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UW-Whitewater college gymnast from Plainfield fatally shot in Wisconsin, police say
Our coverage of this news story has moved here.A woman from the southwest suburbs was fatally shot Friday night inside an apartment in Wisconsin.The victim was a gymnast attending the University of Wisconsin Whitewater.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe shooting happened around 11:54 p.m. at an apartment in the 100 block of West Whitewater Street in Whitewater, Wisconsin, the Whitewater Police Department said.A 21-year-old woman was allegedly shot multiple times by a male suspect who was known to her, police said. There was an physical altercation between the woman and the man inside the apartment before...
Field hockey opens season at Marian
FON DU LAC, Wis. – The Earlham College field hockey team opened its season with a 5-1 loss at Marian University on Saturday afternoon. McCarley Keish put the Quakers on the board in the fourth minute of the second quarter with a goal assisted by Meredith McGraw. The Sabres...
Carroll Kicks Off 2024 Season At The Annual Tom Barry Invitational
GREEN BAY, Wis. - This weekend the Carroll University men's and women's cross country teams kicked off their season by traveling north to compete in the annual Tom Barry Invitational, hosted by St. Norbert College. The Pios scored 212 points to claim ninth place in the men's 6k race while the women take eighth place in the 5k race with 188 points.
Women’s Soccer Opens 2024 Season with a Win
FOND DU LAC — The Carthage women's soccer team opened their 2024 season at Smith Field Friday. The Carthage offense did not hesitate to start the season strong by putting up the first goal only a minute and twenty-three seconds into the game and securing the win within the game's final seconds.
Illinois, Wisconsin Residents Warned as Puppy Scam Surge Peaks
Scammers exploited the isolation of lockdowns during the COVID pandemic in 2020 when puppy scams took hold, preying on people who were desperate for companionship. Despite a slight decrease in reports in 2021, puppy scams remained prevalent, with the average amount lost per scam reaching $1,222.13 in 2023 and 2024, according to a report from Outsource2India.
Beyond the Barometer: 2024 is Wisconsin's third year with the most tornadoes in recorded history
MADISON, Wis. -- After two tornadoes touched down in northwestern Wisconsin Thursday night, the total number of touch downs in 2024 is at 44. This makes 2024 Wisconsin's third year in recorded history with the most tornado touchdowns.
Why Wisconsin cities earn national recognition as best places to live
Wisconsin cities rank highly in lists from online news outlets and financial companies that evaluate the best place to live in the United States. This summer, Fortune magazine ranked Middleton the 18th best place to live in the country, while the company SmartAsset included Eau Claire, Appleton and Oshkosh in the top 10 of most livable small cities, nationwide.
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