Grace Houdek

6 days ago | wkow.com | Grace Houdek

BELOIT, Wis. (WKOW) - The City of Beloit Police Chief Andre Sayles announced his last day in the role will be June 6, 2025. In a post on the department's Facebook page, Chief Sayles said, "It's bittersweet as I am sharing some personal news. I've been proud to serve as your police chief these past four years, and I am proud of everything we have achieved together."Sayles said he has accepted a new position that provides him a "unique chance" to continue his career and contribute to a new community.

6 days ago | wkow.com | Grace Houdek

SAUK COUNTY, Wis. (WKOW) - A woman who was missing from Reedsburg for more than 60 years was found alive and well last month, according to the Sauk County Sheriff's Office. Audrey Backeberg went missing in July of 1962 from her home in Reedsburg. She was 20 years old at the time. "In the early 60s, investigators spoke with family members, investigated all the leads that they could have at a certain point.

1 week ago | wrex.com | Grace Houdek

SAUK COUNTY, Wis. (WKOW) — A woman who was missing from Reedsburg for more than 60 years was found alive and well last month, according to the Sauk County Sheriff's Office. Audrey Backeberg went missing in July of 1962 from her home in Reedsburg. She was 20 years old at the time. "In the early 60s, investigators spoke with family members, investigated all the leads that they could have at a certain point.

1 week ago | kesq.com | Grace Houdek

By Grace HoudekClick here for updates on this story FITCHBURG, Wisconsin ( WKOW) - The Fitchburg Police Department said it's grateful for the way the community handled a frightening situation in April. Officers responded to the 2800 block of Index Road on April 13 just after 3 p.m. The building has been used as an indoor facility for soccer matches. According to Captain Edward Hartwick, the initial report was for a man shooting at people.

1 week ago | wqow.com | Grace Houdek

MADISON (WKOW) — Time is ticking to get a REAL ID. Wednesday is the deadline, and anyone over 18-years-old is required to have one. Jessica Mayle, a regional spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration, said passengers without a REAL ID should plan for delays when they arrive at the airport for their next flight. "Once you get the REAL ID, it kind of just feels like a regular driver's license. So check your ID.