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Sheriff: Man in Wisconsin flees from police on foot through a golf course, arrested for 8th OWI
ASHIPPUN, Wis. (WFRV) – A man in Wisconsin was reportedly arrested for his 8th OWI after abandoning his motorcycle and running through a golf course before authorities apprehended him. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, on July 13 around 3:10 p.m., authorities tried to pull over a motorcycle...
Rafters Fall Behind Early, Drop Road Contest in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. – The Rafters were unable to recover Sunday afternoon in Wausau after the Woodchucks put up a six spot in the home half of the first inning. Following a strong start in the first, Wausau added two runs per frame throughout the rest of the ballgame. The 20 runs for the Woodchucks were the most scored by the team in a game this season.
UWSP Men’s Track & Field Team and Five Individuals Snag USTFCCCA Academic Honors
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The UWSP men's track & field team and five individual athletes were named All-Academic Athletes by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), the Organization announced Monday (July 15). The UWSP men's track & field team qualified for an All-Academic...
38-year-old Strongs Prairie woman killed Friday in Adams County crash
STRONGS PRAIRIE − A 38-year-old Strongs Prairie woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash early Friday evening in Adams County. At 5:49 p.m. Friday, a caller reported a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Wisconsin 21 and Adams County Z in the town of Strongs Prairie. The caller reported multiple people were injured and some were trapped inside vehicles, according to the Adams County Sheriff's Office.
No Injuries Reported Following Wausau Trian Derailment; Cleanup Expected To Be Completed This Week
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Six train cars derailed but none of the cars featured any hazardous materials in the derailment south of Highway 29 near Veritas Steel on Sunday. There were also no injuries reported to the two-person crew (engineer and conductor). The cars that derailed had shingles and granules in them.
Rising Wisconsin Freshman Sam Lorenz Puts up 22.92 50 FR on Final Day of Westmont Sectionals
LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile (“2024 CZ North Section Summer Sectionals”) The final day of the 2024 Summer Sectionals meet in Westmont, IL so more great racing. The men’s 1500 free went to Aquajets Swim Team 17-year-old Jiarui Xue, who finished in 15:57.10. Xue, a Princeton recruit, has been quite a bit faster, holding a personal best of 15:38.14, which he swam at the NCSA Championships in March. Ozaukee Aquatics 14-year-old Grant Freeze had a fantastic swim for 4th in the mile, clocking a 16:13.24, which marks a new personal best by nearly 24 seconds.
Landmark Credit Union bank robbery suspects charged in July 9 heist in Sussex
SUSSEX - Two men, including one who implied he was armed, will face felony charges tied to a July 9 robbery of the Landmark Credit Union in Sussex. Jules J. Bahler, 31, of Milwaukee and Shane A. Tillman, 38, of Antigo were arrested separately within days, thanks to the use of surveillance cameras, traffic cameras and facial recognition software. Both were charged Friday with a single count of robbery of a financial institution and the use of...
Battleground Episode 6: A Nation on Edge: GOP Convenes on a Battleground Rocked by Political Violence
Republicans gather in Wisconsin to officially nominate former President Trump on the heels of a shocking assassination attempt here in Pennsylvania. How will Saturday’s event’s shift the focus, and the security at the convention in Milwaukee. And where does the race go from here? Also, how can we lower the temperature in our politics? We talk to a noted mental health expert who helps us understand how our brains process political discourse - and decisions - in these deeply divided times.
USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Wisconsin
It's been a rough few years for the United States Postal Service. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over the last 14 years. In response to this, they are once again hiking up the prices of some of their services, which will affect all Iowans.
UPDATE: Oneida County Sherriff's Office identifes two dead in Hazelhurst crash Friday
HAZELHURST, Wis. (WJFW) - On Friday July 12 in the Town of Hazelhurst at around 2:26 PM, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 51 near South Blue Lake Road. Upon arriving at the scene, two people were found dead. They were identified as...
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