First-degree intentional homicide charge against Kelli Nechkash accused of killing her husband

A Black Earth woman, 67-year-old Kelli Nechkash made her initial appearance Thursday in Iowa County Court for allegedly stabbing her estranged husband to death in Ridgeway on February 11.  Nechkash appeared in court, in custody, with her Attornies Allison Markoski and Jeffrey Erickson who appeared by Zoom. District Attorney Zachary Leigh was in court for the State of Wisconsin. Judge Matthew Allen presided....

(See the rest of this story in March 5, 2026 Chronicle issue)