Expect more wintry weather today. The National Weather Service says a strong clipper system will bring snow to portions of the WRDN listening area today and into tonight. Snow and freezing rain are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into early Wednesday. 2-7 inches can be expected with higher amounts to the north. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Pepin, pierce, Buffalo, Wabasha and Trempealeau Counties, while a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Dunn, Eau Clarie and counties to the north this afternoon until 9am Wednesday morning.
One person was injured in a single-vehicle accident on Wednesday in River Falls Township. According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, 19yr old Gabriel Hove-Cernhous of River Falls was traveling southbound on Hwy 65 when he lost control of the vehicle, entered the ditch, and struck a culvert. Passenger 17yr old Tucker Wicklund of River Falls was injured in the accident and taken to River Falls Area Hospital.
One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident on November 29th in Trenton Township. According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, 31yr old Alexander Baillageon of Elmwood was traveling northbound on Hwy 63 when he collided with a vehicle traveling westbound on Hwy V driven by 45yr old Dania Molina of Red Wing. Molina was transported to Mayo Hospital in Red Wing.
The Mondovi City Council is meeting tonight. Items on the agenda include approval of a contract with Steinmeyer Inspections, consideration for public notice the purchase of 450 Madison Street for the Mondovi Fire Department, and reports from the mayor and department heads. Tonight's meeting begins at 5:30 at the Marten Center in Mondovi.
Less than a week after former Eau Claire City Councilmember Jeremy Gragert announced his candidacy for council president, another candidate is entering the race. Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce Senior Director Scott Rogers announced yesterday that he, too is running for the post. Both hope to replace City Council President Emily Berge, who is opting against a run for election in favor of a run for Congress.
One person is dead after being hit while walking along an interstate in Jackson County. According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, it happened Monday evening around 5:50 p.m. in the eastbound lane of I-94 near Black River Falls. The 30-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. No other details, including why the woman was walking in the area or what led up to the crash, were given. The victim’s name has not been released pending the notification of the family.
The Osseo Police Department arrested two people after a traffic stop resulted in a high-speed chase on Sunday. According to Osseo Police, officers stopped a vehicle for a speeding violation early Sunday morning. The officer asked for a K-9 unit for assistance, and the K-9 alerted officers of the presence of narcotics in the vehicle. When officers then approached the vehicle, the driver sped away, and a pursuit ensued westbound on I-94, with speeds reaching up to 120 miles per hour with the driver was seen dumping items from the vehicle. The Wisconsin State Patrol deployed spike strips, causing the vehicle to stop at mile marker 70. After a search, officers found cocaine, marijuana, and a firearm. Police arrested 41yr old Larome Clark of Duluth and 29yr old Taiwan Tellis of St. Paul. Clark remains in the Trempealeau County Jail awaiting formal charges.
Bond has been set for one of five people accused of swindling an elderly La Crosse County couple out of over 450-thousand dollars. Authorities say the group carried out an elaborate Publisher's Clearing House and Mega Millions sweepstakes scam that saw the victims sending cash, gift cards and personal data to them over the course of an eight month period. Each member of the suspect group is charged with theft by false representation. Bond for defendant Faedar Rockhead was set yesterday at one million dollars. Two other defendants are also being held on a bond of one million dollars each and authorities are continuing to search for the other two suspects.
A bill combating sexual extortion in Wisconsin is now law. Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 201 yesterday, also known as "Bradyn's Law." The measure creates a new crime for sexual extortion with gradual penalties, while adding suicide and attempted suicide to the victim compensation program. The bill was named in honor of DC Everest Junior High School student Bradyn Bohn, who took his own life following a sextortion scheme. Evers signed the bill during a ceremony in Weston where Bohn was from.
Deer hunters are encouraged to take advantage of late season opportunities. The late muzzleloader season runs until Wednesday, the statewide antlerless-only hunt takes place December 11th through the 14th and there's an antlerless-only holiday hunt from December 24th until January 1st. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says hunters can use any unfilled antlerless harvest authorizations during any of those hunts, but they must be used in certain zones. Any harvested deer must be registered electronically by 5 p.m. the day after recovery. More info can be found on the DNR's website.
Strikes have been authorized at a number of Wisconsin dairy plants. The Teamsters announced Thursday that strikes are on the way at facilities in Richland Center, Lancaster and Sparta. The plants in Richland Center and Lancaster are owned by Foremost Farms, while the plant in Sparta was recently sold to Actus Nutrition. Teamster leaders say they ratified a deal at the Sparta facility just 30 days before the sale, and that the new owners are not recognizing the agreement. Local 120 President Tom Erickson says Foremost and Actus can't shuffle ownership of a property to get out of paying workers what they've negotiated.
Wisconsin doctors are highlighting common toy dangers parents should be aware of this holiday season. UW - Health pediatrician Dr. Megan Yanny says choking or suffocation remain the biggest concerns, so keep an eye out for toys that have small parts. Yanny says toys that include artificial intelligence are also becoming more and more popular. Yanny suggest testing out the toy before giving it to your child to make sure the content it produces is acceptable. About 3 billion toys and games are sold in the United States every year.
A new grant program could reduce crime and violence in Wisconsin communities. The initiative, announced by Democratic Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, will support initiatives and programs at school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, and local governments. Grant applicants can seek funding for efforts focused on suicide prevention and firearm storage, violence intervention and outreach, criminal justice initiatives, domestic violence prevention and school-based initiatives. $10 million in federal funding will go towards the grants.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants you to stay safe on the ice. The DNR recommends you check local ice conditions with bait shops or clubs, wear proper clothing and equipment, carry safety equipment and have a plan. Operators of recreational vehicles like ATV’s, UTV’s and snowmobiles are advised to proceed slowly, avoid alcohol, and not travel in unfamiliar areas or at night. The DNR reports several vehicles went through the ice or drove into open water last season, resulting in six deaths. You should also carry a charged phone and let someone know where you're headed before you head out this winter.
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former United Health Group CEO is expected to join negotiations
between Fairview Health Services and the University of Minnesota.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that Doctor
William McGuire will become a consultant in the mediation process.
The two other consultants are former UnitedHealth executive Lois Quam
and retired Hennepin County Judge Thomas Fraser. The two parties are
working to create a new deal to preserve Fairview's substantial
funding of the University's Medical School. The existing agreement
expires next year.
A creative driver has led the Door County Sheriff's Office to remind drivers to check their vehicle equipment. The sheriff's office said on Friday deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding and noticed it was missing a driver's side headlight. The driver of the vehicle replaced the headlight with a handheld flashlight. The sheriff's office said a flashlight is not a safe or legal replacement for proper headlights.
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