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Platteville woman injured following accident with a semi
On Thursday just after 12 PM, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a semi versus car crash on Highway 151 at the intersection with Hill Climb Road in Paris Township. After investigation, it was found that 77-year-old Elaine Shanley of Platteville, was driving eastbound on Hill Climb Road and attempted to cross the southbound lanes of Highway 151. Shanley entered Highway 151 directly into the path of a southbound semi tractor and trailer being operated by 59-year-old Henry Chamberlain of Fort Atkinson. Chamberlain braked and swerved, but could not avoid a collision with Shanley’s vehicle. Shanley’s vehicle received severe damage and the semi sustained moderate damage, both were towed. The semi operator was not injured in the crash. Shanley was transported via ambulance to Southwest Health Center in Platteville and was later transferred to a Madison area Hospital for further treatment of possible serious injuries. This crash remains under investigation. Dickeyville EMS, the Dickeyville Fire Department, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown First Responders, the Dickevyille Police Department, the Cuba City Police Department, the Grant County Highway Department, Donnie’s Tire and Auto, and Kieler Service Center assisted at the scene.
Platteville man sentenced for drug charges
A Platteville man has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for drug-related offenses. 30-year-old Brian Jack recently received the sentence from Grant County Circuit Court after being found guilty at trial of maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and 20 counts of felony bail jumping. The charges relate to a search warrant executed on a Platteville residence in February. Jack was one of three men arrested after authorities said they located drugs and drug paraphernalia in the home. 32-year-old Danny Mabra of Platteville, previously was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine for his role in the incident. 56-yeear-old Derrick Jack of Platteville, was sentenced to one year in jail after pleading no contest to charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of THC.
State task force outlines plans for $1B in federally funded broadband internet expansion
Wisconsin is getting ready to deploy more than $1 billion in federal funds over the next five years to expand broadband internet service where it’s not yet available around the state. A state task force has spent the last year drawing up its plans for the project and this...
Popular Weather App Used in Minnesota and Wisconsin Now Offering a “Mosquito Forecast”
It's one of the top weather apps for smartphone users in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and a new feature claims to help "better plan summer activities" against pesky mosquitos. The new in-app feature is a partnership between a weather powerhouse, and a bug repellant powerhouse that brings over 15 billion climate data points together with mosquito data from over 5,000 locations that predicts mosquito behavior and populations.
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff stumps for Vice President Harris in Wisconsin
MINNEAPOLIS — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will campaign for his wife, Vice President Harris, on Saturday in Wisconsin.WSAW reports Emhoff will visit and speak at the seventh annual Hmong Wausau Festival.He will then head to a canvass launch for Harris and other Democrats on the ballot in Stevens Point, according to the Portage County Wisconsin Democrats Facebook page.Emhoff has made several trips to Minnesota in the past four years to campaign for President Biden and DFL Party candidates, including a visit in March to tout a $20 million federal grant for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. He also visited St. Paul's Afro Deli last year to present owner Adirahman Kahin with the National Small Business Owner of the Year award.On Saturday, former President Donald Trump and running mate Sen. JD Vance will hold their first joint presidential rally in Minnesota at St. Cloud's Herb Brooks Arena.Vance will also appear at a fundraiser earlier in the day in Minneapolis. Entry to that event costs $3,300, with tickets up to $50,000 for a roundtable discussion and a photo with the candidate.
Wisconsin suspects use senior citizen’s stolen bank cards to buy thousands worth of Lululemon
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officers in southern Wisconsin are looking to identify two suspects who allegedly used a senior citizen’s stolen bank cards to purchase thousands of dollars worth of Lululemon in June. Pictures of the alleged suspects have been posted by the Madison Police Department, stemming from...
Wisconsin Forecast: Clear Skies Today, Storms Expected Soon
Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin residents can look forward to a pleasant Saturday with mostly clear skies and light southerly winds. Highs will range between 82 and 86 degrees, and tonight’s temperatures are expected to drop to between 64 and 66 degrees. According to the US National Weather Service...
Committee studying how to manage Wisconsin sandhill cranes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of legislators, farmers and conservationists studying how to control Wisconsin’s sandhill crane population is set to hold its first meeting next month. The Joint Legislative Council’s 12-member Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes is set to meet Aug. 1 at the Horicon Marsh...
Pizza Hut franchisee with 140 units files for bankruptcy
A Pizza Hut franchisee with more than 140 locations in the South and Midwest has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to reports. Nation’s Restaurant News reports franchisee EYM Pizza L.P. and affiliated companies filed for bankruptcy on July 22 in the Eastern District of Texas. EYM operates...
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