No one was injured in a machine shed fire near Alma on Saturday. According to the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Department, firefighters from Alma, Mondovi, Nelson and Waumandee responded to the fire at W1829 Pony Trail and were able to extinguish the fire quickly. Firefighters believe the fire may have started by a heater being used to warm a vehicle inside the building. With the cold weather, authorities are reminding residents to take extra precautions when using space heaters.
No one was injured after Buffalo and Pepin County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a subject armed with a knife and experiencing a mental health crisis in Mondovi on Saturday morning. According to the Buffalo County Sheriffs Department, deputies responded to the scene on West Main Street and were able to communicate with the subject and safely placed the individual into protective custody. Hwy 10 was closed for a short period of time and there was no threat to the public at any time. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available by calling the Northwest Connections Crisis Line at 888-552-6642.
Ntec is warning customers of a scam. If you receive an email asking you to verify account information from a nelson-tel.com address it is not from Ntec and is a scam. Do not click on the links or share any personal details. If you have questions contact Ntec directly.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department and Wisconsin Department of Transportation are warning residents of another fake texting scam. The new scam warns of “unpaid vehicle fees” and includes a fraudulent link to get you to pay for the fake violation. The Sheriff’s Department reminds residents the WI DMV will never text or email you saying you owe money. If you receive one of these messages do not click on the link and just delete it.
Winona County says it has identified and responded to a ransomware incident affecting its computer network on Friday. The county noted that upon discovery, it initiated an investigation to assess the scope and impact of the incident. It is working closely with a third-party cybersecurity and data forensics-experts, as well as local, state and federal law enforcement. Winona County says it will provide an update when more information becomes available, and thanks everyone for their patience as it implements business continuity measures.
Months after the mayor of La Crosse ordered its temporary closure, Cameron Park is reopening. Burns Park and Cameron Park were closed in September due to what Mayor Shaundel Washington-Spivey said were safety concerns involving the behavior of sheltered and unsheltered individuals. Burns Park was reopened in December and Cameron Park is to be reopened tomorrow.
Two people were left injured after a single-vehicle weekend crash in Vernon County. Authorities say 61-year-old John Harnish lost control of his vehicle on a curve in the in the Town of Wheatland, went down an embankment and hit several trees. Harnish was taken to a local hospital for care and there has been no word on his condition. A passenger from the vehicle suffered injuries that are described as minor.
A Juneau County man faces murder charges in the death of his father. Prosecutors filed first degree homicide charges last week against 34-year-old Jacob Sanders of Mauston. Mauston police allege Sanders killed 73-year-old Michael Sanders last Wednesday and then stole his car and fled the state. He was arrested in Terre Haute, Indiana where police allege there was blood in the car and on Jacob's hands. Jacob is being held in the Vigo County Indiana jail awaiting extradition. The cause of Michael Sanders' death has not been released.
A federal judge is ordering ICE and DHS not to destroy or alter evidence in the Alex Pretti fatal shooting. A federal judge has granted the temporary restraining order brought by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. He said during a press conference on Sunday that if federal officials openly defy the court order, state officials will pursue legal recourse. Minneapolis police had called for the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to investigate the shooting, and it says it obtained a search warrant for the scene, but its investigative team was blocked by federal agents from accessing the area. Pretti, a Minneapolis resident, was shot and killed by federal agents Saturday morning on Nicollet Avenue near 26th Street.
Wisconsin officers may stop prioritizing the breathalyzer on drivers. A new bill introduced would let police test drivers' oral fluid by asking for a breath test, a saliva test or both to look for drugs. Senator Jesse James says that "oral fluid tests can quickly screen for six types of drugs, including THC and meth." He also says the tests are meant to only help officers decide weather they have enough cause to make an arrest or if more testing is needed. The bill is now waiting for more action in the Senate.
Legislation to strengthen interlock ignition device laws passes in the Wisconsin Senate. The bill would add 180 days to an interlock ignition device order for a number of offenses, including tampering with the device, removing it without authorization or trying to start a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .02 or more. Penalties for violating a device order would also increase, including fines of up to $1,100 and up to six months in jail. The bill would also eliminate waiting periods to apply for an occupational license after a device is installed. The bill now heads to the Assembly, where it's also expected to pass.
Two Republican authored amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution will be on the statewide ballot in November following approval by the state Senate this week. One amendment, which Democrats argue targets DEI initiatives, would prohibit discrimination or preferential treatment in public employment and education based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Republicans argue existing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in state and local governments are discriminatory and exclusionary. Democrats opposed the amendment, arguing it would harm disadvantaged people regardless of race and make it more difficult to attract people to seek employment or education in Wisconsin. A second amendment would prohibit governments from closing a house of worship during a state emergency. Both will appear on ballots statewide in the November election. The Senate also approved an amendment which would bar governors from using their partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee. That will need to pass both chambers of the Legislature for a second time before going to voters.
Open government advocates are putting pressure on lawmakers to reach a deal to revive WisconsonEye. The state's version of C-SPAN would broadcast every floor session of the state Senate and Assembly for free before it was shut down due to financial issues. Rules became enforced from Republicans that prohibited the public from live streaming or recording proceedings. Governor Tony Evers said he would support a fundraising deal to revive the network as long as "the state wasn't paying for all" of its budget.
Mayo Clinic officials say they have performed a record number of organ transplants in 2025. The facility conducted two-thousand-65 operations last year. The new record surpassed two-thousand-and-six organ transplants in 2024. Mayo said the record number of transplants is encouraging as the number of patients waiting on the national transplant list remains very high.
Can trees explode in the extreme cold? With the onset of frigid temperatures around Wisconsin, plenty of viral posts are claiming that can happen, but a TikTok video from Muskego arborist Jonathan Roberts explains that when the temperatures drop quicker than normal, the moisture in the sap contracts more quickly causing a cracking or popping sound in the tree. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources explains that the cooling sap causes small cracks to become larger which leads to the popping. Trees that hold onto more moisture like birch and maple trees are most likely to be affected. If that leads to concern about the health of a tree in your backyard, you’re advised to contact an arborist to assess the tree’s condition. Exploding trees are a rare occurrence according to the DNR.
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