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Overnight storm damage in SW Wisconsin
Severe storms tore through Crawford County and Allamakee County Wednesday evening, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging sheds and roofs across the area. The storms moved through around 5 p.m., during the evening commute, bringing strong winds that left widespread damage in their wake. Crews spent the aftern...
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AG Kaul joins lawsuit to protect voter rolls
Wisconsin's Attorney General says President Trump can't force states to turn over their voter rolls to engage in mail-in voting. A G Josh Kaul has joined a lawsuit by multiple states to stop the White House's directive to prevent the US Postal Service from handling any ballots unless the Postal Service has access to vo...
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Iowa Auditor Finds More Than $18,000 in Improper and Unsupported Payments at Lansing EMS, Urges Stronger Controls
Iowa's Auditor of State finds more than 18-thousand dollars in improper and unsupported payments tied to the Lansing Emergency Medical Services. Auditor of State Rob Sand reported the special investigation identified $8,461.20 of improper disbursements and $9,778.67 of unsupported disbursements. However, because EMS re...
Jun 16, 2026
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Sara Rodriguez wins straw poll at state Democratic Convention
Wisconsin's Lieutenant Governor wins a straw poll at the state Democratic Convention. Sara Rodriguez led a WisPolitics poll of attendees at the convention this past weekend. State Representative Francesca Hong and State Senator Kelda Roys polled second and third respectively. The poll could be a sign of things to come ...
Jun 16, 2026
All Ridglan beagles to leave facility by August
Embattled beagle breeder and research facility Ridglan Farms will soon shut down after transferring its remaining dogs, the Center for a Humane Economy said Monday. Big Dog Ranch Rescue negotiated the transfer of the remaining 475 Ridglan beagles. Beginning Monday, 325 dogs will be transferred to rescue partners and Bi...
Jun 16, 2026
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued disaster proclamation following storms
On Friday Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 11 Counties including Iowa in response to continuing severe weather that started on June 5. Governor Reynolds' proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of these storms and activates the Iowa Ind...
Jun 16, 2026
Montfort man injured in weekend motorcycle accident
A motorcyclist was transported by medflight for life threatening injuries following a crash in Wingville Township late Saturday morning. The Grant County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call that a person was yelling for help in a pasture along Route 66. 42-year-old Travis Mulrooney of Montfort, was riding ahis motorc...
Jun 16, 2026
Dubuque providing free tree limb collection
Beginning Thursday, the City of Dubuque will provide free collection of tree limbs and branches that were downed as a result of the storms that impacted the city on Wednesday. The final day for this no-charge collection will be Friday, June 19. Limbs and branches must be placed at the curb or alley line where residents...
Jun 12, 2026
Asbury providing free tree limb collection following storm
The city of Asbury will provide free collection of tree limbs and branches resulting from the severe storms that swept through the community Wednesday. Collection will occur on residents' regularly scheduled yard waste day -- Thursday, June 18. All materials must be placed at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day. Resid...
Jun 12, 2026
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1 dead following Lafayette County crash
One person is dead following a rollover crash in Lafayette County. Shortly before 5 Pm on Thursday emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1400 block of Highway 23 in Willow springs for a one vehicle rollover crash. 77-year-old Lawrence Wedig of rural Darlington was driving on Highway 23 when he entered the ditch an...
Jun 12, 2026
