Another construction project begins today on Hwy 10. Crews will begin construction of a single lane roundabout at the intersection of Hwy 10 and 25 just west of Durand today. The construction will also include installing curb and gutter, replacing culverts and storm sewer and lighting at the intersection. Hwy 10 and 25 will be open during the constructions. Motorists will encounter shoulder closures and flagging operations at times. That project is expected to be completed in November.
The Durand-Arkansaw School Board has approved a tentative budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Durand-Arkansaw Superintendent Ryan Nelson says the district is anticipating it will be receiving some additional revenue this year. The final budget will be approved in October after the student counts and state funding is announced.
The Wabasha County Board is meeting tomorrow. Items on the agenda include discussion and possible action on consideration of floodplain regulations and subdivision ordinance amendments and reports from committee and department heads. Tomorrow’s meeting begins at 9am in the Old Courthouse Annex in Wabasha.
A 17yr old Buffalo City female was injured in a one vehicle rollover accident near Fountain City Thursday. According to the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Department, the driver became distracted by her cell phone and lost control of the vehicle, over corrected and went into the ditch where the vehicle rolled several times and ended up in a cornfield. The driver was taken to Winona Hospital with back and neck injuries.
Buffalo County is among over a dozen Wisconsin counties that are now eligible for federal disaster assistance. According to a press release from FEMA, federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Wisconsin to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 13-23, 2026. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and families recover from the effects of the disaster.
La Crosse Police are investigating a Saturday night swatting call targeting Emplify Health hospital. The call to police falsely reported that an armed individual was outside of the hospital's emergency room. Police responded to the scene and confirmed that the call was a hoax. Rice Lake authorities are also investigating a similar type of call to the Marshfield Medical Center in Rice Lake on Thursday afternoon.
Charges are being filed against a Madison man accused of making threats to the Vernon County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say that 44-year-old Jesse Jensen made threatening phone calls to the sheriff's office on June 21st. He was taken into custody the following day. Charges against Jensen include threatening to cause bodily harm to certain individuals involved with a court or legal system.
Deer harvest quotas and guidelines are in place for this fall’s hunting seasons. The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has approved 272,720 bonus antlerless harvest authorizations to be available for purchase beginning August 17th. Those permits are in addition to free antlerless tags offered in farmland zones. Harvest opportunities will vary by deer management unit based on local populations and management goals. Bonus permits will be available statewide except in one northern management unit. Hunters can purchase permits through the state's Go Wild licensing system.
Residents in Wisconsin have filed a class action lawsuit against Microsoft's Fairwater Data Center. The residents allege the facility's around-the-clock operations creates excessive noise that has disrupted nearby homes and lowered property values. The complaint claims roughly a thousand residential properties with a mile and a half of the campus are affected. The lawsuit states the noise is generated by diesel generators and HVAC systems, including chillers, cooling towers, air-handling units and condenser fans. The plaintiffs say the constant sound has made it difficult to enjoy their homes and outdoor spaces and has affected sleep and daily routines.
Five people are recovering after an 80-foot silo collapsed during severe storms in Walworth County. Officials say two people in a car and three motorcyclists had pulled off Highway 14 and sought shelter behind a barn when the silo fell. All five were taken to area hospitals, with several suffering serious injuries. The collapse also prompted a MABAS Life Safety Box Alarm to bring in additional emergency crews. Officials say the storms damaged more than 40 homes and left several roads closed across Sharon Township.
Authorities are sharing additional details about an officer-involved shooting in Oneida County. A pair of Oneida County deputies went to an address on Lumen Lake Drive June 17th to serve an arrest warrant on John Krga -- a suspect wanted on charges that he sexually assaulted a child. Reports say Krga pulled a firearm and fired a shot leading one of the deputies to return fire. Krga was hit and died at the scene.
Wisconsin's attorney general is celebrating a court victory over changes to a federal student loan forgiveness program. Josh Kaul and the Wisconsin Department of Justice joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging a U.S. Department of Education rule that was set to take effect Wednesday. The court ruled that the policy was illegal and permanently blocked it. Officials say the rule could have allowed the federal government to deny loan forgiveness eligibility to employers over activities tied to policies opposed by the Trump administration. The program forgives federal student loans after ten years of qualifying public service work.
UW Madison police are seeking tips in a 44-year-old cold case. It was July 2nd of 1982 when 23-year-old Donna Mraz was fatally stabbed while walking home from her job at a downtown restaurant. Police say the UW Madison student and Walworth County native was attacked on a sidewalk behind Camp Randall Stadium. UW police say they continue to work with state and federal law enforcement but despite extensive investigations the case remains unsolved and investigators haven't been able to identify a motive. They're urging anyone with information in Mraz's murder -- no matter how small -- to come forward.
You can help track game bird populations across Wisconsin this summer. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says anyone can become a community scientist by taking part in its annual Game Bird Survey. From now through August 31st, people can submit sightings of wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, and pheasants using a mobile app. The DNR uses the data to track breeding success and monitor game bird populations statewide. Officials say every observation helps wildlife managers make informed decisions. No registration is required, and participants can find more information on the DNR's Game Bird Survey webpage.
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