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Woman Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries in Dodge County Semi-Truck Crash

Woman Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries in Dodge County Semi-Truck Crash

A 68-year-old woman from Cable, Wisconsin, was flown to a Madison hospital with life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Dodge County. The incident occurred on Friday night at approximately 7:55 p.m. at the intersection of County Highway A and County Highway W in the town of Oak Grove. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO), the woman, driving a 2020 Ford Edge, failed to yield the right-of-way from a stop sign while traveling eastbound on County Highway W. Her vehicle then collided with a southbound semi tractor-trailer on County Highway A. Two juvenile passengers in the Ford Edge sustained minor injuries and were also transported to Marshfield Medical Center. The 71-year-old male driver of the semi, from Milton, Wisconsin, was assessed by EMS at the scene and released without significant injury.

Proofing Station Invests $2.1 Million in Wisconsin Sustainable Agriculture

Proofing Station Invests $2.1 Million in Wisconsin Sustainable Agriculture

Proofing Station Invests $2.1 Million in Wisconsin Sustainable Agriculture

Piggly Wiggly closures reported in multiple states. See where

Piggly Wiggly closures reported in multiple states. See where

Stores have already closed in seven states, including Alabama.

City of Chetek Deactivates Social Media Accounts Following Threats to Employees

City of Chetek Deactivates Social Media Accounts Following Threats to Employees

The City of Chetek, Wisconsin, has announced its decision to deactivate its social media accounts. This action comes in response to recent threats made against city employees. The announcement was made via a Facebook post by the city on Friday, August 21, stating that the accounts would be deactivated within 24 hours of the posting. The city also clarified that this deactivation would mean the cessation of Facebook livestreams for city meetings during any period the accounts remain inactive. The statement did not specify whether this measure is permanent or temporary, leaving the future of the city's social media presence uncertain. The nature and specifics of the threats against city employees were not detailed in the public announcement.

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This Ohio destination makes Labor Day travel list. Here's where

This Ohio destination makes Labor Day travel list. Here's where

One Ohio destination saw a surge in travel interest ahead of Labor Day. See where it landed.

RJ Luis receives injunction, clearing path to play for LSU

RJ Luis receives injunction, clearing path to play for LSU

A Louisiana judge granted Luis an injunction, paving the way for him to play for Tigers this season.

Michigan Man Arrested for Allegedly Stalking and Threatening Wisconsin Woman He Did Not Know

Michigan Man Arrested for Allegedly Stalking and Threatening Wisconsin Woman He Did Not Know

A Michigan man has been arrested and charged in the Village of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, for allegedly stalking and threatening a Wisconsin resident he did not know. The investigation began when the victim contacted the Kewaskum Police Department, reporting repeated and increasingly threatening messages from an unknown man across multiple social media platforms. The suspect also obtained the victim's phone number and home address. On August 20, the victim informed police that the suspect appeared to be traveling to Kewaskum. Police identified the suspect and his vehicle information, using license plate reading cameras to track his movement towards the village. Officers located and apprehended the 28-year-old man on Highway 28 without incident around 5:12 p.m. He has been charged with one count of stalking and one count of disorderly conduct.

Chippewa County Advocates for State Legislative Change to Increase Local Sales Tax for Infrastructure

Chippewa County Advocates for State Legislative Change to Increase Local Sales Tax for Infrastructure

Chippewa County officials are leading an initiative to amend Wisconsin state law, seeking permission for counties statewide to implement an additional 0.5% sales tax. This proposed tax would be exclusively dedicated to the maintenance, rehabilitation, and infrastructure projects for aging roads and bridges. Currently, Wisconsin law limits county-level sales taxes to 0.5% on top of the state's 5.0% rate. Local officials argue that this restriction, coupled with rising inflation and state-mandated levy limits, leaves local governments without adequate funds for critical public infrastructure. The Chippewa County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution in June, formally requesting the Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) to lobby state lawmakers for this change during the upcoming legislative session.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Receives $10.5 Million Federal Grant to Address Special Education Teacher Shortage

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Receives $10.5 Million Federal Grant to Address Special Education Teacher Shortage

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has been awarded a $10.5 million federal grant over five years by the U.S. Department of Education. This funding is specifically allocated to expand teacher apprenticeships and other programs aimed at increasing the state's special education workforce. The grant is part of a broader initiative to improve outcomes for children with disabilities. According to an August 17 statement from the DPI, the funds will strengthen Wisconsin's special education workforce and support more special education teachers in building careers within the state's schools. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jill Underly emphasized that losing educators significantly impacts students and that this grant is a major investment in strengthening the teaching profession. The DPI's efforts will involve collaboration with the state Department of Workforce Development and the Wisconsin Improvement Program for Special Education Leadership.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Publishes Admissions Data by County and High School for Transparency

University of Wisconsin-Madison Publishes Admissions Data by County and High School for Transparency

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has published a dashboard detailing its admission rates by county and individual public high school for the 2024-25 graduating class. This initiative, launched over a decade ago, aims to increase transparency regarding admissions after the UW Board of Regents lifted a 27.5% cap on out-of-state students. The university is committed to enrolling at least 3,600 Wisconsin students annually, a benchmark it has consistently met. The dashboard provides data on the number of high school graduates, applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students from each public high school and county across the state. For instance, in Milwaukee County, approximately 1,200 of 7,700 graduates applied, with 54% admitted and nearly 450 enrolling.

Cooler Weather and Light Rain Expected in Wisconsin

Cooler Weather and Light Rain Expected in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is set to experience cooler temperatures over the weekend and into Monday, with highs ranging from the mid-70s°F (23-26°C) to low 80s°F (26-28°C). Dew points will remain comfortable in the 50s°F (10-15°C) or even upper 40s°F (8-9°C). Late-night and early-morning fog or low clouds are likely, especially on Sunday morning, as high pressure settles over the region. Breezy northerly winds on Saturday will give way to lighter winds on Sunday, shifting to the south on Monday as a new weather system approaches.

Republican Candidate Tom Tiffany Campaigns in Osseo, Vows to Protect Wisconsin Farmland from Data Centers

Republican Candidate Tom Tiffany Campaigns in Osseo, Vows to Protect Wisconsin Farmland from Data Centers

Republican candidate Tom Tiffany recently campaigned in Osseo, Wisconsin, focusing on agricultural concerns and promising to protect the state's farmland if elected. Tiffany stated his intention to end tax incentives for data center developers and ban non-disclosure agreements that currently obscure project details from public scrutiny. He emphasized that companies should bear the full cost of their energy needs and that the conversion of agricultural land for solar production, particularly to power facilities like those in Mount Pleasant and Port Washington, should be halted. Tiffany projected that if Wisconsin becomes a 'worldwide hub' as suggested by his opponent, David Crowley, hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland could be converted, which he views as detrimental to Wisconsin's agriculture. Tiffany is set to face Democratic candidate David Crowley in the upcoming November election.