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Wisconsin legislators called on to ban bump stocks
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on bump stocks has a Milwaukee Alderman pushing for state legislators to ban them ahead of the Republican National Convention (RNC). During Tuesday's Common Council meeting, 13th District Alderman Scott Spiker shared his push for the Wisconsin State Legislature to...
Dane Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating death of 4-year-old
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dane County Sheriff’s Office authorities are investigating the circumstances around the death of a 4-year-old boy Wednesday in the town of Medina. Dane Co. deputies, Marshall police officers and Marshall EMS responded around 9:55 a.m. Tuesday to a home on the 5600 block of Box Elder Road for a report of a child in medical distress.
After a ceasefire resolution, the City of Madison played host to some of Israel’s largest weapons suppliers
A recent defense-industry conference at Monona Terrace highlights the gap between local declarations and local action. On June 24, the National Space & Missile Materials Symposium (NSMMS) and Commercial and Government Responsive Access to Space Technology Exchange (CRASTE) kicked off a joint conference on missile and space technology at Madison’s Monona Terrace. While the event’s branding cloaked it in images of astronauts and NASA spacecraft, it was very much a conference for defense contractors. Its sponsors included companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman—each of which provide Israel’s military with missiles, bombs, and fighter jets.
Sandbags available for Middleton residents to build temporary levees
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) - Sand, sandbags and plastic sheeting has been approved for residents in Middleton to protect their homes against potential flooding, officials announced on Tuesday. The Middleton Public Works department explained that the water level in Lake Mendota is currently at 851.6 feet above sea level and could...
Storm chances for the Fourth
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - If this is the end of your work week, then you were treated to a sunny, dry, and warm day to get outside, hit the roads, or prepare for tomorrow’s festivities. Weak pressure has kept us under this sunnier weather today, but unfortunately, this will start edging east, and our next weather maker will be moving in tomorrow.
La Crosse committee hears from unsheltered as it debates homeless camping on city land
A remedy for reducing homeless camping in La Crosse will be up for a city council vote next week. A plan, however, to limit the camping time in any single spot to just 12 hours was defeated by a 3-2 vote in committee Tuesday. The Judiciary and Administration Committee heard...
Barton waives preliminary hearing, is bound over for trial
Facing 20 felonies related to allegations of theft from the Wilton Village Office, former clerk/treasurer Leigha Barton waived her right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday. At a preliminary hearing, the prosecution shows evidence that the defendant may have committed a crime. Though the preliminary hearing was waived, Monroe County Circuit Judge Todd Ziegler determined there was probable cause and bound over Barton for trial. Ziegler entered a non-guilty plea on Barton’s behalf.
Two strangers and Wisconsin natives become lifelong friends after life-saving organ donation
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Shelley Hawbecker, originally from Stevens Point, who now lives in Portland, Oregon, decided to become an organ donor after coming across a billboard about kidney donations. “It’s an honor, really; I was like so excited that I was healthy enough to do it,” said Hawbecker....
John Deere, AGCO lay off workers amid ag slowdown
Equipment manufacturers John Deere and AGCO have reduced their workforces in the past few weeks as the agricultural economy slowdown triggered cost-cutting measures. John Deere, the largest worldwide farm equipment manufacturer by revenue, began laying off employees at three production facilities, according to a statement from the company provided to Equipment Finance News.
Wisconsin fugitive wanted for 30 years arrested in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A fugitive wanted for three decades out of Wisconsin was captured in West Des Moines last week. West Des Moines Police arrested George Hartleroad on June 26. He was homeless and living near the Valley Junction area. Court records show officers stopped him for having no rear reflector on his bicycle.
Woman charged with delivering cocaine after traffic stop
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Heidi Robbins for the alleged distribution of cocaine. On July 3rd, deputies pulled over a gray Ford Explorer at a Road Ranger parking lot on West State Street. The officials arrested the man for driving on a suspended license and no insurance. Robbins was […]
Boating banned between Bellevue and Guttenberg near Dubuque due to flooding
The U.S. Coast Guard is blocking any boating between Bellevue and Guttenberg near Dubuque due to flooding. The City of Dubuque and other emergency management agencies shared the announcement on Facebook on Wednesday, say recreational boating in those areas is now prohibited until further notice. Authorities say large debris being...
Loras LULAC National Collegiate Council of the Year
Loras LULAC was awarded National Collegiate Council of the Year at the June 2024 LULAC National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also, for the second year, Sergio Perez, Loras’ diversity officer and Center for Inclusion & Advocacy director, received the National Advisor of the Year award. We are so...
Sweety Bella is Dubuque Regional Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Each week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting a "Pet of the Week." The Pet of the Week is available to be adopted via the Humane Society. "Pet of the Week" is brought to you by Finnin Kia, a trusted Kia dealer in Dubuque, IA. This week, the Dubuque Regional Humane Society is highlighting another amazing four-legged friend:
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