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Minivan crashes into dugout of baseball field at Woodstock park after kids accidentally shift van into drive
WOODSTOCK, Ill. — Three kids were hospitalized on Saturday morning after a minivan crashed into the dugout of a baseball field at a park in Woodstock. According to Woodstock police, it all unfolded just before 9:45 a.m. at the Field of Dreams baseball field in Emricson Park. Officers say they believe four kids were inside […]
Brewers honor Walworth County deputy who nearly died in line of duty
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers honored a Walworth County sheriff's deputy who nearly died in 2021. Wayne Blanchard was hit by a car and seriously injured while on duty. Friday night, he was April's "Hometown Hero" and threw out the ceremonial first pitch. A ballpark of fans – including family...
Strong to severe thunderstorms expected through early Sunday
Strong to severe thunderstorms were slated to move across northern Illinois through Sunday morning, bringing potential damaging winds and hail in some spots, according to the National Weather Service. In a post on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, the NWS said a line of storms was...
‘Modern-day Bonnie and Clyde’: Wisconsin man and woman arrested for theft in Texas
MARSHALL, Texas (KETK) – The Marshall Police Department said that they arrested a man and a woman following a theft incident at a Walmart in Marshall on Friday night. According to Marshall PD, officers were called to the scene on Friday to respond to a shoplifting incident involving a man and a woman. Bridgette Eleanor […]
Brewers recognizing law enforcement, educators Friday & Sunday
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers will be recognizing law enforcement, students and educators at two upcoming games. The Brewers will be recognizing Walworth County Sheriff Deputy Wayne Blanchard with the Brewers Hometown Champion Award on Friday, April 26. The Brewers Hometown Champion Award recognizes the courage, commitment and sacrifices of...
DNR to spray for spongy moths at Big Foot Beach State Park in Lake Geneva
LAKE GENEVA — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finalized aerial spray plans for its 2024 Spongy Moth Suppression Program, with maps for the six selected treatment areas available online. In Walworth County: 124 acres at Big Foot Beach State Park and 49 acres at Kettle Moraine...
Road work ahead
Several roads in Jefferson and Walworth counties will see improvements, according to information released by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) and the office of Gov. Tony Evers. An announcement this month noted that the governor has approved a $2.12 million improvement project along State Highway 16, from State Highway...
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