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Chase Ends in Suspect Crash, Police Car Damaged

By Morgan McCarthy | September 9, 2024

On Sunday September 8, 2024, officers from the Rice Lake Police Department were dispatched to a business on the southside of the city for the report of two disorderly and intoxicated individuals causing a disturbance at the establishment. While officers were responding to the area, it was reported the two individuals left in a car north bound on S Main St. A short time later officers observed the suspect vehicle traveling at an extremely fast rate of speed northbound on

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Homicide Suspect Found Dead

By Morgan McCarthy | September 9, 2024

The suspect in an Eau Claire homicide last month is dead.  Police identified Scott Jenkins as a suspect in the killing of Michelle Jenkins, who was found shot to death August 29th inside her home on Gilbert Avenue.  Officers tried to pull over Scott’s vehicle Friday on 1-90 near Highway 43.  He was found dead in his vehicle with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. CLICK TO SEE MORE COVERAGE WITH WEAU 13 NEWS.

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Deadly Hillsboro Crash Under Investigation

By Morgan McCarthy | September 9, 2024

A 16-year-old is dead following a crash in the Town of Hillsboro.  The crash happened yesterday morning on County Road WW northwest of Highway 33 when a pickup truck driven by a 17-year-old boy lost control, went off the road and rolled over several times.  The 16-year-old was ejected from the vehicle.  Both teens were sent to the hospital, where the 16-year-old was pronounced dead.  Investigators believe speed, alcohol, and vehicle equipment appear to be contributing factors in the crash.

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Library to Offer Free Program to Protect Seniors

By Morgan McCarthy | September 9, 2024

The Holmen Public Library is hosting a program designed to help protect seniors from fraud and scams.  “Common Scams Targeting Seniors” takes place Thursday.  An agency liaison from the state’s Division of Trade and Consumer Protection will offer insights into scams targeting seniors.  The session is free and open to the public. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.

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Trump Rallies, Walz Plans WI Stop

By Morgan McCarthy | September 8, 2024

Former President Trump calls for a change in the 25th Amendment during his stop in central Wisconsin.  The GOP candidate made his comments during Saturday’s rally at the Central Wisconsin Airport in Mosinee.  He accused Vice President Kamala Harris of lying about President Biden’s mental state.  Trump and Harris are scheduled to debate Tuesday in Philadelphia. And we can expect more attention from the Harris campaign this week. The wife of Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz will

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WI Weekend Football: Love Hurt, Bucky Wins

By Morgan McCarthy | September 8, 2024

Packers quarterback Jordan Love is reportedly expected to miss at least three-to-four weeks following Friday night’s injury.  ESPN reports that Jordan Love suffered an MCL sprain during Friday night’s season-opening loss to the Eagles in Brazil.  Love will undergo more testing and Green Bay hopes the injury will only last three-to-four weeks.  The 25-year-old got hurt with just six seconds left in the game when he got taken down by a pair of Philly pass rushers.  Newly acquired QB Malik

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Deadly Crash Remains Under Investigation

By Morgan McCarthy | September 8, 2024

Wisconsin State Troopers responded to a report of a motorcycle vs. vehicle crash on Interstate 94 east bound, milepost 5 near Hudson WI. Upon arriving on scene, a 19 year old male victim that was the motorcycle operator had expired due to his injuries involving a collision with a motor vehicle. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation by the Wisconsin State Patrol

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Marshfield Crews Respond to House Fire

By Morgan McCarthy | September 8, 2024

A fire does an estimated $100,000 in damages. It was on September 6th, 2024, that Marshfield Fire and Rescue Department along with Marshfield Police Department were dispatched for a house on fire. People were evacuating the house. Engine 3, Engine, 2 and Ambulance 95 responded immediately with 8 personnel. Upon arrival a large amount of fire was visible on the east side of the garage. Flames were extending up the wall and into the attic. All occupants were confirmed to

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On This Day…

By Morgan McCarthy | September 7, 2024

Hello. Welcome to your weekend. Thank you for making us part of your day. September is underway! As we slip into some cooler temps and get the first peeks of our fall favorites (crisp mornings, changing colors, football, and of course-the pumpkins) the reminder that time moves fast is all around us. That’s why we like to slow things down a bit on Saturday mornings with a simple “scroll down memory lane.” It’s a look back on the events that

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Trump to Rally in Mosinee

By Morgan McCarthy | September 7, 2024

Donald Trump will be in central Wisconsin today. The Republican presidential candidate will hold a rally this afternoon at the Central Wisconsin Airport in the town of Mosinee. Today’s rally is Trump’s third visit in six years at the airport in Marathon County. He held a rally there in September of 2020 during the pandemic on the same day Wisconsin reported a then-record two-thousand COVID cases. Trump was also there in late October 2018 to campaign for U.S. Senate candidate

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