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WOMAN FACING FELONY CHARGES IN ANIMAL ABUSE CASE

By Morgan McCarthy | December 9, 2019

The woman who says she found a nearly-starved dog in Dunn County is facing felony animal abuse charges. Prosecutors on Friday filed formal charges against  Anne Lehl. She originally told police she found the dog, but investigators later found out the dog is hers. She’s due in court tomorrow to answer the charges.

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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR WI RED AND GREEN

By Morgan McCarthy | December 9, 2019

Wisconsin football may not be Big Ten champions but they’ll still play in the Granddaddy of all bowl games.  The Badgers fell to Ohio State over the weekend 34-to-21, officially knocking them out of playoff contention.  However, since the Badgers are runners up in the Big Ten they’ve earned the honor of playing Oregon in the Rose Bowl.  It kicks off at 4:00 p.m. in Pasadena, California on New Year’s Day. The Packers hold onto their lead in the NFC North

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NO “W” FOR BUCKY

By Morgan McCarthy | December 8, 2019

Wisconsin’s challenge to Ohio State for the Big Ten Championship is over.  The Badgers fell to the Buckeyes 34-21 yesterday in the conference championship game played in Indianapolis.  The Badgers were ahead 21-7 at the half but Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns in the comeback.  Jonathan Taylor rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown for Wisconsin.  Jack Coan threw for 232 yards and rushed for two scores for the Badgers. BUT, from college to

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“WI” WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2019

It’s officially the holiday season in the Badger State.  Governor Tony Evers yesterday lit the up holiday tree at the capitol rotunda.  This is the 103rd year for the tradition.  The 30-foot tall tree came from Meyer’s Caste Tree Farm in Medford.

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DEAR GENE…

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2019

The family of a Prairie du Sac man with terminal cancer is making a last request to bring him a very special holiday season.  Gene Weittenhiller says doctors have told him he only has months left to live, and his family is asking everyone to send the 71-year-old a Christmas card this year.  Cards can be sent to Gene at 410 20th Street, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin 53578.

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REMAINS IDENTIFIED AS MISSING WOMAN

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2019

The remains of a missing Dane County woman are found in Adams County.  The Adams County medical examiner says a body found in the woods by a hunter on November 23rd has been identified as 24-year-old Annastasia Evans. She had been missing from the town of Dunn since May. 

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OFFICIALS WARN OF CAMPUS ILLNESSES

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2019

Several cases of respiratory illness on college campuses is prompting the Wisconsin Department of Health to investigate.  Adenovirus infection spreads easily in classrooms and college dorms.  Officials say it can be especially hard on people with weakened immune systems or heart or lung problems.  The State Health Department is working with local officials to provide prevention  information to the colleges while also tracking the outbreaks.

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GAS PRICES UP A BIT

By Morgan McCarthy | December 7, 2019

The cost for regular gas in Wisconsin is up four-cents a gallon compared to a week ago.  Triple-A says the price statewide is two-dollars-and-44-cents, while it’s two-58 across the country.  Drivers in Eau Clair and Pierce-St. Croix County are paying the highest average price at around two-54 a gallon.  The price at the pump in Appleton averages a state low two-38 a gallon.

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MAN IN DEADLY TRACTOR ACCIDENT IDENTIFIED

By Morgan McCarthy | December 6, 2019

We now know the name of a man killed in an accident in Dunn Co. It was Thursday afternoon when theh Fire Department responded to the 3400 block of 420 th Ave. in the Town of Menomonie, for a report of a male subject who had been run over by a tractor. Upon arrival, Deputies learned that the victim was riding in the bucket of the tractor, while driving eastbound on 420 th Ave. The tractor drove over a bump

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FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF STAFF

By Morgan McCarthy | December 6, 2019

Today, Governor Evers issued Executive Order #61, relating to a proclamation that the flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Wisconsin be flown at half-staff in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. You will notice the flags being flown at half staff beginning at sunrise Saturday, December 7, 2019 and ending at sunset.

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