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 Johnson’s Sausage Shoppe in Rio, Wis., is issuing a voluntary Class I recall of packaged pork products sold wholesale, at retail, and at farmers markets. All packages are vacuum-sealed and carry a mark of inspection with establishment No. 293. The affected product includes: The products were sold by Johnson’s Sausage Shoppe, Two Creek Farms (Union Grove, Wis.), Vindicator Brand (Loganville, Wis.) and Wisconsin Meadows (Viroqua, Wis.). CLICK HERE FOR MORE USDA INFO.

Miss Wisconsin , Grace Stanke, is now Miss  America.  Stanke is a native of Wausau and attends the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  The 20-year-old plays the violin and performed for the judges last night in the talent competition.  She made history as the first nuclear engineering student to compete in the  Miss America pageant.  

The Milwaukee Public Works employee who was killed in a fiery crash on Mayfair Road this week was hailed as a hero in another crash three years ago.  Authorities confirmed 64-year-old Denise Durrah was driving the city truck that caused the crash.  Two other people — 85-year-old Paul Woida and 40-year-old Amy Miller — were also killed in the crash.  Three years ago, Durrah rescued two strangers — a driver and her infant — who were in another accident.  Durrah

 The white stuff kept falling overnight in our area as we wake up to more snow on the ground…and on our windshields! We aren’t alone across the Badger State. The city of Madison is under a snow emergency today, too. So as you head out and tackle the day-perhaps, shovel load by shovel load, here is a list of current closings or delays thanks to our snow day buddies at WEAU 13 NEWS. Just a friendly reminder to plan for

A Taylor man has been arrested in Jackson County for drunk driving for the fifth time. Police say 37-year-old Jason Twieg was clocked at over 100 miles an hour around midnight Monday. Twieg failed his field sobriety test.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating an officer involved shooting in Adams County.  Authorities say an Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy responded Wednesday to a domestic disturbance in the 400 block of Ember Avenue in the Town of New Chester.  The deputy ended up shooting a person who was armed with a knife.  The offender was sent to the hospital in stable condition.

The Milwaukee Medical Examiner’s office has released the name of the third person killed in Tuesday’s fiery crash on Mayfair Road. Authorities confirmed 64-year-old Denise Durrah, who worked for the city’s Public Works Department, was driving the city truck that caused the crash.  Family members said on social media she had a medical condition that may have led to the crash.  The two other victims were previously identified as 85-year-old Paul Woida and 40-year-old Amy Miller.

The Eau Claire Fire Department is urging people to keep fire hydrants on their property clear of snow. Deputy Fire Chief Allyn Bertrang says that will help save critical minutes when they are responding to a fire. A few feet on all sides of the hydrants should be cleared. Meanwhile, if the temps are hitting hard or you are dealing with power outages, warming shelters are open in Eau Claire County. People without power can warm up and get electronics

 Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is getting a new title.  She was named the new chair of Climate Mayors.  The group is a network of United States mayors who work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  In her new role, Rhodes-Conway will help catalyze urgent action at the local scale to promote climate solutions and support greener, safer and more resilient cities across the country. 

 Authorities are searching for the individual responsible for vandalizing property at the University of Wisconsin campus.  UW and Madison police say the suspect spray-painted graffiti in several areas last week.  The paint was found at the UW Hillel Foundation building, the office of an organization that supports Jewish students.  Investigators do not currently believe that building was specifically targeted, but say the investigation is ongoing.