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CRIME & SAFETY
Marathon County Sheriff on Working With Secret Service, RNC Prep
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) — Marathon County Sheriff Chad Billeb knows what it’s like to work with the Secret Service to secure a visit from a high-profile figure like the President or a political candidate. Billeb says while the national agencies take the lead on securing the event, his...
No Injuries Reported Following Wausau Trian Derailment; Cleanup Expected To Be Completed This Week
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Six train cars derailed but none of the cars featured any hazardous materials in the derailment south of Highway 29 near Veritas Steel on Sunday. There were also no injuries reported to the two-person crew (engineer and conductor). The cars that derailed had shingles and granules in them.
Six Train Cars Derail Near Wausau
(Thomas Schumacher, WSAU & WAOW) Six train cars derailed but none of the cars featured any hazardous materials in the derailment south of Highway 29 near Veritas Steel on Sunday. According to Thomas Schumacher with WSAU and WAOW, there were also no injuries reported to the two-person crew (engineer and...
Local Law Enforcement Participating in Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Through September 2024
In Wisconsin, in 2020, alcohol was listed as a contributing factor in 5.3% of all crashes. In 2020, 28.5% of all fatal vehicle crashes were alcohol-related, resulting in 167 deaths. Alcohol-impaired driving is associated with other high-risk behaviors that increase the likelihood of a crash and of significant injury or death occurring; these include speeding and failure to wear seat belts.
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