One person was attacked in the woods behind the Durand City Hall over the weekend. The victim was stabbed in the hand. According to Durand Police, all of the subjects involved were juveniles and there was no threat to the public. The names of those involved are not being released and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
A bill circulating at the Capitol could restore funding for a program that assists homeless Wisconsin veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs operates the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program at sites in Union Grove, Chippewa Falls and Green Bay, with the latter two slated to close next month. The legislation provides $1.9 million to maintain the program at those sites. Eau Claire area Democrat Jeff Smith is the bill’s state Senate author. Interviewed at the Buffalo County Fair, Smith said it’s up to Republican leaders whether the facilities survive, by scheduling a public hearing and allowing the bill to be voted on if lawmakers return to the Capitol for a floor period next month. The needed funding didn’t make it into the state budget, with Republican co-chairs on the finance committee saying Democratic Governor Tony Evers didn’t make it a priority during negotiations. The Veterans Housing and Recovery Program provides transitional housing and support services to homeless veterans and veterans who are at risk of becoming homeless.
On Tuesday, the Wabasha City Council will consider approving a 12-month moratorium on short term rental housing in Wabasha. This will mean that there will be no new AirBnBs or VRBOs allowed in the City of Wabasha while the City seeks additional time to study and evaluate the impact of short term rental through the City. Public comments on the proposed moratorium can be made during the public hearing at the meeting. The moratorium is being considered after discussion at the July meeting on a growing concentration of Air BnBs and VRBOs in a residential neighborhoods.
One person was injured in a two vehicle accident in the Town of Ettrick on Friday. According to the Trempealeau County Sheriffs Department, a vehicle traveling northbound on Hwy I crossed the center line while navigating a curve colliding with a southbound vehicle. The driver of the northbound vehicle was taken to the hospital via ambulance. The names of the drivers were not released.
Authorities in Trempealeau County are asking for the public’s help in a recent theft of signs in the township of Dodge. So far this year signs for Pine Creek Ridge Road, Schmickle Valley Road, Galewski Road an ATV Route Sign and a bump ahead warning sign. Anyone with information on the suspects or where the signs might be are asked to call the Trempealeau County Sheriff’s Department.
Wisconsin State Patrol reports a woman was caught driving while impaired Sunday in Dunn County. The driver 27-year-old Tyrioon Johnson from Indiana -- reportedly had three minors in the vehicle with her when she was stopped on I-94. Those minors were released into the custody of a family member while the driver was booked into the Dunn County Jail.
An Altoona man accused of attempted sexual assault appeared in court Friday. Police say they responded to a 911 call from the victim on Wednesday, saying a person staying on their property assaulted them before stealing their car. Police located suspect 38-year-old Roy Hoff and the vehicle later the same day. He'll be back in court on August 12, and is currently being held on a 200-thousand-dollar bond.
Some people might be getting an extra shot this fall when they come in for their usual vaccinations. UW-Health immunization director Dr. Jim Conway says a vaccine against a common type of cold called R S V is now available. R S V can be deadly to newborns the same way whooping cough is. Dr. Conway says COVID and flu shots should also be ready in time for the holiday season so people can be protected before heading out to family gatherings.
Health officials say the first case of the measles is confirmed this year in Oconto County. One case was confirmed through lab testing and eight others are likely to also have measles based on exposure and symptoms. All are linked to travels outside of Wisconsin and were exposed by a common source. No public exposures are identified and risks to the public are low.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Susan Crawford is officially starting her ten-year term on the state's highest court. She was sworn in to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Friday following her April victory over Brad Schimel. The investiture marked Chief Justice Ann Walsh Bradley's retirement after three decades of service. Her win preserves the court's four-to-three liberal majority. Crawford previously represented Planned Parenthood and teachers challenging Act 10.
State Representative Calvin Callahan is calling for consequences against Canada. Callahan said in a release the country refuses to get its forest fires under control. Canada's fires have caused hazy skies and hazardous air for Wisconsin and Illinois residents, prompting officials to issue a statewide air quality advisory. Attendees of the Wisconsin State Fair told CBS 58 they've had teary eyes and troubled breathing credited to the wildfire smoke.
An Appleton manufacturer received citations from the U.S. Department of Labor over alleged exposure to hazardous conditions. Three investigations handled by OSHA found that Progressive Converting Incorporated wasn't guarding machinery properly, nor did they train employees involved with maintenance work. The company was cited for multiple violations whose proposed penalties amount to over 280-thousand dollars. Investigations began after an employee suffered two fingertip amputations.
Over 70 Wisconsin hospitals got a shoutout from the American Heart Association. A press release says the hospitals were highlighted for following up-to-date information regarding cardiovascular care. They're credited with improving outcomes for patients suffering from heart disease and strokes. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
The stereotypical stories about firefighters rescuing animals usually involve cats and trees. It was a different tale Tuesday morning in La Crosse when first responders came to the rescue of a pet iguana. The La Crosse Fire Department reports the animal and its owner were catching some sun outside when the human fell asleep and the iguana climbed 45 feet up into a tree. Firefighters brought in an aerial leader and were able to bring the lizard down to safety.
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