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On Sunday, Hurricane Ida, with winds of 150 miles per hour, hit Louisiana. This Category 4 storm is one of the strongest to impact this area. As this life-threatening situation unfolds, relief organizations are beginning to solicit for support to help those in need. If you are like the many who want to give something or help in some way, but don’t know where to start the BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB’s Give.org) offers the following tips. Donateto Experienced Groups. Support experienced

On Sunday, August 29th, 2021, at about 2PM the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one motorcycle accident in the Town of Lincoln near S1979 State Highway 88. Upon the arrival of first responders, Julio Castillo, age 56 of South Saint Paul, was located laying in the northbound ditch. Crash investigation indicated that inexperience operating a motorcycle, speed and failure to negotiate a curve were contributing factors in the crash. Castillo was flown to Mayo of Rochester

We have an update on a recent crash as the man involved passed away from his injuries. On Wednesday, August 18th, 2021, the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one motorcycle accident in the township of Gilmanton, on State Highway 37 near the intersection of Steiner Road. Upon the arrival of first responders, James Raymond Ruecker, age 74 of South Saint Paul, was located laying on the roadway near the southbound lane’s guardrail. Ruecker was unresponsive but

The Red Cross of Wisconsin is preparing to send volunteers to the Gulf Coast to assist with hurricane relief in the wake of the massive storm taking hold of the region.  Hurricane Ida made landfall as a Category 4 storm in southern Louisiana Sunday afternoon, leaving thousands without power and areas like Laplace, Luling, and Destrehan under flash flood emergency.  One volunteer from the Wisconsin office is already deployed with the expectation that more will be heading south this week.  At least one person

Afghan refugees continue to arrive in Wisconsin with nearly a dozen more flights landing at Volk field over the weekend.  As of Friday, the U.S. military reported there were as many as 23-hundred-83 refugees at Fort McCoy.  Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse is currently accepting donations to help support individuals and families at the camp.  More refugees are expected in Wisconsin this week.    

Eau Claire County has a new district attorney.  Late last week, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced he is appointing Peter Rindal as Eau Claire County District Attorney.  Rindal grew up in Fall Creek and has worked in the Eau Claire County DA’s office since 2013.  Most recently, Rindal served as Deputy District Attorney.   

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is denying a state conservative law group’s request to block the Dane County Health Department’s mask mandate.  The 4-3 decision came down late Friday, blocking the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty’s request for a temporary injunction on the mandate.  The reason given by the court was that the mandate did not fall under the court’s jurisdiction.  Two weeks ago, Dane County health officials implemented the mask mandate for anyone in an enclosed building, regardless of vaccination status.     

The head of Gundersen Health in La Crosse is warning young people to get vaccinated as they return to college campuses across the state.  Doctor Joshua Whitson posted a video message to the hospital system’s Facebook page late last week, expressing his fear that infection rates will increase if unvaccinated students return to campuses.  Doctor Whitson noted the severity of the Delta variant is much worse than cases we’ve seen throughout the earlier part of the pandemic.  In Eau Claire

One local bar is turning a tribute to 13 fallen soldiers into an opportunity to remember all members of the U.S. armed forces who have given the ultimate sacrifice.  This weekend, Loopy’s Grill and Saloon in Chippewa Falls reserved a table for 13 with 13 beers poured in honor of those soldiers killed in the deadly attack in Kabul last week.  In addition to the symbolic gesture, the owner of Loopy’s is matching any donations made toward local veterans organizations. 

 Comic book fans and self-proclaimed “nerds” are happy to have Comic Con back in Madison.  The popular event returned to Monona Terrace Sunday afternoon as hundreds of fans flocked to the hotel, many dressed as their favorite character.  Last year’s Comic Con was canceled due to the pandemic.  Celebrity guests included Mike Baron, creator of the comic books “Nexus” and “Badger,” two of the longest-running independent superhero comics.