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The construction workers injured at Lambeau Field last week has died. Mavid Construction says the worker, who was hurt last Thursday, passed away Saturday. No one is naming the worker, or saying just how they were hurt. The Packers yesterday offered their condolences. There is an investigation into just what happened, though no one is saying when that investigation could wrap-up.

 Deputies say a Wisconsin Rapids man told them he thought he hit a mailbox over the weekend, but investigators say he tried to hide the damage to his truck. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office yesterday said deputies arrested Cody Provost for the Friday hit-and-run in the Town of Seneca that sent a mom to the hospital. The sheriff’s office says Provost hit the woman while she was walking with her child along the side of the road. The child wasn’t hurt, the

We’re getting some answers about an overnight-Monday tactical situation in Cudahy. Police say they had to call in the tac-team to rescue a handful of officers who were trapped because a burglary suspect was allegedly firing shots. Police say the suspect was jumping from house to house, and eventually holed-up in an attic. It was nearly 9 a.m. yesterday morning before police found the suspect and took him into custody. The suspect had a broken leg, but no officers were

Searchers in Sauk County say the 13-year-old they’re searching for is likely better prepared than first thought. The sheriff’s office has been looking for 13-year-old James Yoblonski for a week. Yesterday, deputies say they believe he has more food and supplies than first thought. His father says James took a survival guide before he disappeared, and is likely trying to live a survivalist mission. Searchers have found evidence that James is still alive, but they say it’s tough to find

More layoffs are coming at HTI. Hutchison yesterday said more workers are losing their jobs. The company made the announcement in a filing with the state, but no one is saying what is driving the layoffs. This latest round comes after HTI dropped over 235 workers back in March.

Wisconsin’s latest election reforms are back for a hearing at the State Capitol today. An Assembly panel will hear about a handful of plans that deal with everything from closing polling places to the rules for livestreaming Election Night vote counts. There is also a hearing on a plan to spell-out how illegal it is to attack or threaten election workers in Wisconsin. It still remains unclear, however, how many of the reforms will become law. Governor Evers has been clear

Lake Hallie is looking to get tougher on homeless people. Police Chief Ed Organ says the city is considering two ordinances that would move homeless people out of the community. One would ban panhandling in the city, the other would allow police officers to ticket people who are living in their cars. The chief says the idea is to give officers tools to deal with people who don’t have any place to go. Lake Hallie leaders talked about the ordinances

There is a plan at the Wisconsin Capitol to give new parents a bit of a break. State Rep. David Steffen is looking for support for a plan that would end the sales tax on things like diapers, baby wipes, and even car seats. Steffen says he wants to ease the burden on new families in Wisconsin. He’s calling his plan the Tiny Tots Tax Cut. Steffen says the tax breaks could save Wisconsin parents as much as 37 million-dollars a-year.

 All of southern Wisconsin and much of the central part of the state are experiencing poor air quality again today.  The National Weather Service says the air quality could become unhealthy for all people today, especially in southern Wisconsin including Madison.  An air quality advisory is in effect until 11:00 p.m.

A deadly crash involving a horse-drawn buggy is under investigation in southwest Wisconsin.  The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office says the buggy was rear-ended by a semi truck on State Highway 81 in Darlington around three o’clock this morning, throwing a man and woman off of it.  The sheriff’s office says the woman died along with the horse that was pulling the buggy.  The man is in the hospital with serious injuries.  The driver of the semi isn’t hurt.