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Janesville man faces arson charges after fire at brother’s home JANESVILLE (WKOW) -- A Janesville man faces arson charges after police say he started two fires at his brother's home. Alexander Logue, 29, Janesville, also faces multiple other charges in the case. The Janesville Police and Fire Departments were called about 7:30 a.m. Monday at 3314 R***r Ave

Madison police arrest suspect in attack on homeless man MADISON (WKOW) -- The Madison Police Department has made an arrest in an attack on a homeless man in July. MPD said Matthew D. Johnson was arrested Tuesday on charges of attempted homicide and mayhem. According to a police report on July 30, a 71-year-old homeless man was sleeping on a blue ta

Madison police search for missing 78-year-old woman with dementia MADISON, Wis.(Ben Caxton) — Madison police are asking for the public’s help with finding a 78-year-old woman who went missing Tuesday afternoon. Priscilla Brown left her home on the 4200 block of Milwaukee Street at about 4:30 p.m., according to the incident report. Brown suffers from dementia a...

Lancaster Council Approves Spring Clean-up Day Lancaster,(Ben Caxton)----The Lancaster Common Council has approved an amendment to its waste recycling contract with Town and Country Sanitation that allows for a Spring Clean-up day next year in the city. City residents will be allowed to dispose of items that can't be accepted in the weekly co

Investigators arrest suspect in Omro double homicide. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that it has found and arrested a man investigators believe is involved in a double homicide that happened in the Town of Omro last week. Michael P. Draine, 33, is now in custody and facing charges of Mutilating a Co**se.

2 people seriously injured after being struck by car in Rock Co. TOWN OF TURTLE, Wis. (WMTV) - Two people were seriously injured after being struck by a car Saturday while they were attempting to walk across a highway in Rock County. Rock County Sheriff’s Office reported that around 7:25 a.m., two people were attempting to cross 5853 East County Highway X in t

The Madison Police Department have released the name of the man Monday they arrested last week who is accused of driving a stolen SUV into a Beltline ditch. MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - MPD identified the driver of the car as 20-year-old Shaquale M. Howard. According to the MPD, the incident started around 9:30 a.m. Friday when a concerned citizen called them about an SUV that was running and parked behind the 5000 block of Camden Road. MPD could not see ins

The fastest-growing confectionery company in the U.S. will build a gummi production plant in Pleasant Prairie, Gov. Evers office announced Monday. MADISON (WKOW) —​ The Pleasant Prairie production facility will be HARIBO’s first in North America. “HARIBO’s commitment to quality, excellence and joy makes it precisely the kind of company we want and can well support in Wisconsin,” said Missy Hughes, Secretary & CEO of the Wisconsin E...

High court won’t extend Wisconsin’s absentee ballot deadline WASHINGTON --(Ben Caxton)--- The Supreme Court is siding with Republicans to prevent Wisconsin from counting mailed ballots that are received after Election Day. In a 5-3 order, the justices on Monday refused to reinstate a lower court order that called for mailed ballots to be counted if they are

Several economic development organizations have partnered to create a new fund for small businesses of La Crosse County LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) --- to encourage businesses to think about new ways to reach and serve customers and to help implement projects that will build resiliency in small, locally owned businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Couleecap, Inc., La Crosse County, Downtown Mainstreet, Inc. (DMI), Ci

A deputy was called to the 26,000 Block of Harding road for car vs deer. Fayette County,(Ben Caxton)---Upon arrival it was discovered a white 2008 Jeep Patriot struck a deer. Upon investigation, it was found the vehicle was driving south bound on Harding RD when a deer entered the roadway from the west ditch, striking the Jeep Patriot. Daniel Mathis, 31, of Waukon

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office took multiple 911 calls of a UTV roll-over accident near the intersection of 95th St. and C Avenue just outside of Arlington IA. Fayette County, (Ben Caxton) On 10-25-2020, at approximately 2:45 When Fayette County Sheriff's Deputies arrived on scene it was found the driver of the 2020 Polaris Ranger, Albert Lawrence Cline 35 of West Union, was intoxicated. Cline was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated 1s

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office took a driving complaint on a vehicle southbound. Fayette County,(Ben Caxton) at approximately 4; 25 PM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office took a driving complaint on a vehicle southbound on K Avenue traveling at high rates of speed, driving in the middle of the road, nd forcing oncoming traffic off the roadway. Law enforcement was able to st

at 10:32 AM Tuesday the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a semi vs. Fayette County .(Ben Caxton) --Car accident at 100th Street (C33) at the intersection of W Ave (V68). When the deputy arrived, it was learned that a 2006 Freightliner driven by 68 year old Randy Gehrke of Sumner had pulled out from the stop sign at 100th Street and did not see a 2016 Chrysler Town &

Facebook Bans La Crosse GOP from advertising LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - Bill Feehan, chair of the La Crosse County Republican Party, is calling Facebook's move to ban their advertisements and reduce their page reach interference with the 2020 election. Restrictions made by Facebook to the La Crosse County Republican Party page. (Courte

Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived at 400 Almira St. Elgin IA to check on a wanted subject. Fayette County .(Ben Caxton) --It was confirmed from individuals at the residence that wanted subject was inside the residence. After a search of the residence, Jaylani Devin Whiteside, 35 of Elgin IA, was found hiding in a closet of the residence. Whiteside was taken into custody without inci

the Fayette County Sheriff’s office conducted a search warrant on a rural Waucoma Residence to aid in a sexual abuse investigation. That warrant resulted in the arrest of 45-year-old Russell Eugene Sims of Waucoma on the following charges: Two counts of Sexual Abuse in the third degree, class C Felony Distribution of controlled substance to a minor, class B Felony Possession of the controlled substance ma*****na 2nd off

accident on Highway 80 PLATTEVILLE, WI. (Ben Caxton) at approximately 12:00 PM Barbara Glissendorf, age 65 of La Crosse, was following a slow moving farm vehicle on Highway 80 near the intersection of Lone Road in her 2007 Toyota Highlander. Following Glissendorf was Daniel Powell, age 17 of Cuba City, in his 2001 Bu

One person hurt in southwest Cedar Rapids shooting Friday night. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -- Police are calling this a targeted incident. They say the suspect broke into the apartment and shot the victim living there. Original story: One person was hurt in a Friday evening shooting in Cedar Rapids, according to law enforcement officials. At around 8:57 p.m., t

Doctors worried, supporters excited ahead of President Trump rally in Janesville JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN. (Ben Caxton) —For the third time this week, Wisconsin broke a record for new coronavirus cases. More than 3,800 people tested positive, bringing the total in Wisconsin since the pandemic began above 166,000. This surge comes as President Donald Trump prepares to gather c

One person has died after a single-car crash on Thursday afternoon. GREEN LAKE, Wis. (Ben Caxton) - Green Lake County deputies received the call of the crash around 2:45 p.m. on County Road B, just east of State Highway 73. Deputies found a 33-year-old man who had “severe” injuries and was still in the car, according to a news release. Southern Green Lake County...

A 41-year-old victim has non-life threatening injuries Thursday evening following a shooting in Madison. MADISON, Wis. (Ben Caxton) - The Madison Police Department was called at 6 p.m. to the area of Trailsway and Brentwood Parkway for a report of a suspect with a rifle and multiple shots were fired. Multiple callers also reported several cars in the area and a suspect running from the scene. MPD cont

Another debate is giving voters in our area a chance to learn about local candidates. LA CROSSE, Wis. (Ben Caxton) – Republican incumbent Loren Oldenburg and Democratic challenger Josefine Jaynes met for a debate Friday morning. They are running for the 96th assembly seat which includes parts of Monroe, Vernon and Crawford Counties. Oldenburg is seeking his second term serving

The victim of a homicide at Devil's Lake State Park has been identified as 24-year-old John Craig Schmutzer of Wauwatosa. BARABOO, Wis. (Ben Caxton) -- Investigators say the cause of death was stabbing. The Sauk County Sheriff's Office says on Wednesday, Oct. 14, authorities were called to Grottos Trail on the south side of Devil's Lake State Park, and found a 24-year-old man dead from "homicidal violence." After

What Wisconsin needs from Jack Sanborn in 2020 Wisconsin,(Ben Caxton)--- Wisconsin linebacker Jack Sanborn did a lot in his second season with the Badgers. He started every game at inside linebacker. He led the team in tackles with 80. He even tied for a Badgers’ best three interceptions. Still, in 2020 Wisconsin needs more from him. Sanborn

A large crowd of supporters gathered to protest for justice in Wauwatosa. WAUWATOSA, Wis. (Ben Caxton) -- Using the platform of rap icon Jay-Z, local activists demanded change after the shooting death of teenager Alvin Cole. The rapper's social justice group, Team ROC, hosted a rally in the city's Hart Park on Thursday, Oct. 15. “This is the first time I’ve ever smi

Wisconsin fight against coronavirus ‘going to get worse before it gets better’ MADISON, Wis. (Ben Caxton) – Following another record-setting day in reported cases of COVID-19 in the state, Governor Tony Evers and health leaders urged Wisconsinites to adhere to mitigation efforts to help slow the spread of coronavirus at a time when they say it is likely the troubling trend i...

One person was injured in a three-semi crash on I-90 near Wisconsin Dells. Wisconsin, (Ben Caxton)---where eastbound traffic was completely blocked for over two hours during early Thursday morning. Sgt. Gary Helgerson with Wisconsin State Patrol said one person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries from the crash that happened at 4:48 a.m. at mile post 87.

Al Grant County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a two vehicle crash Grant Couty , (Ben Caxton ) --- at approximately 10:56 a.m., the Grant County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a two vehicle crash on County X near County C. 19 yo Colton Clark and 39 yo Brett Lessard, Jr, both of Bagley. Colton Clark, age 19 Bagley, WI, was northbound driving a 2003 Dodge Ra

Grant County Supervisors approved sending the 2021 proposed county budget to the County Executive Committee Grant County, (Ben Caxton)---for final review, after supervisors heard a presentation onthe budget from County Finance Director Amanda Degenhardtat the October 6th meeting. When supervisors last heard from Degenhardt in September,the proposed budget had a deficit of $2.5-million. Degenhardt to

the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office took a report of an U.T.V. accident at 11391 50th Street involving two juveniles. Fayette County, (Ben Caxton) One of the juveniles was airlifted from Mercy One Oelwein to University of Iowa Hospitals with serious injuries while the other was transported to Mercy One Oelwein. The investigation into the incident is ongoing by the Iowa State Patrol and Fayette County Sheriff’s Of...

A Wisconsin judge on Monday allowed the state’s mask mandate to stand. MADISON, Wis. (Ben Caxton) — rejecting an attempt by the Republican-controlled Legislature and a conservative law firm to overturn it, even as cases are spiking. The judge noted in his ruling that the Legislature could vote to overturn the order from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers if they wanted to, b...

The Grant County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved three more projects in which the county will look to be reimbursed for their cost through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Grant County ,(Ben Caxton)----That includes hiring a business to install an air ionization system into the HVAC of the Grant County Courthouse to ionize the air supply of the building. County Maintenance Director Garry Pluemer says the reason he proposed the project for the courthouse, is due

The Grant County Dispatch Center received a report of a three vehicle crash at County Road U and Salis Road. Grant County,(Ben Caxton)--- A 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Ryan Flesch, age 31 of Potosi, was traveling east on County Road U, behind a 2005 Toyota Sienna, driven by Hilary Sahr, age 39 of Cassville. Sahr activated her right turn signal and began to slow to turn right onto Salis Road. Fl

At approximately 8:20 a.m. The county sheriff was assisted at the scene of a crash in the 100 block of East Street in the town of Potosí County Grant. (Ben Caxton)---at approximately 8:20 AM Don Blevins, age 49 of Platteville, was operating a 2006 Freightliner garbage truck owned by Fahtery Inc. Blevins parked the truck facing West in the 100 block of East Street in the Village of Potosi. Blevins activated the amber emergency ligh