MADISON, Wis. — With the school year underway, Wisconsin officials are ramping up enforcement against drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. The Wisconsin State Patrol and the Wisconsin School Bus Association have launched “Operation Safe Stop,” a weeklong campaign running Sept. 22–26. Campaign Goals and Enforcement The initiative focuses on protecting children as they…
WAUKESHA, Wis. — What began as one man’s backyard event has grown into a full community tradition. A Green Bay Packers watch party, founded by the late Rick Hanfler, drew hundreds this weekend to honor his legacy while raising money for Children’s Wisconsin. From Backyard Gathering to Community Fundraiser Rick Hanfler started the annual watch…
MADISON, Wis. — Central and southern Wisconsin are facing a marginal risk of severe weather on Tuesday, with forecasters warning of strong winds, rain, and small hail as two weather systems collide. Weather Setup Meteorologists say the storm threat comes from a warm front pushing north from the Gulf region, meeting a cold front moving…
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin homeowners saw another sharp increase in property tax levies in 2024, with statewide totals rising 4.2%, according to a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum. Largest Increases Since 2009 The latest hike follows a 4.6% jump in 2023, marking the two biggest increases in property tax levies since 2009. While…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Residents in southeast Wisconsin should prepare for a mix of dry spells and passing showers on Sunday, with a chance for afternoon thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Sunday Forecast The day will start with a few morning showers, but much of the morning is expected to remain dry. Forecasters say…
NIAGARA, Wis. — A 54-year-old Wisconsin man has died following a single motorcycle crash in Marinette County, according to the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office. Crash Details Deputies were called to the scene around 5:49 p.m. Saturday after reports of a crash on Wishman Road, about a quarter mile east of U.S. Highway 141 in the…
GREEN LAKE, Wis. — A Wisconsin father of three who staged his disappearance during a kayaking trip has been sentenced after investigators uncovered that he faked his death to be with a girlfriend in Uzbekistan. Disappearance on Green Lake On Aug. 12, 2024, Ryan Borgwardt’s wife contacted police after he failed to return from a…
MT. STERLING, Ky. — A Kentucky sheriff was injured Saturday night after being hit by a car while assisting at the scene of a crash on Interstate 64, according to the Kentucky State Police (KSP). Crash on I-64 Leads to Closure Trooper Zach Haney reported that I-64 Eastbound was shut down between mile markers 110…
MAHTOMEDI, Minn. — A highly anticipated homecoming football game at Mahtomedi High School was canceled Friday night after nearby police activity involving armed suspects prompted safety concerns. Kidnapping Call Leads to Search The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded to a call about a kidnapping tied to a robbery around 5 p.m. Friday…
NASHUA, N.H. — A wedding celebration turned tragic at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua on Saturday night when a gunman opened fire, killing one person and injuring two others before being subdued and arrested. Victim Identified Officials identified the victim as Robert Steven DeCesare, 59, of Salem, New Hampshire. DeCesare was shot during…