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A driver is under arrest and faces her fourth OWI charge.   Wisconsin State Police stopped Amanda Brawders yesterday morning.  Investigators say the 39-year old was driving erratically on Highway 33 near Portage.  She was arrested after failing a sobriety test.  No injuries were reported.

An elderly polar bear at the Milwaukee County  Zoo is dead.  Snow Lilly was 36-years old.  Zoo personnel euthanized her on Friday due to her declining health.  Snow Lilly was the oldest living bear in captivity in North America.

Hello. We’re glad you are here and starting your Saturday with us. This is the time in the week where we like to slow things down just a bit and take a “scroll down memory lane.” On this last weekend in September it’s a simple look back at the events on the pages of history that led us to this day. So, grab your favorite morning sippin’ drink and lets get ready to scroll. Today is Saturday, September 25th, the

Police in Cumberland ask for the public’s help to find a missing woman.  Investigators say 43-year old Hailey Anderson was last seen leaving a casino in Turtle Lake on September 16.  She also made a phone call to a friend on September 16 saying her boyfriend hit her.  Cumberland Police say her phone was active yesterday near Luck.  Anyone who knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact Cumberland Police Chief Heather Wolfe.

The race for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor has new candidates.  In a video statement yesterday, Ben Voelkel, former aide for Senator Ron Johnson announced his intention to run for the office.   In addition, state senator Patrick Testin is expected to make an official announcement this Sunday that he too plans to run for the post.  Primaries are next August and the election follows in November 2022.

An Afghan refugee faces charges of sexual misconduct with minors.  Federal officials say 20-year old Bahrullah Noori is in the Dane County jail after getting arrested a Fort McCoy.  Another refugee claims two teen relatives say Noori sexually molested them inside a restroom on base.  Noori is in jail without bond.  He has not yet entered a plea in the case.

The COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine booster shots are available at Hy-Vee pharmacies.  The boosters are for those 65 and older and others with underlying health conditions who’ve already gotten the two shots of the Pfizer version of the vaccine.  Yesterday, the CDC said the booster will help bring an end to the pandemic.

State health officials are announcing over seven-thousand COVID related deaths as of today.  Officials also report 712-thousand 827 people have tested positive for the virus in the state as of today as well.  According to CDC data, all counties in the state of Wisconsin are currently categorized as having high COVID transmission levels.  Wisconsin residents are urged to resume wearing a mask again, regardless of vaccination status. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM WI DHS.

A protester, who police say had a flame thrower, will be spending the next 90 days in jail.  Officials report Matthew Banta was convicted of misdemeanor counts of obstructing and bail jumping today.  Banta was apart protests in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake last month.  Police say Bata ignored police commands to stop before ultimately being arrested.  On Banta’s person, police claimed finding a flamethrower, but he has disputed that, saying it was a hand torch without

The University of Wisconsin Whitewater is announcing a 70-percent vaccination rate.  Vaccinated students at UW-Whitewater campus are now able to win a 70-thousand dollar scholarship, a student vaccine incentive apart of the schools of the ’70-for-70′ campaign.  UW System President Tommy Thompson thanks students and staff for their participation in getting the school past the 70-percent mark.