WJFW Newswatch 12

07/29/2026

No charges forthcoming for DNR warden or police officers in May death of a man shooting at a Forest County apartment complex

A decision was made regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting in May with the Dodge County District Attorney determining there is no basis to prosecute the law enforcement officers involved.

07/29/2026

A chaotic primary, and the rise of Hong, has amplified angst among voters and party insiders that Democrats may be squandering their chances to retain control of the governor’s office and flip both chambers of the Legislature to earn full control of Wisconsin state government for the first time since 2010.

Democrats casting in-person absentee ballots in Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor are divided over whether a democratic socialist can win in the swing state’s general election. On the first

07/29/2026

Despite widespread damage, the timing of the storm could be why there have been no reported deaths. The tornado arrived in the early afternoon, authorities noted, when most people were awake and after warnings had been issued.

First responders are checking homes and buildings for possible victims of a powerful tornado that ravaged communities in northeastern Wisconsin. The tornado Monday destroyed homes, flipped cars and toppled trees

07/29/2026

There is no feeling quite like a freshly cleaned and made bed when lying down for the evening. For today's On Our Mind Devin and Michael asked . . . should you be using a top sheet when making your bed at home?

07/29/2026

COPS AT CULVER'S: Cops at Culver’s is meant to raise donations, so that area law enforcement agencies can hand out gift cards at Christmas for those in need.

It’s also a way for police and officers to connect with the community, to show that they are more than one thing.

“We have an amazing community here, amazing people that live here, and we couldn’t do this stuff without them."

Cops at Culver’s was hosted statewide July 28 and the event is part of the Police Lights of Christmas program.

07/29/2026

Helping Hands of Forest County completed its move from Crandon to Laona this month and the pantry provides food and other daily items to hundreds of residents in Forest County and surrounding areas.

“With the food desert as you call it, without having a grocery store, without having employment here, it was really an important thing to have for us. Having a food pantry is a big necessity to survive.”

Helping Hands of Forest County provides food assistance to hundreds in the area, and the pantry recently finished moving from Crandon to Laona.

07/28/2026

ONEIDA COUNTY FAIR: People can expect to see many different rides than past fairs, like a gondola Ferris wheel, a drop tower, and a 360-degree swing pendulum.

“It's hard to swap out new rides, but with a new carnival there’s suddenly a dozen rides we’ve never had at the Oneida County Fair before.”

The Oneida County Fair has been a staple since 1896. While it will still have the traditional feel, there will be new attractions this year.

07/28/2026

The storm was rated EF3 damage and the declaration means that the Evers may call the National Guard to the area in Outagamie, Winnebago, Forest and Vilas counties.

(The Center Square) – A state of emergency has been declared in the Menasha and Appleton area by Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers after high winds, hail and severe storms caused

07/28/2026

TUNE IN TONIGHT: Helping Hands of Forest County finished its move to Laona from Crandon earlier this month. Watch Newswatch 12 at 5 & 6 for the story on how HHFC is filling a need from its new location.

07/28/2026

According to a Marathon County Sheriff's Office news release, just after 12:15 p.m., dispatch was advised by Lincoln County that the vehicle they were chasing had crashed near the intersection of County Road K and Rainbow Drive in Marathon County.

A man involved in a high speed chase near Merrill crashed his car and was found dead in the vehicle Tuesday afternoon.