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Sunday fire leads to hours-long Hwy. 51 shutdown
A portion of southbound Hwy. 51 was closed to traffic for five hours on Sunday while crews battled a blaze that started in a storage garage in Arbor Vitae. The blaze was reported at about 6:40 p.m. at 111107 Kern Lane. The four-bay storage garage was engulfed in flames when crews arrived, with several small explosions. Several vehicles near the garage were also on fire, officials said.
Suspect in Double Fatal Marinette Crash Appears in Court
MARINETTE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The suspect in a double-fatal traffic crash made an initial court appearance Monday. Scott Mathis, 46, faces two counts of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle. A $2,500 signature bond was set. He returns to court July 31 for a preliminary hearing an arraignment, court records show.
First Alert Weather: Slight chance of showers and storms on Tuesday evening
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - An afternoon shower or storm will possible the rest of Tuesday. Just like Monday, these storms are not expected to be severe, but they could feature some downpours and strong wind gusts. Rain chances get lower the further northwest you live of Wausau. With storms being more isolated, rainfall should be lighter for most of us on Tuesday. There is no guarantee you will stay fully dry though.
Illinois and Wisconsin Residents On Alert After Black Bear Sightings
Residents of Illinois are being urged to keep their eyes open after recent confirmed sightings of black bears in several counties across the state. Rare Black Bear Sightings Prompt Caution from Illinois DNR. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued a cautionary statement, noting that while black bear sightings...
Longest dry stretch in months ends this week
Sunday saw a few downpours in parts of southeast Wisconsin. While the showers and storms were few and far between, they were very efficient rain makers with those that seeing them picking up 1-2" of rain in just an hour or so. But Milwaukee did not see any of the...
Fire in Arbor Vitae, Daycare center in Eagle River receives grant, summer water safety, SNAP program concerns
Arbor Vitae fire does $400-thousand in damage, Northwoods Child Development Center receives $10,000 grant, water a big draw in the Northwoods but that can bring some risks, Wisconsin voices worry about the future of a key hunger relief program.
More details released about fire at Wisconsin Rapids assisted living facility
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) - The Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department has released new details about a fire that happened last Thursday in Wisconsin Rapids. The fire was reported 4:50 p.m. on July 18 at an assisted living facility located at 630 Pepper Avenue. Fire officials say that 19 residences in...
One dead, nine injured in mass shooting at Milwaukee’s Dineen Park
MILWAUKEE – A 17-year-old girl is dead and nine other teenagers are injured after a shooting early Monday morning in Milwaukee’s Dineen Park. The shooting around 12:30am followed a fight that broke out after what’s being called an “impromptu car party” in the park on the city’s northwest side.
Winning $350K SuperCash! ticket sold in Eau Claire
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A $350,000 winning SuperCash! ticket for Saturday's drawing was sold at Festival Foods on Birch Street in Eau Claire. The winning numbers were 8, 21, 23, 30, 32 and 36. SuperCash! is a Wisconsin-exclusive lottery game with daily drawings. Tickets cost $1 for two...
What does Biden's sudden exit mean for Wisconsin voters?
I'm Steve Martinez and this is the Daily Briefing newsletter by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sign up here to get it sent to your inbox each morning. The humidity returns Tuesday with highs around 80 and a chance for a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Temperatures cool Wednesday with partly cloudy skies.
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.
Storms Expected in Eastern Wisconsin: Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds Ahead
Green Bay, WI – Eastern Wisconsin is set to experience a dynamic weather pattern today, starting with mostly sunny conditions in the morning, transitioning to increasing clouds and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. The National Weather Service in Green Bay reports that north-central Wisconsin will see the strongest storms,...
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