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Investigation Underway in Officer Involved Shooting

By Morgan McCarthy | June 4, 2023

An officer involved shooting remains under investigation. The following is a press release from authorities regarding the incident: The St. Croix County Emergency Communication Center received a call at about 10:46 p.m. on June 3, 2023, reporting a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 1900 block of CTH CC, in Star Prairie Township. The caller advised that her husband was “out of control” and threatening to “bring his AR out”. St. Croix County Deputies and officers from the New

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Police Respond to Sudden Spike in Overdoses

By Morgan McCarthy | June 4, 2023

Janesville Police have been scrambling to keep up with a rash of opiate overdoses.  The Janesville PD said on Saturday that officers have responded to four suspected opiate-related overdoses in just a day and-a-half.  Police caution people against using any illegal narcotis and encourage people struggling with addiction to seek treatment.  They say it’s critical to call 911 immediately for emergency medical treatment in the event of an overdose.

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WI Restaurant Honored, Awarded Grant

By Morgan McCarthy | June 4, 2023

Wisconsin’s oldest Chinese restaurant has won a 40-thousand dollar grant.  The Cozy Inn Restaurant in Janesville is one of 25 restaurants in the U.S. honored with a Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant through the National Trust for Historic Preservation.  The grants are aimed at helping to improve businesses and positively impact communities.  The Cozy Inn opened in 1922 and celebrated its 100th anniversary last November.  The owners plan to use the grant to restore the iconic neon sign of the

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On This Day…

By Morgan McCarthy | June 3, 2023

Hello. Welcome to your Saturday. We’re glad you are here. As Summer gets into full swing there can be lists, piles, and miles to deal with every week. We get it. Which is why we like to take Saturday mornings a little slower with a simple “scroll down memory lane.” It’s just 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

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Canadian Wildfires Impact Air Quality

By Morgan McCarthy | June 3, 2023

 The EPA says wildfire smoke from Canada is still impacting the entire Midwest region’s air quality.  The agency’s latest smoke map shows a light haze is still present high in the sky over Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois and Missouri among many other states.  

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Freemasons to Donate Response Tools to State Patrol Cars

By Morgan McCarthy | June 3, 2023

The Freemasons of Wisconsin are going to make sure all Wisconsin State Patrol cars are equipped with an automated external defibrillator and a fire suppression tool.  The organization made the announcement Friday during its annual gathering in Madison.  The Freemasons will start this year by donating 57 of each piece of gear to the State Patrol.  It will take several years to completely equip the roughly 500 state troopers and inspectors.

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Classic Car Show Returns to State Street

By Morgan McCarthy | June 3, 2023

A downtown Madison summer tradition returns to State Street today.  The 14th Cars on State Classic Car Show will take over six blocks of State Street from 10 a.m to 3 p.m.  The event is expected to draw between seven-thousand and ten-thousand visitors.  The car show is back for the first time since 2019 after taking a break during the pandemic.  

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Friday Feel Good: Dancing Queen

By Morgan McCarthy | June 2, 2023

For so many people, pets are family. And as we near the dog days of summer, this week’s Friday Feel Good story takes us down the aisle…but not in a traditional way.  A Philly groom recently went viral not for his dollar dance, but for his DOGGY dance. The Grooms name is Ben, Rosy is the Labrador and they are gaining popularity after performing a “father-dogter” dance at the groom’s wedding.  The special moment was not the chicken dance however, they

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Ready to Rock?!

By Morgan McCarthy | June 2, 2023

The RCU Foundation announced the start of their popular annual scavenger hunt for kids! The Youth Rock Hunt encourages families to get outside and explore their communities while searching for custom-engraved rocks. Winners will receive a Royal Credit Union Piggy Bank and $50 cash!  The Youth Rock Hunt is sponsored by Market & Johnson and will start the morning of June 2, 2023. Individuals, families, or groups can get involved in the hunt, but community members are encouraged to allow

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Chippewa Man Wanted In Child Sex Case

By Morgan McCarthy | June 2, 2023

There’s an arrest warrant out for a Chippewa Falls man accused of exposing himself to a 14-year-old girl. The sheriff in Juneau County says 28-year-old Daniel Sykora sent the girl naked pictures online, then threatened to rape her, kill her and her family, and then kill himself. Sykora is from Chippewa Falls, and is out on bond for several felony cases there. His pictures are online and you can see more with a CLICK HERE. Authorities say anyone who knows

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