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Car-Semi Accident Injures Platteville Woman
A Platteville woman was injured in a car-semi truck accident. The Grant County Sheriff says the accident happened Thursday afternoon shortly after noon on Highway 151 at the intersection with Hill Climb Road near Dickeyville. Authorities say a vehicle driven by 77-year old Elaine Shanley was stopped at the intersection and then pulled out to cross the southbound lanes and was hit by the oncoming semi driven by 59-year old Henry Chamberlain of Fort Atkinson.
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Wisconsin football: Will lack of experienced depth hurt Badgers' offensive line in 2024?
MADISON – AJ Blazek’s first spring as Wisconsin’s offensive line coach was demanding. The Badgers had to replace five linemen, including four who were in the two-deep in 2023. Center...
The case for two former Wisconsin hockey stars to make the Hockey Hall of Fame
Joe Pavelski's retirement Monday from the NHL brought to a close a career that took him into the top 100 in league history for career games played, goals and points. The former University of Wisconsin men's hockey star and Plover native bumps into the top 50 for games and goals when the playoffs are included.
Wisconsin football: Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke continue quarterback battle
MADISON – Tyler Van Dyke vs. Braedyn Locke. That should be the No. 1 battle to watch during Wisconsin’s preseason camp, which opens July 30 at UW-Platteville, as the staff looks to find the team’s starting quarterback. ...
Madison installing air quality sensors to bring ‘hyper-local’ pollution data to neighborhoods
Madison officials are in the process of installing dozens of air quality sensors, with the goal of tracking pollutants on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood level. The machines will monitor particulate matter. Those tiny bits of dust, soot and other irritants can cause health problems when people breath them in. Cars, construction sites...
Alliant Energy Crews Return Home After Helping In Illinois
(Wisconsin) Dozens of Alliant Energy workers returned home safe this past weekend after helping another utility recover from the major storms in Illinois. ComEd, an energy company serving northern Illinois, recently requested additional resources to help restore power after at least 25 confirmed tornadoes hit Chicago and surrounding areas last week. At one point, ComEd had approximately 430,000 customers without power. Seventy-one Alliant Energy employees from across Wisconsin and Iowa answered the call for mutual assistance and went to help-including crews from Ripon, Beloit, Janesville, Mauston, Fond du Lac, Portage, Verona, and Baraboo. Mutual assistance refers to voluntary partnerships with other energy providers in the region. During major restoration events, these partnerships enable energy companies to bring in additional workers and equipment as needed to safely restore power for all affected customers.
Wisconsin Forecast: Clear Skies Today, Storms Expected Soon
Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin residents can look forward to a pleasant Saturday with mostly clear skies and light southerly winds. Highs will range between 82 and 86 degrees, and tonight’s temperatures are expected to drop to between 64 and 66 degrees. According to the US National Weather Service...
Medicare Advantage plans now offer basic dental coverage
Once thought of as two totally separate forms of health care, today the insurance industry seems to recognize the connections between dental and medical health. Senior citizens may not realize it, but Medicare, particularly Medicare Advantage, now provides coverage for dental cleanings. And those cleanings could save people from what Dr. David Niles calls “horrifically hard-to-fix problems.” ...
Miller Found Dead Following Amherst Standoff
AMHERST, WI (WSAU) — The subject of a lengthy standoff that led to a shelter-in-place order in Amherst has been found dead. Portage County Sheriff Mike Lukas says 32-year-old Jeffery Miller was deceased inside the Amherst home where he had been barricaded for nearly 24 hours. Miller had been wanted on several outstanding warrants.
Public record for July 26, 2024
Rock County Felony arrests All of those listed below have since their arrest been formally charged with a felony (or felonies). ANTHONY GREEN, 37, of Beloit, physical abuse of an elderly person, June 7, 1900 block of Lafayette Street, Janesville. MICKAI WORTHAM, 17, of Janesville, 1st degree recklessly endangering safety, June 14, 100 block of West Holmes Street, Janesville. DRAKE DYKEMAN, 42, of Beloit, battery or threat to judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer, June 16, Riverside Drive, Janesville.
Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney was a Leonhard recruit but likes Fickell
(WNFL/LEARFIELD) – Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Jake Chaney is an interesting player for the Badger. He was recruited by Jim Leonhard and now he’s working with a different coaching staff. Chaney spoke about the change. Chaney also spoke about what it’s going to be like in the 18-team Big...
Brown County Dems launch canvassing efforts, as GOP says Harris offers familiar failed policies
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – One hundred days out from the November election, Wisconsin Democrats have launched a statewide mobilization blitz to try to energize voters ahead of the election. “A couple weeks ago, Democrats were arguing about who should be the candidate (for president) and whether there is a path forward,” said Democratic Party […]
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