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You’re going to have to continue to wear a mask on the bus in Wisconsin. The federal government yesterday extended its mask requirement until mid-January. That means anyone on a city bus and all kids on school buses must continue to wear their masks. The extension also means you will have to continue to wear a mask in the airport and on planes.

Do not be surprised to see or hear a fighter jet in the skies above Wisconsin. The Air National Guard is sending F-16s from Madison on training missions across the state this week. The jets will try to fly where people aren’t, but they will fly over some communities. A second round of training flights is scheduled for next week as well.

On Monday, August 23, 2021, at approximately 12:40 PM, the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call reporting a one-vehicle crash near the address of W16912 Pinewood Drive in the Town of Taft, Taylor County. The caller reported it appeared that the vehicle was occupied by one person.  Taylor County Deputies, along with Gilman Fire and Ambulance services were dispatched to the scene. Emergency responders found a red GMC Jimmy SUV in the north ditch and a lone

More than 150 at-risk dogs and cats are being airlifted to New Jersey today.  TV’s New Amsterdam star Ryan Eggold was on hand to help transport the animals. Click below to hear his thoughts on the special mission: The dogs and cats that landed in Morristown came from overcrowded shelters in Louisiana.  The animals will be given medical treatment if necessary before being adopted into their forever homes.

A Greenfield police officer is hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by gunfire multiple times following a police pursuit.  The suspect in question was killed during a shootout with police.  The chase started with a traffic stop on the outskirts of Greenfield and ended about two miles away near South 27th and West Becher Streets in Milwaukee.  The man exited his vehicle and began shooting, wounding an officer multiple times before being gunned down by two other officers.

Wisconsinites can pick up a 100-dollar Visa gift card if they get their COVID-19 shot between now and Labor Day.  Governor Tony Evers announced the plan today.  Wisconsin residents age 12 and older are eligible for the vaccine and the reward which will be given until September 6th.

The Wisconsin State Patrol is getting a different perspective on drivers this week.  The patrol will be taking to the air to monitor highways in four counties looking for speeders and aggressive drivers.  The patrol announces the schedule in advance so drivers can think about improving their bad habits.  The aerial enforcement will include State Highway 26 in Fond du Lac County, Interstate 39/90 in Dane and Rock counties and I-94 in Eau Claire County. 

On Saturday, August 21, 2021, the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a 2-vehicle crash on State Road 35 at State Road 25 in the Township of Nelson with unknown injuries.  Upon arrival, investigation showed Kylie Barningham was traveling eastbound on State Road 35, attempting to turn north on to State Road 25 when she failed to yield and was struck by Christina Gbejewoh who was traveling West on State Road 35. Barninham was operating a 2011

Wisconsin is facing a worker shortage and childcare center owners say it’s affecting their businesses. One owner says they have had to close a whole center down due to staff shortages. One center typically holds up to 150 kids and workers are needed to watch them. More than 250-  million in federal aid has been put towards childcare facilities, yet they’re struggling to stay afloat with lack of staff.