First ice bar opens on frozen Wisconsin Lake: "It was a little scary at first"
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A distillery in Wisconsin has opened up a pop-up bar on a frozen lake. It's a unique spot that started selling drinks just in time for the sturgeon spearing season.

Shooting star? Midwesterners report seeing fireball in the sky Tuesday night

Did you see it? More than 128 people across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin reported spotting a fireball in the sky Tuesday night. The American Meteor Society helped explain what it was.

Lake Geneva Winterfest kicks off with America’s Snow Sculpting Invitational
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Snow, art, and winter fun take over Lake Geneva as Winterfest begins, featuring the famous Snow Sculpting Invitational and a preview of the festivities.

Wisconsin judge convicted of felony obstruction
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A jury in Wisconsin has convicted Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan of felony obstruction for interfering with federal immigration officers who were trying to arrest an illegal immigrant outside her courtroom back in April.

Judge found guilty of helping immigrant evade agents
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 A jury has found a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents. 

Wisconsin deputies stop driver, flashlight used as headlight

The Door County Sheriff's Office stopped a driver for speeding, and deputies found a handheld flashlight used as a "substitute" for a missing headlight.

Wisconsin seeks to block Morgan Geyser’s conditional release after escape from group home

Wisconsin authorities have asked a state court to revoke the conditional release of Morgan Geyser, the woman who in 2014 almost killed her sixth grade classmate in the name of horror villain Slender Man and escaped from a group home earlier this week.

Slender Man stabbing: Morgan Geyser found in Illinois

Authorities in Madison confirmed Morgan Geyser was taken into custody in Illinois on Sunday night, Nov. 23.

Ancient canoes discovered in Wisconsin lake reveal 5,200-year-old history

Sixteen ancient canoes discovered in Lake Mendota, located in Madison, Wisconsin, are shedding light on historical transportation networks and cultural practices in the area.

Kenosha police rescue 27 dogs from home — 'It was heartbreaking' | ChicagoLIVE
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Lt. Josh Hecker from the Kenosha Police Department joined ChicagoLIVE on Tuesday after a major animal cruelty bust. He describes the conditions inside the home, what’s next for the rescued dogs, and shares important advice for anyone looking to buy a puppy safely and responsibly.

Animal mistreatment case, 27 dogs seized; Kenosha couple faces 170+ counts

27 dogs were seized from a Kenosha home. The owners are accused of running an illegal puppy mill, and police say the dogs were living in deplorable conditions.

Investigators uncover possible serial killer linked to women’s murders, missing TV anchor

Nearly three decades after Iowa news anchor Jodi Huisentruit vanished without a trace, her case is again drawing attention following new revelations about Christopher Revak, a former person of interest.

Wisconsin child sex assault suspect arrested in Blue Island

A 60-year-old man wanted in Wisconsin for child sexual assault was arrested in Blue Island earlier this month, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

Food, tunes and fun abound at the Wisconsin State Fair
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There's a little something for everybody at the Wisconsin State Fair which runs from Aug. 3-13 in West Allis.