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A Legendary Actress from Wisconsin Has Alzheimer’s
A legendary, Oscar-nominated actress from Wisconsin has been suffering from Alzheimer's for the past five years, according to her son, who announced the actress has succumbed to the debilitating disease this week. Actress Gena Rowlands, who is 94-years-old, was a popular screen actress from the 1960s - 1980s, maybe most...
Health care fraud, Wisconsin woman indicted in $1.4M scheme
MILWAUKEE - A grand jury indicted a Wisconsin woman in connection to a $1.4 million health care fraud scheme, prosecutors announced on Thursday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 47-year-old Lori Butts of Wales defrauded Wisconsin Medicaid and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. She is charged with eight counts of health care fraud and eight counts of wire fraud.
Investigation finds Wisconsin school failed to comply with seclusion and restraint policies
A recent investigation found a Wisconsin school failed to comply with several seclusion and restraint policies, including ensuring sufficient training, properly documenting seclusion and restraint incidents, debriefing after incidents, notifying the student’s parent and removing a lock on the door of the seclusion room. The investigation, conducted by Daniel...
Country Fest 2024 kicks off Wisconsin summer
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Now that summer is officially here, it also means the start of music festival season for northwest Wisconsin. Country Fest began Wednesday in Cadott and the crowds have only gotten bigger as the weekend goes on. Country music star Keith Urban performed last night as...
Mega Millions for Friday, June 28, 2024 is a $116 million jackpot. Check your numbers!
Did Mega Millions make you a millionaire overnight?. After no one matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Tuesday, June 25 drawing, the grand prize climbed to $116 million for Friday, June 28. The winning numbers for Mega Millions on Friday were 28-31-33-42-66 and the Mega Ball...
Max Guilford wins IRA main at Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam,Wi (June 29,2024)- Max Guilford won the IRA feature at Beaver Dam Speedway Saturday over Mike Reinke, Scotty Thiel, Logan Julien and Jake Blackhurst. Brandon Waelti won the Badger Midget feature. 410 Sprints – Winged. A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 79M-Max Guilford[4]; 2. 10W-Mike Reinke[8]; 3. 73-Scotty Thiel[9];...
Columbus CC Re-Approves CSM for North Dickason Blvd
(Columbus) The Columbus City Council re-approved a certified survey map for 146 North Dickason Boulevard at a recent regular meeting. The map was originally approved by the council in December 2023 but did not get recorded within 30 days of the approval city ordinance.
Horicon Bank employees earn Lifetime Service Awards
Washington County, WI – Horicon Bank’s Fred F. Schwertfeger and Linda Schellpfeffer were honored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association as recipients of the organization’s Lifetime Service Award for 50 and 40 years of service to the banking industry. Washington County Insider on YouTube. Fred F. Schwertfeger says...
Waelti Waxes Field in Badger's Wipperfurth Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway
It was Wipperfurth Memorial-Fireworks Night at Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday, the first night of a doubleheader for the Advanced Fastening Supply Badger Midget Series. The race honored the memory of Jim Wipperfurth, a Sun Prairie resident who touched the lives of many area racers. Action started with group qualifying...
GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin appeal ruling allowing disabled people to obtain ballots electronically
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican legislators in battleground state Wisconsin on Friday appealed a ruling that allows disabled people to download absentee ballots at home in November's presidential election.
Beaver Dam Woman Receives Wisconsin Law Foundation Award
(Beaver Dam) Cassel Villareal of Beaver Dam is the recipient of the Wisconsin Law Foundation’s 2023 Gordon Sinykin Award of Excellence. The award recognizes a lawyer, law firm, or group of lawyers for their work on an individual law-related education or public service project. A family attorney and mediator...
Beaver Dam Community Library Hosting Back To The Future Extravaganza Today
(Beaver Dam) The public is invited to the Back to the Future Extravaganza at the Beaver Dam Community Library Saturday. Organizers say this fun-filled event celebrates the completion of the roof project and launches of the community fundraising phase of the Next Chapter renovation campaign. The Next Chapter campaign includes...
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