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Mr. Adams Sets Off Fourth of July Fireworks with Grand Slam
Luke Adams cracked his second grand slam home run of the season for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to send the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers to a 9-0 victory over the Beloit Sky Carp on Thursday night in front of 4,936 fans at Neuroscience Group Field. Jadher Areinamo wasted no time in...
Wisconsin Friday Weather: Funnel Cloud Warning, Weekend Rain Expected
La Crosse, WI – Residents of La Crosse and surrounding areas should be on alert as conditions are favorable for the development of funnel clouds this afternoon. The U.S. National Weather Service in La Crosse issued a warning, stating that from 3 to 7 p.m. today, west-central into central Wisconsin could see funnel clouds.
Manawa Dam in Wisconsin appears to be ‘intact’ after flash flooding raised concerns about the structure, authorities say
Residents along portions of Wisconsin’s Little Wolf River were allowed to return home Friday, after authorities said the Manawa Dam was “compromised and has major damage,” prompting them to urge evacuations earlier in the day.
One Vehicle Rollover Crash in Bagley
On July 5, 2024 at 5:45 A.M., Spencer Meyer-Steiger, age 19 of Bloomington, was driving his 2017 Dodge Ram truck north on Gasner Hollow. Rd in Wyalusing Township, when he was driving too fast on the gravel for a left curve. Meyer-Steiger failed to keep his vehicle under control while negotiating the curve. Meyer-Steiger drove into the east ditch, down a steep embankment, struck some large rocks and rolled the truck. The truck came to rest on the driver’s side. Meyer-Steiger was wearing his seat belt and received a minor hand injury. Meyer-Steiger was cited for Driving too fast for Conditions. B&M’s Towing of Bloomington removed the truck from the scene, which was a total loss.
Updated Flooding News in Prairie du Chien
ST. FERIOLE ISLAND – Closed to all general public motor vehicles. Passes will be available for business owners to allow for them to check on their business and/or city parks. The Island will remain closed until further notice. SANDBAG OPERATIONS – We currently have bags that have been filled...
Owners of Mariner’s Inn, Betty Lou Cruises announce planned retirement
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The owners of Betty Lou Cruises and Mariner’s Inn announced their plans to retire in 2025, saying the future of the property is not certain at the moment. Bill and Jack von Rutenberg explained on social media that they plan to retire after Labor Day...
Rain does not damper spirits at Riverfest 2024
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Many are braving the rain for La Crosse’s annual 4th of July festival, Riverfest. “We encourage people to still come down regardless of how the weather is. It’s a beautiful day in Riverside Park always, and it’s great time for Riverfest,” says Riverfest 2024 Ticket Trailer Director Nick Bjerke.
Mississippi River may have crested just below 15 feet, could fall to 13 late next week
It looks like the Mississippi River won’t be getting to 15 feet at La Crosse during this current round of flooding. Weather watchers say the river appears to have crested at 14.94 feet Tuesday and has dropped an inch or two since then. The latest predictions call for the...
How much did it rain in Milwaukee on July 4th? How much will it rain this weekend?
Rain fell briefly on Summerfest Thursday and disrupted afternoon Fourth of July celebrations in the Milwaukee area. Thankfully, the rain subsided in time for Milwaukee fireworks shows. However, fireworks in the north-central part of the state, including in Wausau and Antigo, were rescheduled due to the weather. Here's how much...
Multiple shooting victims at Rockford Ridge Apartments, police say
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Four people were hospitalized after an early morning shooting Friday at a Rockford apartment complex. Just before 2 a.m. on July 5, Rockford police received reports of shots fired in a large gathering in the 200 block of Cameron Avenue. When officers arrived, they say two...
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