PORTAGE, Wis. (AP) — Emergency managers in Columbia County are watching the rising waters of the Wisconsin River. Winter flooding can present unique challenges. Emergency manager Pat Beghin says there’s no evaporation because it’s too cool and there’s a lot more runoff because the plants and trees aren’t taking up the moisture. Columbia County and City of Portage administrators are met Tuesday to go over updated flooding predictions and emergency plans. The Wisconsin River is expected to reach flood stage in Portage Wednesday. Columbia County Emergency Management says the river is expected to crest at 18.7 feet by late Thursday, resulting in widespread flooding.
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photo: waupun mayor rohn bishop The Waupun Common Council has postponed action on wage increases for paid on call firefighters and elected officials to get more public input. The council discussed the matter, sometimes heated, at their meeting this week and will take up the issue again at their April 8th meeting. If […]
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A house fire near New Holstein claimed the life of a child. Shortly after 2am Wednesday firefighters were called to the scene on Honeymoon Hill Road near County Road T. A child in the home was pronounced dead at a hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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