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Most of Wisconsin is simply abnormally dry. The National Weather Service released its latest drought update on Friday. There are some spots in the state dealing with a moderate drought, but most of the state is just dry. Forecasters say things won’t get better anytime soon, they’re expecting below normal temperatures and below normal rains over the next few weeks.

It’s another milestone number in Wisconsin’s fight against the coronavirus. The state’s Hospital Association yesterday said 897 people are hospitalized with the virus. It’s the first time Wisconsin has seen fewer than 900 people in the hospital with the virus in months. The Hospital Association says 279 people are in the ICU across the state. The Hospital Association does not track how many people are hospitalized with the virus, compared to how many people are hospitalized because of it.

Prison officials say their annual Halloween sex offender sweep ended with a few arrests. The Department of Corrections checked-in on sex offenders in several communities over the weekend. Registered sex offenders are banned from participating in trick-or-treating. DOC says it arrested three people in Racine and two more in Milwaukee, though it’s not clear if they were handing-out candy or violating their parole in some other way.

The 2021 NBA champions are about to visit the White House.  Yesterday, ESPN reported that the Milwaukee Bucks will meet President Joe Biden at the White House on November 8th.  The trip is part of the celebration of the Bucks victory this past summer.   In July, Milwaukee defeated the Phoenix Suns four games to two to secure the Buck’s first NBA title in 50 years.

A Wisconsin based sparkling water company is donating 50-thousand dollars to UW-Madison. Klarbrunn Sparkling Water announced the donation during yesterday’s Homecoming football game. The money goes to the Badgers Give Back program. The Give Back program is designed to provide physical and mental health activities for people of all ages. Klarbrunn made the donation to the UW-Madison Athletic Department.

On Sunday October 31, 2021 at 6:08 a.m. the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from a motorist reporting a subject laying unresponsive along with a large amount of blood on the roadway near the intersection of Elm Ave and Hamm Dr in the Township of Holway, Taylor County.  Fire, ambulance and law enforcement services were dispatched to the scene. CPR was performed by medical first responders but the subject was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene. It

BOO! We are at the time of year for ghosts, goblins, screams and sweets. Happy Halloween weekend. If you are looking for some local events and Trick-o-Treat times, we have those for you. If you are looking for some camaraderie on this spookiest of days, we have that for you too! All Hallows Eve is almost upon us and some people are admit what frightens them. This guy says his fear is a bit larger. The CDC says it’s okay

Hello. Welcome to your weekend and Halloween Eve! Each Saturday morning we like to take a look back at events that have paved the way to today. Think of it as a little “scroll down memory lane.” It’s just a simple way to start your day on a lighter note. So, grab your favorite sippin’ drink and let’s scroll! Today is Saturday, October 30th, the 303rd day of the year.  There are 62 days until the end of the year.

The Wisconsin Badgers celebrate Homecoming this week. Yesterday, a Homecoming parade took place in downtown Madison.  The parade had been cancelled last year over the COVID-19 shutdown rules.  This year the school’s marching band along with several floats and an appearance by mascot Bucky Badger were key features in the parade. Today’s homecoming football game pits the Badgers against the Iowa Hawkeyes starting at 11:00-a.m. local  time.

Hundreds of Afghan refugees on U.S. military bases will settle in Wisconsin.  State officials announced yesterday that eight-hundred-50-or so Afghans will live in Wisconsin, 50-of whom will make Madison home.  The state’s children and family services office says the Afghan refugees at Fort McCoy have expressed the desire to remain in the state.  In addition to Madison, some of the refugees will settle in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Wausau and the Fox Valley.