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No Foolin’. Snow, Tornado’s, and Power Outages…Oh, My!

By Morgan McCarthy | April 1, 2023

Well, we aren’t alone. If you looked outside at the new blanket of white stuff and went “UGH!” you aren’t the only one. Locally, you can see more about what we are dealing with when you CLICK HERE and get the weather details from our friends at WEAU 13 News. Looking across the Dairyland, severe storms did plenty of damage across south central Wisconsin counties on Friday.  Iowa County officials confirmed structural damages and downed power lines in Rewey, between Platteville and

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Halderson Appeals Conviction

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2023

The Madison man found guilty of killing his parents and dumping their dismembered bodies across southern Wisconsin is appealing his conviction.  Chandler Halderson’s attorney filed a no-merit appeal this week, just over a year after Henderson was sentenced to life in prison without parole.  Henderson first mentioned his intention to file an appeal during his sentencing hearing last March.

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Prices Plump at the Pump

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2023

Wisconsin gas prices are on the rise this week.  Triple-A says the statewide average is at three dollars and 33 cents a gallon, up nine cents from this time last week.  In Madison the average is three-36 a gallon, up eleven cents from last week.  Triple-A blames the rising gas prices on increased demand and oil prices.

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Friday Feel Good: Big Hearts, Little Toes

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2023

As Spring gets underway, we gear up for a season of those new litlte babies, sunshine, and smiles of a new season. For this weeks Friday Feel Good we get to visit a lap that is ready for the littlest bundles…and the biggest hearts.  A kindergarten teacher retires and gets busy cuddling babies.  Libby Clemmer started volunteering at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, after her husband died. The retired teacher cuddles and coos and comforts newborn babies for ten minutes

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Cinder City Plans Solar Project

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2023

A solar installation project at the City of Altoona-owned Solis Circle housing project, located at 1511 Devney Drive, is beginning this week. The rooftop solar photovoltaic project, funded primarily through an Energy Innovation Grant from the Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation, will provide up to 40 kilowatts of solar power to the residents of Solis Circle, and shave an estimated $283, 130 off of the Solis Circle electric bill over the next twenty-five years. Solis Circle is a 25-unit housing

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That’s A Wrap! Trails Close

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2023

Snowmobile trails in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest will be closed beginning March 31, 2023. “While we have enjoyed a generous snowpack this month, conditions are deteriorating quickly,” said USDA Forest Service Recreation Program Manager Karen Katz. “Trails will close Friday to keep riders safe and protect the quality of resources.” CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOREST INFO.

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City of Marshfield Seeks Citizen Involvement

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2023

Boards, commissions, and committees of the City of Marshfield are mostly comprised of volunteer citizens appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the Common Council. With the dedication of the many volunteers who serve and contribute countless hours, the City can offer all the wonderful services. These volunteers help make the City of Marshfield a great place to live, work and play. Currently, the City of Marshfield Mayor Lois TeStrake is seeking city residents to serve on thefollowing: CLICK HERE

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Former School Employee Sentenced

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2023

Former Greenwood High School support staff member Dylan North will spend nine months in jail. He was sentenced this week after pleading no contest in January to sexually assaulting a student. Police were notified of the possible relationship in October 2021, and court documents said North had two victims.

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Man Killed in Logging Accident

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2023

An Iowa man has been killed in a logging accident in Richland County this week. Officials say he was 54-year-old Joseph Abitz of Dubuque. He was hit in the face by a hydraulic line while working on a log skidder on Wednesday. and was unresponsive when EMS arrived. He was pronounced dead at Richland Hospital.

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Children Expected to Recover After Fall at State Park

By Morgan McCarthy | March 31, 2023

Two children who were hospitalized after falling from a cliff at Governor Dodge State Park Wednesday are expected to fully recover. The four-and-six-year-olds fell just after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The six-year-old fell about 20 feet to a ledge, while the four-year-old fell about 80 feet. Iowa County Sheriff Michael Peterson says their recovery is “the best outcome possible.”

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