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Your first look inside the new Wood County Sheriff’s Office and Jail as construction continues
WISCONSIN RAPIDS − It's been about 1 ⅟₂ years since Wood County broke ground on the new Wood County Sheriff's Office and Jail in October 2022, and the approximately $98 million project is still on time and on budget, according to officials. Construction of the new county building is on track to...
Gov. Tony Evers visits Little Manitowoc River as city receives grant for restoration work and kayak launch installation
MANITOWOC – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Administration Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited the Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo July 17 to tour the Little Manitowoc River. The visit was part of the governor's efforts to meet with grant recipients of the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program. They were joined by Manitowoc Mayor...
I-35 in Faribault shut down: Video shows standoff on highway
FARIBAULT, Minn. (FOX 9) - Traffic cameras show a confrontation between police and a man holding a weapon along Interstate 35 near Faribault, Minnesota, that shut down traffic for hours. The Rice County Sheriff’s Office released additional details about the standoff on Sunday night. What we know so far.
Southeast Minnesota Teenager Injured in Rollover Crash
Rushford, MN (KROC-AM News) - A teenage motorist was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Saturday in Fillmore County. The State Patrol says the crash occurred when the driver lost control of the SUV while traveling north on Highway 43. The incident was reported around 5:20 PM about 2 miles north of Rushford where the highway curves just south of the Fillmore/ Winona County line, about 35 miles southeast of Rochester.
1977 -Trickle is SPS Champ
Wausau, Wis. (July 21, 1977) – Dick Trickle, Wisconsin Rapids, combined a feature victory with a King-of-the Mountain win to capture the mid-season championship title at the State Park Speedway here Thursday night. Trickle passed Wausau's Larry Detjens on lap 29 of the second 30-lap feature after Detjens led...
Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley to hold Lemonade Day on August 1st
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - It’s become a summer tradition for the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley, kids and lemonade. The 15th annual #Squeezetheday Lemonade Day will be held on Thursday, August 1st in communities in Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Altoona, Menomonie and Black River Falls.
Canadian wildfire smoke returns to Wisconsin
Canadian wildfire smoke is back in Wisconsin, although not as bad as last year. A post on X from the Green Bay National Weather Service office reported hazy skies as a result of elevated wildfire smoke from Western Canada. "Patchy dense fog will result in locally hazardous travel in parts...
Steer Clear of the Deadliest Road in Wisconsin
Summertime is the usual season where you might spend a good chunk of time out on the road. Either embarking on a family road trip or taking to the skies for an exotic vacation, summer is the season to travel. If you plan on hitting the road in the next...
WARM, BUT NOT HUMID TODAY... STORMS LIKELY TOMORROW
Our Monday is going to be warmer, with inland high temperatures in the low to middle 80s. Despite those toasty temperatures, it really won’t be all that humid for this time of year. However, a south-southwest breeze will start pulling in more moisture tonight. Look for more of a muggy feel to your Tuesday.
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
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.
Wisconsin Republicans to open new Hispanic outreach center
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to open a new Hispanic outreach office in Milwaukee next month after GOP leaders let their lease on the old one expire. The state party said in a news release that the new office will open Aug. 3. The release didn’t offer any details about the location and party spokesperson Matt Fisher didn’t immediately respond to an email.
Menomonie’s Historic Wilson Place Mansion Again Welcomes Visitors
A historic downtown Menomonie mansion that was home to three generations of lumber barons is once again open to the public. An agreement between the current owner of the Wilson Place Mansion, Tim Dotseth, and the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts means the Wilson Place will be open for tours on select days and times.
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