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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.

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.

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.

Multiple Individuals Injured, Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle Crash in Dodge County

Multiple Individuals Injured, Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle Crash in Dodge County

A two-vehicle crash in Dodge County, Wisconsin, on Friday evening resulted in multiple injuries and hospitalizations. The incident occurred 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 deputies, a 2020 Ford Edge failed to yield the right of way from a stop sign and collided with a semi tractor-trailer. The driver of the semi, a 71-year-old man from Milton, Wisconsin, was evaluated for injuries at the scene and subsequently released. The driver of the Ford, a 68-year-old woman from Cable, Wisconsin, sustained what were described as possible life-threatening injuries. She was initially transported to Marshfield Medical Center Beaver Dam Hospital and later airlifted to UW Hospital in Madison. Additionally, two juvenile passengers in the Ford sustained minor injuries and were also transported to Marshfield Medical Center. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the crash.

Severe Weather Threatens Central and Eastern Wisconsin with Gusty Winds and Hail

Severe Weather Threatens Central and Eastern Wisconsin with Gusty Winds and Hail

Central and eastern Wisconsin are under a marginal risk (1/5) for severe weather on Friday, with gusty winds and hail identified as the primary threats. Skies are expected to be mainly cloudy to overcast, with highs in the mid to upper-70s. Storms are anticipated to flare up during the afternoon, particularly east of Highway 51/I-39, with the highest likelihood between 3-7 PM. While storms will be more scattered closer to the Green Bay metro area, they are still possible locally. A cold front is expected to pass through after Friday night's storms, bringing cooler temperatures and breezy winds for the upcoming weekend. Saturday will feature winds of 10-15 MPH with gusts up to 25 MPH, and mainly sunny to partly cloudy skies for most areas, though a few trailing showers cannot be ruled out to the east and northeast.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Receives $10.5 Million Federal Grant to Boost Special Education Workforce

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Receives $10.5 Million Federal Grant to Boost Special Education Workforce

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has been awarded a $10.5 million federal grant over five years to address the state's shortage of special education teachers. This funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Education, aims to strengthen Wisconsin's special education workforce and support more teachers in building careers within the state's schools. The grant will expand Wisconsin's teacher apprenticeship program by creating a new pathway specifically for special education. Additionally, it will provide crucial support for mentorship and professional development opportunities for new special education teachers through the DPI's Special Educator Induction Program. The DPI plans to collaborate with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which recently launched the state's first teacher apprenticeship program in special education, to offer apprenticeships to individuals with bachelor's degrees seeking special education teaching licenses.

Woman Charged After Stabbing Mother Ten Times at Cherokee County Chick-fil-A

Woman Charged After Stabbing Mother Ten Times at Cherokee County Chick-fil-A

A 21-year-old woman, Shyanniah Ma’Ree Johnson, has been charged with stabbing her 39-year-old mother multiple times at a Chick-fil-A in Cherokee County, Georgia. The mother and daughter, both from Milwaukee, were traveling to Wisconsin when an argument began in their vehicle. They pulled into the Chick-fil-A parking lot off Interstate 75, where the altercation continued inside the car. Investigators reported that Johnson assaulted her mother, inflicting no less than ten stab wounds. Johnson also sustained a leg injury during the incident. After the stabbing, the mother ran into the Chick-fil-A for help, while Johnson drove away with her two 3-year-old children. She was later apprehended in Whitfield County and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. The mother was treated at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and has since been released. The children are now in the custody of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services in Whitfield County. The Chick-fil-A location closed for the remainder of Thu...

FEMA Designates 21 Wisconsin Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding

FEMA Designates 21 Wisconsin Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated 21 counties in Wisconsin as natural disaster areas following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding. This Presidential disaster declaration enables the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend emergency credit to agricultural producers affected by these natural disasters. Emergency loans are available to help producers meet various recovery needs, including replacing essential equipment or livestock, reorganizing farming operations, or refinancing certain debts. The FSA will evaluate loan applications based on the extent of losses, available security, and repayment capacity. Additionally, contiguous counties in Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota are also eligible for assistance. The application deadline for these emergency loans is March 2, 2027.

Woman Dies Following Low-Speed Vehicle Incident in Eau Pleine, Wisconsin

Woman Dies Following Low-Speed Vehicle Incident in Eau Pleine, Wisconsin

A 62-year-old woman from the Town of Eau Pleine, Wisconsin, died after sustaining injuries in a low-speed vehicle incident on private property near Dubay Colony Road. The Portage County Sheriff’s Office was notified of the incident at approximately 4:31 p.m. on Wednesday. Multiple agencies, including Stevens Point Ambulance, Stevens Point EMS, Rudolph EMR, and Rudolph Fire, responded to the scene and attempted to provide life-saving care. Despite their efforts, the woman succumbed to her injuries. The Portage County Sheriff’s Office and the Portage County Medical Examiner’s Office are currently investigating the incident to determine the full circumstances surrounding the death. Additional information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.

Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bill to Address NFL Streaming Access for Wisconsin Viewers

Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Bill to Address NFL Streaming Access for Wisconsin Viewers

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has introduced a bill aimed at ensuring Wisconsin residents can watch their NFL team's games without needing multiple streaming subscriptions. The move comes in response to a situation where four games this season are scheduled to be available only through various streaming services, potentially requiring viewers to pay for several subscriptions to follow their local team. Senator Baldwin's proposed legislation seeks to rectify this issue, advocating for broader accessibility to NFL broadcasts for fans in Wisconsin. The bill highlights a growing concern among sports fans regarding the fragmentation of sports broadcasting rights and the increasing cost and complexity of accessing games through digital platforms.

Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Minnesota health officials are warning against eating certain alfalfa sprouts linked to a rare outbreak involving multiple bacteria

Waukesha School District Closes Schools Amidst Declining Enrollment and Birth Rates

Waukesha School District Closes Schools Amidst Declining Enrollment and Birth Rates

The Waukesha School District in Wisconsin has closed schools and downsized its buildings due to a continuous decline in student enrollment and birth rates. Bethesda Elementary School is among the facilities closed this year to manage costs. Superintendent Jim Sebert noted that the district's student population has decreased significantly, from approximately 13,000 students in 2012-2013 to about 10,600 currently. A long-range planning process revealed a 25.5% loss in student population over a 20-year period, a trend expected to persist for the next decade. This decline has necessitated a 'right-sizing' of the district, leading to a reduction from 12 elementary schools to nine, and from three traditional middle schools to two. Sebert emphasized that this challenge is part of a broader national trend.