The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received an iphone crash alert at 5:26 p.m. on September 23, 2023, reporting a possible motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Cty Tk D and Cty Tk DD, in the Town of Glenwood. Deputies arrived on scene and discovered a 2012 Volvo XC60, driven by Andreas Aristidou, age 26, from Maple Grove, MN, and a 2007 Chevrolet Impala, which had been driven by Robert Krings, age 54, from Plum City, WI, had
Read MoreHello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you’re here and want to say thank you for including us in your day. We know the week can sometimes feel packed with tasks, busy with routines, and sometimes just plain stressful. We get it. That’s why we try to take it a little slower on Saturday mornings with a simpler look back at events that happened on this day in history before you head out to create new memories today. So, grab
Read MoreIf you and the crew are looking for something seasonal to do, head to Cinder City to see the big ones weigh in! Details WTIH A CLICK HERE about the Ginormous Pumpkin Festival:
Read MoreAfter a closed door meeting by the Chippewa County Board of Supervisors regarding a workplace complaint involving the Sheriff, we received a written response from Sherriff Travis Hakes addressing the issue personally. In the spirit of transparency, Sheriff Hakes also sent a response from this legal representation. Below is a letter from his Attorney, Richard Hodson regarding the situation. RICHARD HODSDONATTORNEY AT LAW September 21, 2023Chippewa County Board of SupervisorsSent by Email to Each Member Commissioners:I represent Chippewa Sheriff Travis
Read MoreThere’s a new bill legalizing the herbal supplement Kratom in Wisconsin. The bill co-author, Republican John Macco, says small doses can have act like a narcotic painkiller without being addictive. He says they hope the supplement can help end the opioid epidemic. Lawmakers failed to legalize Kratom last year after criticism from law enforcement.
Read MoreThe big apple is known for is larger than life city-life and that often includes big heroes working around the clock responding to calls for help. For this weeks’ Friday free Good we hear a smaller voice calling for help and meet the big hearts who responded to that need. Rescuers in New York had to lift a 5,000 pound slab of concrete in order to save a kitten that was 30 feet down a drain. Here is the moment they were able to grab the kitten
Read MoreIt was a wondrous Wednesday in Wisconsin. Three different lotto games produced big winning tickets following their September 20 drawings. In Butler, a winning $2.8 million Megabucks ticket was purchased at Kwik Trip on 12501 W. Arden Place. The winning numbers were 10-17-25-29-41-44. In Fond du Lac, a winning $72,000 Badger 5 jackpot ticket was sold at Hansen’s BP on 414 W. Johnson Street and in Stoughton, a winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold at Jagat Petroleum LLC on 1009 W. Main Street. The winning numbers for the Badger 5 win were 1-4-5-6-28 while
Read More“These investments will grow our rural economies, ensure Wisconsinites can lead safe, healthy lives, and set our communities up for success into the future” U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that Wisconsin will receive more than $28 million to support farmers, producers, and rural communities. The investments are from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development programs. The funding has been awarded to 11 cities, Tribes, companies, and individuals and will help improve public health and safety, expand access
Read MoreThe Badgers begin their Big Ten season a day early. Wisconsin plays Purdue in the Big Ten opener tonight. This is the first time Badgers have played on a Friday since 2020 when they beat Illinois at home. The Badgers have made a habit of beating the Boilermakers in recent years, Wisconsin has not lost to Purdue since 1997. Wisconsin is 2-1 on the season, Purdue is 1-2. Kickoff is at 6:00 p.m.
Read MoreWisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources hopes to have its wolf management plan finalized by the end of next month, and hunters groups hope that will include a specific number of wolves for the state. The DNR yesterday announced two more open houses on the wolf plan. Both will happen next month, one in Ashland, and the other in Marshfield. The DNR board is expected to vote on the plan on October 25th Meanwhile hunter’s groups like The International Order of
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