Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are now in effect across much of the state as dangerous heat and humidity settles in. Forecasters say temperatures will reach the low-to-mid 90s, with heat index values topping 100 degrees in many areas and nearing 110 degrees in western Wisconsin. Strong-to-severe thunderstorms are possible, with damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado. Forecasters say the exact timing of the storms remains uncertain and urge residents to stay weather aware.
The City of Durand has a new flyer out to raise money for bandshell improvements. The flyer was approved by the city council last week. Durand Mayor Patrick Milliren says the city hopes to have the bandshell improvements done by Fun-Fest next year. All donations are being matched by an anonymous donation. For more information contact city hall.
The Durand Police Department will be having a new event for the kids for National Night Out. Durand Police Chief Stan Ridgeway says the winner will receive a special gift on National Night Out. Find Sam will be this weekend and clues will be on the Durand Police Department Facebook Page. National Night Out is August 4.
Bond is being set for a man charged in connection with the stabbing of a woman in La Crosse. The incident happened outside of a home on 16th Street South back in May. Investigators say that Ivan Canchola-Garcia stabbed the mother of his young daughter and that the victim was holding the child at the time of the attack. Canchola-Garcia appeared in court Friday where his bond was set at a million dollars on a charge of attempted first-degree intentional homicide.
Charges are being filed against a La Crosse man who crashed into the Zumbro River while reportedly trying to flee police. The 31-year-old man was behind the wheel of a pick-up truck Friday night when police say he hit multiple vehicles on Highway 52 and continued on without stopping. He faces charges including hit and run, fleeing from law enforcement and suspicion of DUI.
Governor Tony Evers' administration says Wisconsin ranked in the top five nationally for helping veterans find jobs for a third straight year. Wisconsin placed fourth as measured by a federal employment-services benchmark. The ranking is based on the Uniform National Threshold Entered Employment Rate for veterans and eligible people. The update comes ahead of National Hire a Veteran Day on Saturday. The state is home to about 300-thousand veterans.
Wisconsin leaders say slow mail delivery could stamp out some votes. Governor Tony Evers and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin are urging the U.S. Postal Service to fix mail delivery issues before Wisconsin's upcoming elections. In a letter to postal officials, they pointed to absentee ballots that arrived too late to be counted in the spring election. The pair also wants the Postal Service to drop a proposed rule they say could further delay mail-in voting. State election officials report many clerks experienced mail problems in April, with some ballots taking more than a week to arrive. Wisconsin's primary is August 11th, with the general election set for November 3rd.
A new online tool can simplify getting a restraining order in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Court System has launched a pilot program for a new mobile-friendly portal that guides users through filing domestic abuse temporary restraining order petitions. The plain-language system helps people complete forms and submit them electronically in one process. Chief Justice Jill Karofsky says the goal is to make court process more accessible and supportive for survivors seeking protection. The pilot is underway in eight counties, with a statewide rollout planned by the end of August.
Wisconsin is joining 25 other states suing the Trump administration over new conditions tied to federal disaster and counterterrorism funding. The lawsuit challenges new funding requirements from FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security. The changes would force states to help enforce federal immigration law and change election procedures to receive federal funding. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul argues the conditions violate federal law and the Constitution. The state previously joined similar lawsuits that successfully blocked comparable funding conditions in federal court. Wisconsin receives about seven-million-dollars each year through the Homeland Security Grant Program.
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested overnight in Milwaukee. The sheriff's office said Romo was pulled over around 8 p.m. Thursday and performed poorly on a field sobriety test. He was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence. In Wisconsin, a first-offense OWI is generally a civil offense and not a criminal charge. Romo is not required to appear in court for the citation.
The Trump administration sues Milwaukee over the city’s ordinance prohibiting law enforcement wearing masks on duty. The U.S. Department of Justice argues the ordinance is unconstitutional when applied to federal agents, pointing to the administration’s recent wins in similar legal challenges it launched against California, Virginia and Philadelphia. This spring, Milwaukee joined a growing number of localities that have passed restrictions on how law enforcement, including federal agents, can operate, part of pushback by local Democrats against President Trump’s immigration crackdown. The suit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court calls the Milwaukee ban “blatant unconstitutional regulation of the Federal Government.”
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is addressing the ongoing investigation into this week's deadly shooting by a Madison police officer. Kaul urged residents Friday to trust in the independent review as investigators gather evidence after 38-year-old Corey Ruiz was killed Wednesday during a struggle with MPD officers. Police say Ruiz pulled a knife and injured an officer, prompting the officer to open fire after an attempt to tase Ruiz failed. The incident has led to protests. Ruiz's family is demanding accountability and calling for Madison police to adopt body cameras. They're being represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation says it's reviewing all available evidence before forwarding the case to the Dane County District Attorney for a charging decision.
Minnesota voters are not expecting a huge turnout in next month's primary election. A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows that more people are likely to vote in the November election than the primary. The survey also shows that campaign issues may be shifting slightly. Over 34 percent of the respondents still say inflation is the most critical issue, but that's down from 40 percent last month. Meanwhile, 16 percent listed fraud as their most important issue. That topic was not on last month's survey.
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