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A downed power line closed the highway in Wausau overnight. Wis-DOT says a power line fell and closed Highway 97 in both directors near Stratford. The lines went down about 3 a.m. No one is saying just what took the lines down. Crews said it would take a few hours to get everything back open and repaired.

Dwayne Johnson says he is the king of Kwik Trip. Johnson responded to a message from Kwik Trip by saying he’s traveled to every state, and drove every major highway in this country. He says he earned ‘the name Kwik Trip King.’ Kwik Trip reached-out to Johnson on Twitter, hoping for that exact kind of response.

 It has been a violent start to the Memorial Day weekend in Milwaukee. Police say 13 people have been wounded, and three people have been killed in 10 separate shootings over the weekend. The dead include two men killed in a double shooting yesterday, and a man shot and killed Friday night. Milwaukee Police say they’ve made a few arrests, but are looking for suspects in most of the shootings.

The Wisconsin State Patrol and Barron County Sheriffs Department responded to a one-vehiclecrash with injuries on County Hwy V near 23rd Street. Preliminary evidence from the crash scene indicates the vehicle was eastbound on County Highway V when it drifted off the roadway and struck the end of the bridge. The vehicle then came to rest in the right ditch. During the course of the crash investigation, officers observed signs of impairment, and a subsequent investigation was conducted. The driver,

 Brat Fest weekend is underway at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.  Brats, live music, and activities run through today and the fireworks show will light up the sky over Willow Island starting at 9:05 p.m.  And the fireworks aren’t the end of Brat Fest.  Brats by the case will go on sale Monday during the Brat Fest After-Fest Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alliant Energy Center parking lot.  Cases cost 25 dollars and include 40

Hello. Welcome to your weekend. We’re glad you are here. Sometimes the week can feel long, stressful, or just plain exhausting. For that reason we like to do something a little different on Saturday mornings. A way to slow down and ease into your day by taking a look back at events that happened on this day in history before we head out to make new history today. So, grab your favorite sippin’ drink and let’s scroll! On this day:

Wisconsin energy companies are aiming for higher rates next year.  Four companies, including Madison Gas and Electric and Alliant Energy are proposing significantly higher electricity rates for 2024.  Madison Gas and Electric wants a three-point-eight percent increase and Alliant is looking for an eight-point-four percent bump.  The Public Service Commission would have to approve any rate increase and will audit the energy companies this summer and talk to all sides before deciding whether to approve higher rates.

Wisconsin State Patrol Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries on Highway 253 atSheldon Tower Drive near Sarona. Preliminary evidence from the crash scene indicates that a motorcycle was southbound on Highway 253. The motorcycle was slowing down to enter a driveway when a southbound Chevy Cruze struck it from behind. The motorcycle driver, 18 year old Eli Zaloudek, was seriously injured and was airlifted to Regions Hospital. The driver of the Chevrolet, 16 year old Brianna Tromberg, was

Wisconsin State Patrol Inspectors and Troopers responded to a three-vehicle crash with injuries in Douglas County on US Highway 2 near County Highway U. Preliminary evidence from the crash scene indicates that a Ford Escape and black Chevy Silverado were westbound on Highway 2 approaching a red Chevy Silverado that was eastbound. The eastbound red Chevy Silverado crossed the centerline and collided head-on with the Ford Escape. The red Silverado then spun around and struck the rear of the black

 Wisconsin gas prices are back on the rise as we kick off Memorial Day weekend.  Triple-A says the statewide average is thee dollars and 57 cents a gallon, equal to the national average.  That’s also up 12 cents from this time last week.  In Madison the average is three-53 a gallon, up nine cents from last week.