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Crews Rescue a “Meow” From the “Bark”

By Morgan McCarthy | July 24, 2021

Fire crews in Edgerton rescue a cat stuck in a tree.  Edgerton first responders were called to the scene at a home on Broadway Street.  Ollie the cat’s owner, Caroline Wielgosz says Ollie got out and had been missing for three days when she spotted him up in the tree late Thursday.  Once firefighters successfully retrieved Ollie from the tree, Wielgosz posted her thanks on Facebook saying, “Thank you for getting my Ollie home, you all rock.”

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Deadly Rollover Crash in Buffalo Co.

By Morgan McCarthy | July 24, 2021

A rollover crash claims the life of a teenager. It was on July 23rd at approximately 6:54 pm, the Buffalo County Communications Center received reports of a one-vehicle roll-over crash on STH 121 near Fisken Valley Rd in the Town of Dover. Upon arrival of emergency crews a 17yoa male was found to be partially ejected and pinned underneath a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. Life saving efforts were attempted, however the driver was not able to be saved. The cause of

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Air Quality Poor Along Lakeshore Counties

By Morgan McCarthy | July 23, 2021

 The air quality index for several lakeshore counties is in the Red Category today.  The Wisconsin DNR says Door County, Kewanee, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee and Racine counties all have unhealthy quality conditions.  Children and adults with respiratory or heart problems should avoid strenuous outdoor activities.  Several counties are in the Orange Category including Brown, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Oconto, Marinette, Walworth, Waukesha, and Washington.

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Oneida Nation Supports Name Change

By Morgan McCarthy | July 23, 2021

Oneida Nation is celebrating the decision by the Cleveland Indians to change their nickname.  The major league baseball team announced today it will change the name to the Guardians effective at the end of the season.  Oneida Nation issued a statement saying it is a great but small victory to see the removal of derogatory mascots that exude racism and stereotypes.  Officials say there are still national sports teams they hope will follow suit and re-brand and change their image.

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WI Dips a Bit

By Morgan McCarthy | July 23, 2021

The average price for regular gas in Wisconsin is a couple of cents lower compared to a week ago.  Heading into the weekend, Triple-A says the price at the pump in the Badger State is three-dollars a gallon while the national average is three-15.  Drivers are paying over three-dollars-a-gallon in Wausau, Superior, La Crosse, Kenosha and St. Croix counties.  The average cost is two-99 in Janesville, Milwaukee and Racine, two-96 in Madison and two-94-a-gallon in Green Bay.

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Friday Feel Good: Tuck In Time Goes Virtual

By Morgan McCarthy | July 23, 2021

Bedtime stories. Whether you are a little kid or a big kid, there’s something about a book before bed that brings a smile to your face and an extra sweet touch to any tuck-in. For this weeks’ Friday Feel Good we get to turn the covers down on a special story that might bring you back to the special stories you have read yourself over the years. Click to hear the story with Morgan McCarthy: An Iowa grandmother is making

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Farm Technology Days Grows Crowds

By Morgan McCarthy | July 23, 2021

 Huntsinger Farms welcomed over 52,000 farmers, families, and neighbors to the 66th Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in Eau Claire. The three-day show July 20 -22 shattered attendance projections. “We built it and they came,” declared Mike Gintner, Chair of the Eau Claire County Executive Committee for the show. “We are still tallying all the numbers, but the early reports exceeded even our aggressive expectations. We are so grateful for the huge support from our attendees, exhibitors, volunteers, and sponsors – this

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Team USA Ready to Go

By Morgan McCarthy | July 23, 2021

Team USA is ready to go as the Tokyo Olympics get off to their official start.  The athletes made their way into a mostly empty National Stadium during the Parade of Nations at this morning’s Opening Ceremony with First Lady Jill Biden leading the way.  Just like today’s ceremony had a different look and feel than in years past, so too will the rest of the Games.  Spectators are banned from attending events in person with the host city under

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Milwaukee Celebrations a Slam Dunk

By Morgan McCarthy | July 23, 2021

Milwaukee Police are offering a big thanks to Bucks fans. The city’s police department took to social media yesterday to thank the thousands of fans who behaved themselves during yesterday’s parade and championship celebration. Thousands upon thousands of fans packed downtown, and there were no reports of any serious trouble. There were, for the most part, no problems even after the Bucks won the championship on Tuesday. Three people were wounded in two separate shootings after the game, but that

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WI Politics: Dems Push BEST Plan, Republican’s Take Settlement Credit

By Morgan McCarthy | July 23, 2021

Democrats at the Wisconsin Capitol want the government to provide economic security for people from the day they are born until well after they retire. State Senator Melissa Agard yesterday introduced what Democrats are calling the BEST plan. It would have Wisconsin pay for baby bonds, mandate a 15 dollar-an-hour minimum wage, establish new state-backed retirement options, make some pensions un-taxable, and try to lessen the cost of prescription drugs. Agard says people need to know that their government is working for them. The

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