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UW Health reminds Wisconsinites to act quickly on heart attacks
MADISON (WKOW) -- UW Health officials reminded Wisconsinites to take fast action if they're showing heart attack symptoms.
Joe Mirenna, 70, was cross-country skiing in Blue Mounds State Park earlier in 2022 when he felt arm pain, shortness of breath and fatigue. He initially assumed it was due to him being out of shape, but when the feelings got worse, he called 911.
"I'm sure I was faking this thing. I have a pretty low threshold of pain. It's, my family knows. But I guess... it wasn't even when the... paramedics said 'I'm not gonna lie to you, you're having a heart attack.' Then I knew things were a little bit more serious," Mirenna said.
UW Health doctors told Mirenna that his left anterior descending artery was blocked. Less than an hour after calling 911, Mirenna was in surgery.
"We know that if we can get to people within three hours of the onset of their symptoms that people do much, much better," UW Health interventional cardiologist Dr. Greg Tester said.
Early signs of heart attacks include sudden chest discomfort, shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness and body discomfort.
Greg Tester
Joe Mirenna | 2022-03-04T13:19:25Z | www.wkow.com | UW Health reminds Wisconsinites to act quickly on heart attacks | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/uw-health-reminds-wisconsinites-to-act-quickly-on-heart-attacks/article_322d3df8-9b4a-11ec-b77a-c7dcb7185840.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/uw-health-reminds-wisconsinites-to-act-quickly-on-heart-attacks/article_322d3df8-9b4a-11ec-b77a-c7dcb7185840.html |
Madison Edgewood carries extra motivation with them into WIAA State Tournament
WKOW (MADISON)-- The #3 Madison Edgewood boys hockey team will meet #2 Notre Dame at 12:15 pm on Friday in the WIAA State Tournament semifinals.
The Crusaders have been on a mission to make it state. Despite having a solid team last season, they could not go for gold as COVID cases within the program ended their season early.
Most of their team returned with extra motivation to win it all this year.
"They went through an experience where something was taken away, and that changed the way they think about it, right, so I think that drove them quite a bit all year, especially the older guys obviously," Head Coach Pete Rothering said. "They played that way, and now they are getting rewarded."
Most of their team returned this year with an extra motivation to win it all.
"It's been a goal for our team for a very long time with last year ending it because of COVID, we didn't get to play a playoff game, but making it is awesome, we have been wanting this for so long," Senior Aiden Lenz said.
"We feel like it kind of got stolen from us, so we wanted to come out this year and prove what we could have done last year," Senior Parker Murn said.
The Crusaders have just three losses this season, and one of them was to Notre Dame in late December. They knew reaching the championship game wouldn't come easy, but they are ready for the challenge.
"We had some pressure coming through sectionals because we expected to be here," Rothering said. "It's four really good hockey teams, and I think we will be a little bit free and just going to play and play fast. So, looking forward to it."
"I feel like we are going to have to move pucks pretty well just kind of neutralize their speed, play body, play a little physical and just them how we can play," Murn said.
Edgewood boys hockey embarks on WIAA state tournament
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Radicals headed to AUDL Championship | 2022-03-04T13:19:37Z | www.wkow.com | Madison Edgewood carries extra motivation with them into WIAA State Tournament | Sports | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/sports/madison-edgewood-carries-extra-motivation-with-them-into-wiaa-state-tournament/article_b9c9582a-9b6b-11ec-9e2a-0bb69093abfe.html | https://www.wkow.com/sports/madison-edgewood-carries-extra-motivation-with-them-into-wiaa-state-tournament/article_b9c9582a-9b6b-11ec-9e2a-0bb69093abfe.html |
Tasty treats across Wisconsin
There are so many tasty treats and culinary experiences you can only get right here in Wisconsin. Today Anne Sayers with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism joins us to share more about the state's spin on fresh food and drinks.
Click here for more tips from travelwisconsin.com. | 2022-03-04T20:16:24Z | www.wkow.com | Tasty treats across Wisconsin | Midday Madison | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/community/midday-madison/tasty-treats-across-wisconsin/article_8fabef5a-9be1-11ec-8e88-7bfa8956f630.html | https://www.wkow.com/community/midday-madison/tasty-treats-across-wisconsin/article_8fabef5a-9be1-11ec-8e88-7bfa8956f630.html |
STURGEON BAY (WBAY) -- Just over a week ago, the Door County Candle Company launched a Ukrainian candle sale.
The money raised is going to an emergency aid fund in the war-torn country.
The shop has already sold more than 13,000 candles in the store and online.
“I knew people wanted to help people in Ukraine and I knew people wanted to do something," said owner Christina Gorchynsky Trapani who is from Ukraine.
"I just didn’t think our fundraiser would be a big way to do that."
So far, she says the specialty candles have raised more than $100,000 for Razom for Ukraine, the non-profit benefitting from the sale.
“Just reading about the emergency response fund with Razom and helping to fund bandages and tourniquets and all these supplies for the people getting hurt in Ukraine it’s going to make a huge difference," Gorchynsky Trapani said.
"So it’s so special that we can do this together and make a big difference for people in Ukraine. That's the goal.”
As long as customers are supporting the cause, the candles will continue to be poured.
“If people want to keep helping, people in Ukraine, I can’t stop making these special candles so we’ll continue as long as people want to help,” says Gorchynsky Trapani.
Christina Gorchynsky Trapani | 2022-03-05T10:55:25Z | www.wkow.com | Door County Candle Company raising money for Ukraine | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/door-county-candle-company-raising-money-for-ukraine/article_392566aa-9c2e-11ec-a637-af8967bc4d6c.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/door-county-candle-company-raising-money-for-ukraine/article_392566aa-9c2e-11ec-a637-af8967bc4d6c.html |
MOOYAH owners honored for charitable work
MADISON (WKOW) -- The owners of several burger restaurants were honored for their work with the community.
The Bergeson family owns four MOOYAH locations in the Madison area.
They've hosted fundraisers to help local youth and sports organizations bring in thousands of dollars, even during the pandemic.
"We want to be a part of our local communities, help as many people as possible. And I think during the pandemic, that just became even more important," said Lucas Bergeson.
MOOYAH honored the Bergesons with a Franchisee of the Year award for their charitable work and quality service.
Lucas Bergeson | 2022-03-05T10:55:56Z | www.wkow.com | MOOYAH owners honored for charitable work | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/mooyah-owners-honored-for-charitable-work/article_063d0e8c-9c2e-11ec-9f18-9b84a9385a48.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/mooyah-owners-honored-for-charitable-work/article_063d0e8c-9c2e-11ec-9f18-9b84a9385a48.html |
'People are excited to travel': Dane County Regional Airport braces for busy Spring Break
MADISON (WKOW) -- After two years of limited travel, people are packing their bags and headed to dream destinations near and far.
As a result, the Dane County Regional Airport is bracing for what could be the busiest Spring Break since the onset of the pandemic.
“People are more confident traveling right now. They're taking their family vacations that they've been putting off for one year, two years now,” Michael Riechers, Director of Marketing and Communications for Dane County Regional Airport said.
To meet demand, Riechers said the airport is offering 16 non-stop travel destinations this year, compared to last year's 11.
“It's a notable increase in destinations for spring break getaways,” Riechers said.
As of March 4th, the airport was seeing anywhere from 2,500 to 3,000 passengers a day. Currently, Riecher said their busiest day of the week appears to be Thursday.
“A lot of people are flying out on Thursdays and then returning Sundays is what we've seen,” Riechers said.
As spring break approaches, Riechers said airplanes servicing Madison have also seen a 55% increase in capacity.
“Of total seats that are departing out of Madison, you have a lot of options, a lot more destinations, a lot more capacity for flying out Madison,” Riechers said.
Cooper Snipes, a student at UW-Madison, plans to visit Iceland with friends this Spring Break. He said planning the trip took a lot of time and effort because of the pandemic, so he looks forward to it finally arriving.
“Haven't been outside the country in a really long time,” Snipes said. “We all rented cars and are going to road trip around Iceland for a bit.”
Twins, Daniel and Frances Staples, plan to go to Naples, Florida. They too, are looking forward to traveling this spring break.
“Definitely excited for the beach and warm weather,” Daniel said. “Spending time with family friends and enjoying the weather for sure,” Frances said.
The Dane County Regional Airport is hopeful an uptick in traveling trends will continue as people grow more confident about traveling again.
“I think this is just going to continue to grow,” Riechers said. “It's going to be a busy summer and then going into the fall, it's going to be, you know, getting back to business as usual.”
Even though the mask mandate was lifted in Dane County, Riechers said masks are still required at the Dane County Airport and on flights due to the federal mask mandate.
"The federal mandates still in place, but you see the smiles and you see it in their eyes. People are excited to travel," Riechers said.
Michael Riechers
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Trump visiting Milwaukee amid campaign for Wisconsin | 2022-03-05T10:56:02Z | www.wkow.com | 'People are excited to travel': Dane County Regional Airport braces for busy Spring Break | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/people-are-excited-to-travel-dane-county-regional-airport-braces-for-busy-spring-break/article_f546ef6c-9c0f-11ec-8410-53a3d806dc24.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/people-are-excited-to-travel-dane-county-regional-airport-braces-for-busy-spring-break/article_f546ef6c-9c0f-11ec-8410-53a3d806dc24.html |
MINERAL POINT (WKOW) — The Mineral Point Police Department is investigating a four-month old infant who died six days after an initial injury report.
According to the Mineral Point Police Chief Bob Weier, authorities first received a call reporting an injured infant at 7:10 p.m. February 25. The child was first taken to Upland Hills Hospital in Dodgeville, before traveling to UW Hospital in Madison via Medflight.
The infant later died March 1 at UW Hospital. As the investigation is ongoing, Weier did not specify the extent or cause of the child's injuries, or a cause of death.
The MPPD and state Department of Criminal Investigation are still looking into the circumstances surrounding the child's injury and death.
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TORONTO, Ontario (CTV Network) -- Right now, you can sign up online to get a “boarding pass” for the Artemis I mission, which is expected to blast off and orbit the moon this May or June. Every seat is free, in a way. Artemis I will be an uncrewed test flight for future lunar missions. Signing up with NASA gets your name added to a flash drive aboard the unoccupied crew capsule, and a flashy digital boarding pass as proof. | 2022-03-05T18:14:49Z | www.wkow.com | NASA will send your name around the moon | Astronautics | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/townnews/astronautics/nasa-will-send-your-name-around-the-moon/article_f34f5c5c-c287-523e-8e1d-bc5eb0d31661.html | https://www.wkow.com/townnews/astronautics/nasa-will-send-your-name-around-the-moon/article_f34f5c5c-c287-523e-8e1d-bc5eb0d31661.html |
RICHLAND COUNTY (WKOW) -- Missing Richland man Frances Johnston, 60, was found dead, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Johnston had left home on February 28 to go to a doctor's appointment. After attending the appointment, he went to Eagles Club in Viroqua and left there around 5 p.m. He had not been seen since.
Johnston's wife, Lisa, told 27 News that this absence wasn't in character for him, and she said he may have hit his head while playing a pull tab machine at the club.
The Silver Alert that had been issued for Johnston was cancelled Saturday after he was found dead.
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Freeze for Food 5K benefits Open Doors for Refugees
MADISON (WKOW) -- Scores of runners braved the wet weather Saturday to raise money for refugees.
This was part of the 41st annual Freeze for Food 5K, which raises money for Open Doors for Refugees, a volunteer organization that helps welcome refugees to the Madison area.
Madeline Uraneck, a volunteer for Open Doors for Refugees, said that the organization has helped countless families over time.
"We get people to donate furniture, we set up their apartments, help fix their first meal, give them rides to their first medical appointments, get the kids enrolled in school," Uraneck said.
This year, Uraneck said the organization is more motivated that ever to help refugees because of what's happening in Ukraine.
"We really want people to be integrated in the Madison community and to teach the rest of us about the cultures that they come from. It's a very humbling experience," Uraneck said.
Last year's 5K was held virtually due to the pandemic, so Uraneck said this year's was a warm welcome back.
"All of the funds from today go to helping refugees to Madison settle into Madison," Uraneck said. "The Madison community has been incredibly welcoming."
Since its inception in 1982, Freeze for Food has raised more than $12,000.
Madeline Uraneck | 2022-03-06T05:38:06Z | www.wkow.com | Freeze for Food 5K benefits Open Doors for Refugees | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/freeze-for-food-5k-benefits-open-doors-for-refugees/article_886afc4c-9cde-11ec-81bb-f7e6460dbf31.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/freeze-for-food-5k-benefits-open-doors-for-refugees/article_886afc4c-9cde-11ec-81bb-f7e6460dbf31.html |
MADISON (WKOW) -- March is Colon Cancer Awareness month.
In light of this, UW Health is hosting its 21st annual Bowlin' for Colons fundraiser at bowling alleys across Wisconsin Sunday.
"It is really is an event to get people affected with colon cancer together and to recognize that they are not alone, as well as to raise money for cancer research," Dr. Sam Lubner with UW Health said.
According to Lubner, colon cancer is is one of the most common causes of cancer and cancer related deaths in the United States.
"There's about 150,000 people affected by colon cancer in the United States every year and about 50,000 deaths," Lubner said. "Here in Wisconsin, it's about 2,700 people affected by colon cancer with about 900 deaths per year in our state."
Over time, Lubner said research has come a long way. He attributes some of that success to scientists and supporters in Madison.
"Between novel methods of colon cancer detection like virtual colonoscopy, which was developed at the University of Wisconsin, as well as, the non-invasive screening tests like cologuard developed at Exact Sciences, we feel really proud of Madison's role," Lubner said.
Luber said early detection saves lives and said some form of detection is better than no detection.
More information about Sunday's Bowlin' for Colon event can be found here.
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Pipe bomb threats continue as Obama, Biden set to visit WI | 2022-03-06T05:38:55Z | www.wkow.com | UW Health to host 21st annual Bowlin' for Colons fundraiser | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/uw-health-to-host-21st-annual-bowlin-for-colons-fundraiser/article_0946cd5c-9cdd-11ec-bc79-538522d28990.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/uw-health-to-host-21st-annual-bowlin-for-colons-fundraiser/article_0946cd5c-9cdd-11ec-bc79-538522d28990.html |
MPD Chief Barnes wants community summit to address school threats
MADISON (WKOW) -- A string of bomb threat hoaxes and several false 911 calls at James Madison Memorial High School this past week have students on edge.
Students said they're still concerned about their well-being even though Madison police patrol school grounds.
"I think that makes it a little more safer. But I still think that like, we should be out for a little bit to make sure everything's going well," said Kathryn a student at Madison Memorial High School.
These threats have now prompted law enforcement and school district officials to take action.
"I think it's time that we have a summit, to sit down with parents to sit down with our staff at MMSD, to talk about school safety, to talk about everything from how we respond to threats to things that may be happening inside the schools," said Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes.
Chief Barnes said he wants this meeting to help restore confidence that kids are safe when they enter an MMSD school.
"I think we need to plan something at least by spring break where we can sit down on a Saturday with those who are responsible for school safety," said Chief Barnes.
"I think it would be a great idea to get everybody at the table. So we all understand each other's roles, and the community would have a better understanding as to why we do things the way we do," said Timothy LeMonds, MMSD Communications Director.
MMSD spring break begins March 28 and school resumes April 4th.
A Memorial High school student has been arrested for allegedly making false 911 calls about a gun at the school.
Some Memorial High Students Feel Unsafe At School | 2022-03-06T17:27:21Z | www.wkow.com | MPD Chief Barnes wants community summit to address school threats | Police | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/townnews/police/mpd-chief-barnes-wants-community-summit-to-address-school-threats/article_a8583954-9d63-11ec-9e08-63bbc724e062.html | https://www.wkow.com/townnews/police/mpd-chief-barnes-wants-community-summit-to-address-school-threats/article_a8583954-9d63-11ec-9e08-63bbc724e062.html |
Capital City Sunday: WEC Administrator pushes back on Gableman report
MADISON (WKOW) -- Eight months after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos hired him to investigate the 2020 election, Michael Gableman delivered an "interim" report that suggested lawmakers pursue what legal experts describe as an impossible and illegal act: decertifying the 2020 election.
Gableman said in the report he and his taxpayer-funded team were "just getting started."
In a section that relied vaguely on "common law," Gableman's report concluded by offering a road map for how state lawmakers could reject popular election results and choose their own slate of presidential electors. It's an argument that runs counter to the vast majority of legal experts' views, including those expressed by the legislature's own lawyers.
Gableman's leading recommendation for the GOP-controlled legislature, however, was to dismantle the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC).
The commission's top official, Administrator Meagan Wolfe, said the report largely rehashed legal challenges and arguments that had already been settled.
"In terms of the canvass, in terms of the recount, in terms of court challenges," Wolfe said. "So, many of the things that were involved in this are not new."
"No, the law didn't prohibit it because no reasonable person would ever anticipate that such a thing would be done and we didn't think we had to write it down," Gableman said while presenting the report last Tuesday.
Wolfe pointed to federal court rulings in the weeks before the 2020 election, which President Joe Biden won by more than 20,000 votes in Wisconsin - results which were upheld following a series of legal challenges and recounts in Dane and Milwaukee counties.
Those federal judges maintained there was nothing in state law that banned clerks from accepting outside grant money. Conservative critics have focused on more than $10 million in grants that came in from the Center for Tech and Civic Life, largely funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. More than 85 percent of those dollars went to Wisconsin's five biggest cities.
Wolfe said lawmakers could instead address the issue by providing more money to local governments for election administration.
"Wisconsin has the most de-centralized election administration system in the country," Wolfe said. "Meaning in each of your cities, towns, and villages, you have a local election administrator. In many of those jurisdictions, they are very underfunded."
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State Sen. Roger Roth (R-Appleton) said he rejected Gableman's suggestion lawmakers explore decertifying the 2020 election.
"I can tell you, in my research of the constitution, nowhere in there does it allow us to decertify an election," Roth said.
Roth said while he would not support any effort to decertify the election, he believed Republican lawmakers were right to pursue more than a dozen election-related measures as the two-year legislative session comes to a close.
"To be clear, there were problems with the 2020 election," Roth said. "I think anyone can look at those reports and recognize there are some things we need to fix as it relates to ballot harvesting, drop boxes, closing voter ID loopholes."
Wolfe said such decisions on those issues were difficult but only came up because of the COVID-19 pandemic. She noted each of the votes required at least some bipartisan support in order to clear the six-member board and each of the votes happened open meetings.
Roth said he was also hopeful the Senate would send to the desk of Gov. Tony Evers a bill removing all income limits attached to the school choice program.
Currently, families are not eligible for the statewide voucher program if they earn more than 220% of the federal poverty level; for a family of four, that federal line amounts to $61,050 using the 2022 standard. For families in Milwaukee and Racine, that threshold is 300 percent of the federal poverty line, adding up to $83,250 for a family of four.
When asked why taxpayers should cover the cost of millionaires sending their kids to private school, Roth said those families were already funding public schools through property taxes. Critics of expanded school choice say it would deny funding to public schools as more families sought vouchers.
"It doesn't matter, the background of the student, whether their parents are wealthy or poor," Roth said. "To continue to move Wisconsin forward, to make sure we can meet the needs of the economy in the 21st Century, we need highly-educated kids."
Kind: Russian sanctions will have "huge damaging effect"
As Russia continues its unprovoked attack on Ukraine, escalating its tactics and continuing to target civilians, Congressman Ron Kind stood by the Biden administration's response of joining western nations to impose economic sanctions and supply the Ukrainian military with weapons.
"I believe these economic sanctions are gonna have a huge damaging effect," Kind said. "Not just on the Russian economy but especially the Russian military and that's exactly what's needed right now."
Kind, a La Crosse Democrat will not seek re-election this fall, said members of congress learned this week in briefings the Russian assault could create 4-5 million Ukrainian refugees.
"This really depends on how ruthless the Russian army becomes and if they start carpet bombing these major population centers, then those refugee numbers could skyrocket from there," Kind said.
Critics have questioned whether Russian President Vladimir Putin felt emboldened to attack, feeling Biden and other western leaders would not mount a harsh response.
Retired Army Col. Liam Collins, who traveled to Ukraine between 2016 and 2018 to relay messages back to the Pentagon, said the Ukrainian government even then feared an all-out Russian invasion. He said Putin's decision made no sense from a risk-reward perspective.
"There was nothing for him to gain strategically, no political objective he could really accomplish with an invasion," Collins said. "It was all downside risk."
As for whether the U.S. should target the Russian oil and energy sector specifically, a move that could further cripple the Russian economy but also cause gas prices to soar for Americans, Kind said Biden was open to further sanctions.
Kind said he and the president discussed the situation during their flight this week from Washington, D.C. to Superior, where on Wednesday Biden touted his $1 trillion infrastructure bill 100 days after signing it.
"He, too, is saying nothing is off the table other than a direct military conflict with Russia," Kind said of Biden. "But I would not underestimate the strength of the sanctions that are in place right now." | 2022-03-06T17:27:27Z | www.wkow.com | Capital City Sunday: WEC Administrator pushes back on Gableman report | Politics | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/townnews/politics/capital-city-sunday-wec-administrator-pushes-back-on-gableman-report/article_4e7a8850-9b5c-11ec-9c5d-1344babf2ba2.html | https://www.wkow.com/townnews/politics/capital-city-sunday-wec-administrator-pushes-back-on-gableman-report/article_4e7a8850-9b5c-11ec-9c5d-1344babf2ba2.html |
Area winter weather emergencies declared Sunday
(WKOW) -- With some snow likely to hit southern Wisconsin Sunday afternoon and through the evening, some communities are responding by declaring snow emergencies.
Below is a list of all of the communities that have declared snow emergencies so far.
The City of Janesville has declared a winter weather emergency beginning at 12 a.m. on Monday March 7. A winter weather emergency means that all parked vehicles must be removed from City streets until snow and ice control operations are complete.
To ensure that you do not receive a parking ticket, please move your vehicle prior to midnight and keep your vehicle off City streets until 9 p.m. March 7. READ MORE
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Madison police seek hit-and-run driver that injured 68-year-old pedestrian | 2022-03-06T23:11:11Z | www.wkow.com | Area winter weather emergencies declared Sunday | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/area-winter-weather-emergencies-declared-sunday/article_13d437cc-9d88-11ec-9a1e-abb655d0224d.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/area-winter-weather-emergencies-declared-sunday/article_13d437cc-9d88-11ec-9a1e-abb655d0224d.html |
From First Tornado of 2022 to Another Round of Snow
The first tornado of the 2022 severe weather season touched down Saturday night outside of Dunkirk. As the weekend ends, the same area that saw storms will now be getting ready for another round of snow.
A winter weather advisory will go into effect for the entire forecast area starting at 12am Monday through 12pm on Monday.
The snow will begin around midnight and taper off throughout the day on Monday; the heaviest snow is going to fall after midnight through the morning commute timeframe. At times, the snow will fall at a moderate to heavy rate which will cause low visibilities and slick road conditions.
Most will pick up between 1-3" of snow with lesser amounts founds farther north. Some folks may pick up around 4" of snow though not everyone will see that amount of snow.
The snow tapers off throughout the day on Monday leaving us with quiet conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Wisconsin could see another round of snow towards the end of the upcoming work week.
Read about the first tornado to touch down in Wisconsin in 2022 here. | 2022-03-06T23:11:17Z | www.wkow.com | From First Tornado of 2022 to Another Round of Snow | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/from-first-tornado-of-2022-to-another-round-of-snow/article_707487e8-9d92-11ec-b301-7fe2b2f098e0.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/from-first-tornado-of-2022-to-another-round-of-snow/article_707487e8-9d92-11ec-b301-7fe2b2f098e0.html |
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Middleton's Club Tavern catches fire Saturday night
MIDDLETON (WKOW) -- The Club Tavern & Grille in Middleton caught fire late Saturday evening, according to a Middleton Fire District official.
Middleton Police District crews were dispatched around 11:30 p.m.
Upon arriving, a fire was confirmed to be on the roof, and it was quickly isolated and extinguished.
The official said that the fire initially started in the wall and then exited the building through the roof.
The upper floor was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and the downstairs was occupied. No one was hurt.
Middleton Police District | 2022-03-06T23:11:29Z | www.wkow.com | Middleton's Club Tavern catches fire Saturday night | Building Industry | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/townnews/building_industry/middletons-club-tavern-catches-fire-saturday-night/article_a743612a-9d6c-11ec-a49a-83d3ca7603f3.html | https://www.wkow.com/townnews/building_industry/middletons-club-tavern-catches-fire-saturday-night/article_a743612a-9d6c-11ec-a49a-83d3ca7603f3.html |
Bowlin' for Colons fundraiser raises thousands of dollars for colon cancer research
MADISON (WKOW) -- Patients and loved ones tried their luck at getting a strike to raise money for colon cancer research in bowling alleys across Wisconsin Sunday.
This was in honor of UW Health's 21st annual Bowlin' for Colons fundraiser.
"Events like this help raise awareness for colon cancer screening, but also raise money for colon cancer research," Dr. Sam Lubner with UW Health said.
According to Lubner, colon cancer is a very common and prevalent type of cancer. For this reason, it is good to get screened early on. He hopes events like Sunday's inspire people to get make appointments and bring loved ones together.
"As a colon cancer doctor, this is a chance for me to see patients and families who I've worked with over the last few years and get a chance to share a moment outside of the hospital with them," Lubner said.
Already, Lubner said the fundraiser has raised over $40,000 for colon cancer research thanks to the generous donations of participants.
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Case of Middleton man accused of killing grandmother moves forward to trial | 2022-03-07T01:35:09Z | www.wkow.com | Bowlin' for Colons fundraiser raises thousands of dollars for colon cancer research | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/bowlin-for-colons-fundraiser-raises-thousands-of-dollars-for-colon-cancer-research/article_85a38bf2-9d9f-11ec-b3b3-ffc13a5d7f1f.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/bowlin-for-colons-fundraiser-raises-thousands-of-dollars-for-colon-cancer-research/article_85a38bf2-9d9f-11ec-b3b3-ffc13a5d7f1f.html |
Bringing light to the dark times of war in Lake Delton
LAKE DELTON (WKOW) -- Rallies in support of Ukraine continue across the country, and Sunday, one local community helped out.
Kelsey Bilyk said she not only wanted to protest the war in Ukraine, she's raising money because of her deep connections.
"My husband was born and raised in Ukraine and since then I've had three Ukrainian babies. I have a lot of friends and family in Ukraine, and our community is full of Ukrainians," said Bilyk.
Supporters here say their message is simple - stand together and bring light to dark times.
"The whole invasion of Ukraine is not just the invasion on Ukraine. It's an invasion on a whole humanity," said Anastasia Strampe.
She's from Ukraine and after seeing the heartbreaking images of war, Strampe knew she had to help.
"I'm from the southern part of Ukraine, Kherson. Right now, Kherson is being bombed. It's really devastating to watch my friends and family," said Strampe.
Strampe is not alone. Many in Lake Delton feel her pain.
"Our community has been home to thousands of Ukrainians and Eastern Europeans over the years. So now it's time for our local businesses and our communities to show our love and support back, help protect their homeland and show them that we care," said Bilyk.
"This event is me trying to help my people in the Ukraine community, spread the word," said Strampe.
Strampe said this war makes for difficult times but finds strength in sending support.
"It feels really amazing to have this community come together. I just want to tell everybody, you know, stand with Ukraine, and please pray," said Strampe.
Organizers said their bake sale raised $4850 in two hours. This money will provide monetary and humanitarian aid to eastern Ukraine.
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DIGGING DEEPER: Daily Fantasy Sports – is it a harmless hobby or illegal gambling? | 2022-03-07T07:18:39Z | www.wkow.com | Bringing light to the dark times of war in Lake Delton | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/bringing-light-to-the-dark-times-of-war-in-lake-delton/article_e33acfac-9db6-11ec-aef1-cf374b31110d.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/bringing-light-to-the-dark-times-of-war-in-lake-delton/article_e33acfac-9db6-11ec-aef1-cf374b31110d.html |
Wisconsin women's hockey team heads to Boston for NCAA Regionals
WKOW (MADISON)-- The Wisconsin women's hockey team has punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the ninth straight time. The Badgers will head to Boston for a regional semifinal game against Clarkson.
The puck drop is set for 6 p.m. CT on Thursday with the winner to take on the third-seeded Northeastern on Saturday at 12 p.m. CT.
The Badgers streak of nine-straight NCAA Tournament appearances is the third-longest in NCAA history and is the longest active streak in the country.
Wisconsin is the two-time defending NCAA champion.
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Masks to be optional in Medford School District | 2022-03-07T07:18:51Z | www.wkow.com | Wisconsin women's hockey team heads to Boston for NCAA Regionals | Sports | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/sports/wisconsin-womens-hockey-team-heads-to-boston-for-ncaa-regionals/article_45de6aac-9dc5-11ec-93a4-67d74d515d16.html | https://www.wkow.com/sports/wisconsin-womens-hockey-team-heads-to-boston-for-ncaa-regionals/article_45de6aac-9dc5-11ec-93a4-67d74d515d16.html |
The University of Wisconsin Marching Band, and some if its Alumni, perform at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, WI on September 11, 2021 during a Football Game between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Wisconsin Badgers.
Courtesy of Pathum Karunaratne
UW Band's spring concert returns in April
MADISON (WKOW) — After a two-year hiatus, the University of Wisconsin Band is welcoming the public to its spring concert.
The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. on April 22 and 23 at the Kohl Center.
According to a press release from UW Madison, this show will appeal to all Badger fans, no matter their age, with band traditions and new halftime charts.
Some of the music attendees can look forward too are "Bohemian Wait for It," and "Country Classics." Fan favorites like "If You Want to Be a Badger" and the signature Badger Band Finale will also be showcased.
Tickets for the general public are $25, for students they're $15. There are several options to purchase tickets: in person at 1440 Monroe street, by phone at 608-262-1440, or online.
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Presidential campaigns intensifying focus on Wisconsin | 2022-03-07T19:47:20Z | www.wkow.com | UW Band's spring concert returns in April | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/uw-bands-spring-concert-returns-in-april/article_11d84bbc-9e45-11ec-97ba-97c0690c32ce.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/uw-bands-spring-concert-returns-in-april/article_11d84bbc-9e45-11ec-97ba-97c0690c32ce.html |
Badgers fall two spots in latest Associated Press Poll
MADISON (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Badgers slipped two spots in the latest Associated Press Poll after their loss to Nebraska in the regular season finale. Wisconsin is now No. 12. The Badgers will open Big Ten Tournament play on Friday at 5:30 p.m. against either Michigan State or Maryland.
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Wisconsin, Notre Dame finish in a tie at LaBahn Arena | 2022-03-07T21:49:25Z | www.wkow.com | Badgers fall two spots in latest Associated Press Poll | Sports | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/sports/badgers-fall-two-spots-in-latest-associated-press-poll/article_59b7a8da-9e52-11ec-b822-1fd987472389.html | https://www.wkow.com/sports/badgers-fall-two-spots-in-latest-associated-press-poll/article_59b7a8da-9e52-11ec-b822-1fd987472389.html |
US Curling mixed doubles championship coming to Madison area
MIDDLETON (WKOW) — The 2022 curling mixed doubles national championship will come to Middleton, bringing the best talent in the country to the area.
The championships begin Monday at Capitol Ice Arena in Middleton, featuring area native Olympians Matt and Becca Hamilton. The pair competed as a mixed doubles team in Pyeongchang in 2018, and both of them have competed in the four-person team events in both Pyeongchang and Beijing.
“Our community has a rich history in the sport of curling, with one of the largest curling clubs in the country and proudly being the hometown of Olympic curlers Matt and Becca Hamilton. Coming on the heels of the 2022 Olympics, this event will give residents the chance to watch international caliber competitors right in their own backyard," Madison Area Sports Commission vice president Jamie Patrick said in a news release.
USA Curling CEO credited the Madison area as an important contributor to American curling, bringing the championships to Middleton as the Madison Curling Club celebrates its 100th year.
“The state of Wisconsin has proven to be an imperative and influential market for our sport,” Plush said in a release. “We’re eager to bring one of our premiere Championships to Middleton to continue to garner the passion and enthusiasm of the greater Madison area.”
The winner will represent the US at the 2022 world championships, with the Hamiltons looking to reclaim their mantle as America's top mixed doubles team from 2022 Olympians Vicky Persinger and Christopher Plys.
Madison Area | 2022-03-07T23:42:25Z | www.wkow.com | US Curling mixed doubles championship coming to Madison area | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/us-curling-mixed-doubles-championship-coming-to-madison-area/article_d2f9f9c0-9e5a-11ec-9a7c-eb11e12cd2ed.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/us-curling-mixed-doubles-championship-coming-to-madison-area/article_d2f9f9c0-9e5a-11ec-9a7c-eb11e12cd2ed.html |
Man charged with threatening former Dane County Sheriff takes plea
MADISON (WKOW) — A Madison man who allegedly made threats on social media to a former Dane County Sheriff has taken a plea.
Jeremy Ryan, 33, appeared in court Monday where a no contest plea was entered. As a result of the plea, a stalking charge was dismissed. In June of 2020 he allegedly threatened former Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney and his family, along with posting Mahoney's address online.
Ryan is still charged with disorderly conduct, threatening injury or harm with a computer message and unlawful phone use - threatening.
All of the charges resulted in 90 day sentences running concurrently and are considered already served. | 2022-03-08T01:30:59Z | www.wkow.com | Man charged with threatening former Dane County Sheriff takes plea | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/man-charged-with-threatening-former-dane-county-sheriff-takes-plea/article_69ccf132-9e69-11ec-9ff8-e3d6ba66a7aa.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/man-charged-with-threatening-former-dane-county-sheriff-takes-plea/article_69ccf132-9e69-11ec-9ff8-e3d6ba66a7aa.html |
Members of Quadren Wilson's family deliver letters to state leaders
MADISON (WKOW) -- Members of Quadren Wilson's family delivered letters to the offices of state leaders at the State Capitol Monday afternoon.
In the letters, the family members say they haven't gotten answers as to why Wilson was shot during his arrest on February 3.
"We're here to get answers. It's been 34 days. We haven't heard nothing, been treated like nothing and we're here to just get some answers," said Mane Morris, Wilson's father.
The letters were addressed to Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Attorney General Josh Kaul and Representative Shelia Stubbs.
The Dane County Sheriff's Office says two DCI agents fired their weapons during Wilson's arrest but didn't confirm whether anyone was hurt.
Investigators also determined Wilson did not have a weapon when he was arrested. DCI agents were working with federal and local agents to arrest Wilson for violating his parole. He was also a person of interest in a drug investigation.
Representative Shelia Stubbs | 2022-03-08T03:15:18Z | www.wkow.com | Members of Quadren Wilson's family deliver letters to state leaders | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/members-of-quadren-wilsons-family-deliver-letters-to-state-leaders/article_03ab93f2-9e75-11ec-a3d6-d77ed34e5abc.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/members-of-quadren-wilsons-family-deliver-letters-to-state-leaders/article_03ab93f2-9e75-11ec-a3d6-d77ed34e5abc.html |
Madison officers will not face criminal charges in November suicide
MADISON (WKOW) -- The Dane County District Attorney's Office will not pursue criminal charges against three Madison police officers after determining that a man died due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound in November.
According to a news release from District Attorney Ismael Ozanne's office, William Salas died on November 28 due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound while three police officers were in the building. One officer had fired their Taser and another their service weapon, but the subsequent investigation showed Salas' one gunshot wound to be self-inflicted.
The afternoon of November 28, officers responded to 4658 Secret Garden Drive after a caller told 911 dispatch that her daughter's boyfriend had a gun and was threatening to kill himself, as well as trying to convince his girlfriend to kill herself too.
Officers had checked out the same address two days earlier to search Salas' room for a gun, but found nothing. Salas came outside when officers arrived, with no firearm on his person. MPD Officer Thompson approached him, trying to keep him outside, but he forced his way past her and slammed the door shut.
Salas' parents had given Thompson a key and she came in with her gun drawn. She went down to the basement to search for him, then saw the backs of two fellow officers facing another room. Then, she heard two "pop" sounds coming from another room, then saw Salas fall to the ground with a gun next to him and blood coming from his head.
Officers Kimberly and Frias had been facing Salas. Frias was holding his Taser and Kimberly his service weapon. Kimberly had seen Salas come around a corner with a gun, bringing it up as he turned to face Frias and Thompson. Kimberly fired just when Salas did, and Frias fired his Taser as well.
Thompson and Kimberly attempted to save Salas' life, but he did not survive. Investigation showed that Kimberly's round did not hit him, and only one of the two Taser prongs had made contact with Salas, not allowing a completed circuit.
"Responding to that threat with deadly force is permitted under the law," Ozanne said in the release. "Here law enforcement attempted to utilize a less than lethal option which was unsuccessful, all be it seconds prior to the use of deadly force. It is also clear the officer's use of force did not cause William's injury."
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Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of lieutenant colonel who died from COVID-19 | 2022-03-08T03:15:30Z | www.wkow.com | Madison officers will not face criminal charges in November suicide | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/madison-officers-will-not-face-criminal-charges-in-november-suicide/article_3bd40452-9e71-11ec-ae49-cb4a0458c4cf.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/madison-officers-will-not-face-criminal-charges-in-november-suicide/article_3bd40452-9e71-11ec-ae49-cb4a0458c4cf.html |
MADISON (WKOW) — Public Health Madison Dane County is issuing a public health alert over an increase in suspected drug overdoses within the community.
According to a press release from a PHMDC spokesperson, the alert is based on ambulance and hospital data showing "more than double the number of drug-involved overdoses than what we usually see daily in our community."
“The primary mission of Public Health as a whole is to protect the health and wellbeing of all people, including those who use drugs,” said Julia Olsen, Public Health Supervisor. “The faster we can get this information to people who use drugs and their families, the better chance we have at saving lives.”
The overdose alert system launched in 2021. It establishes a "normal" amount of suspected overdose cases a day in the county and the data is monitored by staff who can identify unexpected changes.
Now, the system is able to send subscribers texts in addition to emails.
“We don’t always know exactly what is driving up a spike in overdoses, it could be that the make-up of drugs in our community changed, or that Fentanyl or other substances are being mixed in,” said Olsen. “When it is available, the alert will include information about what’s causing the increase so people can be as safe as possible”
In the event of someone overdosing, call 911. PHMDC also suggests carrying Narcan and getting supplies through the Public Health Syringe Service Program.
Sign up for overdose spike alerts here.
Health Madison Dane County | 2022-03-08T16:18:52Z | www.wkow.com | PHMDC issues public health alert over increase in suspected drug overdoses | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/phmdc-issues-public-health-alert-over-increase-in-suspected-drug-overdoses/article_34b392e2-9ee8-11ec-b359-8fa024e800db.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/phmdc-issues-public-health-alert-over-increase-in-suspected-drug-overdoses/article_34b392e2-9ee8-11ec-b359-8fa024e800db.html |
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UW researchers study mental health effects of specialty VR game
MADISON (WKOW) — A new specialty virtual reality video game may help teenagers regulate their breathing and improve their mental health.
According to a news release from UW School of Medicine and Public Health spokesperson Emily Kumlien, the game is nicknamed VERA, short for Virtual Emotional Regulation in Adolescents. Players control their progress through the game via their breathing patterns.
“This game utilizes what we call ‘biofeedback,’ which is something you don’t see in these types of games, though video games have been used in clinical studies or as treatments for some time. We are very excited to study its impact in helping kids who need it," lead researcher Justin Russell said in the release.
The game is set in an underwater environment, but the player has no handheld controller. The only way to play the game is via deep breathing monitored by a chest strap.
“It’s directed by focusing on breathing in through the nose, out through the mouth, and they have to keep the breathing measured or the game starts to get out of control and the environment becomes chaotic,” Russell said.
A team of researchers in the Building Resilience to Adversity and Violent Experiences Research Center are leading the way on the project, directed by associate professor of psychiatry Ryan Herringa.
They've worked with the Dane County Juvenile Court Program, supplying mental health resources to teens in need of them.
Researchers hope to use the feedback to start clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of the game in treating children who have issues controlling emotions.
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Winter Weather Outlook? Forecast calls for La Nina | 2022-03-08T19:08:35Z | www.wkow.com | UW researchers study mental health effects of specialty VR game | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/uw-researchers-study-mental-health-effects-of-specialty-vr-game/article_77198a8c-9ef8-11ec-bb89-3f679528ca65.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/uw-researchers-study-mental-health-effects-of-specialty-vr-game/article_77198a8c-9ef8-11ec-bb89-3f679528ca65.html |
Applications open for child care services grants through DCF
MADISON (WKOW) — On Tuesday, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families announced a new grant program that will help boost child care services in Wisconsin.
There are two types of grants available through Project Growth.
"The value of child care cannot be overstated. It's the work that allows all others to work and it's critical to helping our communities and our families thrive," said DCF secretary Emily Amundsen.
The deadline to apply is April 4. Click here to apply.
Businesses are encouraged to apply for Partner Up! grants, while child care providers, community organizations, businesses, and local government agencies or school districts are encouraged to apply for the Dream Up! grants. Applications for both grants are open through April 4, 2022, and available on DCF’s Project Growth page.
Supply-building | 2022-03-08T21:40:45Z | www.wkow.com | Applications open for child care services grants through DCF | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/applications-open-for-child-care-services-grants-through-dcf/article_412dfae6-9f13-11ec-9b05-17f370d19052.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/applications-open-for-child-care-services-grants-through-dcf/article_412dfae6-9f13-11ec-9b05-17f370d19052.html |
Packers place franchise tag on Davante Adams
GREEN BAY (WKOW) -- The Packers have reportedly placed the franchise tag on star receiver Davante Adams.
Adams posted 123 catches for 1,553 yards and 11 touchdowns this past season.
The Packers had until 3 p.m. to apply the franchise tag. The tag prevents Adams from becoming a free agent. The Packers will be able to continue negotiating a potential long-term contract with Adams. | 2022-03-08T21:40:58Z | www.wkow.com | Packers place franchise tag on Davante Adams | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/packers-place-franchise-tag-on-davante-adams/article_b799fa1e-9f1c-11ec-a02e-7b44b0cd6d3d.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/packers-place-franchise-tag-on-davante-adams/article_b799fa1e-9f1c-11ec-a02e-7b44b0cd6d3d.html |
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Russell Wilson heading to Denver in blockbuster trade
DENVER (WKOW) — Despite missing out on Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback-hungry Denver Broncos will be content with another Wisconsin fan favorite.
Longtime Seattle Seahawk Russell Wilson will head to Denver in a massive trade deal, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. In return for their franchise quarterback, Seattle will receive defensive lineman Shelby Harris, former first-round quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, two first-round draft picks, two second-round picks and a fifth-round pick.
Wilson's troubled relationship with the team that drafted him extends back to the 2021 offseason, when agent Mark Rodgers went so far as to give the Seahawks a list of four teams his client would welcome a trade to. Wilson insisted he had not requested a trade.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Wilson's camp saw 2021-22 as a "make-or-break" season, and Seattle proceeded to finish 7-10. Wilson suffered a finger injury on his throwing hand, forcing him to miss games for the first time in his professional career. He came back ahead of schedule, but did not play well.
For the Seahawks, the trade signals a commitment to a rebuild after several years of declining play. For the Broncos, this is a major push to championship contention, although Wilson may not even be the best quarterback in his new division, with Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Los Angeles’ Justin Herbert to contend with.
This fall will be the first time Wilson has played in the NFL without wearing a Seahawks uniform. Seattle drafted him in the third round in 2012 and he immediately turned into a breakout star, winning one Super Bowl following the 2013 season and coming one yard short of a second in 2014.
Since then, Wilson has undeniably been one of the best quarterbacks in the league, even as the quality of the Seattle roster declined around him. In Denver, he’ll have one of the best young receiver tandems in the league in Jerry Jeudy and Cortland Sutton, as well as young, elite defensive talent in Bradley Chubb and Patrick Surtain II.
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Texas pardons board votes unanimously to recommend posthumous pardon for George Floyd | 2022-03-08T21:41:22Z | www.wkow.com | Russell Wilson heading to Denver in blockbuster trade | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/russell-wilson-heading-to-denver-in-blockbuster-trade/article_555ba49c-9f12-11ec-a4a3-d7a19f603543.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/russell-wilson-heading-to-denver-in-blockbuster-trade/article_555ba49c-9f12-11ec-a4a3-d7a19f603543.html |
Rising fuel costs may drive up airfare in coming months
MADISON (WKOW) - As the cost of oil rises and gas prices skyrocket worldwide, there could be consequences for consumers who plan to hop on a plane later this year.
Flight experts say jet fuel is the number two expense for airlines.
"It kind of figures that if fuel prices go up, airlines will have no choice but to, at some point, pass that extra expense on to consumers," said Willis Orlando, a senior flight expert with Scott's Cheap Flights.
But, he says, it's not that simple.
Usually, airlines predict what the cost of oil might be and set their prices well ahead of time. When costs increase, they have to consider whether to eat those costs or pass them on to consumers.
"Generally, there's a lag," he said. "Oil prices go up, we'll see it show up in airfare a few months down the road."
But Orlando says the competitive nature of the airline industry worldwide factors into airfares, too. Sometimes, to protect themselves or to take advantage of a situation, airlines may hedge their fuel costs. That means, assuming oil prices may go up, they'll lock in a lower price of oil ahead of time.
While major U.S. airlines haven't been doing this recently, airlines in Europe have, said Orlando. This includes British Airways and Lufthansa, which means they can afford to offer lower fares.
To stay competitive, some U.S. airlines may not want to increase prices if it means consumers will go to another airline.
"This kind of competitive factor kind of serves as a buffer," he said. "Airlines can only raise prices so much because there are other airlines that will come in and undercut them if they try to raise that floor too high."
If you're concerned about the rising prices at the pump as the spring break travel season nears, Orlando suggests you book a flight now while fares are cheap.
"If oil prices stay the way they are and you're booking your flight in June, July, August, later in the year, at that point, you may see it show up in your airfare," he said.
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine spooks European travelers, Orlando says airlines are getting desperate to encourage people to fly overseas, so you may see falling fares right now.
"Just after the crisis broke out, we saw $351 round trip fares between Madison [WI] and Madrid, Spain," he said. "That's an amazing fare on a full-service airline. Those kinds of things are happening right now because airlines are desperate to sell those tickets, and they're going to continue to happen."
On a side note, Orlando says if you are planning to travel to Asia anytime soon, those fares are going to be expensive because airlines aren't putting bigger planes on those routes and supply is low. | 2022-03-09T02:10:27Z | www.wkow.com | Rising fuel costs may drive up airfare in coming months | Economics | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/townnews/economics/rising-fuel-costs-may-drive-up-airfare-in-coming-months/article_0d0f3c80-9f3a-11ec-ae4d-e3b2bbde0bb1.html | https://www.wkow.com/townnews/economics/rising-fuel-costs-may-drive-up-airfare-in-coming-months/article_0d0f3c80-9f3a-11ec-ae4d-e3b2bbde0bb1.html |
MADISON (WKOW) -- Although Republicans in both the Assembly and Senate initially passed bills allowing clerks to start counting absentee ballots early, they declined Tuesday to take the final step in sending the bill to the desk of Gov. Tony Evers.
Senate GOP leaders did not put the bill on the calendar for what is expected to be the body's final session in 2022. At least one Republican senator said Tuesday it was in response to backlash following the initial passage.
On a party-line vote February 22, Senate Republicans passed a bill allowing clerks to start processing absentee ballots one day before an election. Democrats voted against the bill, citing additional language that moved up the deadline for mailing out absentee ballots.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos initially said it was unlikely his chamber would take up the bill but Assembly Republicans eventually added the early count language to another bill giving clerks whistleblower protections.
Rep. Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls), who chairs the Assembly's elections committee, and Rep. Tim Ramthun (R-Campbellsport), who's running for governor and has pushed baseless claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 presidential election, voted against the bill.
Brandtjen claimed without evidence that allowing clerks to process absentee ballots one day early amounted to giving bad actors an extra day to cheat.
"There is, quite frankly, some misinformation out there," Sen. Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) said before Tuesday's session. "But, nevertheless, the public had a concern so we're back to Ground Zero with ballot drops, with the bill being pulled off the calendar, but the people spoke."
Nass referred to the late night surges in vote counts from cities like Milwaukee. Supporters of the measure said large cities would get their results in earlier if clerks could begin opening the envelopes on the Monday before Election Day.
“It is beyond disappointing that the State Senate would choose to block this bipartisan, common sense election bill in order to appease proponents of the Big Lie,” Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson said in a statement Tuesday.
Nass, who voted in favor of the bill and described it as 'secure,' said Republicans ultimately had to pay heed to the blowback they'd been receiving from voters after passing the measure.
"The context, quite frankly," Nass said when asked what changed over the last two weeks. "And I always tell people 'watch what legislators do on the floor and if it rings a bell in a bad way, let us know' and they did."
Nass said Republicans would look to revisit the issue but not until the next legislative session in 2023, ensuring late night ballot dumps will likely happen again in November.
Reviews of the 2020 election, which followed a series of legal challenges and recounts in the state's two most populous counties, found no evidence of widespread voter fraud that would've changed the outcome of the election.
Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D-Milwaukee) said the decision to pull the bill was a sign Republicans were torn over who would lead the conservative approach to election policy moving forward.
"That shows there is some type of discord on the Republican side," Johnson said. | 2022-03-09T04:08:09Z | www.wkow.com | GOP abandons plan to allow early absentee vote counting | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/gop-abandons-plan-to-allow-early-absentee-vote-counting/article_5fcaf384-9f3e-11ec-9eae-97764f13b305.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/gop-abandons-plan-to-allow-early-absentee-vote-counting/article_5fcaf384-9f3e-11ec-9eae-97764f13b305.html |
Madison police investigate robbery outside East Washington Avenue gas station
MADISON (WKOW) -- The Madison Police Department are investigating an alleged incident after a man was attacked and robbed outside a gas station early Wednesday.
According to an incident report from MPD spokesperson Stephanie Fryer, the man was attacked while walking home after using an ATM outside a gas station on the 3000 block of East Washington Avenue at 12:40 a.m.
Fryer said the assailant broke the victim's phone, punched and kicked the man, and stole $100 from him. The victim then went back inside the gas station to call police after the robbery took place.
No arrests have yet been made, and the investigation is ongoing. | 2022-03-09T20:05:24Z | www.wkow.com | Madison police investigate robbery outside East Washington Avenue gas station | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/madison-police-investigate-robbery-outside-east-washington-avenue-gas-station/article_1a836082-9fc9-11ec-8887-876f87834c17.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/madison-police-investigate-robbery-outside-east-washington-avenue-gas-station/article_1a836082-9fc9-11ec-8887-876f87834c17.html |
The aftermath of Mariupol Hospital after an attack, in Mariupol, Ukraine., Photo Date: 3/9/2022
A Russian airstrike has devastated a maternity hospital Wednesday in the besieged port city of Mariupol, with Ukrainian officials saying at least 17 people had been wounded.
The attack comes amid growing warnings from the West that Moscow's invasion is about to take a more brutal and indiscriminate turn.
Civilians are also trying to escape shelling on the outskirts of Kyiv, streaming toward the capital. | 2022-03-09T22:59:18Z | www.wkow.com | Airstrike hits Ukraine maternity hospital, 17 reported hurt | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/airstrike-hits-ukraine-maternity-hospital-17-reported-hurt/article_e9d5f1b6-9fdc-11ec-bbe6-97120e6211c5.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/airstrike-hits-ukraine-maternity-hospital-17-reported-hurt/article_e9d5f1b6-9fdc-11ec-bbe6-97120e6211c5.html |
Evers decries Congressional move that would reduce aid to Wisconsin by $225 million
UPDATE (WKOW) — Around the same time Governor Tony Evers sent a letter regarding a clause that would cause the state to lose American Rescue Plan Act funding, the same aid was stripped from the bill.
According to CNN, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced in a letter that $16 billion in Covid-19 relief will be stripped out of the spending bill, with an aides claiming multiple states would lose out on ARPA funds.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers sent a letter to Congressional leadership Wednesday urging them to reconsider a clause in the newly proposed budget that would cost the state $225 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding.
According to a news release from Evers' office, Wisconsin's ARPA funds had already been $700 million lower than initially expected, and this $225 million would be added on top of that. The language in the new budget bill, proposed in Congress Wednesday, would rescind some of several states' ARPA funds in connection to lower unemployment rates.
Evers said the loss in funding has previously been attributed to Wisconsin's rapid return to pre-pandemic unemployment levels. States that reduced unemployment successfully received less overall aid, as well as receiving it in two separate payments.
"I write today because it would be unfortunate to honor the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act—legislation that has been essential for our state’s and our country’s economic recovery—with an effort to arbitrarily retract aid from certain states," Evers said in the letter.
The full text of Evers' letter is available here.
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State Senate honors Tommy Thompson | 2022-03-09T22:59:43Z | www.wkow.com | Evers decries Congressional move that would reduce aid to Wisconsin by $225 million | Politics | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/politics/evers-decries-congressional-move-that-would-reduce-aid-to-wisconsin-by-225-million/article_f8ccd754-9fda-11ec-b665-a77f17a2b7d4.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/politics/evers-decries-congressional-move-that-would-reduce-aid-to-wisconsin-by-225-million/article_f8ccd754-9fda-11ec-b665-a77f17a2b7d4.html |
Quieting Down and Warming Up
After a round of wintry weather, which followed severe weather, Mother Nature is going to bring quiet and warmer conditions to southern Wisconsin as end the upcoming weekend and kick off next week. In the days leading up to the weekend, temperatures will be cooler but we'll be mostly quiet.
An area of high pressure is going to keep skies quiet through the rest of Wednesday and Thursday; on the edge of this high, snow is expected to fall. However, that snow should stay to our south, with snow not expected to fall north of Chicago.
Friday night, a low pressure system does skate through the Upper Midwest and its cold front will swing through Wisconsin. This may produce some light snow as it moves through. Not to mention cooler temperatures and windy conditions as well.
Following that low, a high pressure system moves in but as it moves out, to end the weekend, southerly winds take over and push our temperatures back into the 40s. | 2022-03-09T22:59:49Z | www.wkow.com | Quieting Down and Warming Up | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/quieting-down-and-warming-up/article_1791d006-9fde-11ec-a3bc-5b2f835905bc.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/quieting-down-and-warming-up/article_1791d006-9fde-11ec-a3bc-5b2f835905bc.html |
'Research in the Rotunda' features UW System's best and brightest
MADISON (WKOW) -- Research findings from dozens of undergraduates across the UW System took center stage at the State Capitol Wednesday with the annual Research in the Rotunda event.
Students came with their advisors to present their work, with both lawmakers and members of the public welcome to see and ask questions about their findings. UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson was on scene to applaud their work.
"It is the very essence of the Wisconsin Idea, which holds that the university and its people are committed to helping the state of Wisconsin find solutions to the most pressing challenges, whether there be big or small," Thompson said.
This is the 18th year of Research in the Rotunda. It was called off in 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns.
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Operation Allies Welcome comes to an end at Fort McCoy | 2022-03-10T01:36:21Z | www.wkow.com | 'Research in the Rotunda' features UW System's best and brightest | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/research-in-the-rotunda-features-uw-systems-best-and-brightest/article_5e6a34ae-9ff8-11ec-aebb-8f016ebe4171.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/research-in-the-rotunda-features-uw-systems-best-and-brightest/article_5e6a34ae-9ff8-11ec-aebb-8f016ebe4171.html |
UPDATE (WKOW) -- Lanes of US 151 in Sun Prairie are back open following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning.
Dane County officials said injuries were reported, but didn't give specific conditions.
Traffic was impacted for about two hours overnight.
SUN PRAIRIE (WKOW) -- All lanes of US 151 in Sun Prairie are blocked Thursday morning as emergency crews respond to a two-vehicle crash.
It happened on US 151 at Main Street at about 2 a.m., near the Walmart Supercenter.
Both northbound and southbound lanes are impacted as the Dane County Sheriff's Office works on clearing the site.
Injuries have been reported but no other details were available right away.
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Columbia County authorities identify man killed in rollover crash | 2022-03-10T11:27:43Z | www.wkow.com | UPDATE: US 151 reopens near Sun Prairie following crash | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/update-us-151-reopens-near-sun-prairie-following-crash/article_f15d5620-a051-11ec-91a7-bf703f3055e7.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/update-us-151-reopens-near-sun-prairie-following-crash/article_f15d5620-a051-11ec-91a7-bf703f3055e7.html |
Madison’s summer camps and programs back to a full slate
MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison’s summer camps and programs back to a full slate
After two summers of COVID-19 protocols and mandates, Madison School and Community Recreation (MSCR) is excited to get back to offering a full slate of summer camps and programs.
The Summer Program Guide is filled with a variety of activities for all ages. It includes arts and enrichment, boating, camps, fitness, paddling, sports, adapted recreation, swimming and tennis.
Registration begins Monday, March 14, for MMSD residents. The MSCR staff said they’re expecting a high demand because they sense the community wants to get back to normal and participate in activities they haven't been able to do fully for the last two years.
“Something that we actually learned last year is that we love spending time outdoors in our camp programs and our youth program,” said Mary Roth, the MSCR Operations Manager. “So, we're actually keeping some of those things from last year where we have some of our camp programs that are really continuing to be based outdoors, and finding that that's something that both staff and families really appreciated from last summer.”
Roth adds they need staff support.
“In order to make all these programs run, we do need to hire lots and lots of staff,” Roth said. “Like everyone else in the community, we are short staffed and struggling to fill positions. So, if anybody out there is interested in a really fun position, we have jobs available for people of all ages and interest levels from full-time to very part-time.”
Mary Roth
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Have you seen this stolen dozer? | 2022-03-10T14:13:06Z | www.wkow.com | Madison’s summer camps and programs back to a full slate | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/madison-s-summer-camps-and-programs-back-to-a-full-slate/article_e8588eae-a075-11ec-9583-374a7855588c.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/madison-s-summer-camps-and-programs-back-to-a-full-slate/article_e8588eae-a075-11ec-9583-374a7855588c.html |
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) It's been nearly four months since the deadly tragedy at the Waukesha Christmas parade where the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies lost several members.
This tight-knit group of ladies said since last year, they're bonded by more than just dancing and moving forward one step at a time.
"We know they're up watching down, saying, you rock girls, said Sharon Millard.
60 people were hurt. Six people died. Four were members of the Dancing Grannies.
The Dancing Grannies were performing on Mainstreet when tragedy struck and now months later members continue to help bring comfort and joy to help this healing community.
"Happiness," said Knutson, "and that brings smiles to our face and warms our heart and we shine an in and out."
"I live and breathe them," said Millard.
She said she didn't hesitate to become a member as soon as she learned she was expecting her first grandchild. "My son had his first child. My daughter said you're going to be a grandson and as soon as his wife went into labor. I called the Grannies and said I'm gonna be a grandma tomorrow. Can I join? And I did," said Millard.
Sharon says for her the dancing grannies are more than a group of older women twirling in colorful costumes; they're family. "We're all sisters and now we're closer sisters since this happened," said Millard.
When the unimaginable happened, the Dancing Grannies said like all families they had to find strength from within.
"If one of us needed something, someone will pick it up and comfort the other. Or I know someone that will cheer you up, said Millard.
"We had about 20-22 perspectives that showed up and they all contacted us since the tragedy," said Knutson.
For me, it's just been a really fun way to have fun because you wouldn't expect a bunch of grannies to be dancing in the parade," said Kwaitowsky.
"I love where we're moving to and I love what we're doing," said Millard.
"There's so much love and support out there and we're looking forward to our first parade," said Knutson.
Saturday, March 13th, the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies have their first official performance, at the Milwaukee St. Patrick's Day Parade, since the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy. | 2022-03-10T16:45:31Z | www.wkow.com | Dancing Past the Waukesha Tragedy | Anatomy | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/townnews/anatomy/dancing-past-the-waukesha-tragedy/article_5c03696c-a087-11ec-bdbb-ab0a8dd46cc9.html | https://www.wkow.com/townnews/anatomy/dancing-past-the-waukesha-tragedy/article_5c03696c-a087-11ec-bdbb-ab0a8dd46cc9.html |
MADISON (WKOW) — UW Carbone Cancer Center patient Kirsty Blattner has a unique way of keeping a smile on everyone's face during her monthly immunotherapy treatments.
According to a news release from UW Health spokesperson Emily Kumlien, Blattner and her husband Kris have dressed up as everything from pirates to Thanksgiving turkeys. This month, they're dressing up as Khal Drogo and Danaerys Targaryen from "Game of Thrones."
“I think it brings joy to the amazing staff at Carbone and I love that,” Blattner said in the release. “I know it makes it fun for us and helps us look forward to our appointments.”
Blattner was first diagnosed with melanoma six years ago, while five months pregnant with her daughter. The melanoma was removed at first, but returned in 2021 and required surgery to remove it again. Dr. Mark Albertini, Blattner's oncologist who founded the Carbone Cancer Center in 1994, said the immunotherapy is a preventative step to keep the cancer from returning.
“She is undergoing a year of monthly immunotherapy infusions to enable her body to better protect against any possible residual melanoma cancer cells,” Albertini said in the release. “This type of ‘immune checkpoint blockade’ treatment has revolutionized care for patients with melanoma.”
Blattner has four more immunotherapy appointments, meaning she's got four more opportunities to create costumes and joy at UW Hospital.
“We always look forward to seeing what they’re going to wear next. It’s inspiring to see a patient share this positive perspective with others," RN nurse manager Kendra O'Connell said.
Kirsty Blattner
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Kendra O'connell | 2022-03-10T19:04:54Z | www.wkow.com | UW cancer patient finds fun in immunotherapy appointments with themed costumes | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/uw-cancer-patient-finds-fun-in-immunotherapy-appointments-with-themed-costumes/article_0f2a8604-a08a-11ec-990d-9b79df7d63ba.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/uw-cancer-patient-finds-fun-in-immunotherapy-appointments-with-themed-costumes/article_0f2a8604-a08a-11ec-990d-9b79df7d63ba.html |
Cool Now, Melting Later
After some snow and even severe weather has moved through southern Wisconsin over the last few days, Mother Nature is quieting down and our temperatures are set to warm up!
Until the warm up, which is set to arrive on Sunday, skies are going to be generally quiet and temperatures are going to be on the cooler than normal side. There's a chance for light snow, a few tenths of an inch at best, as a cold front slides through Friday morning. That cold front is going to bring down cooler temperatures on Saturday.
Southerly winds take over which means our temperatures are quickly going to warm from Saturday to Sunday; our high temperatures are going to go from the 20s on Saturday to the low 50s on Sunday.
From Sunday onwards our high temperatures are going to be in the 50s as well. There'll be a chance for a light, rain/snow mix Monday evening otherwise our precipitation is going to be on the drier than normal side.
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Madison police investigating several home burglaries | 2022-03-10T21:15:17Z | www.wkow.com | Cool Now, Melting Later | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/cool-now-melting-later/article_6320aa9e-a0ae-11ec-9353-8fa8d32b58ee.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/cool-now-melting-later/article_6320aa9e-a0ae-11ec-9353-8fa8d32b58ee.html |
Madison woman found not guilty in aiding prisoner escape in Columbia County
PORTAGE (WKOW) — A jury found a Madison woman not guilty Thursday on two counts of assisting in an escape from criminal arrest.
According to online court records, the jury returned a not guilty verdict for Katherine Wooderick Thursday after less than an hour of deliberation. Wooderick was accused of being the getaway driver for two men who escaped from Columbia County Correctional Institution.
The two men she was accused of transporting, Thomas Deering and James Robert Newman, escaped from CCI early in the morning on April 16, 2020, before being found in Rockford the next day. A kitchen worker at CCI was also arrested for her alleged role in the escape plot.
Katherine Wooderick
Columbia County Correctional Institution | 2022-03-10T21:15:23Z | www.wkow.com | Madison woman found not guilty in aiding prisoner escape in Columbia County | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/madison-woman-found-not-guilty-in-aiding-prisoner-escape-in-columbia-county/article_5b6d472c-a0a3-11ec-8024-bfa65bdc2e25.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/madison-woman-found-not-guilty-in-aiding-prisoner-escape-in-columbia-county/article_5b6d472c-a0a3-11ec-8024-bfa65bdc2e25.html |
Councilmembers back homeless shelter project but object to mayor's methods
MADISON (WKOW) -- City councilmembers are showing general support for a proposed, permanent purpose-built men's homeless shelter on Madison's north side but take exception to being excluded from the final decision-making.
The proposed shelter on city-owned land on Bartillon Drive is near neighborhoods councilperson Gary Halverson represents. Halverson Thursday said he and others should have been notified of the decision and included in the public unveiling of the proposal Wednesday by Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.
"The mayor doesn't get to sit in the fourth floor and decree something and have it happen," Halverson said.
Rhodes-Conway says coming to the decision on this latest, proposed site was collaborative.
"All of the relevant alders had a significant amount of input...to discuss many of the sites that we were considering," Rhodes-Conway says.
"It's close to transportation," says Madison Common Council President Syed Abbas. The proposed site is in his aldermanic district. "But the underlying issue is when communication doesn't happen with the council...these types of projects get delayed."
Rhodes-Conway and councilpersons say critical to the project's future will be discussion of the facility's design and services to synchronize them with the needs of the homeless population being served.
Madison's first purpose-built homeless shelter has been in the works since early 2020. Traditionally, homeless services in Madison have relied on space in church basements in downtown Madison, but COVID-19 safety standards forced those spaces to close to the public.
The city and county have budgeted $9 million for the proposed, shelter project.
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Madison woman arrested for drunk driving | 2022-03-11T03:56:01Z | www.wkow.com | Councilmembers back homeless shelter project but object to mayor's methods | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/councilmembers-back-homeless-shelter-project-but-object-to-mayors-methods/article_3cab5dc8-a0d6-11ec-b042-cbe37cdf1236.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/councilmembers-back-homeless-shelter-project-but-object-to-mayors-methods/article_3cab5dc8-a0d6-11ec-b042-cbe37cdf1236.html |
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) — It's been nearly four months since the deadly tragedy at the Waukesha Christmas parade, where the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies lost several members.
This tight-knit group of ladies said, since last year, they've bonded by more than just dancing and are moving forward one step at a time.
"We know they're up watching down, saying, 'you rock girls,'" Sharon Millard said.
Over 60 people were hurt during the incident, and six people died; four of the victims were members of the Dancing Grannies.
The Dancing Grannies were performing when tragedy struck, and now months later, members continue to help bring comfort and joy to a healing community.
"Happiness," Knutson said, "and that brings smiles to our face and warms our heart and we shine an in and out."
"I live and breathe them," Millard said.
She said she didn't hesitate to become a member as soon as she learned she was expecting her first grandchild.
"My son had his first child. My daughter said you're going to be a grandmom and as soon as his wife went into labor. I called the Grannies and said I'm gonna be a grandma tomorrow. Can I join? And I did," said Millard.
Sharon said, for her, the Dancing Grannies are more than a group of older women twirling in colorful costumes; they're family.
"We're all sisters and now we're closer sisters since this happened," Millard said.
When the unimaginable happened, the Dancing Grannies said, like all families, they had to find strength from within.
"If one of us needed something, someone will pick it up and comfort the other. Or I know someone that will cheer you up," Millard said.
"We had about 20-22 perspectives that showed up and they all contacted us since the tragedy," Knutson said.
"For me, it's just been a really fun way to have fun because you wouldn't expect a bunch of grannies to be dancing in the parade," Kwaitowsky said.
"I love where we're moving to and I love what we're doing," Millard said.
"There's so much love and support out there and we're looking forward to our first parade," Knutson said.
On Saturday, March 13th, the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies have their first official performance, at the Milwaukee St. Patrick's Day Parade, since the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy.
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Wisconsin reports zero COVID-19 deaths as state inches closer to vaccine milestone | 2022-03-11T06:36:40Z | www.wkow.com | Dancing Past the Waukesha Tragedy | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/dancing-past-the-waukesha-tragedy/article_5c03696c-a087-11ec-bdbb-ab0a8dd46cc9.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/dancing-past-the-waukesha-tragedy/article_5c03696c-a087-11ec-bdbb-ab0a8dd46cc9.html |
How to stretch your budget as inflation pushes prices higher
MADISON (WKOW) -- A key measure of inflation reached a 40-year-high in February, and financial analysts warn we should all brace for prices to keep rising because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
"The recent runup that we've seen in commodity products, most notably oil, but also other agricultural commodities, that's not something that's yet fully reflected," Greg McBride, the chief financial analyst for Bankrate.com, said. "So, at this point, it looks like further acceleration next month and maybe for the next couple of months is all but guaranteed."
That's a concerning assessment, and financial planner Audrey Blanke said it's normal to worry when prices rise this dramatically.
"It's easy when the headlines are flashing and you see the word 'inflation,' gas prices, 'crisis' to stick your head in the sand and kind of shy away from it, but I think tackling it head on is really the best way to do it," she said.
Blanke said the best way to manage your money is to set a budget and stick to it.
If you don't already have a budget, she said an easy first step is to look at your bank statement or credit card bill to see a simple breakdown of the categories where you spend money.
One big expense for many people right now is groceries. Grocery costs jumped 1.4% from January to February and were up 8.6% from February 2021.
Blanke said being intentional about the food you buy can help trim your monthly costs.
"A lot of households may not realize how much do they actually waste," she said. "I think coordinating as you're going to the grocery store is one really easy step to save money."
She also recommends people take advantage of the cost savings possible from buying in bulk.
"For smaller households, it's a little bit harder to justify, and in those cases, I would generally suggest trying to coordinate with your neighbors, your friends, to try to get some of those savings that come with buying in bulk," she said.
Blanke said she's also noticing more families cutting back how much they spend on entertainment by rotating their streaming subscriptions instead of paying for multiple services every month.
"[They're] starting with one app or streaming service for several months and then actually canceling that and switching out," she said. "If you know when your favorite show is going to be coming out with a new season, that's when you go and cancel the other one and sign up to watch your new show."
The Federal Reserve says it is planning on raising interest rates this year in an effort to bring down inflation, but it's not a straightforward task. If rates rise too slowly, there won't be a marked effect on inflation. But if interest rates rise too quickly, there's a risk that could trigger a recession.
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MILWAUKEE (WKOW) —After the players and owners reached a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday, the Milwaukee Brewers gave fans a special offer to celebrate the return of baseball.
According to a news release from Brewers spokesperson Leslie Stachowiak, the Brewers' home opener is now set for April 14, or "414 Day." To celebrate, the Brewers are offering 5,000 terrace-level tickets for the price of $4.14.
“414 Day is quintessential Milwaukee. This $4.14 ticket offer is our way of welcoming fans back to American Family Field, showing our gratitude and celebrating the unofficial first day of summer in Wisconsin – the Brewers Home Opener,” Brewers president of baseball operations Rick Schlesinger said in the release.
Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, and are available here, by phone at 800-933-7890 or at the American Family Field box office. Other tickets for the home opener will also go on sale at noon Friday, and fans who hold tickets for the original March 31 home opener will have their seats transferred to April 14.
The first pitch will be scheduled for 4:14 p.m., and the team offers a Community Night ticket package which includes a Milwaukee flag with purchase. Fans will also have access to Milwaukee food trucks and local musicians at their tailgates.
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Recycling paper cups is possible in Madison | 2022-03-11T18:30:27Z | www.wkow.com | Brewers offer special Opening Day ticket price | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/brewers-offer-special-opening-day-ticket-price/article_70b2c5ec-a154-11ec-aba0-1b0637243775.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/brewers-offer-special-opening-day-ticket-price/article_70b2c5ec-a154-11ec-aba0-1b0637243775.html |
UW Health: COVID-19 still dangerous for immunocompromised people despite falling case rate
MADISON (WKOW) — With COVID-19 restrictions relaxing across the country, UW Health is reminding community members that there are millions of people for whom the pandemic is still a major concern.
According to the American Medical Association, there are roughly seven million immunocompromised people in the US. People with HIV/AIDS, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, type one diabetes, multiple sclerosis or inflammatory bowel disease, as well as people who have had organ or stem cell transplants are all at higher risk for severe COVID cases.
UW Health transplant infectious disease program medical director Dr. Jennina Smith said she's worried the lightening of COVID restrictions has led people to believe the pandemic is no longer a threat while millions are still at risk.
“There’s no question we are all experiencing pandemic fatigue, but we cannot forget about some of the most vulnerable people among us,” Smith said in the release. “Despite all medical advances, people with compromised immune systems are continuing to die, and we can all help keep them safe.”
UW Health spokesperson Emily Kumlien said data shows organ transplant patients are 80 times more likely to contract COVID-19, and 485 times more likely to see a serious infection. Complications from COVID has been a leading cause of death among transplant patients since the beginning of the pandemic.
“There are so many people in our own communities – many of whom you’d never know have weakened immune systems – who do not have the luxury of simply removing their masks and putting COVID-19 behind them,” Smith said in the release. “Let’s not lose sight of those individuals and families for whom no variant is an easy one. We need to continue to look out for each other.”
Smith gave the following tips for immunocompromised people during the pandemic:
She also gave these tips to people with healthy immune systems:
Wear a mask in “essential spaces” like the grocery store, pharmacy or clinic
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Sun Prairie man sentenced to 10 years for deadly February shooting | 2022-03-11T18:30:28Z | www.wkow.com | UW Health: COVID-19 still dangerous for immunocompromised people despite falling case rate | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/uw-health-covid-19-still-dangerous-for-immunocompromised-people-despite-falling-case-rate/article_1d705018-a152-11ec-b94b-af505ebdd1d1.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/uw-health-covid-19-still-dangerous-for-immunocompromised-people-despite-falling-case-rate/article_1d705018-a152-11ec-b94b-af505ebdd1d1.html |
Well-loved Madison bartender killed in Florida hit-and-run
SARSOTA (WKOW) — A Madison woman well-known among several east side bars died Wednesday after being hit by a car when she was trying to cross a highway in Fort Myers, Florida.
According to a report by ABC 7 in Sarasota, Mary Reed was attempting to cross San Carlos Boulevard Wednesday night when she was struck by a white sedan driving southbound. A second car tried to swerve to avoid Reed but struck her as well. Reed died at the scene due to her injuries.
The white sedan fled the scene before police arrived, and the Florida Highway Patrol is still searching for the driver, as well as leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Reed had been a fixture at east side bars, working at Ale Asylum, Brothers Three, Crystal Corner Bar and Dive Inn, per the Wisconsin State Journal. Friend Michael Ward posted on Facebook about her loss, calling her a "local nightlife celebrity."
"She touched many lives & was well-known in the Madison music scene. She was loved by many of the east hipsters in the Willie Street area & will be greatly missed," Ward said in the post.
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A look back and forward: Madison College professor discusses one year after Capitol insurrection | 2022-03-11T23:22:06Z | www.wkow.com | Well-loved Madison bartender killed in Florida hit-and-run | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/well-loved-madison-bartender-killed-in-florida-hit-and-run/article_670e31e2-a16e-11ec-9321-7b5367f7159f.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/well-loved-madison-bartender-killed-in-florida-hit-and-run/article_670e31e2-a16e-11ec-9321-7b5367f7159f.html |
Wisconsin men's basketball kicks off postseason against familiar foe
INDANAPOLIS (WKOW) — After securing a tie for first place in the conference, the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team will begin its postseason push in the conference tournament Friday.
With top-seeded Illinois upset by Indiana in Friday's first matchup, Wisconsin finds itself as the top seed left in the conference tournament. Facing them in the quarterfinals is one of only two teams left in the field to knock off Greg Gard's resurgent squad this season: Tom Izzo and Michigan State.
The Spartans, still coached by future Hall of Famer Tom Izzo, do not have any single offensive force, with senior forward Gabe Brown leading the team at just 11.5 points per game. However, six other players average at least 6.4 points per game, giving the Spartans a diverse offensive attack that is difficult to slow down.
Michigan State is not outstanding in any one area, but they are good at almost everything. They average 72.3 points per game, shooting a solid .457 from the field and .387 from three. They do struggle with turnovers, giving the ball away 13.6 times per game, five more than Wisconsin.
The Badgers and Spartans split their season series this year, with each team winning on the road. Michigan State struck first, winning 86-74 in Madison this January, with five different players scoring double figures. But the Badgers struck right back in February, taking down Sparty at the Breslin Center, 70-62, behind 25 points from conference player of the year Johnny Davis.
Davis has scored 25 in both matchups against the Spartans this year, one of many teams that has not figured out a way to slow down the dynamic sophomore guard. With Davis bulldozing his way towards any shot he wants this season, if Wisconsin's role players can do their part, the Badgers should advance to Saturday's semifinals.
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Badgers hold united march calling for diversity on campus | 2022-03-11T23:22:08Z | www.wkow.com | Wisconsin men's basketball kicks off postseason against familiar foe | Sports | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/sports/wisconsin-mens-basketball-kicks-off-postseason-against-familiar-foe/article_6d7aea96-a16b-11ec-a135-17fba23dfceb.html | https://www.wkow.com/sports/wisconsin-mens-basketball-kicks-off-postseason-against-familiar-foe/article_6d7aea96-a16b-11ec-a135-17fba23dfceb.html |
UPDATE: All lanes of I-94 eastbound now open
UPDATE (WKOW) -- All lanes of Interstate 94 are now clear, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
DANE COUNTY (WKOW) -- The left lane of Interstate 94 eastbound at Missouri Road is closed due to a crash this Friday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
The crash occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. at mile marker 251.6, and the Wisconsin State Patrol is handling the incident.
The lane will is expected to be clear within an hour, according to WisDOT. | 2022-03-12T01:32:58Z | www.wkow.com | UPDATE: All lanes of I-94 eastbound now open | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/update-all-lanes-of-i-94-eastbound-now-open/article_529982be-a184-11ec-97a9-ff69edc5d1cd.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/update-all-lanes-of-i-94-eastbound-now-open/article_529982be-a184-11ec-97a9-ff69edc5d1cd.html |
SCOTUS to consider complaints from GOP, Dem. senator over Evers redistricting maps
MADISON (WKOW) -- Wisconsin Republicans, Gov. Tony Evers, and a Democratic state senator all filed responses to the U.S. Supreme Court Friday making different arguments about how the nation's highest court should get involved with drawing the state's voting maps for the next decade.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett had asked all parties to submit their arguments by Friday, specifically for whether the court should pause the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling on the maps from taking effect.
The state court last week selected Evers' maps. In a 4-3 decision, the majority opinion stated Evers maps were superior because they moved fewer people into a new district.
While the maps maintain a Republican advantage, it was less pronounced than the GOP-controlled legislature's maps.
The state supreme court previously stipulated the maps it would choose needed to avoid varying too much from the 2011 maps Republicans established. Experts have found the maps artificially enhanced a Republican edge that already exists due to liberal voters clustering in urban areas.
The U.S. Supreme Court, however, has established that it will not consider issues of partisan balance, leaving that instead to the states. SCOTUS will get involved if there's a question of whether maps violate federal protections.
Republicans are challenge Evers' maps on the basis that they overemphasize race. Their filing argues that "race dominated" the governor's Assembly maps because it created a seventh majority-Black district in and around Milwaukee.
"What the Republicans are saying is that the Voting Rights Act did not require the creation of that 7th majority-minority district," UW-Madison Political Science Professor Rob Yablon said. "And, in fact, the governor considered race in the creation of those districts excessively and needlessly."
Evers, and Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul, argued their maps put the greatest emphasis on "least changes" and not race.
Sen. Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) also challenged the governor's maps. She argued the maps watered down the Black vote by spreading the Black population among seven districts that each had a Black population of either 50 or 51 percent.
"The claim on the other side of this would be that the governor actually should have had districts that went beyond 50 percent to make sure you really were preserving those representational opportunities," Yablon said.
Yablon said whether SCOTUS takes the Wisconsin case could depend on whether it sees similarities to the Alabama case, which the court has agreed to hear after staying a lower court's ruling. The court recently declined to hear Republican challenges to maps in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
"Since the U.S. Supreme Court is already hearing that case, it may well say that it will take on this somewhat related case from Wisconsin too," Yablon said. "Now, that doesn't mean, though, that in the meantime the U.S. Supreme Court will stop the state supreme court's map from taking effect."
The Wisconsin Elections Commission in its filing has asked the high court to decide by March 15 whether it will halt the state supreme court's ruling. It says it must have some certainty around them maps as it prepares for the 2022 mid-term elections, which will include legislative and congressional contests. | 2022-03-12T03:34:30Z | www.wkow.com | SCOTUS to consider complaints from GOP, Dem. senator over Evers redistricting maps | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/scotus-to-consider-complaints-from-gop-dem-senator-over-evers-redistricting-maps/article_8e5b456a-a19a-11ec-9f81-07d4a7c405ca.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/scotus-to-consider-complaints-from-gop-dem-senator-over-evers-redistricting-maps/article_8e5b456a-a19a-11ec-9f81-07d4a7c405ca.html |
Veterans organizations step up support as war overseas unfolds
STOUGHTON (WKOW) -- Images and videos of the war in Ukraine have been difficult for everyone to see.
For veterans who have seen a lot of what the general public is now seeing in person, it has been especially hard.
To help service men and women grapple with memories of war as the conflict overseas continues, several local and national organizations are stepping up their efforts.
In Stoughton, VFW Post 328, also known as the Mother Post of Wisconsin, is placing a special emphasis on community.
"We are here. Our doors are open," Ilein Taipe, Commander at VFW Post 328, said. "Please reach out to us and let us know if you know any veteran, younger or older that may need some help."
As the oldest VFW in all of Wisconsin, Taipe said Post 328 has helped countless veterans over the years from several wars.
Currently, they have nearly 200 members who they have been encouraging to come together through their fish fry on Friday's and their newly launched coffee meet and greet on the second Monday of every month.
"There's nothing like veterans getting together to support each other just to talk," Tapie said.
With sad and sometimes scary updates coming from Ukraine every day, Rob Drogsvold, Senior Vice Commander for VFW Post 328, emphasized that talking about the past and present can be healing for veterans.
"Go to your VFW, go to your American Legion, get involved, sit down and have coffee and talk about boot camp, talk about the combat you've been in, the countries that you've seen, you know, people that you've been around. We're here for you," Drogsvold said.
Drogsvold also encourages loved ones of service men and women to check in on veterans during this difficult time for the globe.
"A lot of veterans won't reach out, so sometimes it takes the civilian side to say: 'Hey, I know you're having some issues. Would you like to talk about it, or do you need some help?,'" Drogsvold said.
Nationally, organizations like the Code 9 Project, are also upping their effort to support veterans as updates from Ukraine come in.
"These types of life events, like the pandemic, the Ukraine situation, can be catalysts for some landslides into some dark places," Brandielee Baker, president and co-founder of the Code 9 Project, said.
To help veterans struggling with PTSD, the non-profit offers weekly peer support groups over Zoom and meditations over Apple Music, Google Play and Amazon.
This is on top of their 24/7 peer support helpline, which can be reached by calling 844-HOPE-247.
"Reach out, get help," Baker said. "This is a critical time for individuals that are may have been struggling with things that they didn't realize."
The Code 9 project is also advocating for positive use of social media as scary and upsetting videos from Ukraine surface on online.
"Social media is a very, very powerful platform and unfortunately, without us intentionally doing this, the power of that platform tends to be very, very negative," Baker said. "I think we need to have a better perspective of the type of information we're sharing. Perhaps, thinking about if you want to use your social media platform, do it in an encouraging way."
There are a number of other resources out there to support veterans during this time.
Lines for Life can be reached by calling 800-273-8255.
The Veterans Crisis Line can be reached by calling 1-800-273-8255.
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Beloved Madison bartender Mary Reed remembered by loved ones
MADISON (WKOW) -- A Madison woman who was well-known at several east side bars died Wednesday after a hit-and-run crash in Fort Myers, Florida.
Family and friends who were with Reed moments before the tragedy, remember her.
"I was just standing next to her two seconds ago, and she's not here anymore," said Laura Reed-Blew, Reed's sister.
Reed-Blew said she's still in shock days after her sister died. She said Reed was trying to cross a highway and was hit by two cars.
"We were just having a great time, a wonderful time, and then this happened in one second," said Reed-Blew.
For those closest to Reed, her sister says this loss is unimaginable.
"Mary's always been a bright spot in our family. She's always been the center," said Reed-Blew.
The sisters were escaping Wisconsin's harsh winter so Reed could recover from hip surgery in the sunshine state.
"I was like, let's go to Florida. You don't have to walk in the sand. You can just sit there and we went swimming. The last two days that we had together, we had a blast. We had lunch with Jessi Pacetti," said Reed-Blew.
"We spent the day at an Irish packer bar outside drinking beers and eating hot dogs," said Jessie Pacetti.
Pacetti says she was in Florida with the sisters the day Reed died.
"I left feeling like I had the best day," said Pacetti.
Coworkers, like Pacetti, say Reed was so popular because she was able to instantly connect with people at Brother's Three.
"Mary was warm, she was genuine. She's always there for you. She'll give you $20 bucks, even if you don't need it," said Pacetti.
She says she's worked with Reed for several years and knew there was an instant connection when they first met.
"We became friends, our first shift together. It was the summer of 2020. We were annihilated with an amazingly busy patio and she had the greatest attitude, and I knew she was going to be a friend immediately," said Pacetti.
Reed-Blew says she has a dark path ahead but won't have to walk alone which gives her a bit of light in these dark times.
"I have to share this grief with everybody and, you know, that's actually kind of comforting in the long run. She left me all these people that will help me," said Reed-Blew.
The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for the first driver who hit Reed because they drove away from the scene.
Reed's family says they're planning a public memorial and will announce details at a later time.
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SUN PRAIRIE (WKOW) -- DECA students at Sun Prairie High School brought their annual Family Day of Fun to life Saturday.
The goal of the day was to get cooped-up kids out of the house in cold winter months to try new activities.
"We try to provide families with a great space to come out, let the kids run around, play the different games, do the different crafts and activities and have a good time," David Rippl, DECA Advisor for Sun Prairie High School said.
This year, Rippl said DECA students--a group of students interested in business, entrepreneurship and marketing--came up with over 20 games and crafts.
"We have a live action Mario Kart that our students made, we have the bounce houses, we have a live action Fruit Ninja game in one of the classrooms, we have a live action Hungry, Hungry Hippos," Rippl said.
Dozens of families participated in the event.
"The kids are happy, the kids are having fun," Rippl said. "We've had a number of families come up to us and thank us for putting this on."
This was the 8th year the Sun Prairie High School put the event on.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Saturday, March 12th marked the 110th anniversary since the inception of the Girl Scouts organization.
To celebrate, hundreds of Girl Scouts from across Wisconsin attended Girl Scouts Day at the Capitol.
There, they participated in a Girl Scouts debate under the guidance of elected female lawmakers, casted ballots on real voting machines and marched in a Girl Scouts rally.
"We are celebrating the past with the 110 year anniversary of Girl Scouts, but we are also preparing for the future," Annie Leffel, Girl Scouts Ambassador said. "We are really learning to advocate for ourselves and celebrate how far we have come as women."
Governor Tony Evers issued a proclamation declaring March 12th as Wisconsin Girl Scout Day.
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'Its really creating a better future for our youth': Shamrock Shuffle benefits Boys & Girls Club
MADISON (WKOW) -- Thousands of runners decked out in green participated in Madison's Shamrock Shuffle Saturday.
"Its the first time its happened since 2019," Terri Lynnyanke, Assistant Vice President of Development said. "People are ready to come on out again."
The goal of the race was to bring people together to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County.
"That is really going towards supporting youth in our community--ages 2 and a half to 24," Lynnyanke said.
To date, the Shamrock Shuffle has raised $400,000.
"Its really creating a better future for our youth," Lynnyanke said.
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Randolph brings home first state title in program history to complete perfect season
GREEN BAY (WKOW) -- It took just over two decades for the Randolph Lady Rockets to return to state. They made the most out of their long-awaited return by taking down defending champion Assumption winning 47-31 in the Division 5 championship.
"They've bought into everything, and give credit to all the girls, because they've put in the hard work, just tried to put the right pieces in place at times. All the credit to the girls, they deserve it," said Rockets head coach Chad Kaufman.
The Lady Rockets forced 20 turnovers and scored 25 points off of those. They spread the wealth on the box score with three players scoring in double figures: Maddie Devries (11), Jorey Buwalda (10) and Abby Katsma (10).
"It's something we've really always worked for and that's what all those hard practices and all the games, long travels that's had to do with it all growing up, lots of basketball and lots of work put in," said senior Presley Buwalda.
Randolph finishes the season with a 31-0 overall record. | 2022-03-13T06:50:55Z | www.wkow.com | Randolph brings home first state title in program history to complete perfect season | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/randolph-brings-home-first-state-title-in-program-history-to-complete-perfect-season/article_3e05b498-a284-11ec-a4f0-9b0c0c7f967d.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/randolph-brings-home-first-state-title-in-program-history-to-complete-perfect-season/article_3e05b498-a284-11ec-a4f0-9b0c0c7f967d.html |
'We all wanted this': Mineral Point caps off undefeated season with Division 4 title
GREEN BAY (WKOW) -- The Mineral Point Pointers came to Green Bay with one mission: finish the job. They made it happen in the 53-42 win over Laconia in the WIAA Girls' Division 4 State Championship.
"We all wanted this and I wanted this so much for them," said Pointers head coach Michael Keyes. "For them to achieve this goal and to be 30-0 with it, it's just an unbelievable season."
Ella Chambers caught fire early for the Pointers. She finished with a team-high 20 points while shooting 4-of-8 from three-point range.
"Especially after last year and the way we ended [falling short], it's amazing. We've put in so much work," said Chambers.
Mallory Lindsay collected 14 points with eight of those coming from the free throw line.
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Loved ones of Parker Kruse band together to raise funds for ongoing search
SPRING GREEN (WKOW) -- Loved ones of Parker Kruse held a fundraiser in Spring Green Sunday to raise money to continue their search for him.
Kruse fell into the Wisconsin River after saving another boater back in July and, tragically, never re-surfaced.
Since then, his family has been tirelessly searching for him so that they can hold a proper funeral service.
On Sunday, family, friends and community members raised more than $8,500 to continue their search efforts.
In a video sent to 27 News, the family thanked everyone who attended the fundraiser and donated time and money to the cause.
Kruse's family members have continued their search through the winter, and they plan to hit the ground running again in the spring.
Kruse's mom says she won't stop until she finds him.
Parker Kruse
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Madison Symphony Orchestra dedicates performances to people of Ukraine
MADISON (WKOW) -- The Madison Symphony Orchestra dedicated its performances this weekend to the people of Ukraine.
Before each performance, the musicians played the Ukrainian National Anthem.
The orchestra also lit its organ pipes in the colors of the Ukrainian flag to show solidarity.
Peter Rodgers, the orchestra's director of marketing and interim co-leadership, said guests were supportive of the displays.
"The reception to our playing of the Ukrainian National Anthem has been heartfelt and beautifully received," he said. | 2022-03-14T06:29:47Z | www.wkow.com | Madison Symphony Orchestra dedicates performances to people of Ukraine | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/madison-symphony-orchestra-dedicates-performances-to-people-of-ukraine/article_f99a555a-a348-11ec-a888-6bd709ced6e0.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/madison-symphony-orchestra-dedicates-performances-to-people-of-ukraine/article_f99a555a-a348-11ec-a888-6bd709ced6e0.html |
Online farmers market offers pies from Wisconsin bakers
MADISON (WKOW) — Monday is National Pi Day, and if you're looking to get your hands on some actual pie, Market Wagon offers a variety of pies from local bakers.
It is an online farmers market, and delivers to every home in an eight-county region surrounding Madison.
You can order from more than 45 of their favorite local farms and artisanal food vendors in the Madison area who offer over 600 combined items for sale each week.
Some of the products that are featured are from Stella's Bakery in Madison. You can order their famous Hot & Spicy Cheese Bread and the homemade Apple Pie with a brown sugar streusel topping.
Bakery Manager Jason Harder said the service was a lifeline during the pandemic.
"We were kind of grasping at whatever we could find for sales to keep everyone working, to keep going with everything. And, it was just one extra thing that we could do to keep everybody going, and it definitely helped for that that first winter. That was really tough to get through for everybody," Harder said.
No matter how many items you buy, and from how many vendors, you'll only pay a $6.95 delivery fee.
The items are delivered every Thursday, and orders need to be placed by Tuesday night.
Jason Harder | 2022-03-14T18:23:44Z | www.wkow.com | Online farmers market offers pies from Wisconsin bakers | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/online-farmers-market-offers-pies-from-wisconsin-bakers/article_ca2aa06a-a39b-11ec-9aff-737fa4cbf080.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/online-farmers-market-offers-pies-from-wisconsin-bakers/article_ca2aa06a-a39b-11ec-9aff-737fa4cbf080.html |
Temperatures on the up, up, up!
After coming off a warm Sunday, temperatures continue the trend with a rise in numbers for most on Monday.
MADISON (WKOW) - After coming off a warm Sunday, temperatures continue the trend with a rise in numbers for most on Monday.
A fairly wide range in temperatures will be the case on Monday.
Highs will likely range in the 40s for areas north of Dane County, with the rest of the region ranging in the 50s. Mid-upper 50s possible to the SE.
The 40s will likely arrive before noon.
Mostly cloudy skies are expected, with SE winds helping bring in warmer air.
That stays the case in the coming days, with highs likely only going up. Highs in the 50s are expected again Tuesday, with some reaching the 60s on Wednesday. The first 60 of the year, warmest day of 2022 so far.
Highs in the 40s and 50s will likely continue through the weekend.
Dry weather continues most of the time this week, with chances by the end of the work week. A stray, light spotty rain shower or drizzle could be felt by some on Thursday, St. Patrick's Day but most will be dry all day.
Another chance of a snow/rain/mix arrives Thursday night into Friday.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 5 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI | 2022-03-14T18:24:02Z | www.wkow.com | Temperatures on the up, up, up! | Weather | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/weather/temperatures-on-the-up-up-up/article_54d0ae2c-a396-11ec-8987-4b1a9343b0e0.html | https://www.wkow.com/weather/temperatures-on-the-up-up-up/article_54d0ae2c-a396-11ec-8987-4b1a9343b0e0.html |
Chandler Halderson entering the courtroom on January 4.
Chandler Halderson's attorney files motion to waive his appearance at sentencing
MADISON (WKOW) — Chandler Halderson, through his attorney Catherine Dorl, requests to be absent from his sentencing hearing later this week.
In a motion filed on March 11, Dorl acknowledged that Wisconsin Statute 971.04 requires a defendant's presence in court during certain events, including sentencing. However, she argues Halderson could be absent if he is "in custody and refuses to be brought to Court." In this argument she cited a 1996 court case, State v. Divanovic, that states a defendant can lose their constitutional right to be present at trial by misconduct or consent.
"Mr. Halderson consents to be absent from the sentencing hearing in this case," the motion reads. "He waives any rights he has to be present, and not only consents but requests to be absent."
Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne opposed the request for Halderson's absence. He does not interpret the same Wisconsin law in the same way as Dorl and claims the sentencing hearing is vital to the criminal justice system.
In a document sent to Judge John Hyland, Ozanne acknowledged that Halderson has constitutional and statutory rights, but that they are not endless.
"The criminal justice system does not serve at the pleasure of convicted murders [sic]," Ozanne wrote. "The sentencing for Chandler Halderson is set for this Thursday and his appearance is required by law. The defendant has no right to simply skip court hearings that might be uncomfortable or to avoid finally being held responsible for his behavior."
He argued the language of Wisconsin Statue 971.04 "demands" Halderson's presence. Specifically, he pointed at the language of the statutory heading of "defendant to be presence," claiming that it is a requirement, not a right, to appear at the sentencing hearing. On top of that, Ozanne argued the law has two clear exceptions: one for misdemeanors and another for a defendant refusing to attend the trial.
Ozanne also cited a 1997 court case that the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on, State v. Koopmans, which deems the language "shall" as meaning mandatory.
UW Associate Clinical Professor of Law John Gross says exceptions allowing defendants to be absent for court hearings are limited. Gross says Marsy's Law gives victims the constitutional right to address courts on the harm they've suffered at the time of sentencing. He says the question becomes whether that requirement encompasses a right to have a defendant present to hear victim testimony.
"This in an interesting issue," Gross says of the legal factors involved in Halderson's request.
The fiance of Halderson's brother, Mitchell Halderson has already offered Judge John Hyland her recommendation on Chandler Halderson's sentence.
"If he was given the opportunity for parole, I would be terrified for...my family's safety," she writes to the court.
Mitchell Halderson | 2022-03-14T23:10:50Z | www.wkow.com | Chandler Halderson's attorney files motion to waive his appearance at sentencing | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/chandler-haldersons-attorney-files-motion-to-waive-his-appearance-at-sentencing/article_5c2b8218-a3ba-11ec-8f87-8f11435be49f.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/chandler-haldersons-attorney-files-motion-to-waive-his-appearance-at-sentencing/article_5c2b8218-a3ba-11ec-8f87-8f11435be49f.html |
Wisconsin DHS kicks off "Thank You Tour" in Madison
MADISON (WKOW) -- State health officials are marking two years of the COVID-19 pandemic by recognizing people who've helped us get through the last 24 months.
The Department of Health Services announced the "Thank You Tour: Moving Forward Together" on Monday, and made its first stop at the vaccination site at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.
"Those challenges that we've been through, that hard-won learning has built a great deal of knowledge for all of us of what works and what doesn't," said DHS Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake. "It has built capacity across our state to respond ever more effectively, not just to whatever COVID brings us but through to the next public health challenge that may come our way."
Staff will hit the road from March until May, and they will visit places across the state like local health departments, clinics, COVID testing and vaccination sites, and schools.
"Wisconsin is truly in a better position today to respond not just to COVID-19, but to other challenges, because of people like you across the state who stepped up in so many ways to keep our community safe," said Timberlake.
DHS is also launching a new webpage that will allow Wisconsinites to post online notes of appreciation for people who supported our COVID-19 response.
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Packers continue no fans at home games policy due to COVID-19 spread | 2022-03-15T03:18:34Z | www.wkow.com | Wisconsin DHS kicks off "Thank You Tour" in Madison | Coronavirus | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/coronavirus/wisconsin-dhs-kicks-off-thank-you-tour-in-madison/article_ebbaf598-a3e8-11ec-9d88-ab86eddfb392.html | https://www.wkow.com/coronavirus/wisconsin-dhs-kicks-off-thank-you-tour-in-madison/article_ebbaf598-a3e8-11ec-9d88-ab86eddfb392.html |
Following Kaul lawsuit, here's where PFAS regulations stand in Wisconsin
MADISON (WKOW) -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a lawsuit Monday against Tyco Fire Products and Johnson Controls over PFAS contamination in Marinette the companies caused through decades of testing firefighting foam.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are in a variety of everyday substances like cookware, fast food wrappers and carpeting. The chemicals do not break down over time and PFAS can cause serious health problems, including cancer.
Two of the most widely understood chemicals in the PFAS family, PFOA and PFOS, have been found in firefighting foam determined to be a source of contamination in Marinette, Madison, Eau Claire and La Crosse.
Kaul's lawsuit comes less than one month after the Natural Resources Board, which sets policy for the Department of Natural Resources, approved the first statewide standards for PFAS.
"We are relieved and pleased to see the widespread testing that will now be conducted as a consequence of these standards moving forward," Scott Laeser, the water program director at Clean Wisconsin, said Monday. "So long as the legislature allows them to go into effect."
Lawmakers on the Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules could suspend the board's rules; by taking no action at all, the rules would go into effect.
Under the regulations, municipal utilities will need to test for PFAS and ensure PFAS contamination is less than 70 parts per trillion. That threshold is in line with 2016 guidance from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) but was higher than the 20 parts per trillion standard state health officials sought.
"The move to set the number at 70 was a step backwards; it was not forward looking," Laeser said. "It was not in line with what the latest science shows. We know that advisory was set in 2016 and the science has evolved."
The state's biggest business lobbying group, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, declined to comment for this story. In the past, the group has advocated against the state setting its own standard, saying it should instead wait for the EPA to establish national rules.
While the resource board established thresholds that will allow for structured testing of municipal water supplies as well as surface water, like Starkweather Creek in Madison where PFAS advisories already exist, the board rejected proposed standards for groundwater.
"The fact that a third of Wisconsin families who rely on private wells for drinking water were completely left unprotected is a real disappointment," Laeser said.
More on Marinette lawsuit
The lawsuit Kaul announced Monday alleges Tyco first knew about the PFAS contamination in Marinette in 2013 but didn't tell city officials or the DNR until November 2017.
Kaul further alleges that while the companies have provided bottled water for affected residents and looked into how far the contamination has spread, the state maintains the companies' investigation was incomplete and they've failed to adequately clean the affected soil.
"One of the allegations is that there was a failure to provide timely notice," Kaul said. "We also allege that they initially didn't conduct the investigation they needed to and that they still haven't completed the investigation."
The lawsuit seeks to have the companies ordered to complete the investigation in order to understand how far the contamination has spread. It also seeks an unspecified amount of fines to be levied against the companies.
A spokesperson for Johnson Control said while they wouldn't comment on the litigation itself, the company stood by the remediation work it was doing in Marinette, where they have been documents cases of cancer tied to residents with wells affected by the PFAS contamination.
"Construction of a state-of-the-art Groundwater Extraction & Treatment System (GETS) that will treat 95% of the PFAS in area groundwater is also nearly complete and scheduled to begin operations by summer 2022," Kathleen Cantillon, Johnson Controls' Director of Environmental Communications, said in an email Monday. "Tyco is also completing the removal of soils with aggregated PFAS from the [Fire Training Center in Marinette] in the coming months. We will vigorously defend this lawsuit."
Scott Laeser | 2022-03-15T03:18:40Z | www.wkow.com | Following Kaul lawsuit, here's where PFAS regulations stand in Wisconsin | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/following-kaul-lawsuit-heres-where-pfas-regulations-stand-in-wisconsin/article_546037a8-a3ed-11ec-bf48-9363db15b936.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/following-kaul-lawsuit-heres-where-pfas-regulations-stand-in-wisconsin/article_546037a8-a3ed-11ec-bf48-9363db15b936.html |
Wisconsin couple traveling to Europe to help Ukraine refugees
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- A couple from southeast Wisconsin is headed to help people who are leaving Ukraine.
Carol and Christopher Mastronardo left from Milwaukee Monday morning.
They're flying to Italy and from there, they'll take a bus to Poland's border with Ukraine.
The couple is sponsoring buses to go from the border to pick up refugees and bring them to Italy.
They're traveling with suitcases filled with Tylenol, hygiene products and stuffed animals for kids.
"They're going to be so happy to have something like that in their arms to hold onto until hopefully their dads come back and they rejoin together and they're a family again," Christopher told WISN.
"On the bus ride, there's going to be small babies. And the mother's been carrying them for how long and it's like 'OK, now it's my time. Let me help," said Carol.
Once the refugees are in Italy, charities will relocate them and find them temporary housing.
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More nursing homes closing every year in Wisconsin | 2022-03-15T03:18:58Z | www.wkow.com | Wisconsin couple traveling to Europe to help Ukraine refugees | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/wisconsin-couple-traveling-to-europe-to-help-ukraine-refugees/article_dc22045c-a3ff-11ec-a831-9f7749c91be1.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/wisconsin-couple-traveling-to-europe-to-help-ukraine-refugees/article_dc22045c-a3ff-11ec-a831-9f7749c91be1.html |
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Fiserv Forum ready to host NCAA Tournament games
MILWAUKEE (WISN) -- The team at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee is putting in extra work to have the arena ready for the NCAA Tournament.
Crews laid the basketball court for the games Monday.
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— Fiserv Forum (@FiservForum) March 14, 2022
The arena will host first and second round games on Friday and Sunday. The games will be the first tournament games Fiserv Forum has hosted. When the tournament last came to Milwaukee in 2017, games were played at the Bradley Center.
The Wisconsin Badgers will play in the second session on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for about 8:50 p.m.
The Deer District is also planning to host fans from all over the country.
"This is gonna feel like to the closest thing to a Bucks playoff experience that we've had since the Finals," said Milwaukee Bucks senior vice president of business ventures Michael Belot. "Anyone who has a ticket is definitely going to have a tremendous experience inside Fiserv Forum but what I think is cool is you're also going to be able to have that experience outside."
Michael Belot | 2022-03-15T06:56:20Z | www.wkow.com | Fiserv Forum ready to host NCAA Tournament games | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/fiserv-forum-ready-to-host-ncaa-tournament-games/article_53f09e48-a415-11ec-a051-23b029fb929c.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/fiserv-forum-ready-to-host-ncaa-tournament-games/article_53f09e48-a415-11ec-a051-23b029fb929c.html |
Monona Senior Center gives quilts to all-female Badger Honor Flight
MONONA (WKOW) -- In a couple of months, Badger Honor Flight will take its first all-female flight to Washington D.C.
In addition to the memories they make there, they'll have an extra way to remember that trip.
On Monday, volunteers from the Monona Senior Center gave more than 100 quilts to veterans who will be on that flight.
Each person on the trip will get one of the quilts.
"We really wanted to see some of the faces of where they were going. And the rest of them will go in their bags that they get when they're on.. when they come back from their flight," said Barb Endres, who helped make the quilts.
Badger Honor Flight takes veterans to see memorials that have been erected in their honor.
The all-female honor flight takes off May 14.
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Retiring Middleton chief leaving legacy of support for responders | 2022-03-15T06:56:26Z | www.wkow.com | Monona Senior Center gives quilts to all-female Badger Honor Flight | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/monona-senior-center-gives-quilts-to-all-female-badger-honor-flight/article_c89d838a-a3fe-11ec-9f2d-7bbe22e5669b.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/monona-senior-center-gives-quilts-to-all-female-badger-honor-flight/article_c89d838a-a3fe-11ec-9f2d-7bbe22e5669b.html |
WAUKESHA (WKOW) -- More than $6 million will be distributed to people affected by the Waukesha parade tragedy.
Six people were killed and 60 others were hurt when a driver took an SUV through the parade last November.
There's $6.2 million in the United for Waukesha Community Fund.
It'll be split up among 560 people who applied.
"Those ranged from of course the families of the six people who were killed, to people who were hospitalized, to people who treated as outpatients and then anyone who was at the parade including anyone who was marching, people who were there as spectators and people who left their own families to help." Melissa Baxter, President of the Waukesha Co. Community Foundation told WISN.
The families of the six people who died will all receive $200,000 each.
Millions more will be split among people who were hurt and others who were there, like first responders and parade participants.
The fund will remain open until the end of the year.
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School Lunch Hero Day celebrated Friday | 2022-03-15T06:56:32Z | www.wkow.com | United for Waukesha Community Fund distributing $6 million to those impacted by parade tragedy | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/united-for-waukesha-community-fund-distributing-6-million-to-those-impacted-by-parade-tragedy/article_7d5f02b6-a405-11ec-bab8-fbaadf880341.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/united-for-waukesha-community-fund-distributing-6-million-to-those-impacted-by-parade-tragedy/article_7d5f02b6-a405-11ec-bab8-fbaadf880341.html |
Madison BCycle returns for big year
MADISON (WKOW) -- BCycle kicks off its 2022 season with eight new stations throughout Madison as the bike rental program begins Tuesday.
The program plans to add 75 more e-bikes to their fleet throughout the year.
Madison BCycle General Manager, Helen Bradley, says that the combined 17 new stations is a testament to the love riders have for bike share in Madison.
"Last year, we saw more trips and riders than ever before in Madison," said Bradley. "Our goal this year is to continue to meet people where they are and expand access to BCycle".
The annual membership will increase from $120 to $135 and monthly memberships will increase from $20 to $30 per month. Both take effect on March 15th.
You can renew your current membership, or sign up for a new membership at Madison BCycle
Madison Bcycle | 2022-03-15T19:03:35Z | www.wkow.com | Madison BCycle returns for big year | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/madison-bcycle-returns-for-big-year/article_fc755af2-a45d-11ec-be1f-a75a1b5af310.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/madison-bcycle-returns-for-big-year/article_fc755af2-a45d-11ec-be1f-a75a1b5af310.html |
Courtesy: Quadren Wilson's family
Quadren Wilson rehospitalized for 'treatment'
MADISON (WKOW) — Quadren Wilson, who was shot during a February arrest, is in the hospital again.
According to Dane County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Elise Schaffer, Wilson was hospitalized on March 14 for "some treatment." He remains hospitalized. Schaffer did not specify what the treatment was for.
Wilson has been in police custody since he was arrested on February 3 for drug charges. During the arrest, two Department of Criminal Investigation agents fired their weapons. Medical records show he was shot five times.
Wilson was initially hospitalized after the arrest, but was transferred to Dane County Jail February 6. His family has periodically called for him to return to a hospital for treatment since he was transferred, fearing he was in pain and not getting proper medical treatment. Police have repeatedly said Wilson was getting proper medical attention. | 2022-03-15T22:36:45Z | www.wkow.com | Quadren Wilson rehospitalized for 'treatment' | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/quadren-wilson-rehospitalized-for-treatment/article_0ed607b0-a494-11ec-a24c-63d474c10afc.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/quadren-wilson-rehospitalized-for-treatment/article_0ed607b0-a494-11ec-a24c-63d474c10afc.html |
Woman allegedly stabbed with screwdriver at Dairy Drive tiny-home encampment
MADISON (WKOW) — A woman has been hospitalized following an early morning stabbing within Madison's tiny-home encampment on Dairy Drive.
According to an incident report from Madison Police Department spokesperson Stephanie Fryer, officers responded to the 3200 block of Dairy Drive around 4 a.m. after a woman walked up to Madison Fire Station 14 reporting the stabbing.
The victim is a 29-year-old woman visiting a friend at the encampment. She was hospitalized but is expected to be okay.
Fryer said the suspect, who is only identified as a 52-year-old woman who lives at the encampment, appeared "to have used a screwdriver" in the attack.
The suspect allegedly left before police arrived and no arrests have been made. | 2022-03-15T22:37:03Z | www.wkow.com | Woman allegedly stabbed with screwdriver at Dairy Drive tiny-home encampment | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/woman-allegedly-stabbed-with-screwdriver-at-dairy-drive-tiny-home-encampment/article_cd7f017a-a48b-11ec-8101-f3a4bac7d19e.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/woman-allegedly-stabbed-with-screwdriver-at-dairy-drive-tiny-home-encampment/article_cd7f017a-a48b-11ec-8101-f3a4bac7d19e.html |
Badgers set up events leading into tournament opener in Milwaukee Friday
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- With the Badgers team set to kick off their NCAA Tournament journey against Colgate Friday, Wisconsin Athletics set up several events for fans to enjoy beforehand.
The Badgers tip off at 8:50 at the Fiserv Forum. This year's tournament marks the first games played at Fiserv Forum. The tournament did come to Milwaukee in 2017, but games were played at the Bradley Center.
Wisconsin has set up several events for fans to enjoy, starting with an open practice at the Fiserv Forum Thursday afternoon at Fiserv. Fans can come from 4:10 to 4:50 to see the players prepare for Colgate, with the UW Band, Spirit Squad and Bucky Badger himself will be there.
Right after the open practice, the team will host a happy hour at the Good City Brewing Company in the Deer District. Milwaukee's own THE GAME (1070 AM) will be there to broadcast live.
Friday, fans are encouraged to wear red and tweet out #OnWisconsin to show their support. The Badgers will also host a pep rally at the "Gameday Headquarters," located at the Punch Bowl Social in the Deer District. UW Credit Union will sponsor giveaways starting at 4 p.m.
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Senate committee issues subpoena for Madison Election records | 2022-03-16T01:48:03Z | www.wkow.com | Badgers set up events leading into tournament opener in Milwaukee Friday | Top Stories | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/badgers-set-up-events-leading-into-tournament-opener-in-milwaukee-friday/article_ca8f1b8a-a4ae-11ec-9d26-5f9d8d0bf94d.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/badgers-set-up-events-leading-into-tournament-opener-in-milwaukee-friday/article_ca8f1b8a-a4ae-11ec-9d26-5f9d8d0bf94d.html |
MADISON (WKOW) -- A Madison Fire Department spokesperson says one person was hospitalized after a crash on Raymond Road near Gilbert Road.
The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Witnesses called the fire department, that a car had hit a tree. While firefighters responded, bystanders tried to pull the driver from the car. Those attempts failed, but firefighters got to the scene, pulled the driver out and put out the fire.
The fire department spokesperson did not have an update on the victim's condition.
Madison Police Department is investigating the crash. Officers were blocking traffic, as they gather more information at the scene. | 2022-03-16T04:37:50Z | www.wkow.com | Driver hospitalized after being pulled from burning vehicle on Raymond Road in Madison | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/driver-hospitalized-after-being-pulled-from-burning-vehicle-on-raymond-road-in-madison/article_b95e7db4-a4b9-11ec-ab02-0bd4009d1b7e.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/driver-hospitalized-after-being-pulled-from-burning-vehicle-on-raymond-road-in-madison/article_b95e7db4-a4b9-11ec-ab02-0bd4009d1b7e.html |
New video shows semi-truck's crash into Belleville house as OWI investigation continues
BELLEVILLE (WKOW) - Video obtained by 27 News shows the moments as a semi-truck drove across a center line and off Highway 69 and into a Belleville home, as an OWI investigation into the incident continues.
The video was recorded at the Belleville Police Department close to the impacted home on North Harrison Street.
Anthony Hustad was driving his children to day care just before 6:30 a.m. Feb. 4 when conditions became dangerous.
"All of a sudden, the semi in front of us swerved over to the left," Hustad tells 27 News. "That's when I saw the headlights of the other semi."
"I watched him go...over the hill, through the yards and go through the back of the house," Hustad says.
The police video shows the wayward semi-truck bouncing after it's left the highway and crashing into the home. The truck's driver, Kim Larson of Gratiot, and a woman in the home were injured. Three other family members inside escaped without being hurt. Both Gratiot and the woman are no longer hospitalized. Authorities say the truck's tractor trailer being empty of grain helped mitigate damage, but damage was nonetheless extensive. The family of four remains displaced.
Larson has been cited for inattentive driving and having open intoxicants. But search warrant documents for a sample of his blood filed in Dane County Court show he remains under investigation for the possible felony crime of operating under the influence causing injury.
The search warrant affidavit states Larson told investigators he "must have fallen asleep," as "all he remembers is driving eastbound on HWY 69 into Belleville and then suddenly he was inside the house and people were pulling debris off the cab."
Court records state Larson told investigators he drank nearly a six-pack of Busch Light beer nine hours before the incident.
But the affidavit also says law enforcement found a nearly empty flask in the truck's cab, as well as two, open bottles, as the cab "smelled of intoxicants."
Hustad says he and another bystander ran over to the crash scene and were unable to get inside the home, but did help the injured driver.
"And then I walked the truck driver up to the ambulance," Hustad says. He says the truck driver appeared dazed and did not say anything. "No, not really, no," Hustad says. "He was kind of out of it."
27 News contacted Larson but he declined to talk about the crash. Larson did tell 27 News he had a previous OWI (operating while intoxicated) in 2002.
Department of Transportation rules show an OWI conviction for someone with the CDL license required to drive a semi-truck would receive a one-year, license disqualification, but a three-year disqualification if the truck's cargo in the incident was hazardous materials.
State Patrol officials have said Larson's blood sample is being evaluated at the State Crime Laboratory. They said it could be weeks before results of the lab's analysis are available.
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Doctors encourage vaccinations to help protect the most vulnerable.
MADISON (WKOW) -- COVID-19 shots have gotten a ton of attention since the pandemic, but doctors say immunization is proven to eradicate all infectious diseases.
Doctors say Wednesday, National Vaccination Day, is about discussing the importance of vaccinations and its role in public health. Other diseases like measles, mumps, hepatitis and whooping cough are still incredibly contagious and can harm children and adults.
“The thing that's really important about vaccination is it protects those people who can't mount an immune response,” explains Dr. Jeff Pothof, UW Health Chief Quality Officer and Emergency Medicine Physician. “There's a lot of people who have compromised immune systems, where if they were to try to get vaccinated, they might not mount that response. By being highly vaccinated. We create protection for the most vulnerable in our society, whether they're elderly, whether they're suffering from cancer, transplants, or children who can't yet be vaccinated. By the rest of us doing our job and getting vaccinated, we protect those populations from some of these really bad diseases.”
Though state health officials reported Tuesday that the COVID-19, seven-day average is up slightly, the number of cases has been declining significantly since mid-January.
Public Health Madison and Dane County is making it easy for residents to get boosted and vaccinated against COVID. They say it’s important to be prepared for another surge.
“I just want to reassure people that depending on where we're at with COVID, we have and we'll continue to adapt and adjust as we need to, to make sure that everyone has access to the vaccine,” said Morgan Finke, Communications Coordinator for Public Health Madison and Dane County. “Things have drastically slowed down over the last month or so. We are still providing some first doses, but it's mostly boosters right now.”
Vaccination clinics are being hosted at the Alliant Energy Center and several libraries throughout the city of Madison. Each location offers every phase of the dose.
You can go here to make a COVID vaccine appointment in Dane County.
And here to get more information about staying up to date on your regular immunizations.
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Teachers begin virtual learning with new ways to support students | 2022-03-16T15:39:09Z | www.wkow.com | Doctors encourage vaccinations to help protect the most vulnerable. | Coronavirus | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/coronavirus/doctors-encourage-vaccinations-to-help-protect-the-most-vulnerable/article_dc62e0ea-a52a-11ec-aa40-4b4549284ab0.html | https://www.wkow.com/coronavirus/doctors-encourage-vaccinations-to-help-protect-the-most-vulnerable/article_dc62e0ea-a52a-11ec-aa40-4b4549284ab0.html |
From 60s to Possible Accumulating Snow?
As we end the week, Mother Nature is going to bring the region a mix of weather; going from the 60s to possible accumulating snow before Saturday arrives. The good news is our temperatures aren't going to drop too much as this system moves through.
Wednesday will be the warmest day of the year, so far, as temperatures climb into the low to mid 60s. With mostly sunny skies, enjoy the nice conditions because St. Patrick's Day and Friday will be much different.
A low pressure system is going to move through the region, guided in by a cold front that will move south through Wisconsin Thursday morning. If the cold front is too far south, the possible snow totals may not be as high if the cold front stays farther north.
Rain will move in starting Thursday late morning/early afternoon and be generally light. Clouds will be increasing as will the threat for rain as we move into the second half of Thursday.
The bulk of moisture moves in starting Thursday night and lasts through Friday night. The precipitation will steadily turn over from rain to a rain/snow mix and possibly turning over to complete snow for periods of time. Winds will be breezy at times too.
As of now, it's too early to determine possibly rain and snow totals. What we do know is that southern Wisconsin will experience greater impacts versus farther north. Stay with 27 News for the latest forecast. | 2022-03-16T20:14:12Z | www.wkow.com | From 60s to Possible Accumulating Snow? | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/from-60s-to-possible-accumulating-snow/article_7023b36a-a54c-11ec-ab60-1b8b125a202e.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/from-60s-to-possible-accumulating-snow/article_7023b36a-a54c-11ec-ab60-1b8b125a202e.html |
United Way of Dane County begins centennial celebration
MADISON (WKOW) — United Way of Dane County celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and the organization has received "transformational" donations from several area businesses.
According to a news release from spokesperson Ashley Manthei, the donations come from American Family Insurance's Corporate Challenge Grant, which awarded two $2.5 million grants to United Way to be matched by corporate partners.
“We’re excited to be recognizing all of the people and organizations who’ve made our important work possible over the past 100 years. We’re also thrilled to announce some transformational donations that will be put to good use fueling the future of United Way 211 and the United Way Volunteer Resource center... We are beyond grateful for the many corporate partners in Dane County who are committed to being a part of the change!” United Way Dane County President and CEO Renee Moe said in the release.
The following companies have already contributed to the organization:
TASC - $1 million
Madison Gas and Electric - $500,000
National Guardian Life - $250,000
Ascendium Education Group - $150,000
Alliant Energy - $125,000
Oscar Rennebohm Foundation - $100,000
Springs Window Fashions - $50,000
Between these companies and American Family Insurance, United Way Dane County has received $7.2 million in donations through the matching challenge. More participating companies will be announced in the future.
Additionally, the organization is celebrating their Centennial Community Builders, honoring more than 70 people and organizations who have impacted their community and built United Way of Dane County up. A full list of honorees can be found here.
"One of the ways we’re celebrating this year is by lifting up the stories of 70 individuals, families, organizations and groups that had a remarkable impact in our community and shaped United Way of Dane County over the last 100 years – and sharing 30 incredible instances of impact that many of these folks made possible. We hope every Dane County resident will join us in celebrating our Centennial Community Builders – there’s so much to be thankful for?" UWDC Centennial Chair Londa Dewey said in the release.
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Vos meets with election deniers, kicks out Ramthun before it begins
MADISON (WKOW) — Wisconsin's most powerful elected Republican held a meeting Wednesday morning at the State Capitol with a group calling for lawmakers to overturn the 2020 election - a move legal experts and the legislature's own lawyers say is impossible and illegal.
Former Menomonee Falls Village President Jefferson Davis organized the meeting, which was held in a small hearing room.
The series of legal rulings, in addition to recounts in the state's most two populous counties, and a review by the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau found no proof of organized, widespread voter fraud in the state, which President Joe Biden won by fewer than 21,000 voters over former President Donald Trump.
"I take meetings with everybody who asks," Vos said when asked why he was meeting with a group calling for him to do something he's previously said would be illegal.
Before the meeting even began, Vos ordered the removal of Rep. Tim Ramthun (R-Campbellsport). Ramthun is running for governor on a platform of decertifying the 2020 election and has been outspoken in his criticism of Vos and other GOP leaders for not supporting his push to reclaim the state's electoral votes.
The fracture has become a key feature of the GOP primary in the governor's race as other frontrunners, former lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch and former Marine Kevin Nicholson have called for the dismantling of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, which Republicans created in 2015 as the state's new body for overseeing elections.
Vos was seen gesturing toward the door before Ramthun left. When asked why he was also attending the meeting, Ramthun said simply, "truth."
When pressed on what he would learn Wednesday that wasn't already established, Ramthun said he hoped Vos and others would see there was merit to his resolution calling for decertification.
Assembly GOP leaders have defended Vos after his decision to punish Ramthun, stripping away his one legislative staffer over the Campbellsport Republican's baseless election claims, specifically alleging Vos worked with Hillary Clinton's lawyers to allow drop boxes in the 2020 election.
"The speaker asked that I not participate in this meeting because he claims it's his," Ramthun told reporters outside the room. "This is what I've been dealing with now for seventeen months - obstruction on top of obstruction."
Vos agreed last summer to give former state supreme court justice Michael Gableman a $676,000 contract to lead the Assembly's own election investigation. Gableman has presented two reports so far, most recently recommending lawmakers abolish the elections commission and claiming lawmakers do have the ability to overturn the election, vaguely citing common law.
Vos' office has said it will claw back expenses from Gableman after he billed taxpayers for trips to see an audit in Maricopa County, Arizona, a conspiracy-filled and evidence-free symposium held by My Pillow founder Mike Lindell, and a trip to Chippewa Falls for a speech to the county GOP chapter. | 2022-03-16T20:14:37Z | www.wkow.com | Vos meets with election deniers, kicks out Ramthun before it begins | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/vos-meets-with-election-deniers-kicks-out-ramthun-before-it-begins/article_65abaee6-a53e-11ec-a1e7-e39fedc85889.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/vos-meets-with-election-deniers-kicks-out-ramthun-before-it-begins/article_65abaee6-a53e-11ec-a1e7-e39fedc85889.html |
Courtesy of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum/Louis Kurz, Kurz and Allison
Wisconsin Veterans Museum to open exhibit showcasing veteran art
MADISON (WKOW) — The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is opening a new exhibit presenting the works of military printmakers with ties to Wisconsin.
According to a news release from museum spokesperson Jennifer Stevenson, the "Wisconsin Was There: Sharing the Legacies of Printmakers Who Served in the Military" exhibit will feature 20 military printmakers connected to the Dairy State. The works range from Civil War-era to contemporary post-9/11 works.
"For the printmaker, especially those who served between the Civil War and World War II, their skillset in the visual arts was critical to military mission readiness. Trades such as engravers, lithographers, draftsman, and publishers were recruited for the war effort," Stevenson said in the release.
In World War II, printmakers were part of the Target Identification Unit, a group of printmakers who used a technique patented by Navy cartographer Richard Florsheim to identify enemy bombers. Milwaukee-born Gerald Geerlings created the unit, and all the members continued to serve in civilian roles throughout the country after the war.
For a full list of special events connected to the exhibit, click here.
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Injured bald eagle rescued in Ozaukee County
OZAUKEE COUNTY (WISN) -- Wildlife workers are now trying to nurse an injured bald eagle back to full strength.
The bird was found along the side of a road in Fredonia last week.
Wildlife workers at Pine View Wildlife Rehabilitation Center say the eagle has a dislocated shoulder, which is a serious injury for a bird. They think a car hit the eagle.
They'll have a better idea on its prognosis in a few days. | 2022-03-17T03:15:34Z | www.wkow.com | Injured bald eagle rescued in Ozaukee County | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/injured-bald-eagle-rescued-in-ozaukee-county/article_493f3e2a-a599-11ec-9c61-3bae636e1cfe.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/injured-bald-eagle-rescued-in-ozaukee-county/article_493f3e2a-a599-11ec-9c61-3bae636e1cfe.html |
Madison's leprechaun celebrates Saint Patrick's Day at local hospitals, nursing homes
MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison's leprechaun is celebrating Saint Patrick's Day by visiting people in the community.
On Thursday, Joe Herr, who is better known as “Sean Patrick” this time of year started the holiday with the Wake Up Wisconsin team.
The leprechaun planned to visit local hospitals, nursing homes and children in the area to brighten their day.
Herr also talked about his non-profit, Logan’s Heart and Smiles. He started it after his son, Logan, who had cerebral palsy passed away. The organization is dedicated to improving homes and inspiring hope to families with children with special needs across southern Wisconsin.
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2 officers hit, killed by train in Chicago | 2022-03-17T15:39:48Z | www.wkow.com | Madison's leprechaun celebrates Saint Patrick's Day at local hospitals, nursing homes | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/madisons-leprechaun-celebrates-saint-patricks-day-at-local-hospitals-nursing-homes/article_5c56f6a0-a5ef-11ec-b68f-976fe1968438.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/madisons-leprechaun-celebrates-saint-patricks-day-at-local-hospitals-nursing-homes/article_5c56f6a0-a5ef-11ec-b68f-976fe1968438.html |
Safe ride option for drivers this weekend
MADISON (WKOW) -- St. Patrick's Day is a holiday that can extend the celebrations into a weekend of parties and time with friends, and with that comes the risk of drunk drivers on the road.
AAA reactivated its “Tow to Go” program for this holiday weekend to help everyone make it home safe.
You just make a phone call and they tow the driver and their vehicle home or somewhere safe within 10 miles.
“Getting impaired drivers off the road is critical to reducing the number of crashes and injuries and fatalities that are out there,” said Nick Jarmusz, the director of public affairs for AAA. “This year we're seeing increasing fatalities compared to this time last year for the second year in a row. So, we really want to turn those trends around and begin bringing fatalities back down, and getting impaired drivers off of the road is a critical piece of that.”
The auto group stresses the importance of planning ahead by choosing a designated driver or using a ride share. This program is designed as a last resort, so they don’t take appointments.
“Since we launched the program over 20 years ago, we've helped take over 25,000 would-be impaired drivers off of the road and given them a way to make sure they get home safely,” Jarmusz added.
The program starts Thursday night in Madison and goes through the morning of Monday, March 21st. Click here to learn more about the program.
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Ask a Doctor: Kids and stomach flu
MADISON (WKOW) -- As COVID cases continue to decline in the community, local pediatricians say they are seeing an increase in cases of stomach flu.
"Contrary to flu being in the name, it is not caused by influenza," said UW Health's Dr. Kathryn Less. "It's typically caused by several different kinds of viruses that cause some irritation to the lining of the G.I. tract that can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea."
When it comes to children, doctors say parents need to be extra vigilant because kids are notorious for getting into everything, and stomach flu can be a little hardier than your average virus.
"Sometimes hand sanitizer alone doesn't kill the virus," said Dr. Less. "So making sure you're doing really good hand hygiene: Washing hands with soap and water, especially after going to the bathroom changing diapers, or anytime you're going to be handling food."
When children don't feel well, drinking or eating isn't at the top of their priority list, when it comes to treatment at home, doctors say it's all about supportive care.
"The best way to try and keep fluids down when you have an upset stomach is to do small volumes of fluid frequently, rather than trying to have them guzzle a bunch of fluid all at once because then they're more likely to vomit at that point," said Dr. Less.
As always, if you have questions, talk to your doctor.
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Madison man arrested after allegedly firing gun while intoxicated
FITCHBURG (WKOW) -- Fitchburg police arrested a Madison man early Monday morning after he allegedly fired multiple gunshots in a residential area after leaving a bar.
According to an incident report from the Fitchburg Police Department, multiple 911 callers reported the sound of gunshots early Monday morning in the area of Williamsburg Way and Verona Road. Fitchburg officers in the area heard shots as well, then spotted Miguel Fenne, 40, of Madison walking on nearby Anton Drive shortly after.
When he was spotted, Fenne threw a small object into the tree line along the road, which officers later determined was a gun. When officers approached him, Fenne said he was walking home from a bar, and he'd fired his gun because "he had not shot it recently," according to police.
Fenne was arrested and had his initial appearance in court Tuesday, facing charges for operating a firearm while intoxicated, illegally carrying a concealed weapon, carrying a handgun where alcohol is sold or consumed and second-degree recklessly endangering safety.
The court set a $500 bond for Fenne. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 16.
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What to expect from Wisconsin's tournament opener
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- After closing out a surprisingly strong season with two disappointing losses, the Badger basketball team is set to put that behind them in the NCAA Tournament.
Wisconsin kicks off their postseason against the Patriot League champion Colgate Raiders at 8:50 p.m. Friday. Wisconsin is favored by 7.5 points per Caesars Sportsbook.
The Raiders roll in to Friday's matchup on a 15-game winning streak, propelled by their 40.3% shooting from beyond the arc, good for second in the country. That figure doesn't come from a small sample size either; Colgate makes 9.9 threes per game, good for 12th in the country.
Colgate depends on its senior backcourt tandem of Nelly Cummings (14.5 points per game/2.9 rebounds per game/3.4 assists per game) and Jack Ferguson (12.6 ppg/4.5 rpg) for the bulk of its offense. Ferguson in particular is a huge threat from deep, draining 90 triples on the season, good for a 42.25% clip that ranks 14th in the NCAA.
Wisconsin matches up well with this threat, as its starting lineup includes three plus-defender guards in Johnny Davis, Brad Davison and Chucky Hepburn. Wisconsin defends the perimeter well, holding their opponents to just a 32.3% clip and allowing just 6.2 made threes per game.
The Badgers have an above-average scoring offense this seasons by their standards, putting up 70.7 points per game while allowing just 66.5. Wisconsin shoots a respectable 42.5% from the field, propelled in no small part by Davis' excellent midrange jump shots, but Bucky has struggled from deep all year. Wisconsin shoots just 31.2% from deep, their lowest mark this century.
Wisconsin is well-positioned to defend Colgate's long-distance barrage, but they need to stay consistent on the offensive end to secure the game.
This matchup is likely to come down to Wisconsin's showing on the offensive end. Johnny Davis is coming off an ankle injury and one of his worst performances of the season against Michigan State (3/19 shooting, 11 points, 11 rebounds) and is primed for a bounce-back game.
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A vaccine shot is administered at a CVS pharmacy in this file photo.
Doctors say flu vaccine is still effective, though 'not a complete match'
MADISON (WKOW) -- Every year when scientists set out to make the flu vaccine, it's a bit of a guessing game.
"They try to predict, based on epidemiology, what are going to be the most prevalent strains and then they develop those vaccines," SSM Health's Dr. David Ottenbaker said. "Some years, they match up very well and others not so much."
Ottenbaker said this year's vaccine was "not a complete match" for the dominant strain of the virus. That means some people who get their flu shot will get sick.
However, Ottenbaker said the shot isn't worthless and it's still worth getting.
"You usually will see less severe disease and less hospitalizations for people who've been vaccinated, even if it's not a complete match," he said.
Though March is typically near the end of flu season, Ottenbaker said people who haven't gotten a flu shot yet should still do so, because it's too early to say for sure if flu season is past its peak.
"There's still some pretty significant activity here in March," he said.
He also cautioned that spring break travel could lead to a bump in cases.
However, Ottenbaker said slowing the spread of influenza is easy if you follow simple mitigation measures like washing your hands and staying home if you're sick.
"Lessons learned from our pandemic the last couple of years can only help us as we go forward to mitigate these other upper respiratory illnesses," he said.
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Ramthun on Vos throwing him out of meeting: 'It was a perfect opportunity to punch him right in the nose'
MADISON (WKOW) -- A Republican state lawmaker said after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos threw him out of a meeting Wednesday with a group calling for the decertification of the 2020 election, he wanted to "punch him right back in the nose."
Rep. Tim Ramthun (R-Campbellsport) is running for governor on a platform of reclaiming Wisconsin's 2020 electoral votes, a move legal experts and the legislature's own lawyers say would be illegal.
Shortly after Ramthun walked into a hearing room where Vos was meeting with the group calling for decertification and a "full cyber forensic physical" audit of the 2020 election, Vos gestured toward Ramthun to leave the room and could be heard saying "Tim, not your meeting."
As the meeting began without him, Ramthun joined right-wing YouTuber Marcus Dee to express his frustration with Vos ejecting him from the room.
"I couldn't take the chance to risk canceling the meeting because I was gonna go toe-to-toe with him," Ramthun said. "I wanted to really bad. It was a perfect opportunity to punch him right in the nose and say 'go pound sand,' but I was concerned about the collateral damage."
Ramthun did not immediately respond to messages from 27 News Thursday seeking to learn what exactly he meant by those comments. The Associated Press reported Ramthun said in a text "I am not a violent person...I referenced nose punch in describing how most, if not all bullies, should be treated. It’s a common phrase, isn’t it??"
In the full context of the video, Ramthun appeared to be making the comment about punching Vos as a figure of speech.
"It'll trouble me for a while," Ramthun said of being removed from the meeting. "It'll bother me for a while because there's only one way to treat a bully, and that's to punch him right back in the nose but, in this case, I couldn't take the chance because he could've just ended it, said 'fine I'm out of here' and left."
Vos came away from the meeting saying he believed "widespread fraud" had occurred in the 2020 election, a stance at odds with reviews by the Legislative Audit Bureau and conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, which found that while the Wisconsin Elections Commission issued guidance that ran afoul of state law because issues like drop boxes and nursing home voting should have been established as formal rules instead of written guidance, there was no proof of widespread fraud that would've altered the election's outcome.
“Rep. Ramthun says a lot of foolish things," Vos said in a statement Thursday. "This is one more on the list."
Ramthun's challengers in the race for governor, former lieutenant governor Rebecca Kleefisch and former Marine Kevin Nicholson, have not gone so far as to push for any type of election decertification but have called for the dismantling of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, which Republicans created in 2015 to take over election administration in the state.
7 establishments in Dane Co. close doors amid fears of ICE officers, 20 arrested
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Proposal to close troubled youth prisons still without a committee hearing
Wisconsin moves forward with election despite virus concerns
Republicans on rules committee put job search requirement back in place | 2022-03-18T06:54:05Z | www.wkow.com | Ramthun on Vos throwing him out of meeting: 'It was a perfect opportunity to punch him right in the nose' | Politics | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/politics/ramthun-on-vos-throwing-him-out-of-meeting-it-was-a-perfect-opportunity-to-punch/article_ee9fa28c-a63a-11ec-8258-77a31191427a.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/politics/ramthun-on-vos-throwing-him-out-of-meeting-it-was-a-perfect-opportunity-to-punch/article_ee9fa28c-a63a-11ec-8258-77a31191427a.html |
Search underway for Wisconsin conman accused of writing bad checks for decades
RIDGEWAY (WKOW) -- Ridgeway Marshal's Office is issuing an alert to businesses and banks across southern Wisconsin.
They say John Olson has been writing bad checks for more than twenty years.
One officer says he knows first-hand Olson has been cashing worthless checks for decades.
"On a Wisconsin Circuit Court Access entry, I found that in 1998, a case the Village of Hazel Green versus Mr. Olson and then I'm like, that's my case," said Ridgeway Marshal Michael Gorham.
Marshal Gorham says Olson's swindled at least 6 banks and up to 50 businesses across southern Wisconsin.
UW Law Professor Adam Stevenson reviewed Mr. Olson's open-source information and says he's also facing felony charges because of the manner he's accused of cashing the checks.
"There are two outstanding cases that Mr. Olson has that have just been filed. Those are one the use or inappropriate use of personal identifying information, presumably to cash a check," says Stevenson.
What's made Olson so difficult to catch is that his crimes span multiple jurisdictions.
"A quick review of court records indicates that he does have cases from a fairly wide swath of southern Wisconsin," said Stevenson.
But Stevenson says Olson can still be prosecuted.
"The statutes do apply universally across the state. So that shouldn't impact whether he's able to be apprehended. It's the nature of the statutes in Wisconsin, however, and based on the bulletin, they do have a sort of a threshold amount for the loss of a particular issued worthless check and it is a $500 amount. That said, there is a provision, the second subsection of that statute does increase it to a level a class I felony, so rather than a Class A misdemeanor, if over the span of 90 days, an individual issues checks totaling over $2,500," said Stevenson.
Olson mostly operates under a certain dollar amount, but banks communicate with each other and are aware of money schemes
"Be it a situation where somebody has intercepted checks or be it a situation where somebody has washed checks or otherwise altered checks, or be it multiple presentments through mobile deposit capture, banks are on top of that, and making sure that they have their cutting edge technologies and processes and training in place to be able to combat," said Scott Birrenkott, the Assistant Director of Legal with the Wisconsin Bankers Association.
The Wisconsin Bankers Association has a financial crimes committee with security officers who specialize in finding check fraud.
If you know of John Olson's whereabouts. Please call your local Crime Stoppers or the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network at 608-240-3597 or the Ridgeway Marshal's Office at 608-924-1030.
Crumbling support columns found in Waukesha condo building
New Year brings in new round of snow
Suspected drunk driver crashes into front lawn of Madison home
‘It’s not right:’ Thousands still waiting for unemployment benefits | 2022-03-18T06:54:11Z | www.wkow.com | Search underway for Wisconsin conman accused of writing bad checks for decades | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/search-underway-for-wisconsin-conman-accused-of-writing-bad-checks-for-decades/article_a1d6852e-a64e-11ec-97f4-ef88ae7eba01.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/search-underway-for-wisconsin-conman-accused-of-writing-bad-checks-for-decades/article_a1d6852e-a64e-11ec-97f4-ef88ae7eba01.html |
UW-Whitewater Women's Basketball Advances to National Championship Game
PITTSBURGH (WKOW)-- The No. 12 ranked UW-Whitewater women's basketball team advanced to the Division 3 National Championship game after defeating No. 8 Amherst 55-51 in the Final Four.
Aleah Grundahl led the way for the Warhawks with 18 points and seven boards. Kacie Carollo added 11 points and nine rebounds. Maggie Trautsch also scored in double digits with 10 points off the bench.
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UW-Whitewater will play on Saturday at 1 PM against the winner of Trine and Hope for the National Title. The game will air on CBS Sports Network. | 2022-03-18T06:54:36Z | www.wkow.com | UW-Whitewater Women's Basketball Advances to National Championship Game | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/uw-whitewater-womens-basketball-advances-to-national-championship-game/article_51d92f9e-a64f-11ec-9d5c-bf06f551d756.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/uw-whitewater-womens-basketball-advances-to-national-championship-game/article_51d92f9e-a64f-11ec-9d5c-bf06f551d756.html |
Damp Weekend to End Winter
Our next system is here and is bringing rain to parts of southern Wisconsin Friday morning. As it moves through, parts of the forecast area will see snow, others will see snow, some will see a mix of both but this system will be out of here by Saturday morning.
This system is a large one and has started to bring southern Wisconsin rain starting Friday morning. The freezing line has settled farther north which means that the southern half of the forecast area will see mainly rain. With cooler temperatures expected today, periods of a rain/snow mix can not be ruled out however, accumulating snow is not likely across the south.
Where snow will likely fall throughout Friday, or has a better chance to fall during the day, will be an area stretching from the Prairie du Chien area northeast into Green Bay. This area could accumulate between a half an inch to three inches of snow. Farther south, we'll see snow but the flakes won't fall until Friday evening through the overnight hours. These area could pick up to an inch of snow.
Saturday the skies gradually clear and we'll stay more sunny, and warmer, on Sunday which is the start of Spring.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Juneau County until 2:45 p.m.
Shoplifter bites security guard after trying to steal over $1,000 worth of merchandise
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Captain Truman’s son comes to say goodbye | 2022-03-18T10:14:05Z | www.wkow.com | Damp Weekend to End Winter | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/damp-weekend-to-end-winter/article_fa021820-a690-11ec-bfd2-03f94038258e.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/damp-weekend-to-end-winter/article_fa021820-a690-11ec-bfd2-03f94038258e.html |
Sam Grieger dribbling the ball during the second half of the Division 5 semi-final game against Gibraltar.
WIAA Division 5 Semi-Final: Sam Grieger scores 41 points, helps send Randolph to Championship Game
MADISON (WKOW) — Randolph advances to the Division 5 State Championship Game Saturday with a win over Gibraltar.
Randolph, appearing in the State Tournament for the 16th time, steadily grew their lead in the first half of the semi-final, up 19-10 with 7:45 left after a score from Sam Grieger. Grieger, along with Travis Alvin, continued to drive the score up for the rest of the half. Scoring 23 and nine respectively.
Gibraltar, appearing in the tournament for the first time, struggled with an over 10-minute-long score drought, with the last points of the half coming from Will Friedenfels layup with 10:12 left.
After a last second three pointer from Grieger, Randolph is up 34-10 at halftime.
Gibraltar briefly found their way out of the drought, going three-for-three at the start of the second half for a score of 45-17 with just over 14 minutes left. They would again enter a near seven-minute drought, then score back-to-back baskets, still trailing 49-22 with 7:49 left.
Grieger continued to drive Randolph’s lead, scoring 41 points in total. For Gibraltar, Trevor Ash scored 6, Sam Lindenberg and Braden Sitte each had 5.
Randolph moves onto the championship game with a final score 61-28. They will face the winner of the Bangor vs. Hurley game on Saturday.
Madison College shuts out Black Hawk in Region Championship
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Belmont baseball earns trip to state
No. 5 Wisconsin earns share of Big Ten title; Sheffield collects 500th win | 2022-03-18T17:42:28Z | www.wkow.com | WIAA Division 5 Semi-Final: Sam Grieger scores 41 points, helps send Randolph to Championship Game | Sports | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/sports/wiaa-division-5-semi-final-sam-grieger-scores-41-points-helps-send-randolph-to-championship/article_27694faa-a6d1-11ec-8252-3f853987bf23.html | https://www.wkow.com/sports/wiaa-division-5-semi-final-sam-grieger-scores-41-points-helps-send-randolph-to-championship/article_27694faa-a6d1-11ec-8252-3f853987bf23.html |
Chandler Halderson takes first step in pursuing appeal
MADISON (WKOW) - Convicted murderer Chandler Halderson filed a notice of intent to pursue postconviction relief Friday.
According to the state of Wisconsin, postconviction relief can be either of the following:
Postconviction motions, which are filed in the circuit court
An appeal, which is assigned to a District Court of Appeals
Halderson indicated in his sentencing hearing Thursday, he would be seeking an appeal. He addressed the court for the first time during his case saying, "I want to take this opportunity to state my intent to appeal my convictions. If there are any lawyers listening and willing to take on my appeal, take a moment to please reach out to me."
The notice of intent is the first step in seeking postconviction relief and must be done within 20 days following sentencing.
Halderson was found guilty in January of murdering and dismembering his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2020 and hiding their bodies.
His first-degree murder convictions came with two mandatory life sentences. Dane County Judge John Hyland denied him the possibility of parole during sentencing. | 2022-03-19T01:02:13Z | www.wkow.com | Chandler Halderson takes first step in pursuing appeal | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/chandler-halderson-takes-first-step-in-pursuing-appeal/article_cf3095d6-a708-11ec-93f8-97471de5766c.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/chandler-halderson-takes-first-step-in-pursuing-appeal/article_cf3095d6-a708-11ec-93f8-97471de5766c.html |
Caroline Bach,
Theresa, Wis. (WKOW) -- The Dodge County Sheriff, medical examiner and district attorney announced Friday the identification and arrest of a suspect in an infant death investigation cold case from 2009.
Karin Luttinen, 45, from Milwaukee was formally charged with concealing the death of a child.
Dodge County investigators said they found the body of a newborn baby in April 2009 abandoned in a garbage bag in the Village of Theresa. An autopsy concluded that the baby was not murdered, but rather died prior to or during birth.
In 2014, the sheriff's office and district attorney filed charges against the baby's mother's DNA profile, only identified as Jane Doe at the time, so the six-year statute of limitations did not run out.
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt said a DNA match in 2021 identified Luttinen as Baby Theresa's mother.
According to the criminal complaint, Luttinen said she concealed her pregnancy from everyone she knew. She told police that she recalled passing out in a bathtub for about 15 minutes after giving birth. When she came to, she said the baby was "totally still" and her "eyes were closed." Luttinen said she wrapped the baby in a towel and placed her in a bag. She then drove to Theresa and left the baby "in the woods as a final resting place."
Luttinen said she feared her relationship with the baby's father could end if he became aware of the pregnancy or the birth. At least as of last year, the couple remained together.
Authorities say Luttinen has avoided any criminal activity and has worked in sales and marketing during the past thirteen years.
Luttinen was in Dodge County Court with her attorney Friday for an initial appearance on the single felony charge. The judge accepted an agreement between the district attorney and Luttinen to set bail at $2,500. Luttinen also waived her right to a preliminary hearing.
Luttinen posted bail at the clerk of court's office shortly after her initial appearance.
27 News interviewed Luttinen and her attorney as she was leaving the courthouse. Luttinen declined to specify why she never came forward to reveal being Baby Theresa's mother before being criminally charged. In response to that question, her attorney Aneeq Ahmad told reporter Tony Galli, "We will in due time throughout this process. All of this stuff will be discussed."
Karen Luttinen | 2022-03-19T01:02:19Z | www.wkow.com | Charges filed in 2009 'Baby Theresa' death investigation | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/charges-filed-in-2009-baby-theresa-death-investigation/article_c3fdd5dc-a6f1-11ec-9de7-23ba437654b3.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/charges-filed-in-2009-baby-theresa-death-investigation/article_c3fdd5dc-a6f1-11ec-9de7-23ba437654b3.html |
Pewaukee's Milan Momcilovic going for a basket during the second half of the Division 2 semi-final game against Ashwaubenon.
WIAA Division 2 Semi-Final: Pewaukee holds onto lead, moves onto Championship
MADISON (WKOW) — Pewaukee advances to the Division 2 State Championship Game Saturday with a win over Ashwaubenon.
Pewaukee took control at the start of this energetic and fast-paced first half, scoring 10 points before Ashwaubenon made a basket worth two with 11:02 left.
Pewaukee’s largest lead was 12 points, with 8:34 left in the half. Ashwaubenon then cut down that lead to two points, 21-19 at halftime after a last second layup from Matthew Imig.
The second half started off with three-pointers for both teams. Zach Kelly and Jayden Schoen scored for Ashwaubenon, Nick Janowski for Pewaukee.
With under 10 minutes left, Ashwaubenon took the lead for the first time in the game after a three-pointer from Drew Tomashek. But the lead didn’t last long as Pewaukee’s Janowski followed it up with a three of his own, 37-36 with 8:53 left.
Pewaukee held onto the lead for the rest of the game, despite efforts from Ashwaubenon to close the gap. They are moving onto the Championship with a final score of 60-49.
Momcilovic had 18 and Josh Terrian 13 for Pewaukee. Tomashek got 16 points and Imig ended with 15.
Pewaukee plays the winner of the La Crosse Central vs. Westosha Central game on Saturday.
Drew Tomashek
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Wisconsin women’s soccer team starts preseason camp
Mallards’ season ends one win shy of Northwoods League Championship Game | 2022-03-19T01:02:56Z | www.wkow.com | WIAA Division 2 Semi-Final: Pewaukee holds onto lead, moves onto Championship | Sports | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/sports/wiaa-division-2-semi-final-pewaukee-holds-onto-lead-moves-onto-championship/article_5d2af4ca-a6f6-11ec-b3e0-c3415845da22.html | https://www.wkow.com/sports/wiaa-division-2-semi-final-pewaukee-holds-onto-lead-moves-onto-championship/article_5d2af4ca-a6f6-11ec-b3e0-c3415845da22.html |
Brookfield Central players celebrating advancing onto State Championship game.
MADISON (WKOW) —Brookfield Central advances to the Division 1 State Championship Game Saturday with a win over Menomonee Falls.
Both teams scored several three-pointers in the first half. Menomonee Falls’ Seth Trimble had two. Brookfield Central’s Andrew Rohde also had two, Drew Edmond and Robert Bloom each sunk one.
With both teams finding success from the three-point line and underneath the net, the score stayed close. Menomonee Falls held onto a slight lead the entire time, going into halftime 28-23.
The second half was similar to that of the first in terms of three-point shots. Jack Daughtery sank one for Brookfield Central, followed immediately by Steven Clay for Menomonee Falls. Rohde and Edmond also sank threes later in the half.
But Brookfield Central ended up in a score drought worth over three minutes that ended with a jumper from Rohde with 3:30 left.
Menomonee Falls saw its own score drought of over three minutes, taking place in the final minutes of the game. In that time, Menomonee Falls’ lead dropped to one, after a layup from Bennet Murray with 17 seconds left.
A personal foul on Greg Kemp Jr. in the final seconds of the game led to Murray sinking two free throws and giving Brookfield Central the lead with three seconds left. The game nearly went to overtime, but a shot from Trimble didn’t make it through the net. Brookfield Central moves onto the Division 1 Championship Game with a 51-50 win.
Brookfield Central plays Neenah in the Championship Game on Saturday.
Bennet Murray | 2022-03-19T04:04:55Z | www.wkow.com | WIAA Division 1 Semi-Final: 2 free throws from Bennet Murray in final seconds of semi-final sends Brookfield Central to championship | Sports | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/sports/wiaa-division-1-semi-final-2-free-throws-from-bennet-murray-in-final-seconds-of/article_169e4ed2-a730-11ec-8e82-8bb6d38afc83.html | https://www.wkow.com/sports/wiaa-division-1-semi-final-2-free-throws-from-bennet-murray-in-final-seconds-of/article_169e4ed2-a730-11ec-8e82-8bb6d38afc83.html |
WIAA Division 1 Semi-Final: Neenah holds onto lead, moves onto Championship Game
MADISON (WKOW) — Neenah advances to the Division 1 State Championship Game Saturday with a win over Racine.
Neenah scored first in the semi-final game and didn’t let the lead go in the first half. Two players contributed double-digit points in the half: Chevalier Emery Jr with 10 and JJ Paider with 12.
Racine Case had a number of players reach the net, but also struggled with periodic scoring droughts. By halftime Neenah was up 29-18.
In the second half Neenah continued to grow its lead, at one time getting ahead by 16 points.
Racine Case sat Adrian Bryant, one of the players who had the most points in the first half, for part of the second half. He was substituted out with 14:07 left after his fourth personal foul and didn’t return to the floor for around eight minutes.
After returning, Bryant would help lessen Neenah’s lead. His three-pointer with 3:24 to go put them down by six at 50-44. Back-to-back scores from Amari Jedkins shrank the lead even further, 50-48 with 2:58 left.
Neenah held onto the slight lead, winning their 26th straight game and moving onto the Championship.
Paider ended up with 17 points, Emery Jr had 16 and Brady Corso 14 for Neenah. Bryand and Jedkins both had 13 and Terryon Brumby had 14 for Racine Case.
Neenah plays the winner of the Menomonee Falls vs. Brookfield Central game on Saturday. | 2022-03-19T04:05:01Z | www.wkow.com | WIAA Division 1 Semi-Final: Neenah holds onto lead, moves onto Championship Game | Sports | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/sports/wiaa-division-1-semi-final-neenah-holds-onto-lead-moves-onto-championship-game/article_1e846884-a721-11ec-9a39-7376b1e9d076.html | https://www.wkow.com/sports/wiaa-division-1-semi-final-neenah-holds-onto-lead-moves-onto-championship-game/article_1e846884-a721-11ec-9a39-7376b1e9d076.html |
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- Closing out the night at the Fiserv Forum, the Wisconsin-Colgate showdown featured both sides delivering hit after hit for the Milwaukee crowd. In the end, home advantage played in Wisconsin's favor as they prevailed 67-60.
The Big Ten regular season co-champion Badgers entered as a -7.5 point favorite while the Patriot League-champion Raiders rode a 15-game win streak coming into Friday's opening round game.
Wisconsin opened things up in the final 5 minutes of the game highlighted by a 12-0 run, which included a Davis runaway slam. | 2022-03-19T06:46:21Z | www.wkow.com | Wisconsin takes down Colgate, 67-60, in NCAA opening round; will face Iowa State on Sunday | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/wisconsin-takes-down-colgate-67-60-in-ncaa-opening-round-will-face-iowa-state-on/article_a4d29246-a738-11ec-99f4-d38f71b8fab5.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/wisconsin-takes-down-colgate-67-60-in-ncaa-opening-round-will-face-iowa-state-on/article_a4d29246-a738-11ec-99f4-d38f71b8fab5.html |
Courtesy: WISN
Gas stations accuse Woodman's Market in Waukesha of setting prices too low
WAUKESHA (WKOW) -- Gas stations near the Waukesha Woodman's Market are suing the store over their low gas prices, according to ABC affiliate WISN.
According to court documents obtained by WISN, the companies operating the Shell on Main Street, and the BP on Lincoln Avenue argue Woodman's violated the state's Unfair Sales Act, which prohibits selling goods below cost.
Each Plaintiff is are now demanding $80,000, based on the number of days they say Woodman's illegally outpriced them.
Woodman's argues they can sell below cost to keep up with Costco, which they say is their main competitor, six and a half miles away in Pewaukee.
In a statement, Woodman's says they are in full compliance with its Waukesha store gas pricing and believes this lawsuit is without merit. | 2022-03-19T16:16:12Z | www.wkow.com | Gas stations accuse Woodman's Market in Waukesha of setting prices too low | News | wkow.com | https://www.wkow.com/news/gas-stations-accuse-woodmans-market-in-waukesha-of-setting-prices-too-low/article_33f6283e-a789-11ec-a763-6f8a1a9df84d.html | https://www.wkow.com/news/gas-stations-accuse-woodmans-market-in-waukesha-of-setting-prices-too-low/article_33f6283e-a789-11ec-a763-6f8a1a9df84d.html |
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