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Vehicle crashes into Omro-area home, driver has minor injuries
OMRO, Wis. (WBAY) - A driver had minor injuries after crashing into a home Thursday in the Omro area. Omro Police said police, EMS, and firefighters from Omro, Oshkosh, and Winnebago County responded to an incident involving a vehicle vs. house on State Highway 21/Spruce St. at State Hwy 116/West River Drive. It happened around 10:23 p.m. Thursday.
Wisconsin top court's new liberal majority allows for ballot drop boxes
(Reuters) -A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for voters to be able to return absentee ballots through drop boxes, with the court's new liberal majority overturning a decision from just two years ago that had outlawed the practice.
Car vs. deer collisions leave motorists injured
Two incidents earlier this week served as a reminder that deer activity remains high in Wisconsin and you should remain vigilant while driving. On Tuesday, a Madison man was injured when a deer struck his vehicle, County Road F, in the Town of Gibraltar. According to the incident report, the man was driving eastbound at 6:10 p.m. when the deer ran into the driver’s side of his vehicle. The man suffered minor injuries from flying glass and had a sore left shoulder because of the collision, but he did not have to be transported for treatment. The deer could not be located after the crash. A day later, a De Pere man struck a deer while traveling on County Road C in Nasewaupee. Just before 9:20 p.m., the deer came out of the ditch and hit the vehicle's passenger side. The man’s passenger suffered a minor injury to his arm as a result of the collision, but it did not require medical transport. This is the second busiest time for car vs. deer collisions in the state because of the spring fawning season and yearling deer searching out new ranges. Last year, Door County saw 35 deer hits in June, second only to November (61).
High waters prompt water rescues in Appleton
APPLETON, Wis. — High waters continue to impact Wisconsin with flash floods occurring throughout the state. Friday's rain left behind dangerously high waters in Appleton. A flash flood warning was issued for the city after 1 to 3 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time. A flooding emergency prompted several water rescues in north Appleton Friday afternoon.
As fireworks displays get more expensive, Wisconsin communities see scaled-back, canceled shows
It’s time to celebrate Independence Day, and for a lot of families in Wisconsin, that means heading to a local fireworks show. While large-scale public fireworks displays are a popular holiday attraction, cities around the state are struggling to keep up with the rising costs of putting on Fourth of July festivities.
Dane County judge strikes down part of Act 10
In a decision released late Wednesday, on the eve of the July 4th holiday, Dane County Judge Jacob Frost struck down part of Act 10, the Wisconsin law that ended most collective bargaining rights for most public employees. The law unfairly exempted public safety workers from the limits on unions, Frost ruled. Labor unions representing […] The post Dane County judge strikes down part of Act 10 appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
Appleton House Fire Causes $25,000 in Damage
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The Appleton Fire Department says a house fire caused $25,000 in damage. Crews were called to the 1600 block of E. Lindbergh St. Thursday night. The call indicated there was a fire in the home’s attached garage. When they got on scene they found...
'First step to bigger things': Hortonville's Ben Smith named Post-Crescent boys track and field athlete of the year
HORTONVILLE − Maybe Ben Smith was always meant for something bigger. His high school achievements as one of the nation's best throwers, along with his future at the University of Oregon, has the Hortonville senior on a road that could lead to some truly special things in track and field.
Two Individuals Arrested After Stealing a Scissor Lift in Manitowoc
Two individuals have been arrested for stealing a Maritime Plumbing scissor lift. Late Wednesday night (July 3) and early Thursday morning (July 4), the Manitowoc Police Department observed the two suspects operating the scissor lift on South Ninth Street. The individuals in question were both 21-year-old Manitowoc men. The arresting...
No one hurt in Manitowoc house fire
MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- No one was hurt in a Manitowoc house fire. It happened at 8:13 a.m. Friday in the 700 block of North 7th Street. A 911 call reported there was smoke and flames showing. All occupants of the home evacuated safely. The main fire was extinguished quickly. The...
Green Bay Packers Trade Offensive Starter For Haul That Directly Impacts Jordan Love In Latest Proposal
Green Bay Packers fans are witnessing a new era in the team’s history. Over the course of the last few seasons, they have completely revamped both their offensive and defensive personnel. It was officially the end of the 2010s era when Aaron Rodgers was traded away last off-season. Packers...
Environmental lawyers say end of Chevron deference could hurt Wisconsin water quality
Starkweather Creek empties into Lake Monona at Olbrich Park in Madison. (Henry Redman | Wisconsin Examiner) Environmental and administrative lawyers say that efforts to protect Wisconsin’s water from contaminants such as PFAS could be harmed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last week to overturn the 40-year-old precedent known as Chevron deference.
Email Breaches Reported by SkinCure Oncology & the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
SkinCure Oncology has notified 13,434 patients about an email attack that occurred in June 2023, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has announced a breach of the personal information of 19,150 Medicaid recipients. SkinCure Oncology. SkinCure Oncology in Burr Ridge, IL, has issued individual notifications to 13,434 patients whose...
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