Two people were injured in a two vehicle accident in Spring Valley last Thursday. According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, 18yr old Wyatt Schultz of Spring Valley was traveling eastbound on Hwy 29 when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a westbound vehicle driven by 49yr old Angeline Vodnik of Spring Valley. Schultz was taken to River Falls Area Hospital, while Vodnik was taken to Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin.
One person is dead after a one-vehicle accident in Otter Creek Township last Thursday. According to Eau Claire County Sheriff's Department, 44yr old Chad Ladwig of Eleva was killed when crashed at the intersection of Hwy O and Nugget Road. Upon arrival of EMS Ladwig had died from his injuries. Alcohol and speed are believed to be likely factors in the accident.
A stretch of Interstate 90 from the Minnesota border in La Crosse County to the intersection of Interstate 90 and Interstate 94 in Monroe County is now known as the "Ho-Chunk World War II Code Talkers Memorial Highway." Yesterday, Governor Tony Evers signed legislation to that effect to honor 14 tribal code talkers who helped the Allies transfer critical operational information during WWII in code that was completely indecipherable to enemy forces. Evers lauded yesterday's announcement, hailing the effort as a powerful recognition of the Ho-Chunk Nation - the "People of the Sacred Voice."
Teachers at the Durand-Arkansaw School District will be using a science-based literacy program after Act 20 went into effect. The act requires districts to use a science-based program to help improve reading levels for students. The district will be using the ELA program and will receive a grant of up to 50% to cover the costs of the program.
Look for improvements to Hwy R and a town of Lima Road this year. Pepin County will be making improvements to both roads to allow for heavier farm traffic and improve the infrastructure. Money for the improvements is coming from the State of Wisconsin Ag Improvement Program which helps towns and counties improve rural roads.
The City of Wabasha has announced the date for the grand opening of the new athletic complex. The St. Paul Saints will hold spotlight games for the Falcon Yout Baseball Association and the Wabasha-Kellogg Summer Softball Association on May 31st from 4-7pm at the new facility. Those attending will be able to see the new amenities including pickleball and tennis courts, basketball court, hockey/skating rink, warming house, concessions stand, and restrooms.
The Minnesota Department of Health has updated fish consumption for Mississippi River Pools 2, 3, and 4 which includes Lake Pepin. According to the Department of health, women who are or may become pregnant or are breastfeeding and children under the age of 15 are not advised to eat any fish from the river. For everyone else, it's recommended to only eat one serving of fish per month. For more information or if you have questions you can call the Pepin County Health Department.
An El Paso, Texas man is dead following Saturday's freak industrial accident in western Wisconsin. Officials in Trempealeau County say 30-year-old Carlos Medina was declared dead at the scene after he became stuck while cleaning sediment from an underground municipal water tank in the city of Blair. His fellow workers alerted authorities when Medina complained about the cold water and loss of mobility. First responders - aided by the man's co-workers - pulled him out a short time later. However, efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. Medina's death was ruled accidental.
Wisconsin's blueprint for digital equity has been accepted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Wisconsin state AARP director Martha Cranley calls it a game changer for older adults. Governor Tony Evers and the Public Service Commission announced the state is eligible for up to $30 million to implement its plan over the next five years. Cranley says in the next few months the state will provide information for local governments and other entities to apply for funding.
Wisconsin tourism industry officials are voicing their opposition to a state proposal that, if enacted, would enable public school districts to start classes before September. Industry officials say operators of resorts, restaurants, and recreational activities say the move could deprive them of school-age workers during the peak month of the tourism season. Supporters, meanwhile, assert that starting classes early would give educators more flexibility to do what they feel is best for students. Authorities say the measure still needs to be approved both by the governor and by a legislative committee before it can be put on the books.
A plea to talk with the older drivers in your life. It’s from police in the Racine County Village of Caledonia. According to a department Facebook post, an 85-year-old motorist was responsible for a four-vehicle hit-and-run crash Monday morning. That driver then returned to the scene and collided with a fifth vehicle - a police squad car. They received very minor injuries and were issued numerous citations for both crashes. The state Department of Motor Vehicles is now required to review the driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. It could have been worse and the request from police - please have a talk with elderly family and friends who may no longer be able to drive safely.
The Alzheimer's Association says Wisconsin is seeing a growing need for care professionals for older adults. The organization estimates that current staffing levels for clinicians and long-term care workers will need to increase by well over 200 percent to keep up with demand across the state by 2030. The organization reports that there are over 110-thousand Wisconsin residents currently living with dementia and, with those individuals, over 200-thousand family caregivers. The family members who look after Alzheimer patients in Wisconsin provide unpaid care that would otherwise cost about five-and-a-half-billion dollars, according to the nonprofit.
Sales taxes on precious metals are being eliminated in the State of Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 29 and Senate Bill 33 into law last week, recognizing purchases of various forms of metals like gold and silver as investments. Language in the law means buyers will not be charged sales tax for transactions on coins, bars, rounds, or sheets that are made up of at least 35 percent gold, silver, copper, platinum, or palladium.
31-year-old Katrina Baur pleaded not guilty in Manitowoc County Court on Friday to multiple charges including chronic child neglect and obstructing an officer. Prosecutors filed amended charges earlier this month against Baur to include child neglect involving a six-year-old child. It’s been over a month since 3-year-old Elijah was last seen. The man police say was watching the toddler when he went missing, Jesse Vang, returns to court next week for his preliminary hearing. Neither Vang nor Bauer has been charged in Elijah’s disappearance.
Norovirus cases are dropping off in Minnesota and other Midwestern states after peaking in late February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows that 2024 has had fewer cases than the last two seasons. Norovirus is often called stomach flu because of its symptoms.
The owners of Kalahari Resorts say they are developing a 50-million-dollar property on Lake Delton that will include luxury treehouses. The property, to be called the Kalahari Treehouse Collection at Dawn Manor, will be near the flagship Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. A news release says the treehouses are being designed in partnership with Pete Nelson and his family, the former stars of Animal Planet's "Treehouse Masters." The property's initial phase is set to open late this year.
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