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Washburn police department disbands due to staffing shortages
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Washburn man accused of becoming violent when served papers
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Daughter shot a man in the head while dad was on vacation because he was 'f---ing with her and she could not take it anymore': Complaint
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Spinning the State: Madison, Bayfield, Appleton
Stories you might have missed form across Wisconsin. Madison: Whooping cough outbreak hits Wisconsin. There’s another respiratory illness popping up this year and medical professionals are calling it “the tip of the iceberg”. This week public health Madison and Dane County reported an outbreak of pertussis or as it’s more commonly known, whooping cough. At this point the outbreak has affected 43 people over the last eight weeks. The majority of the illnesses happened in teens. Dr, James Conway, a Wisconsin physician who specializes in infectious disease in children told the Wisconsin Examiner “It’s becoming more and more apparent that there’s the beginnings of an outbreak happening.”Wisconsin has logged 226 cases of pertussis this year, up from 51 cases in 2023.Symptoms of the easily spread upper respiratory illness include runny nose, maybe a scratchy throat but after about a week patients develop a persistent cough that lasts for weeks with its signature “whoop” sound. Full Story.
DNR reports wolf attacks on several Spanish mustangs in Bayfield County
Several Spanish mustangs have been attacked by wolves in Bayfield County over the past couple months, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Reports obtained by the Daily Press indicate a Spanish mustang mare was attacked on June 16 and a Spanish mustang foal was attacked on July 14. Both incidences occurred “on a farm located in the town of Bell.” Wolves in Bayfield County have recently targeted several more...
UpFront Fridays: Seismic shift in presidential race
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Time now for UpFront Fridays, a look back at the week that was in Wisconsin politics with the executive producer and co-host, Matt Smith. In this case, a week unlike any other: a seismic shift in the presidential race with President Biden bowing out and his choice to take his place making her first campaign appearance right here in the state, VP Kamala Harris in Milwaukee, this past Tuesday.
Humidity on the rise tomorrow, rain chance Sunday
The Latest Northeast Wisconsin Forecast from Storm Team 5…. Its been the definition of a perfect summer day here this afternoon with seasonal temperatures, comfy dew points, light winds and of course plenty of sunshine. For the rest of today, I’m expecting sunshine to give way to clear skies and low temperatures to fall back into the mid to upper 50s.
Wisconsin fans look forward to Olympic watch parties
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Olympic watch parties are popping up around the state, exciting fans and businesses for what’s ahead during the summer games. Team USA women’s soccer fans went to Breese Stevens Field Thursday to watch the team take home a 3-0 victory against Zambia. Heidi Herberger...
Lost for 150 Years: Maritime Historians Shocked by Shipwreck Found Off Wisconsin Coast!
GREEN BAY, WI – In a discovery straight out of a maritime legend, the remains of the 150-year-old schooner Margaret A. Muir have been found off the coast of Algoma, Wisconsin. This incredible find by maritime historians unveils a dramatic tale of survival and tragedy on the Great Lakes.
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