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MISSING MONDOVI MAN: UPDATE

By Morgan McCarthy | September 4, 2018

UPDATE:  The body of Nathan Kummer was found. It appears he died from a motorcycle crash.  His body was located north of Mondovi and police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Police are searching for a missing Mondovi man.  Authorities say 31-year-old Nathan Kummer was reported missing by his family Saturday night.  Officers say Kummer left work Saturday morning and he and his motorcycle haven’t been seen since.  He has brown hair, brown eyes, and wears a beard.  

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PLATES IN THE AIR

By Morgan McCarthy | September 3, 2018

THE Department of Transportation is accepting orders for two new specialty license plates.  They are for The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation and the Musky Clubs Alliance.  A fifteen-dollar issuance fee and 25-dollar tax-deductible donation are required for the purchase and when renewing the plates, which can be ordered online at WisconsinDOT.gov. 

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HUSH LITTLE BABY

By Morgan McCarthy | September 3, 2018

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MOTHER ONLY SURVIVOR IN TRAGIC KAYAKING ACCIDENT

By Morgan McCarthy | September 3, 2018

A mother of three is the only survivor of a kayaking accident on Lake Superior.  Cari Mews, her husband Erik Fryman and their three children were kayaking between two islands in the waters off northern Wisconsin last Thursday when their kayak was tipped over by high winds and waves. Cari was able to text her sister that there was an emergency, but her sister didn’t get it until hours later.  By the time rescuers found her, Cari was suffering from

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CHURCH FIRE

By Morgan McCarthy | September 3, 2018

A fire is responsible for causing significant damage to a Marshfield church.  Crews were called to Wesley United Methodist Church in the town Sunday afternoon and found the building engulfed in flames.  No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

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SKI SPRITES MAKE WAVES

By Morgan McCarthy | September 3, 2018

The Ski Sprites were busy making waves over the weekend. The group performed over Labor Day weekend. Some people say what they do is similar to figure skating on water.  The team is made up of about 80 members and includes skiers and adult volunteers.  The skiers will perform at the lake again today (Monday) if you want to catch a show before the season wraps up for the talents group.

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FLOOD WARNINGS FLOW ON

By Morgan McCarthy | September 3, 2018

Flood warnings are being extended in the Madison area.  The National Weather service has extended flood warnings until Thursday afternoon as water levels continue to rise in the four Yahara River lakes.  Another two inches of rain is expected through Wednesday.  Madison police say weekend rains caused flash flooding on the west side and the near east side

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VIETNAM VETS HONORED

By Morgan McCarthy | August 31, 2018

Vietnam Vets are finally getting recognized as the community of Colfax is welcoming home its Vietnam veterans. Hundreds gathered yesterday at the Tom Prince Memorial Field to dedicate the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The dedication featured a Huey helicopter, a frequent sight for soldiers during the Vietnam conflict.

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SUSPECT PLEADS NOT GUILTY AFTER POLICE CHASE

By Morgan McCarthy | August 31, 2018

The suspect shot in an officer involved shooting after a multi-county chase is pleading not guilty.  23-year-old Reese Diesterhaft appeared in court yesterday afternoon where he pleaded not guilty to five counts, including having a dangerous weapon during a burglary, eluding officers during a chase, and criminal damage to property.  The criminal complaint says he was hoping to get shot by police and was on the run from South Dakota, where he’d been sentenced to ten years in prison for

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WI WEATHER CLEANUP CONTINUES

By Morgan McCarthy | August 30, 2018

The National Weather Service is confirming that 16 tornadoes touched down in our state during the latest round of storms.  The NWS said yesterday that the tornadoes had appeared in the state after a severe line of thunderstorms went through Tuesday afternoon. Clean up continues…Volunteers are helping those impacted by flooding in Vernon County.  The American Red Cross shelter volunteers are providing beds, blankets, and a place to clean up.  They are getting help from as far away as Osseo and Galesville.  

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