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Minneapolis man struck and killed by motorist in Wisconsin, officials say
WASHBURN COUNTY, Wis. — An investigation is underway after a Minneapolis man was struck and killed by a motorist in Wisconsin.The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said it happened Sunday night on Highway 63 near County Road F, which is just south of Minong in Washburn County. A 55-year-old Texas man was driving north on the highway when he struck the 28-year-old man who was standing in the roadway, Wisconsin officials said. The man hit was wearing dark clothing. The driver was not injured in the crash. It's unknown if charges will be filed. Officials say alcohol was not a factor in the crash. The Washburn County Sheriff's Office, Washburn County Highway Department, North Ambulance and Hayward Fire Department assisted in response to the crash. Washburn County is in northern Wisconsin, which is around 130 miles northeast of Minneapolis.
Janesville woman injured in single-vehicle crash
A medical issue may be to blame for a Janesville woman injuring herself in a single-vehicle crash Friday evening in the Village of Egg Harbor. The accident occurred on Harbor School Road near Church Street shortly before 5:10 p.m. The woman was seen traveling westbound on Harbor School Road when she crossed over the centerline and into a ditch. She hit several small trees and brush while crossing a private driveway before her vehicle eventually stopped. No drug or alcohol use was suspected, but she did appear to be confused and disoriented following the crash. The woman was transported to Door County Medical Center to be treated for possible injuries. She was cited for failing to keep her vehicle under control. As a result of the crash, one lane of Church Road was closed for over an hour while crews investigated and cleaned up after the crash. The roadway reopened at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Body of Man Who Fell into the Wolf River Located
The body of a man who fell into the Wolf River has been located. Just before 1:00 a.m. Saturday (August 24th), the New London Police Department received a call stating a 22-year-old male had fallen from the Pearl Street bridge, falling into the Wolf River. The incident was witnessed by...
Harris has slight lead over Trump in Wisconsin: DDHQ polling average | NewsNation Live
According to Decision Desk HQ’s national polling average, Vice President Kamala Harris is slightly leading former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin. Drew McCoy, president of DDHQ, discusses the issues Wisconsin voters are focused on as they gear up to vote in the November election.
Wisconsin drivers have 2nd-highest percent of speeding tickets in the country, study finds
If you feel like speeding tickets are doled out especially often in Wisconsin, you're not imagining it. Wisconsin has the second-highest percentage of drivers with speeding tickets in the country, according to an analysis by insurance agency Insurify. ...
Excessive Heat Warning For Parts Of Southeast Wisconsin Today
It is going to be dangerously hot for some folks in southeast Wisconsin today. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for folks in Jefferson, Dodge, and Walworth counties from 1 p.m. til 8 p.m. today. There is also a Heat Advisory in place for Milwaukee, Waukesha,...
Midwest Weather Warning: Tuesday Storms Could Bring Hail, Destructive Winds, and Possible Tornadoes
Grand Rapids, MI — A severe storm system is forecasted to impact five Midwestern states on Tuesday, potentially bringing damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued an alert indicating the risk of severe weather stretching from Michigan to Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of Ohio.
More EV chargers coming to Wisconsin
HOWARD, Wis. — One of the benefits of trips to the Green Bay area for Richard Wisneski is stopping at a fast-charger just outside a Meijer store in Howard. “Fast charging is the main thing if you’re doing any traveling. There are few fast chargers in Wisconsin,” the Shawano resident said shortly after plugging his car in. “This one here just came on this year here in Green Bay. I think the next closest one is probably in Milwaukee.”
Decision Wisconsin: Wisconsin’s Afternoon News’ John Mercure Wraps Up the DNC
One of a team of journalists who covered the Democratic National Convention in Chicago for 620 WTMJ, John Mercure sat down with Steve Scaffidi for a look at how national and local journalists covered the Democrat’s political party in Chicago. Steve Scaffidi is the host of the Political Power...
Time to spend the money they set aside to address PFAS
One fundamental right we should all be able to agree on is the right to enjoy clean drinking water. Everyone in Wisconsin deserves the right to pour themselves a clean glass of water straight from their tap without having to worry about how it could impact their health. There should be no politics involved. But in Wisconsin, it has been more than one year since the state set aside $125 million to help battle contamination from forever-chemicals known as PFAS. While the money has been allocated, the Legislature has given itself the power to decide how the money should actually be spent, and day after day they continue to squander that opportunity. Meanwhile, people on French Island an in more than 100 other Wisconsin communities continue to see PFAS contamination in their water supply. On French Island they have been drinking only bottled water for years now. Our neighbors have been more proactive. Michigan and Minnesota have started groundwater PFAS detection programs. The Wisconsin Legislature has the power to do the same, but continues to ignore the problem, yet all they have to do is sign a check and spend the money they have already allocated.
Triple digit heat indices likely across northern Illinois Monday & Tuesday
The cool weather from last week is a thing of the past as temperatures climbed over the weekend. In the end, the Rockford Airport peaked in the upper 80s Saturday afternoon, then right at the 90-degree mark Sunday. When you factor in humidity levels, heat indices registered in the mid...
First Alert Weather Days: Two rounds of potentially strong to severe storms
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - We have a First Alert Weather Day that will continue through Tuesday evening. On Tuesday, it’s going to be hot once again. The heat index is still expected to get up into the low to 90s. In addition, a second round of potentially strong to severe storms is slated to pass through during the afternoon. Exact timing is about 12-6 PM. A cold front will pass behind this round of storms.
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