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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...
Driver critically injured in officer-involved shooting Saturday in Adams County
BIG FLATS – The Wisconsin Department of Justice-Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday afternoon in the Adams County town of Big Flats. At about 3 p.m. Saturday, Adams County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call that a driver was under the influence of narcotics and armed with firearms, according to a news release from the Wisconsin DOJ. Officers searched for and located the reported vehicle about an hour later and initiated...
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.
6/29/24 Party on the Pond at Town Square
GREEN LAKE, WI, — Town Square Community Center welcomes its favorite band, Best Practice, to the annual Party on the Pond bash on Wednesday, July 3. Food and drinks will be available to purchase throughout the evening, and Best Practice takes the stage at 7:00 p.m. This free event...
A trio of Janesville storm chasers capture EF-2 tornado on camera
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - When Janesville resident Alec Scholten got in his vehicle to chase down storms on Saturday, June 22nd, he had no idea that he didn’t even have to leave his home. The tornado was coming to him. “I’ve seen a lot of tornadoes in my life....
Middleton Bike Park debuts new pump track
MIDDLETON, Wis. -- The City of Middleton Parks & Recreation Department, in collaboration with Dane County Parks, announced Thursday the opening of its newly constructed asphalt pump track at Middleton Bike Park.
Bay Area Burger Co. reopens after temporary closing, new staff and revamped hours
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – A month after announcing they would be temporarily closing to hire more staff to operate more efficiently, a beloved Green Bay burger shop is opening their doors again. Bay Area Burger Co. reopened on June 21 after restaffing and revamping daily operations, according to...
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