Charges are being filed against a woman who Buffalo City authorities say stabbed a man this past weekend. Officers were dispatched to the victim's home on Saturday where they found the man wounded inside and trying to put out fires that the suspect had reportedly also started. Tonia Schwanke faces charges including arson.
The Durand-Arkansaw School District in partnership with area organizations is bringing back a food program for students. Durand-Arkansaw Superintendent Ryan Nelson says its a replacement for the weekend meal program. The new program will begin with the 2026-2027 school year.
The Durand Lions Club has raised enough money to replace the light pole banners across the city. During this weeks Durand City Council Meeting, members brought in samples of the banners. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the themes of the banners range from the high school to tourism. Six different banners will be installed across the city. Those banners could be installed this summer.
Free summer meals are available for Wisconsin kids through a Department of Public Instruction program. Across Wisconsin, more than 3 million meals are served each summer through the Summer Food Service Program, helping kids stay fed when school is out. The federally funded program offers free meals to anyone 18 and under at more than 900 sites statewide, including schools, camps, and community organizations. In Buffalo County, sites include Alma, Mondovi and Gilmanton Schools, and in Pierce County Elmwood School is a site. A full list of locations is available on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website.
An Arcadia, man is charged with making terrorist threats. According to Trempealeau County Authorities, 33yr old Kyle Waldvogel sent concerning emails to a building manager in Whitehall. The manager told police he had recently told Waldvogel due to his recent behavior he was being evicted on June 30th. Waldvogel has court appearance for July 14th.
A Merrillan man is facing drug charges after a recent traffic stop in Jackson County. Richard Madsen was stopped late last Wednesday night on Highway 12 in the Town of Alma with officers having recognized his vehicle as having been involved with previous drug cases. Inside the vehicle, police say they found five grams of fentanyl. Madsen is charged with possession of fentanyl and cocaine with intent to deliver.
Ashley for the Arts is set to return to Memorial Park in Arcadia this summer. The three-day festival offers music, art and family-friendly activities. Jon Pardi, Keith Urban, Gene Simmons Band and Boys Like Girls are among those announced to perform. The festival takes place from August 6th-through-8th.
The search for a missing La Crosse man is over. Twenty-two-year-old Eli McCumber -- who had been missing since last Saturday -- was found safe Thursday morning at a home in La Crescent Minnesota. McCumber was taken from the home to a local hospital for care.
The former manager of a Juneau County bank is being sentenced to prison after being convicted on theft charges. Prosecutors say that Sandra Campfield stole more than 350-thousand dollars from customer accounts and more than 40-thousand dollars directly from the vault. Campfield has pleaded guilty to embezzlement by a bank employee and been sentenced to 21 months in prison. She has also been ordered to pay restitution and a fifty-thousand dollar fine.
The search for the next athletic director of UW - Madison is entering its next phase. The application period is now open and will be for the next two weeks, following the listening sessions that were held over the past few weeks. The search committee in charge had been meeting with student-athletes and others to figure out what qualities they wanted in the next athletic director. The school hopes to have the next athletic director in place and working this summer.
A city in Dane County is ending its contract with a security camera provider. The Fitchburg Common Council voted this week to terminate a deal with Flock Security following months of residents expressing concerns with the equipment. Some residents described the cameras as dangerous, although police noted the technology has been in use for years. The equipment takes still images of cars and license plates instead of recording video. The contract will officially be terminated in four months.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed the first cast of Mpox in 2026. There have been five cases in the state so far, including a cluster in southeastern Wisconsin. DHS reports cases remain low, but infections are rising nationwide. Mpox spreads through close contact and can cause rashes, fever, and chills. While the risk to the general public is low, persons at higher risk should talk with a healthcare provider about vaccination. DHS urges residents to watch for symptoms and seek medical care if they develop unexplained rashes or other signs of illness.
The Republican candidate for Governor weighs in on compensating people who claim they were harmed by the federal government. Tom Tiffany says some January 6 defendants could “possibly” receive compensation through the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund if the harm was "significant enough." During a WisPolitics luncheon in Madison on Tuesday, Tiffany said he is "still studying the details" of the fund, which has drawn bipartisan criticism from US Senators. Tiffany said he'd draw the line at anyone that harmed a law enforcement official receiving compensation. On Wednesday, State Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein proposed the No Taxpayer Dollars for Insurrectionists Act to create a 100% state income tax on any payouts received the fund.
The new Minnesota Driftless Hiking Trail is taking its first steps in southeast Minnesota. Organizers said the first segment will start with the Lost Creek Hiking Trail, a six-point-five-mile system in Chatfield. Supporters are working with landowners and local governments to stitch together a route of 100-plus miles through the Driftless Region's bluffs and river valleys. The Bluff Country Hiking Club said funding from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources is helping move the project forward as crews work on signage and access agreements. Organizers said it could take about ten years to complete the full trail, with more miles expected to open in stages.
A dangerous donation to a southeast Wisconsin non-profit. Police in West Bend say their officers headed to a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store Tuesday after employees there discovered a contribution they thought could be a grenade. Police worked with staff to shut the store down temporarily. The Milwaukee County Bomb Squad arrived to determine it to be a "flash bang" device, which creates a bright flash of light and loud noise as a distraction device when deployed. Police believe the item from the early 2000s was meant for military use. West Bend Police are looking for information on how the item ended up as a donation.
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