Portage County District Att...
Sep 15, 2025
State Senator Kelda Roys announces candidacy for governor
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- Another prominent Wisconsin Democrat joins the race for governor. Madison State Senator Kelda Roys ...
Sep 15, 2025
Republican lawmakers to introduce new education bills
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) -- At the Capitol, assembly republican's plan for the fall session includes several education focused ...
Sep 15, 2025
Wisconsin to get nearly $30M after Trump approves Evers' request for flood disaster relief
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- President Donald Trump said Thursday he has approved nearly $30 million in funding to help Wisconsin communiti...
Sep 11, 2025
Wisconsin legislators condemn political violence in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting
WASHINGTON (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are speaking out about the shooting of Charlie Kirk....
Sep 10, 2025
Gov. Evers calls on Wisconsinites to unite in community service for 9/11 remembrance day
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Flags across Wisconsin will fly at half-staff Thursday in honor of 9/11 and State Day of Service and Remembran...
Sep 10, 2025
Slender Man stabber's new release plan kept sealed after backlash to Sun Prairie placement
WAUKESHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Details about the conditional release plan for and placement of Morgan Geyser are now being kept ...
Sep 10, 2025
Gov. Evers urges Wisconsinites to use suicide prevention resources during awareness month
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Gov. Tony Evers is recognizing Suicide Prevention Month with a video message, reminding Wisconsinites of the r...
Sep 09, 2025
Former Packers QB Majkowski ticketed for disorderly conduct in Eau Claire bar disturbance
EAU CLAIRE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Don Majkowski has been cited for disorderly conduct in an ...
Sep 05, 2025
Lawmakers' new bill aims to ensure all Wisconsin households can watch Packers broadcasts
WASHINGTON (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Two Wisconsin lawmakers are teaming up on new legislation that would guarantee all Wisconsinites ca...
Sep 05, 2025
Democratic lawmakers propose campus gun ban to improve safety at Wisconsin colleges
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- New legislation is being introduced by Democratic lawmakers in Madison to try and curb gun violence. The propo...
Sep 04, 2025
Evers requests presidential disaster declaration after flooding causes $33M in damages
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- Wisconsin's governor formally requested Wednesday a presidential disaster declaration after emergency manageme...
Aug 27, 2025
U.S. Navy honors Wisconsin legacy with keel laying of new submarine
(WTAQ-WLUK) -- A submarine being built for the U.S. Navy honors Wisconsin's maritime legacy. General Dynamics Electric Boat l...
Aug 27, 2025
Judge decides jury for teen murder trial will come from outside Chippewa County
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - A jury from outside Chippewa County will hear the murder case against Carson Peters-Berger, ...
Aug 27, 2025
Green Lake kayaker convicted of obstruction for faking his own death; gets 89 days in jail
GREEN LAKE (WTAQ-WLUK) -- Ryan Borgwardt was convicted of one misdemeanor count of obstruction for faking his own death on Gr...
Aug 26, 2025
