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JUST IN: Worker dies in industrial accident at Del Monte Foods
A 43-year-old man died Friday while working at Del Monte Foods in Plover, officials confirmed. Rescue crews were called at about 4:45 p.m. Aug. 23 to the factory at 1400 Plover Road. According to a Point Plover Metro Wire report, a 911 caller told dispatchers that a man was seriously injured after his head struck a train rail.
Warm temps, humidity, return to SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE- A late summer heatwave is on the way to Southeast Wisconsin this weekend and into early next week. Mostly sunny conditions Saturday coupled with rising humidity and a high temp in the mid 80s will lead to overnight showers that may linger into Sunday morning. Temperatures continue to rise Sunday with a high in the upper 80s. Starting on Monday, temps really rise into the 90s with a heat index that could reach triple digits. That heatwave will linger into midweek before temps normalize into the 80s on Wednesday.
Feds target two Wisconsin towns over lack of accessible voting machines
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter here.The U.S. Department of Justice threatened legal action in July against two northern Wisconsin towns that allegedly didn’t have accessible voting equipment in the April election.At least one of the towns, which is represented by some officials who have voiced distrust of electronic voting equipment, appears to be on a collision course with the agency after a local voter said it didn’t use the federally required voting equipment in the Aug. 13 election, either.A U.S. assistant attorney...
WIAA petitions State Supreme Court to review Hayden Halter title
MADISON − The Wisconsin State Supreme Court announced Wednesday it has accepted a petition by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association to review a lower Circuit Court decision reinstating the 2019 wrestling title of then-Waterford wrestler Hayden Halter. Halter v. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association will be the sole case the Court will review out...
Wisconsin Man is Selling a Car That…Could Use a Paint Job
"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" ~William Congreve. Moving on from an unfortunate chapter in your life is a necessary evil. Most times it's a matter of throwing out the things that remind you of that chapter. Other times, the baggage that comes with that chapter are a little tougher to...buff out.
VB: Weekend Showcase Opens with Split for No. 6 Warriors
LA CROSSE, Wis. – It was a doubleheader for No. 6 Midland University on Friday as it opened play in the Viterbo V-Hawk Invitational. The Warriors took the court against No. 5 Viterbo University to start the day, sweeping the host school (25-20, 25-23, 25-12). In their second match of the day, No. 11 Missouri Baptist University edged past the Warriors in four sets (21-25, 25-23, 25-21, 30-28).
Town of Washington Board of Supervisors Approves Village Petition
The Town of Washington Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the petition to incorporate part of the town as a village. Town officials announced that they would pursue the change earlier this year following annexations by the City of Eau Claire and the City of Altoona. The controversial annexations led to plans for the Orchard Hills and Whitetail Woods housing developments, causing residents to worry about the increase in population and traffic as well as overall changes to their neighborhoods.
New Richmond Football Squeezes Past Marshfield
New Richmond squeezed past Marshfield in the teams’ season opener by a score of 7-6 Brooks Hinson scored the Tigers’ lone score, picking up a 34 yard interception return in the second quarter. New Richmond 7 0 0 0 – 7 Marshfield 0 6 0 0 –...
Trial for Madeline Kingsbury’s Alleged Killer Moved from Winona to New Minnesota Location!
WINONA, MN – Adam Fravel, charged with the murder of Madeline Kingsbury, will now face trial starting October 7 in Blue Earth County. The trial was relocated from Winona County, Minnesota by order of Judge Nancy Buytendorp, who determined that Blue Earth County would offer the necessary impartiality for a fair trial. Wanna listen to this article? Jack has a video for you at the bottom of this page.
Former President Donald Trump to host campaign town hall event in La Crosse
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will host a town hall in La Crosse, Wisconsin on Thursday. The event will be held at the La Crosse Center at 6 p.m. Doors will open at 3 p.m. He is expected to discuss his campaign platform and listen to...
Saturday’s Events at the Central Wisconsin State Fair
The Central Wisconsin State Fair is underway at the fairgrounds in Marshfield. They have a BOGO special for admission today from 11am-2pm. Buy one adult pass and get the second adult or child pass for free. The carnival opens today at Noon. Individual ride tickets can be purchased. Wristbands will...
Marshfield Zoo Announces Passing of Lynx
The City of Marshfield Parks and Recreation Department announces the passing of Lexi, the female lynx at Wildwood Zoo, with the utmost sadness. At the time of her death, Lexi was 19.5 years old and considered to be a geriatric cat. A full veterinary exam was scheduled after she was observed behaving atypically and uninterested in food. During her tranquilized exam, Lexi struggled to tolerate the anesthesia, and the difficult decision was made to euthanize her. This was done as a quality-of-life decision. She had several preexisting conditions, including a heart murmur, diabetes, kidney disease, and arthritis, that had been successfully managed for years. Lexi loved napping in the sunshine, rolling in fresh mulch, and playing with feathers. She will be greatly missed for her independent spirit and tenacity. At 19 years, Lexi had far surpassed the average lifespan of lynxes under human care and their wild counterparts.
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