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Lena cleaning up storm damage after derecho
LENA, Ill. (WIFR) - Monday night’s derecho left fallen trees and a large amount of debris throughout the Village of Lena. Now, the community comes together to clean-up the damage left by the storm. The National Weather Service declares the high winds in Monday night’s storms were the result...
Two dead, one rescued after boat overturns in Lake Michigan
MILWAUKEE — Rescuers pulled three individuals from Lake Michigan on Monday evening following the sinking of their boat in Ozaukee County. At about 6 p.m. Monday, the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office received a call from the U.S. Coast Guard about a boat in distress. Multiple agencies, including fire departments,...
Police shoot, kill person outside of RNC security zone
MILWAUKEE — A Columbus police officer shot and killed a person about a mile west of the Republican National Convention security zone Tuesday, sources and witnesses told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and WISC 12 News. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office said an adult male was killed. Brian...
Camp Albrecht Acres Sustains Heavy Storm Damage
We are finding out a location in Dubuque County hit hard by yesterday’s storm was Camp Albrect Acres near Sherrill. On their social media pages, camp leaders say all campers are safe, but the camp sustained lots of damage with downed trees falling on some of the buildings and they are still without power and internet service.
Attorney General Kaul, Gov. Evers Intervene in Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski Original Action
MADISON, Wis. (WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PRESS RELEASE) - Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a motion and memorandum in support of the Kaul v. Urmanski State Plaintiffs intervening as petitioners in the Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski original action. Both Kaul v....
Dubuque offers free curbside collection for storm-damaged tree limbs, branches
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KGAN) — The City of Dubuque will be collecting tree limbs and branches that were brought down during Monday's storm. Starting Wednesday through Tuesday, July 23, locals can place the branches and limbs on the curb or alley line, where solid waste containers are set out. Branches...
Steil calls for seizing opportunity presented by Chevron doctrine being overruled
GOP U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil says it’s “absolutely essential” to seize the opportunity presented by the overturning of the Chevron doctrine to reduce regulations on businesses. Speaking yesterday during an Association of Equipment Manufacturers panel hosted in Milwaukee on the first day of the Republican National Convention,...
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.
Dozens of Wisconsin bars allowed to stay open late during RNC
As thousands of people descend on Milwaukee and surrounding southeast Wisconsin cities for the Republican National Convention, dozens of Wisconsin bars have been given the green light to stay open later than usual. Members of the media, delegates, and politicians alike can immerse themselves in an integral part of Wisconsin’s culture: enjoying a beer at […]
1 airlifted, 2 others injured after single-car crash in Galena
JO DAVIESS COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) - A driver faces several traffic violations after a single-car crash in Galena sends multiple people to area hospitals. Around 3:30 p.m. on July 12, the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office said Dylan Dupree, 28, was driving a car along North Blackjack Road with four other adults in the car.
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