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Wisconsin law enforcement agencies underutilize gun tracking tools, study finds
A new study finds that law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin are under-utilizing federal tools for tracking guns. Law enforcement agencies can sign up for a free online platform called e-trace, which enables the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to track the path of guns involved in suspected crimes. An e-trace request can turn up valuable information, including the firearm’s manufacturer, its importer and its first retail purchaser.
Sheriff: Man in Wisconsin flees from police on foot through a golf course, arrested for 8th OWI
ASHIPPUN, Wis. (WFRV) – A man in Wisconsin was reportedly arrested for his 8th OWI after abandoning his motorcycle and running through a golf course before authorities apprehended him. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, on July 13 around 3:10 p.m., authorities tried to pull over a motorcycle...
Exner joins Hillsboro Sentry-Enterprise
Devin Exner is joining the Hillsboro Sentry-Enterprise team as a new reporter. Exner is a recent graduate of the National Guard Challenge Academy and has enjoyed writing since he was 10. He is following his passion and will be writing articles and taking pictures of different events taking place around...
Dahl auto purchases La Crosse Turck Center
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Dahl Automotive Dealership is growing a little larger in La Crosse. After buying the La Crosse Truck Center Ford Dealership on the north side of the city. The location’s new name is Dahl Ford Truck La Crosse. With the acquisition, Dahl Automotive now...
Study at UW-La Crosse explores PFAS impact on survival of fish
PFAS chemicals have been linked to a range of negative health impacts, like liver damage, decreased birth weight and some cancers. A researcher at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is now working to measure how these chemicals are impacting the health of fish populations, informing potential groundwater policies and future study of human health.
Northside Elementary and Coulee Montessori start school year with new schedule
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- By mid-July most children are about halfway through their summer vacation, but students at Northside Elementary and Coulee Montessori are starting a little earlier this year.
Roof torn off Village Bar Supper Club in Kieler
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After severe weather in Southern Wisconsin Monday night, owners of a supper club are cleaning up in the village of Kieler. The roof of Village Bar Supper Club was damaged by an EF1 tornado. The owners say they are glad no one was hurt, but will be closed until further notice.
Power outages leave 1,000 without power through Monday
JANESVILLE — Heavy thunderstorms over the weekend damaged trees and power lines in the Janesville area, causing widespread outages. At its peak around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, a storm had knocked out service to about 11,000 Alliant Energy customers in Wisconsin, mainly in Rock County, Alliant Energy Senior Communications Specialist Tony Palese said. “Crews working last night and this morning restored power for the majority of those customers and are...
Rising Wisconsin Freshman Sam Lorenz Puts up 22.92 50 FR on Final Day of Westmont Sectionals
LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile (“2024 CZ North Section Summer Sectionals”) The final day of the 2024 Summer Sectionals meet in Westmont, IL so more great racing. The men’s 1500 free went to Aquajets Swim Team 17-year-old Jiarui Xue, who finished in 15:57.10. Xue, a Princeton recruit, has been quite a bit faster, holding a personal best of 15:38.14, which he swam at the NCSA Championships in March. Ozaukee Aquatics 14-year-old Grant Freeze had a fantastic swim for 4th in the mile, clocking a 16:13.24, which marks a new personal best by nearly 24 seconds.
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