Four people were left injured Saturday after a collision in Gilman Township. According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, 30yr old Reed Kaliher of Chanhassen, MN was traveling southbound on Hwy I when he collided with a vehicle traveling westbound on Hwy 29 driven by 74yr old Terrance Traynor of River Falls. Kaliher and passenger 80yr old Joanne Bethke were taken to Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin while Traynor and passenger 73 yr old Linda Traynor were taken to River Falls Area Hospital.
Investigators say an employee of a Menomonie medical office secretly placed a recording device inside the facility. According to Menomonie Police, staffers at ReforMedicine say they found the device last month on November 19 -- hidden in a non-public area. Menomonie police were notified by the staff and as a result of an investigation, forty-eight-year-old Medical Assistant Meng Vang has been arrested on charges related to invasion of privacy and representations depicting nudity. The investigation into the incident continues.
The Durand-Arksansaw School District is restructuring the sequence of science classes at the high school. Durand-Arkansaw Superintendent Ryan Nelson says the restructuring should allow students to take the advanced science classes sooner if they choose. Its hoped that the restructuring will make it more flexible for students wanting to pursue a science career after high school.
Officials are confirming the discovery of chronic wasting disease in La Crosse County. Chronic Wasting Disease is spread directly through animal to animal contact and is fatal for members of the deer family. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says a test for the disease came back positive on a hunter-harvested adult buck that was harvested within ten miles of Monroe and Vernon Counties. Officials are moving to extend the current baiting and feeding ban in La Crosse County for another three years.
Three area 4-H programs will again partner with the UW-Stout Art Education Program to bring art lessons to area youth. The program, in its 6th year is open to all you in grades K-12 in Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire Counties. The sessions are virtual for youth in grades K-6 and in person at UW-Stout for grades 7-12. The program will be held Thursday nights starting at 6:30 from February 12 through March 12. For more information, contact the County 4-H Educator.
Governor Tony Evers is extending the energy emergency in Wisconsin. The governor signed an executive order as disruptions continue to cause challenges within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system. There is also a high demand for residential heating fuel, like heating oil and propane. Evers' office says the order will go toward the delivery of these products throughout Wisconsin. It replaces an executive order signed on December 5th.
Minnesota private well owners are being encouraged to test their water for contaminants. High levels of arsenic have been found in water supplies in Mower County and other areas of Minnesota. The naturally occurring chemical is highly toxic to humans. Screening clinics are put on by the Minnesota Well Owners Organization, the Mayo Clinic and other organizations. Recent research from Mayo Clinic shows a reliance on well water in the Midwest and unanimous support for the need to further test the well water.
Property taxpayers are expected to see the largest rise in local taxes since 2018. A report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum says most of the taxes come from schools. Data from the Department of Revenue says property taxes for K-12 school districts are expected to rise to over six billion dollars in December tax bills. The report says nearly 29 percent of school districts have a tax increase of over ten percent this year.
No charges are being filed against a Niagara police officer who was involved in a deadly chase last month. The Marinette County District Attorney is declining prosecution for Officer Rhianna Carne. Officials say Carne tried to pull over 57-year-old Steve Mecklenburg on the afternoon of November 5th before he took off at high speed and crashed into a commercial truck. Mecklenburg did not survive the wreck.
Be wary of sextortion scams. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is offering tips that can help parents identify a possible sextortion scam involving their children. Parents should talk to kids about dangers and risks online, as well as their online activity, including the websites they are visiting and the people they are communicating with. Sextortion is a form of sexual exploitation where the offender threatens to release compromising material of the victim unless the victim sends them something of monetary value. Governor Tony Evers recently signed a bill into law that makes sextortion a felony.
Republican leaders in the State Assembly say they will begin impeachment proceedings against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan if she does not immediately resign. A jury found Dugan guilty of obstruction on Thursday after a four-day federal trial but acquitted her on a misdemeanor charge of concealment. Dugan faces up to five years in prison on the obstruction count. She plans to appeal. In a statement issued on Friday, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August cite the Wisconsin Constitution, which says no person who has been convicted of a felony shall be eligible for any office of trust, profit or honor in the state. Dugan’s trial stemmed from her actions at the Milwaukee County Courthouse earlier this year when she helped an undocumented immigrant evade arrest by federal agents.
President Trump appears to be backing Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor. At a rally in North Carolina on Friday, the president said Lindell "deserves to be governor of Minnesota." Lindell announced his campaign earlier this month. He will challenge Democratic Governor Tim Walz who is seeking a third term. Lindell has been a staunch supporter of Trump throughout his political career, but has found himself facing numerous legal rulings about his theories of election fraud in 2020.
Climatologists have confirmed that the August rainfall in the state was the largest ever recorded. It passed the previous record set nearly 80 years ago by about three inches. Between August 9th and 10th, a rain gauge recorded over 14 inches of rainfall in under 24 hours. The previous state record was over 11 inches in June of 1946. The 24-hour rainfall record was confirmed by scientists with the State Climate Extremes Committee.
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