Illinois plane crash kills four from Menomonie, Wisconsin

All four of the plane's occupants were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to the state police. TRILLA, Ill. — The National Transportation Safety Bureau has launched an investigation after four people were killed in an Illinois plane …

Sturgeon spawning activity gearing up in northeast Wisconsin

WLUK - Rejoice, northeast Wisconsinites! Sturgeon spawning is underway. As of Sunday, spawning activity is increasing, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Right now, sturgeon can be seen spawning at the Princeton Dam in the upper …

Four Wisconsin people killed in Illinois plane crash

Four Wisconsin people killed in Illinois plane crash It happened Sunday morning outside the Coles County Memorial Airport Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 1:14 PM CDT Apr 20, 2025 A small engine plane crash killed four people from Menomonie …

Wisconsin Awaits $50 Million for Reading

Back in 2023, $50 million was allocated to fund mandated changes to how Wisconsin children learn to read, but the funds have never been released, thanks to legal arguments over the reading legislation. The money has been tied up as the legislature awaits …

Four Wisconsin residents killed in single-engine plane crash in Illinois

TRILLA, Ill. — A small single-engine airplane crashed at about 10:15 a.m. Saturday — killing four Menomonie, Wis. residents — on County Road 1400 N in Trilla, Ill. According to the Illinois State Police, all four of the passengers were pronounced dead at …

Southeast Wisconsin weather: Overnight rain and t-showers, windy Monday

Sunday evening brings a lull in the rain, but another round of showers and isolated thunderstorms moves in after 9 p.m. and continues into early Monday morning. An additional tenth to a quarter inch of rain is possible. Winds will ramp up late tonight, …

Wisconsin Yard & Garden: Proper planting produces healthy trees

Trees are a long-term investment in landscapes that will pay dividends for years to come. Celebrate Arbor Day 2025 this week by planting a tree. Following some key planting process guidelines will help ensure the successful planting of your new tree. …

UPDATE: Wisconsin Man Charged After Shooting RPD K-9

ROCKFORD, Ill - The man stopped by Rockford Police on Saturday, April 19th has been charged with Attempted Murder after an RPD K-9 was shot. Vernon Frills, 38, of Madison, WI has been charged with attempted murder of a Police Officer, unlawful use of a …

Rockford Police arrest Wisconsin man for allegedly shooting K-9 officer

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Police release the identity of the man charged with allegedly shooting a K-9 officer. On Sunday, the Rockford Police Department reported Vernon Frills, a 38-year-old from Madison, Wisconsin, fired several shots in the …

Wisconsin’s Weekend Morning News 4-20-25