Man and daughter fishing on Lake Michigan discover 1871 shipwreck
Archaeologists are crediting the father-daughter duo with likely finding the remains of a ship that ran aground during the deadliest fire in U.S. history.
Archaeologists are crediting the father-daughter duo with likely finding the remains of a ship that ran aground during the deadliest fire in U.S. history.
Shipwreck hunters have discovered the intact remains of a schooner that sank in Lake Michigan in 1881 and is so well-preserved it still contains the crew's long-ago possessions in its final resting spot miles from Wisconsin's coastline.
Michael Schuls died July 1 at a pediatric hospital in Milwaukee, two days after officers responded to a call about an unresponsive teenager at Florence Hardwoods.
Wisconsin officials said they're investigating a possible infestation of the invasive species in a local compost site. Here's what to know about the jumping worms as they grow during the summer.
The monster storm spawned deadly tornadoes that shredded homes and shopping centers in Arkansas, and collapsed a theater roof during a heavy metal concert in Illinois.
Michael Johnson was on a mission to give back when he encountered waitress Callie Blue at a Wisconsin diner.
An agent spotted the animal inside a traveler's checked bag as it passed through the machine, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Darrell Brooks Jr., 40, told the court before he was sentenced that he had suffered from mental illness since he was young and didn't plan to drive into the parade route.
Five people were killed and more than 40 people were injured during the Waukesha Christmas Parade after a vehicle plowed into the parade route Sunday, police confirm.
A Wisconsin family is sending out pleas for help after their infant son was told he has just weeks to live without a new liver.
A pickup truck lurched off a road in western Wisconsin Saturday and hit a group of Girl Scouts picking up trash in a ditch, leaving three girls and one adult dead, police said. A fourth girl was critically injured.
A family's vacation on Lake Superior took a tragic turn when a kayak capsized, killing the father and three young children and leaving the mother as the sole survivor.
Greg Manteufel contracted Capnocytophaga canimorsus, a bacteria found in dog saliva that can cause sepsis.
Anthony Scherg became the first person in the state to receive a liver transplant and have part of his pancreas removed at the same time.
A fast-thinking bartender in Wisconsin is being hailed as a hero after jumping into a river to save a drowning goat.
Wisconsin is taking a radical step to curb abuse and get reliable evidence for prosecutions — handing out free surveillance cameras to family members so they can secretly record caregivers suspected of hurting their loved ones.
A man who was apparently annoyed by a suspicious package investigation by Milwaukee police and the bomb squad decided to take matters into his own hands and quickly found that wasn't such a good idea.
The senior class at a high school in Wisconsin is being praised by police for their prank showing a car "crashing" into the school.
Donald Gorske broke his world record by officially eating 30,000 McDonald's Big Mac's Friday in Fond Du Lac.
Dave, Kayte, and Nate recap the weekend and set up the week on The Drive.
A Wisconsin police officer who stopped a speeding college student who was late for a presentation ended up tying his necktie for him.
As part of the "Guiding Greatness" series presented by Delta Air Lines, Wisconsin men's basketball head coach Greg Gard talks about replacing Bo Ryan.
Ethan Happ, now a redshirt freshman, is a starter for Wisconsin averaging 11.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, and a Big Ten-leading 1.8 steals.
It's all come down to these next two weeks for college football fans. CBS Radio's Kevin Boehlke talks about the Holiday Bowl featuring the 8-5 Trojans versus the 9-3 Badgers.
A multi-day Roseville event aims to help veterans find affordable health and social services.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
Starbucks, once one of America's most cherished brands, is in a rut. Even long-time former CEO Howard Schultz is worried.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of child endangerment after he allegedly left his young granddaughter with a homeless person so he could go into a bar.
Nick Hope, at 100 years old, looks back on his long life and chooses not to focus on the atrocities he has endured at the hands of evil men.
A multi-day Roseville event aims to help veterans find affordable health and social services.
A Sacramento high school senior was about to graduate, but instead of measuring his cap and gown, his family is measuring his casket.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
A Sacramento mom is accused of assaulting her 2-year-old child on a flight from Mexico to Seattle, prosecutors said Monday.
A judge ruled only one part of Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho's lawsuit against the capital city can move forward, scaling back the original allegations to crack down on homelessness.
A Sacramento high school senior was about to graduate, but instead of measuring his cap and gown, his family is measuring his casket.
Thousands of law enforcement officials showed up in Sacramento to honor those killed in the line of duty. The annual California Peace Officers' Memorial ceremony was a moving tribute to those who gave their all.
Sacramento's Oak Park community is on a mission to reopen a long-closed library in their neighborhood.
The street currently known as Marina View Drive runs right along the river through Miller Park. Sacramento's lowrider community is asking the city to rename the road.
Calls for universities to divest from Israel have become the chorus of protesters on California campuses, but is it even possible?
An independent evaluation of Project Roomkey found that 22% of participants moved into permanent housing.
A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record in the Sierra Nevada.
A California man who stormed the U.S. Capitol and later testified against one of his companions on Jan. 6, 2021, has been sentenced to six months of home detention.
On May 2, 1967, the Black Panthers entered the California State Capitol with firearms in protest of state gun control legislation. We take a look at the protest's lasting legacy.
Ukraine's national weightlifting coach said Oleksandr Pielieshenko "died a hero defending" his country from Russian forces.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory.
Nick Gordon had four hits and the Marlins beat the A's 12-3 to end Oakland's six-game winning streak Sunday.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
A Moscow court says a U.S. man has been jailed for drunkenly crashing through a kid's library window, as an American soldier is also detained.
Calls for universities to divest from Israel have become the chorus of protesters on California campuses, but is it even possible?
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Tyler was diagnosed with a rare ganglioglioma, a complex and inoperable brain tumor, six years ago.
A new device is helping people with heart problems avoid open heart surgery and UC Davis is one of the first facilities in the country to use it.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Neighbors in Roseville will soon see their energy bills go up after the city council approved a proposal allowing Roseville Electric to raise its prices.
Some California restaurants are bracing for big changes to how they charge customers as a new law takes effect this summer that bans hidden fees from people's bills.
The first numbers are in to show the impact of California's increase in fast-food worker salaries on consumer prices.
Amazon announced Monday that it suspended its drone delivery operations in the California Central Valley community of Lockeford.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
A bill introduced in the wake of our "Handcuffs in Hallways" investigation aims to reduce "unnecessary" calls for police at schools. But one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
Eric Stevens planned to buy his 90-year-old mom a wheelchair with his tax refund. Instead, he got a lousy piece of paper from the Franchise Tax Board saying they intercepted $1,483 — his entire tax refund.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
The state regulates crematoriums for people, but we've learned there is zero oversight for pet crematoriums.
Kurtis Ming has had conversations with people in our community about the impact of inflation on their personal finances. It's forcing some to make some tough choices.
Theresa Ingraham paid for her homeowners insurance each month through her mortgage payment but learned that after her house fire, her AAA bill went unpaid.
Beavers. They've had a bad reputation. Many call them pests, but they're far from it. They play such an important role in our ecosystem that their work can even curtail wildfires.
A former Grizzly Flats resident received a shocking notice this week that her insurance is being invoiced for debris removal related to the Caldor Fire, which decimated the El Dorado County town in 2021.
Firearm-related charges were dismissed this week against one of the two men arrested in connection to the Caldor Fire that tore through El Dorado County in 2021, prosecutors said Thursday.
The Senate Committee on Insurance passed a bill Wednesday that lawmakers said will address the cost and availability of fire insurance in California.
Community members in El Dorado County are still rebuilding from the Caldor Fire, which destroyed Grizzly Flats in August 2021.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
The high school players have trained hard all season to make Friday night's finals, and they didn't let their physical and mental challenges get in the way of playing a good game.
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown is hosting his 23rd youth football camp at Sacramento State, an annual event that is part of a mentorship program for underserved young people.
A multi-day Roseville event aims to help veterans find affordable health and social services.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
These heartfelt donations will now be distributed to children in need.
The semi-annual report comes after officials stepped up efforts during last year's rains.
Nick Hope, at 100 years old, looks back on his long life and chooses not to focus on the atrocities he has endured at the hands of evil men.