It was supposed to be a peaceful spring fishing trip — a young man, his grandfather and a cousin casting lines on the Wisconsin River.But in the afternoon of April 3, something went terribly wrong.

Jake’s Supper Club on Tainter Lake near Menomonie isn’t just another restaurant – it’s a delicious journey into the heart of Wisconsin’s most beloved culinary tradition. You know how some places just ...

We'll keep an eye on storms approaching from the west overnight, but most of this activity should fizzle out. We have a better chance for storms tomorrow. One round of storms may develop in the ...

The Town of Manitowish Waters passed an ordinance restricting wake-enhanced boating on nine lakes. The local rule is part of a trend in Wisconsin, with 54 towns passing similar ordinances. Wake ...

I use a wide variety of boats on many Wisconsin lakes and rivers. Canoes, kayaks, single scull, rowing shells, stand up paddleboard, sailboats, pontoon boats, jet skis and yes, a wake boat. I know ...

Readers have strong views on wake boating in Wisconsin. We collected responses from 825 people on our non-scientific poll. Here's what you told us.

Three-quarters of respondents to poll say wake-enhanced boating should be regulated and more than half said it should be blend of state, local rules.

A lawsuit challenges a Wisconsin town's ordinance restricting wake-enhanced boating activities, claiming it's "illegal and unconstitutional." Wake boat owners argue the ordinance infringes on ...

Wake-enhanced boating's impact on Wisconsin waterways is causing tension. Concerns about shoreline erosion and lakebed damage from wake-enhanced boats have dominated recent discussions. State ...

Planning on buying a boat in retirement? Think of it as a hole in the water you dump money into, says one expert. Here are nine other things to consider.

MADISON (WKOW) — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering guidance to ensure smooth boat launches this season. The DNR emphasizes the importance of practicing backing skills in ...