No one was injured in a one-vehicle roll-over accident in Dunn County on Sunday. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, a motorhome was traveling eastbound on I-94 at milepost 41 just west of Menomonie when the driver lost control and crashed into the median, damaging approximately 100ft of guardrails. Both eastbound lanes of traffic were closed during the removal and cleanup of the scene.
Twelve rail cars derailed in Altoona on Saturday. According to the Union Pacific Railroad, the cars derailed in the rail yard near Bartlett Avenue and Sunday Drive. The cars were empty at the time and no one was injured in the derailment. That derailment is still under investigation while crews cleaned up the scene.
Residents of Osseo will see a jump in their water bills. In a letter sent to residents, the city says the reason for the increase is due to the need for a new iron filtration system that is set to be installed in the spring of 2023. Starting in June, the average family's bill will rise from $65 a month to $110. The rates were set by the Wisconsin Public Services Commission. The city is working with state and federal agencies to find grants and other funding options to help fixed-income residents with assistance due to the increase.
Minnesota's U-S Representative Angie Craig has tested positive for COVID-19. Craig says she was tested Thursday after learning about other Representatives in Washington who had tested positive. Craig says she is fully vaccinated and has had the additional booster shot.
A Union Center man has been arrested and accused of starting the house fire that killed his 64-year-old uncle. W-I-S-C / T-V reports authorities in Juneau County have charged 45-year-old Travis Yirka will first-degree reckless homicide and arson to a building. When emergency responders arrived on March 19th at the burning house, Yirka told them there were two people inside. A woman was located quickly, but the body of LeRoy Siefkes wasn’t found until the fire was out and the structure was safe for searchers. An autopsy determined the cause of death was injuries from the fire and smoke inhalation.
Nine Republican-back election bills were among the 43 vetoed by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Friday. Evers had indicated that was what he was going to do several weeks ago. The Democrat says, “Republicans know that it’s an important part of our democracy to encourage people and not discourage people to vote.” Republicans called the package of bills "commons sense." Evers has vetoed a total of 98 bills this legislative session. That’s the most vetoes by any Wisconsin governor since records began being kept in 1931.
The cost of mailing a letter is going up. The US Postal Service proposed last week that starting in July, the price of a first-class stamp will go up 2 cents to 60 cents. The postal service says the increase is needed due to inflation and increased operating expenses. The proposed increase is to be reviewed and approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission before the increase takes effect in July.
A 36-year-old Thorp woman charged with intentionally mistreating animals has been sentenced to 10 days in jail. W-E-A-U / T-V reports Jill Warminski will be on probation for a year. During that time she will have to attend psychological treatment and won’t be allowed to care for or own any animals. The court ruled Warminski can’t own, possess, or train any animal for four years. She was originally charged in October 2020 when a dog was found with its front legs zip-tied together. A Clark County deputy told the court the cut around the dog’s right front leg was so deep the bone was visible.
The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has approved the construction of the state’s largest renewable energy plant. Chicago-based Invenergy wants to begin work in Dane County later this year or early next spring. The project would be completed in 2024. People living nearby have expressed concerns about aesthetics, property values, loss of prime farmland, safety concerns about battery storage, and the proximity to homes and Cambridge Elementary School. The 23-hundred-acre solar array in the towns of Christiana and Deerfield would produce 300 megawatts of power and include 165 megawatts of battery storage.
Minnesota lawmakers are leaving the State Capitol for their annual Passover and Easter beak with clear battle lines drawn on top issues. Senate Republicans passed a permanent tax cut package that would also eliminate state income taxes on Social Security benefits. House Democrats say that plan benefits the wealthy and they are focusing on tax cuts for low- and middle-income Minnesotans. That would leave a good chunk of the budget surplus for public schools – creating a big point of contention with Republicans, who want more accountability for results. The two sides also have big differences on public safety. Republicans say the crackdown on crime while Democrats stress prevention and police accountability.
Minnesota’s net farm income was nearly a record high in 2021. University of Minnesota Extension economist Pauline Van Nurden says 2021 “actually ranks second among the historical records.” Only 2012 was higher for net farm income. High commodity prices have been the primary driver as the median net farm income reached more than 166-thousand-200 dollars in 2021 ($166,262). Crop farms averaged just over 210-thousand dollars a year ago, while pork producers earned an average of 429-thousand-420 dollars. As for this year, Van Nurden calls the outlook very uncertain.
All poultry shows, exhibitions, and swap meets in Wisconsin are canceled through the end of May. It’s an effort to prevent the spread of bird flu. Wisconsin agriculture officials have already suspended poultry exhibitions in Jefferson County after bird flu was confirmed at a commercial chicken farm. Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois are just some of the other states that have implemented similar restrictions on poultry event
After 66 years of operation, Wisconsin’s oldest independent record store chain will be closing. The news from the Exclusive Company comes about five months after the death of owner and founder James Giombetti, better known as "Mr. G." He first opened The Exclusive Company in 1956 in West Bend. That store has reopened under new ownership, with a new name. The Janesville store closed in February. The remaining locations in Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, and Greenfield will participate in National Record Store Day, one last time on April 23. The company said they could just not go on operating without Giombetti at the helm.
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