Updated: 1:01 PM A soldier from far northern Wisconsin will become the first member of the state's Army National Guard to receive a Silver Star Medal.

Posted: 6:15 AM The reward in the case of a decapitated black bear in St. Croix County has more than tripled.

Updated: 6:34 AM High winds and heavy rain have stuck parts of western Wisconsin, knocking down trees and interrupting power.

Updated: 1:02 PM Thursday, the Wisconsin Beef Council stopped by NewsChannel 7 at Noon to share some delicious burger recipes you can make when you fire up the grill this summer.

Posted: 8:29 PM If you've driven along Highway 51 recently, you likely noticed and increase in road kill, especially in Lincoln County. The reason, they simply don't have anyone to come clean the carcasses up.

Updated: 8:20 PM Summer is just around the corner, meaning many vacationers will be heading up north to their cabins. If you're one of them, you may have an unexpected surprise waiting for you. While you were gone for the winter, many animals were nesting. Now their babies may be your newest tenants. So what should you do?

Updated: 6:45 PM The staff at Auto Trim in Wausau makes a living by installing vehicle accessories ranging from car spoilers to leather seats. They also install another, far less glamorous accessory, ignition interlock devices.

Updated: 5:47 PM Supporters of Stevens Point-based Skyward are celebrating a vote by the Legislature's budget committee that would benefit the information system company.

Posted: 5:26 PM Check out the live crane chick cam!

Updated: 6:42 PM The Legislature's budget committee has voted to change how the state contracts for a student information system, delivering a victory for Stevens Point-based Skyward.

Posted: 2:56 PM The woman convicted of playing a role in injecting a then 12-year-old girl with Morphine will spend time in jail. Nicole Bessert will serve 3 years in Langlade County jail with 114 days credited. She will also be on probation for 3 years.

Posted: 12:06 PM The federal government is extending the deadline for farmers and ranchers to sign up for its Conservation Stewardship Program.

Posted: 6:10 AM Democratic lawmakers are asking whether a bill that would make it harder and more expensive to get an abortion in Wisconsin is aimed at limiting women's access to birth control.

Posted: 11:50 AM The Legislature's budget-writing committee has delayed taking action on Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to expand the private school voucher program outside of Milwaukee and Racine.

Posted: 11:40 AM At least one Wisconsin health insurance company says it won't participate in the new federal insurance exchanges in development as part of the Affordable Care Act, and others are keeping their plans quiet.

Posted: 11:35 AM Charges have been filed in Racine County against a man accused of skipping out on work release from the Walworth County Jail, stalking his ex-girlfriend and threatening to kill their children

Posted: 10:51 AM A roughly $13 million plan to boost walleye production in Wisconsin supported by Gov. Scott Walker has won approval by the Legislature's budget-writing committee.

Updated: 12:41 PM A 21-year-old Marshfield man pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional murder homicide in the 2012 death of his former girlfriend

Posted: 9:46 AM Johnsonville Sausage says its exports of brats and sausages have doubled over the past three years.

Updated: 12:42 PM Military veterans would be given priority over other students when registering for classes at all University of Wisconsin campuses as well as the state's technical colleges under a bill making its way through the Legislature.

Posted: 7:59 AM It's Wednesday and time too meet this week's adorable Pet Project from the Humane Society of Marathon County. Monster is an 8 year old German Shepherd Mix.

Updated: 8:00 AM The Marathon County Hunger Coalition and Wausau Farmer's Market are teaming up to encourage you to donate fresh food to local food pantries.

Updated: 11:00 PM Memorial Day is over, but businesses in some of the State's northern counties are still reeling after a very busy weekend.

Updated: 6:41 PM As summer ramps up, so are many programs preparing for the busy schedules ahead. Before school ends, The Boys and Girls Club of Portage County in Plover is getting some much needed help to make sure kids can have the best experience possible.

Posted: 6:07 PM Multiple accidents left a tragic mark on this Memorial Day weekend, with more cars up and down the highways. As a result, the Wisconsin State Patrol was in full force.