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Jake Thomas Patterson is being sentenced in the kidnapping of Jayme Closs and the murder of her parents.

Patterson Gets Maximum Sentence in Closs Killing, Kidnapping

05/24/2019 04:50 PM

A judge has ordered the maximum sentence of life in prison to the man who kidnapped 13-year-old Jayme Closs after killing her parents in their northwestern Wisconsin home last fall. Jake Patterson has no possibility of parole on the first-degree intentional homicide conviction.

DCI: Man Killed in Ashland Tried to Flee Marshals with Warrant

Ashland Residents React to Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

Officer Retires after Being Accused of Stealing Vehicle

Bayfield Co. Deputy Saves Man from Sinking Boat

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DNR Board Makes First Revisions to Bear Plan in 39 Years

The DNR board is tweaking Wisconsin's bear hunt structure for the first time since 1980.

Evers, Republicans Talking K-12 Education Funding

Gov. Tony Evers and Republican legislative leaders met Wednesday to talk about K-12 education funding. During his campaign, Evers proposed to increase K-12 funding by 10 percent over two years, Republicans have talked about a much lower increase.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has scheduled a rare private meeting with Republican legislative leaders to talk about K-12 education funding.

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Jayme Closs Receives Hometown Hero Award

Jayme Closs received a Hometown Hero Award on Wednesday.

Wisconsin Unemployment Rate Falls Back to Record Low

St. Croix Tribe Could Face $5.5M Fines

Authorities ID Man Killed in Washburn County Three-vehicle Crash

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has identified a 23-year-old man killed in Sunday's three-vehicle crash in Washburn as Brett Tyler form Chetek, Wisconsin. Authorities also say a 51-year-old Chippewa Falls man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

One person is dead after a three-vehicle accident in Washburn County. The crash happened Sunday afternoon on Boot Lake Road.

Wis. DNR: No buck-only Counties for 2019 Deer Season

Wisconsin state wildlife officials will present their 2019 hunting plans to the DNR. The plan does not include any buck-only counties for the first time in a decade. A sign that deer are becoming more abundant, especially in northwestern and southern Wisconsin.

4th Man Convicted in Northern Wisconsin Homicide

Another man has been convicted in connection with a Lac du Flambeau tribal member's death in Iron County. Evan Oungst of Woodruff pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless homicide, aiding a felon, and delivery of gabapentin.

Former District Attorney Loses Another Public Records Fight

Former Vilas County district attorney, Albert Moustakis lost another court battle seeking to block the release of public records related to a closed investigation of him. In 2013, the state Department of Justice said no allegations against Moustakis were substantiated, but he still fought releasing the redacted records.

Rep. Sean Duffy Says He and his Wife are Expecting 9th Child

Special Report: Throwing Arms Around Throwaways

The Cable Natural History Museum held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their newly expanded Curiosity Center Friday. The play area includes a two-story tree house with a slide and a mechanical squirrel that glides across the room on a zip line.

New Curiosity Center Opens at Cable Natural History Museum

The Wisconsin inland fishing opener is Saturday, May 4th, and the DNR says early season anglers have a good chance of fast action and big fish.

Anglers Gear Up for Wisconsin Fishing Opener

Wisconsin's tourism industry generated $21.6 billion last year.

Wisconsin Tourism Industry Generates $21.6 billion

Northwestern High Schooler Uses Extreme Couponing Skills to Give Back

Lake Superior Could Reach Record Level in May

Spooner Resident Among 2 Killed in Wyoming Crash

Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Patience Roggensack has been re-elected to a third, two-year term leading the court. The result was public, but the vote was done in secret and the breakdown was not announced.

Roggensack Re-elected as Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief

Gov. Tony Evers has signed his first bill as Wisconsin Governor.

Evers Signs First Bill as Wisconsin Governor

The body of 40-year-old Anthony Puckett, Sr., was found on Sunday.

Body of Missing Man Found in Douglas Co. River

Missing Wis. Man Found Dead in Pine County

Superior Community News

Superior Lab Works on Ending Invasive Species in Great Lakes

UW-Superior is running the only Great Lakes land-based facility that tests the success of technologies designed to prevent the spread of invasive species through ships' ballast water. The lab is on Montreal Pier in Superior.

YMCA Teaches Superior Students Water Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

The Superior YMCA has been offering free water safety lessons to Northern Lights Elementary throughout May, which is Water Safety Month, in hopes of sending children into the holiday weekend water smart.

Suspect in Custody for Vandalism in Superior

A suspect has been arrested in connection with recent vandalism in Superior.

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Highlights Storytelling in Annual Celebration

The Duluth Superior Community Foundation held their annual celebration on Wednesday night at the DECC. Among other things, the power of storytelling was celebrated at the event.

Superior City Council Approves Transfer of Wisconsin Point Artifacts

These are among the artifacts found on Wisconsin Point that will be transferred to the state Historical Society.

Slight Job Gain for Twin Ports in April

UP Michigan Community News

Michigan House Votes to Ease Penalty for Lapsed Concealed Gun Permit

Michigan would ease up on people who fail to renew their concealed pistol permit under a bill advancing in the Legislature. The plan would reduce the punishment from a felony conviction to a civil fine.

Searchers Find Wreckage of Plane in Lake Michigan, Had Taken Off from UP

Searchers have located a small plane that crashed into Lake Michigan near Frankfort, Michigan.

Names of Two Teens Killed in Gogebic Co. Crash Released

The Gogebic County Sheriff's Office says two teenagers are dead after a single-vehicle accident in Ironwood Township on Saturday morning.

Michigan House Approves E-cigarette Ban for Minors

Legislation nearing the desk of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would ban minors from using electronic cigarettes, but it is uncertain if she will sign it. The Michigan House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved bills that previously cleared the Senate.

Northern WI Community News

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