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Outstanding Educator: Kadie Koepke’s dedication to special needs teaching
Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – In this month’s edition of our Outstanding Educator Series, First News at Nine’s Dashal Mentzel highlights the remarkable work of Kadie Koepke, a dedicated special needs teacher at Northside Elementary School. As the new school year begins, Koepke marks her sixth year at Northside...
Man Killed in Tragic Farm Accident Near Staples
Staples, MN – At around 6:13 Thursday evening (July 18th), the Wadena County Sheriff’s Department responded to a farm equipment rollover accident in rural Bullard Township, north of Staples. First responders arrived to the scene and located a front-end loader tractor lying upside down in the ditch along...
Viroqua man arrested in Crawford County on drug related charges after vehicle pursuit, traffic stop
SOLDIERS GROVE, Wis. – On Thursday, July 11th, 2024, Sheriff Dale McCullick reports that the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit (Diego) attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a pickup truck, however, the driver refused to comply, and a pursuit ensued in the Village of Soldiers Grove.
Winona County woman indicted for phony cure that hurt instead of healed
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Winona County woman has been indicted in federal court for selling a phony cure that left patients with additional injuries. Tammy Schultz Wadsworth, 62 of Stockton, has been charged with mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the State of Minnesota says Wadsworth cheated business owners of nearly $1 million through a multi-year sophisticated fraud scheme.
DOCUMENTARY “WHEN RUBBER HIT THE ROAD” PREMIERES AT THE RIVOLI FRIDAY NIGHT
There are many stories in the tri-states good and bad. We hate to see when we lose an iconic restaurant or family business. What about when you lose an entire factory? “When Rubber Hit The Road” by Steve Dayton and BJ Hollars talked to former workers in Eau Claire that were affected by the closure of the Uniroyal tire manufacturing plant in the early 90s. The film will be shown at the Rivoli Friday night at 7:30PM.
Evers orders flags at half-staff for late Major General
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday he signed an executive order for the flags of the United States and the State of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, July 21, in honor of Major General Jerald David "Jerry" Slack.
Spinning the State: Ashwaubenon, Appleton, Pulaski
Stories you might have missed from across Wisconsin. Ashwaubenon: Manure Spill being investigated. Put down your lunch until this story is over. The Wisconsin Department of Natural resources is investigating a manure spill that took place in Eastern Outagamie County and western Brown County. The spill resulted in a fish kill. Tuesday, the department was notified of manure in Dutchman Creek and then a staffer noticed dead fish in the creek. The source of the manure is unknown but the DNR and county Land Conservation are on scene looking into the issue. The DNR is recommending that people and pets avoid contact with Dutchman Creek. Ok, you can go back to your lunch. Full Story.
Florida man charged with fraudulently selling jewelry as ‘Native American-Made’ in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – A 45-year-old Florida man has been charged in Wisconsin for fraudulently selling jewelry as Native American-made. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Wisconsin, Jose Farinango Muenala from Casselberry, Florida, is charged with wire fraud, mail fraud, and misrepresenting Indian-produced goods.
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson gets honor of making motion to adjourn RNC
After former President Donald Trump gave his long-awaited acceptance speech, and once thousands of red, white and blue balloons dropped onto delegates below, there was one final step to close out the Republican National Convention. That was making the final motion to adjourn. And Trump's campaign extended the honor to former Republican...
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