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Fitchburg woman identified as person who died in Town of Springfield motorcycle crash
SPRINGFIELD, Wis. -- The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office on Tuesday identified a Fitchburg woman as the person who died after a motorcycle crash over the weekend in the Town of Springfield. Tanyia L.C. Gaffney, 56, was pronounced dead at the scene on Sunday. Preliminary results of an examination confirm...
Reports of a woman thrown off her porch leads to two arrests in Portage, police say
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two Portage men were arrested Friday after one of them allegedly punched a woman and threw her off a porch, Portage Police Department reports. According to a Portage PD Facebook post, officers responded around 9:15 p.m. to the 1000 block of Macfarlane Rd. in the City of Portage on reports of a woman who was assaulted.
Village of Arena board accepts resignation of police department including chief
VILLAGE OF ARENA, Wis. (WMTV) - The Village of Arena Police Department will not have anyone working on its force starting on Wednesday. Tuesday night, the village board accepted the resignations of all three of its department members including its chief. Former chief Nick Stroik says Tuesday night was a...
Car in Wisconsin ends up in marshy area, police remind drivers to pay attention while driving
PORTAGE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in central Wisconsin are reminding motorists to pay attention while driving after a car ended up in a marshy area. The Portage Police Department posted on its Facebook page about a recent incident that reportedly involved distracted driving. The department also posted a photo of a car in a marshy area.
Baraboo, Wisconsin hosts Big Top Parade on Saturday, June 8
BARABOO, Wis. - The Big Top Parade, which features historic wagons, marching bands, animals and floats, returns to the streets of downtown Baraboo on Saturday, June 8. A news release says the parade will step off at 11 a.m. on that Saturday – anchoring a weekend of circus-themed fun.
Former WBAY anchor Sarah Thomsen to speak at brain injury conference
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - Brain injuries affect 2.8 million Americans every year. The Brain Injury Alliance of Wisconsin says Americans are more likely to sustain a traumatic brain injury than to be diagnosed with other serious medical conditions such as a spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, and breast cancer, combined.
WisDOT honors Wisconsin State Patrol staff for going above and beyond to keep communities safe
On May 3, 2024, the Wisconsin State Patrol held its annual awards ceremony in Wisconsin Dells to recognize "the outstanding public service of employees who exceed the expectations of their daily dutie...
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